Can someone help me?

I just can't help myself, we went out today, and I told my wife that I won't buy anymore X246 Tilleys but guess what happened, I bought 3 more, plus i found a 1st generation hood with the burner,and upper bug catcher and a lower bug catcher for $14AUD. Please help me i am really sick. Does this happen to others and can I be cured?

 

Brian!


There is no hope for you!

But it was a lucky find.

 

Oh no so I am buggered. Lucky for me that my wife has here own collecting bug.

 

No

 

Oh thanks for you confidence, at least give me a chance or lie to me.

 

In all honesty, I think many wives would be happy that their husband can go and spend $14 that makes him happy and keeps him at home and busy rather than going to the pub or betting away the household income.

 

Sounds good to me, but she has her own collecting bug so I can get away with it.

 

Is very sad, but you’re hooked. Congratulations you’re one of us.
Cheers
Pete

 

I can live with that thanks so I am normal then, sounds like I've got nothing to worry about then. I belong here then.

 

There is no known cure for the dreaded lampitus, just keep collecting it will make you happy.

 

Okay so that's what I have lampitus cool I love it.

 

Think we better take that lot off you since you are in lock down that's non essential .Bob.

 

The finest medical brains have not yet found a cure for the disease once you are travelling down that
slippery slope there is little hope... What a way to go....sell a few lamps inflict the condition on other poor souls ....
...

 

Hey, @Lamp Doctor!

G’day.

Cheers

Tony

 

I've told myself so many times that I could stop... that I've got enough lanterns and don't need any more but another one always pops up and begs me to buy it.

But it's true what @Matty says, we could be drinking or gambling or much worse! I'm sure there are plenty of women who wish their husbands or partners would take up a constructive hobby that hurt no-one and kept them in the shed, workshop or garage. It may cost a few bucks here and there but it keeps us happy!

 

So what is the starting point, how many lamp before you catch it? Just so i know if it's already to late, or I don't have it yet, I need a number to know.

 

Well by the way it is essential as we have the brightest house in the street, and we are not even using electricity, or gas as I have Tilley heaters as well

 

I'm afraid one lamp is usually all it takes.

 

Great now you tell me

 

I've now reached 80 lamps plus heaters and my collection is small compared to some members on this forum.
Ian

 

I have just shy of 60 and my 'office' is now bursting at the seems!

 

No cure.....I’ve been told that once you pass 350 you should start to review habit...

 

Re size of collection, funny thing. I've spent today remodeling the shed so I can store more lanterns and make better use of the space for my "modest collection".

 

The lamping bug bites deeply!

 

Once the bug has bitten, the little bugger keeps on nibbling.
Have to say, I’m very happy that I been bitten and chewed on.
I’m my case, It’s not just about the lamps it’s also about the mates and contacts I’ve made all over the world.
Cheers
Pete