What would you do?

Sleep on it and follow your gut(it'll never lie to you) It does sound tempting,and i agree,your fathers memories are in your heart and mind,but none of us can make that choice of which is more important to you,if you even think you might regret it,you very well could.Sorry RM but i didn't vote,you are the one who needs to.

 

You need to decide what is the best way to remember your Dad whether it is mementos or memories or a combination of both. Use the lessons he taught and your knowledge of his way of doing things to guide you.

I know what you are going through and I think these things will help you decide.

 

I am lucky to still have my dad around but I lost my Grandfather 2 yrs ago. He had no sons only daughters. He and my grandmother basically raised me and he always referred to me as his son. He had a few guns and some tools that he left me. Due to him having Black lung from working in the coal mines and a major heart attack and had to retire at the age of 45 and wasnt able to work, hunt or shoot after that. I remember Him and I would pull his guns out and clean them once every few months to keep them in good condition and I would listen to the same stories of his hunting trips and the animals he had taken over the years. The guns he left me I would not buy because they are not the kind of guns that I like but I still pull them out and clean them every few months and remember our talks and conversations about the good ol days . It is strictly a sentimental thing for me to be able to hold and keep something of his that he cherished and enjoyed so much when he was younger. I was 35 when he died and he had his heart attack and retired before I was born. The guns I clean today are the ones my grandfather taught me how to respect, handle and clean as I was growing up. Ultimatly the decision is yours and you have to decide in your heart and mind what you feel is the right thing to do. JM2C

 

exactly

you are very wise steve

 

I would not do the trade. If you plan to use the equipment in the future, keep it and use it and think of your Dad when you do. You can buy another tank. As Steve said, if the idea is bothering you now, you will likely regret it after you do.

 

Don't.

As years pass, I smile more and more as I take out loved ones belongings. It becomes more and more important.

 

Sorry you are faced with such a hard decision RM. I've never lost anybody that close to me so I can't say I know what you are going through. Follow your heart and let it make up your mind for you. Your heart always knows right from wrong.

 

I'm not doing the trade. After reading, thinking and soul searching there is just no way I could ever justify giving away some of the items that made my father's life more enjoyable. I don't use them often and won't at all this year. I'll just keep them tucked away in their area of my garage. Just typing this took quite a load off of my heart.
Thanks for all your input.

 

glad you feel better about your decision. I feel you made a wise choice. It is never a good idea to make a decision like that under pressure, especially one that cannot be taken back. There will always be more deals to come.

 

Happy for ya, you found what made you happy.

Sorry about your loss.

K+ for better days down the road.