Quirky and OCD tendencies..... Anyone else have them?

[Luvmyhindra]

I'm kind of the same with volume controls, has be on a even number,
Radios, TV's or what ever. Most of the other stuff here doesn't bother me.

 

[quicksandfarmer]

I can relate to this thread! Definitely agree on the screw slots, must be vertical. Same on the three way switches, I'll go out of my way and use the "other" switch if it makes things "right". I use a letter opener, can't stand it when my wife shreds an envelope open. I won't read an already read paper, though I may not notice if it's put back together the way I leave it when I'm done. My car radio has numbers in the display for the volume control. I have to have it on the increments of 5, or any even number. 27 definitely doesn't work. I'm sure there are more, just ask my wife!

27 works because it's not prime. 29 would be a problem though.

My car has separate thermostats for driver, passenger and rear seats. I'm happiest when they're all set for the same number.

Now before you go and start thinking, "this guy is really over the edge" and start blocking my posts, please understand. I'm not going to pitch a fit if the dial isn't set to the right number.

But I do notice.

 

[dieselcrawler]

This has been a fun thread to read... relaxing day off from work, hanging out with the wife and two youngest kids (others at school) and catching up on TBN...

Many of the things spoken of in this thread, I can relate to. I have been in the electrical field for 20+ years, and have developed an eye for astheticly pleasing, and as such, cover screws vertical if reasonable without cracking covers. I explained this theory to my employees when I had them. Neat, straight, level and plumb, organized looking work yields top dollar rates the we charged.

Many of the "OCD" issues as claimed can fall into simple organization, which is reasonable and efficient. It becomes OCD when your whole world stops until you've set that one thing that's out of order back in place and can't get past it if you don't. I have a certain way I want our trash cans dealt with, hay bale ropes and empty feed sacks in the barn cleaned up, compressor air hose rolled up and not just left on the floor... but explain that to a 17 year old step son without starting a war with redheaded momma. My 'issues' are all logically based on safety and efficiency, but I also tolerate a lot of 'out of line' items. I never worry about what direction my money is on my wallet, because it's never there! Wife pays for everything, and anytime I'm buying anything, (mostly fuel for my truck going to work) it's on a bank card!

Theres a fine fuzzy line between organization and obsession. Know when to let go, when it is a good thing and when it can go either way...

Good thread!

 

[teejk]

This has been a fun thread to read... relaxing day off from work, hanging out with the wife and two youngest kids (others at school) and catching up on TBN...

Many of the things spoken of in this thread, I can relate to. I have been in the electrical field for 20+ years, and have developed an eye for astheticly pleasing, and as such, cover screws vertical if reasonable without cracking covers. I explained this theory to my employees when I had them. Neat, straight, level and plumb, organized looking work yields top dollar rates the we charged.

Many of the "OCD" issues as claimed can fall into simple organization, which is reasonable and efficient. It becomes OCD when your whole world stops until you've set that one thing that's out of order back in place and can't get past it if you don't. I have a certain way I want our trash cans dealt with, hay bale ropes and empty feed sacks in the barn cleaned up, compressor air hose rolled up and not just left on the floor... but explain that to a 17 year old step son without starting a war with redheaded momma. My 'issues' are all logically based on safety and efficiency, but I also tolerate a lot of 'out of line' items. I never worry about what direction my money is on my wallet, because it's never there! Wife pays for everything, and anytime I'm buying anything, (mostly fuel for my truck going to work) it's on a bank card!

Theres a fine fuzzy line between organization and obsession. Know when to let go, when it is a good thing and when it can go either way...

Good thread!

Let me guess...your bank cards all face the same direction!

 

[dieselcrawler]

Let me guess...your bank cards all face the same direction!

You think I have more than one card? She keeps me safe, it's a short leash. *grin*

Of course they all face the same way... why wouldn't they? *grin*

 

[JRobyn]

Does anybody else make little "P-Touch" labels for multi-gang switch plates?

 

[Wakey]

Does anybody else make little "P-Touch" labels for multi-gang switch plates?

Nah, I just flip switches until the desired outcome :laughing:

 

[MossRoad]

Does anybody else make little "P-Touch" labels for multi-gang switch plates?

I used to, but then I bought an alphanumeric punch set, heat each little character up with a torch and melt the wording right into the plate. Then I rub some white paint into the letters and wipe off the excess....

 

[kcflhrc]

The idiot that wired our 1970 home certainly did not suffer from any of these tendencies. Lazy bastard. Switches in strange locations, no over head lighting in several rooms, just a switch to turn on an outlet. WTF were they thinking back then? I have since rewired abut 80% of what they did but man, they sure didn't make it easy. Almost like they built the house as they went without any real plan. Kinda like now.

 

[Doofy]

I used to, but then I bought an alphanumeric punch set, heat each little character up with a torch and melt the wording right into the plate. Then I rub some white paint into the letters and wipe off the excess....

Hahahaha. Now, THAT is OCD overload!