[Visionary (David)]

In the first instance, I would like to express my gratitude for the patience and understanding of the ICER's who have helped me rationalise my equipment holdings.
My main point is this, my Astro equipment had grown exponentially and in the absence of any overall plan has resulted in considerable equipment investment without necessarily fulfilling or satisfying my overall equipment needs. The equipment I have "rehome" though excellent all to a greater or less extent failed to meet my unique equipment needs (I am disabled).
I have learnt an important lesson, never purchase gear randomly. All equipment purchases need to comply with "the plan", a stated objective. This requires an element of self-control that has here to eluded me. My only exception to this rule are Baader 2" filters, can you ever have enough?
So to my question, how do other ICER's plan their equipment purchases? Or do you purchase as I did, randomly, haphazardly? Those who have been working an equipment plan, where has the plan got you and for how long have you worked the plan?
In closing, again, my thanks for those ICER's who have stood by me as I fumbled and stumbled with the dispatching of my "rehomed" gear.