I came from a family where you always prepared for the future as my grandparents had a farm quite a ways out of the city. It was snow country also. Of course this meant having enough material on hand just in case you wanted to start a project. That carried over to my mother and then myself. (I live in a large city but the habit is still there.) My great frustration is when I go to do something and I am missing a part of the project which requires a trip to a store. It is like making a wonderful cobbler and not having any flour. GRRR! Naturally, I now purchase material so that I am always prepared. That is just what I tell all my friends and family. They wouldn't want me to waste all that time and gas, right?