I used to be until I liquidated everything and figured when I did that I'd just never do another project. Now I'm playing catchup all over again. I'd imagine this need to hoard stems from us who remember when nothing was available for our cars and parts cars were plentiful.
Update: I got the bell housing loose! No need to remove the bolts from the retainer. Just needed to soak a couple days and a few love taps from my rubber mallet. thanks again guys!:beer