This is all good! If 20 or 30 is the new normal, then I will hasten to tell my wife the great news. If another pair or two....or three, make it into the family quiver, she will know that I am being restrained and frugal and respect me for it. Perspective is everything in such matters. Thanks guys! You've made my day.... 
Svend,
On our recent NY trip, I introduced the gang to the phrase "pretzel logic". The above fits! But, hey, I've got too many skis, so, who am I to talk. And never ask me about 'old golf clubs'.