Yes, a new normal has arrived!
Terryl and I DEFINITELY need to go shoe shopping together and explore this concept 
Lynn -- Oh no you don't! Subversive, you are...... This applies only to skis. Terryl has been waaay beyond the 30 shoe pair norm for decades already. I have considered installing a robotic storage and retrieval system, complete with bar code scanners and punch pad, just so she can organize and store them all. Imelda had nothing on her. Besides, if we do go down the road of ski buying frenzy, she will be a greater beneficiary than I will. I could easily drop at least 2 pairs into her quiver without blinking. So there!
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'.
Pretzel Logic! Love it! Haven't heard that term used in years. Not since the Steely Dan album was big way back then. And I practice it all the time, but had forgotten to apply that moniker to it. Great philosophy, that is.