KonMari 2017 - The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up

PollyWollyDoodle · 5 September 2017 at 12:44PM

If it still sparks joy even though it's not working, keep it. Most of us don't need clocks to tell the time anyway, because we have a watch/phone/computer/cooker ... even my heating control panel shows the time. So there's nothing wrong with just regarding it as a much-loved ornament.

If it makes you feel sad because it no longer works, then sell it - let someone else pay to get it repaired and go on enjoying it, and spend your little windfall on something that will make you happy. You could always take a photo of it and have it framed!

[Deleted User] · 5 September 2017 at 1:40PM

grunnie I would ask the relatives to combine and pay for repair, in the meantime would just enjoy looking at it but I know that it is that ritual that you miss. I am sure that a real old fashioned horological repairer would do it for you, we had a friend in s wales who was just that, decades of experience and some very famous clocks were repaired by him. They are around, not in jewellers but working quietly in their own homes

Just a couple of sets of cup measures squeezed into the cs trolley today. I needed a rigid set to draw a knife across for accuracy, even joseph joseph are useless for the drawing action and the others are wobbly silicone, they are bagged and out because an amazing set has arrived from america amazon, every cup or spoon measure that I could ever want and flat surfaces to draw a knife across. One in and two out

Jazee · 5 September 2017 at 1:48PM

Grunnie, it's also possible just to have a modern quartz fitting put in the clock, so it will still look the same from the front, just will be working continuously from a battery. Try an independent watchmaker/jeweller.

Wednesday2000 · 5 September 2017 at 2:18PM

I was getting rid of all my uncomfortable sandals anyway so I thought I would look around for anything else to bring to the charity shop. I found a couple of books that I won't read again and will probably look through our clothes to see if there is anything else. My hubbie wears the same few clothes all the time and I'm always surprised to go through his wardrobe as they are some smarter tops that he never wears! They can be donated too.:)

greent · 5 September 2017 at 4:36PM

Some toys have sold on fleabay - DS3 is happy as he will get the money (they were his toys) and I'm happy as it's more stuff out

(I also sold one item on there which I got for free - bonus!)

Picklepot · 6 September 2017 at 9:28AM

OK i need to ask you lovely peeps some advice.
Any recommendations on how to kick start my progress? Ive made big inroads in stopping what comes into the house, but i cant seem to keep the momentum on MKing and getting stuff out. For all the good reasons discussed on here i have to clear it once and for all and then concentrate on maintenance. I am acutely aware of a little 'hoardy ' gene i have passed on by my late DF therefore am determined i have to streamline my house.

Thanks in advance

MMF007 · 6 September 2017 at 10:46AM

Hi Grunnie,

I go with the 'ask family to pay for repairs as a present to you'. Afterall, they will be investing in a future inheritance

Picklepot, I'd suggest selecting a very small category to get started. I did scarves. I had some lovely scarves but I only wore 2. Ever. So I thanked the others and took them to CS where they sold well and other people loved them. I rolled the 2 that remain and they are neatly situated, easily available, beside my gloves and hat, and a fleecy headband. I did feel like this was a big achievement because they were things i thought i loved but were in fact 'blocking' valuable space, iyswim. I am better off without them!
BTW, i resisted buying a beautiful scarf yesterday, because I knew i would never wear it, so lesson learnt and applied in practice. Thanks MK :T

Hebwood, 2 great results! I realised that finding a willing recipient helped DH to release a few things. Well done kn steady weight loss. I have plateaued but not for long! We are back from hols next week and then strenuous efforts will resume. A sunny holiday is scheduled for January, so a good target to aim for

PollyWollyDoodle · 6 September 2017 at 10:49AM

Well done on stopping the incoming Stuff, that's a big help. I found that once I'd done one category (underwear in my case) it inspired me to carry on and if I felt enthusiasm was flagging, I'd go back and look at it. Try rereading The Book occasionally, I have also found it helps to be reminded of eg reasons why we hang on to things, the need sometimes to say thank you for something before letting it go.

As far as getting it out of the house is concerned I use a Fly Lady tip - once a bag of stuff for the CS is full I put it in the boot of the car. Then there's no excuse for not taking it in, and usually it annoys me so much that I have to arrange a trip.

Are you being held back by the need to find the 'right' home for things? I donated and Freecycled a lot but I had to accept that some of my Stuff had died in storage and wasn't fit for anything. I hate putting stuff in landfill but some of it had to go, and I resolved to learn a lesson from it. Now if I buy anything I think about its recycling potential.

Picklepot · 6 September 2017 at 11:00AM

MMFO7 thanks for quick response thats a good idea ..go for the smaller categories.yes i like that. Yesterday i went through bag and coat pockets. Today i am looking at my wine rack..not being big drinkers i mainly store rolled tea towels there! i think i shall find homes for the cava and champagne with friends that like those. The scarves will be a lesser category for me too. Brilliant on resisting the beautiful scarf.

Can someone help me multiple quote please?

Picklepot · 6 September 2017 at 11:12AM

Pollywollydoodle
Yes you ve hit the nail on the head . I was thrilled to see our local national trust are after books so i will happily take a pile, but i seem to hang onto to stuff for that opportunity when people ask.I am held back by the need to send things to the appropriate places.
In the last few years i have now learned to stop others from decluttering stuff to me. If they insist i now say' if i dont find a use can i pass it on'. If they say no i suggest they keep it
Thanks for reminding me about flylady of course that makes absolute sense and i have no excuse i have charity shops en route with good parking (one is supporting me at the moment). Since i cannot give them cash i like to receive the letters telling me how much they have made from my stuff i feel like ive given something back.

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