Like a rubber ball !

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Year 3 and 5 school books (authors now in yr 8 and 11 !) what to do ? Keep a couple ? They won't thank me for it...

4 more items on amazon, another to be cleaned up for ebay.
Come to an abrupt halt when I've found a box full of everything from old 1980's walkmans to scart leads, to ends of wrapping paper, taking it out in the garden to sort through.

Have to say Hypno this was a bloomin' good idea ! I've lost count of what I've thrown, which is a good thing.

kirstenc

sounds like a productive day DC, keep at it!!
I have too much STUFF in this darn place, so I know how you feel...why do you we feel the need to keep this stuff? Its that 'just in case' mentality lol

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Right well I did make progress yesterday, tucked away under the stairs was a bookcase that served as a platform for 'dumping'. It is now all cleaned up and sitting in my bedroom proudly displaying my 100's of books to be read. Most of these books had been given a resting place in the divan draws (hate that word divan - so '70's). So now we have space in said draws to [STRIKE]hide christmas presents[/STRIKE] put spare sheets, duvets etc.

In my bedroom for the last 8 years has been a 1930's walnut and glass cabinet. When MIL passed away DH wanted it, even though it doesn't 'fit in'. So now it sits under the stairs. I have no idea if it's worth anything, the boys don't want me to get rid, so I suggested they had it in their rooms ! mmm didn't think so. At least it's out of my sleep zone.

I now have piles of horse brasses (don't ask), more cricket books and the compulsory chargers, leads and unidentified artifacts sitting in the utility room awaiting attention.

Some stuff is on ebay, some ready for charity, but all in all very pleased with efforts. :T
I must fill out an online job application this week. Got my heart set on this one.

Here's to a good Monday.

hypno06

It sounds as though you made fab progress yesterday! By Christmas we will be calm and zenlike in our cleared and energised homes

Good luck with that job application, and have a good day x

POSITIVE_AND_FOCUSED

Hi DC

Just want to empathise about the finances. My mtge is out next Mon, however I have 2 £35 charges going out this wek, one my error, the other not, and I didn't budget for them. Stoill haven't recd a refund from MBNA who are responsible for one. Will be on the tel to them tonite. £70 is a hell of a lot to find when a mtge is due within days of them. So, whilst I can not help you practically, I would just say you are not alone, and you are doing so well. These are just blips. Have a good day.

kirstenc

I cant agree more with PAF, blips will happen, its how we deal with them that is the main thing.

And heres a HUGE well done for yesterday...if my weekend had been half as productive I would have been sooooo chuffed. well done!

kirstenc

oh and X factor last night?? Have to say I wasnt too entralled this time! think that the winner has been in previous auditions....just dont know where!!

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Oooh Zenlike, clutter free, keeping my eyes on the prize !

PAF, mutual sympathy, letter arrived for DS1's school trip taking place this Friday, want £20, should have been in last Friday but they only posted on the Thursday ?

£20 - not budgeted for, unexpected..argh !

Kirsten, do you mean Danny from 'One True Voice' ?

kirstenc

yeh DC, he was pretty good, but I think that 1) he needs a haircut and 2)thats not fair if hes already pretty much won one of these things before

Different_Corner

I think the guy, was it last week ?, towards the end total confidence not quite a Barbie and Ken doll may be in with a good chance. Think we will have a male winner though.

Gotta love it. And love Cheryl.