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Hoarding - Springing Ahead

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  • noelphobic
    noelphobic Posts: 2,297 Forumite
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    lobbyludd wrote: »
    darn you noel

    you say the sweetest things. :rotfl:
    3 stone down, 3 more to go
  • noelphobic
    noelphobic Posts: 2,297 Forumite
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    Programme tonight at 10 on Channel 5 - Can't Stop, Won't Stop: Hoarding

    Is it bad that watching programmes like this makes me feel better about my own 'habit'?

    I sorted loads of DS things out yesterday and he now has a plastic box filled with paperwork ready for when he next visits. A lot of it is uni stuff and stuff from when he was job hunting. I think he will want to bin a lot of it but it's up to him to decide.

    I've also got loads of bank books and statements for him. When he was little I saved for him quite a lot, mainly in Children's Bonds and Capital Bonds, which I don't think National Savings even sell any more. The interest rates were really high at the time so he did quite well. However, I don't think they were cashed in when they should have been and are probably earning little or no interest now. I'm not sure which ones were cashed in though so need to find out. He's going back to uni in January so needs all the money he can get.

    I'm usually pretty good with finances but lose track of paperwork and it's annoying to think that it actually ends up costing money.
    3 stone down, 3 more to go
  • whitewing
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    I shall look forward to the Hoarding programme - I hadn't noticed it was on.

    I am struggling with anxiety today.

    Doing a load of paperwork, which is great for decluttering (well, it will be when it is all sorted)
    :heartsmil When you find people who not only tolerate your quirks but celebrate them with glad cries of "Me too!" be sure to cherish them. Because these weirdos are your true family.
  • Money_maker
    Money_maker Posts: 5,471 Forumite
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    Im struggling to find a certificate for a course I attended in December. Absolutely no hope in my house. So comforting to pop in and read this thread each day as I recognise some of the thoughts and emotions you are all going through which must sound barking to those that dont understand.

    I'm also inspired by your posts. Off to use some of this inspiration before it wears off!
    Please do not quote spam as this enables it to 'live on' once the spam post is removed. ;)

    If you quote me, don't forget the capital 'M'

    Declutterers of the world - unite! :rotfl::rotfl:
  • Frugalsod
    Frugalsod Posts: 2,966 Forumite
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    While I think I am bad I am not so bad as to get a place on a hoarding show. :rotfl:
    It's really easy to default to cynicism these days, since you are almost always certain to be right.
  • whitewing
    whitewing Posts: 11,852 Forumite
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    Small pile of shredded gubbins in the confidential waste bin.

    Massive number of piles spread on the living room floor that have to be dealt with before DD comes home.
    :heartsmil When you find people who not only tolerate your quirks but celebrate them with glad cries of "Me too!" be sure to cherish them. Because these weirdos are your true family.
  • greenbee
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    whitewing wrote: »
    Small pile of shredded gubbins in the confidential waste bin.

    Massive number of piles spread on the living room floor that have to be dealt with before DD comes home.

    At least you have a deadline!
  • Florenceem
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    Sorted through some storage boxes and got 2 bags of stuff ready for taking to charity shop.
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  • cornishchick
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    greenbee wrote: »
    At least you have a deadline!

    I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.
    today's mood is brought to you by coffee, lack of sleep and idiots.

    Living on my memories, making new ones.
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  • greenbee
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    cornishchick wrote: »
    I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.

    Douglas Adams got there first with that one ;) I quote it to my boss regularly (probably not very diplomatic!) :cool:
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