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Hoarding - Springing Ahead
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I would have kept them awhile to rediscover my crossness.
Brilliant! I'm glad I'm not the only one that did that.
Now I don't. Life's too short.
(apart from when OH keeps talking to me when I'm trying to draft an application form and I can't concentrate on what I'm trying to say so he then tells me I'm getting stressed)0 -
Carpet sweeper in bin....gosh it why is it so hard to just do it myself? Thank you !!People Say that life's the thing - but I prefer reading
The difference between a misfortune and a calamity is this: If Gladstone fell jnto the Thames it would be a misfortune. But if someone dragged him out again, that would be a calamity - Benjamin Disreali0 -
Today a fairly small but satisfying declutter. A friend who is out of work had been asked to provide some new clothes for her mother who is in a care home and doubly incontinent. The friend would be re-imbursed, but still has to buy the clothes to start with and it was near impossible for her.
Her mother still likes to look smart so charity shop stuff is pretty much 'out'.
I had a good ferret in my wardrobe and found a smart, roomy blouse and two long skirts with elasticated waists to fit her Mum. I'm sure I could probably find another few items too.
Friend was grateful and I have a bit less clutter. A win-win situation.Erma Bombeck, American writer: "If I had my life to live over again... I would have burned the pink candle, sculptured like a rose, that melted in storage." Don't keep things 'for best' - that day never comes. Use them and enjoy them now.0 -
I have 2 new bookcases and DD2 has 8 new stacking boxes so we can make a dent in the clutter about the place.. it will look pretty one day!LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14Hope to be debt free until the day I dieMortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)0
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My ostrich feather duster arrived.
This thread has changed me. I could never have imagined saying it but... my duster is so beautiful in the way it shimmies. So everything has had a good dusting, including the children! (Now the glass is dust free you can see the smears so it's not perfection yet)
I have washing in the machine, and the dwasher on. The kitchen is clean although the floor could do with a wipe over. Just have to hang some clean washing on the dwasher.
Got some vitamin tablets today to give me a boost as I have an irritating cough. But all is fairly good.
Tiny declutters going on, mainly just throwing out replacements quickly, dealing with post quickly and packaging etc.: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.0 -
Oh don't.. I really want an ostrich duster... and a double balloon whisk...
I am so sad and pathetic lolLB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14Hope to be debt free until the day I dieMortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)0 -
I just realised that I never checked out of ostriches are harmed in the making of it. You kind of assume that some organic hobby farmer is collecting them occasionally as they fall out. I'm scared to google it now as the feathers are pristine.
Apparently the ostrich feathers collect the dust whereas chicken feathers swish it. I have been reading flylady.: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.0 -
They farm ostriches for meat.. feathers are a by-product.LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14Hope to be debt free until the day I dieMortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)0
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This may be a stupid question, but how do you clean an ostrich feather duster?Good enough is good enough, and I am more than good enough!:j
If all else fails, remember, keep calm and hug a spaniel!0 -
I'd imagine in the same way as you clean a standard feather duster - by giving it a damn good shake outside, pref. on a windy day. Unless anyone knows different?Erma Bombeck, American writer: "If I had my life to live over again... I would have burned the pink candle, sculptured like a rose, that melted in storage." Don't keep things 'for best' - that day never comes. Use them and enjoy them now.0
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