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  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    How exciting this all is :T
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  • Karmacat wrote: »
    It's become real to you! Thats the feeling of "would I pay to transport this?" If not, out it goes :)

    I wish DH would embrace this mentality. ;)
  • greent
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    Karmacat wrote: »
    It's become real to you! Thats the feeling of "would I pay to transport this?" If not, out it goes :) In clearing my mum's house, we've been making lots of those decisions, about stuff of a fair size like bedframes, and tiny things, like an Observer book of English churches!

    Before KonMAri concept existed my way of looking at things was 'would I pay someone to pack this and move it for me' - it certainly helps shift some things - and even more so when that's a distinct possibility it may happen (as opposed to my just looking for reasons to keep/ discard items)

    All very exciting, Watty! :j
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  • Watty1
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    edited 15 February 2017 at 10:33AM
    Thanks. 18 items listed yesterday. Seen more to go today. Waiting to see if I can move a couple of events to clear space in diary to get to see house. Even if this one goes I think our mindset has changed.....
    Mr Watty has told his place of work that we plan to move out of South East and discovered he needs to give around 6 months notice....but that's ok we can move and figure out a way he can work out his notice by staying somewhere nearish work for part of the time.
    Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became

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  • Watty1
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    greent wrote: »
    Before KonMAri concept existed my way of looking at things was 'would I pay someone to pack this and move it for me' - it certainly helps shift some things - and even more so when that's a distinct possibility it may happen (as opposed to my just looking for reasons to keep/ discard items)

    All very exciting, Watty! :j


    It really is working for me. I would have said last year that these items sparked joy or had the potential to do so when used in someway - yet faced with the concept that I may pay someone to pack and move these items - actually I don't want to do that!
    Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became

    In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!
  • Watty I have excited butterflies for you! Yet more inspiring proof that the MF journey is sooooo worth it - it's things like this that keep me plodding on our journey xx
    MFW :)
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  • Hi WATTY

    Great to read about your plans - SO exciting.

    I was pretty ruthless about selling stuff and CS-ing stuff before we moved - and I've still got 4 boxes ready to take to CS now we've unpacked.

    Good luck and really looking forward to hearing about it all.

    Tilly xx
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    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
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  • Watty1
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    Cant get to see the house in Cornwall for 2 weeks but it has been on the market since last June so if it is meant to be it will be and I am not going to stress that I can't get there almost immediately, although I do admit I want too!

    In the meantime, two items sold, one at £7 and one at £5. Not a lot but that is two items I don't need to think about and there are another 21 up for auction and a few on buy it now.
    Will do another cupboard tomorrow!
    Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became

    In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!
  • Bummer about having to wait to see the house, but on the other hand it might help temper any overexcitement and give you guys a chance to figure out more logistics. :) If it's been on the market for 6+ months another month or two shouldn't matter too much.

    Well done on the auctions! I've only sold a couple of things on ebay, but should probably consider it.
  • themadvix
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    I find there's always more to declutter - it's a constant process of evaluation. One day, I dream I'll be able to live in a 'tiny house' a la the craze in America! I'd have to part with all my kitchen stuff though, so doubt it'll happen!
    Mortgage free 16/06/2023! £132,500 cleared in 11 years, 3 months and 7 days

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