The Big Adventure

gallygirl

Goldiegirl wrote: »

I've been out in the garage with the tape measure, and what I was thinking of doesn't work very well, so victory isn't assured yet!:rotfl:

I hope you haven't told Mr G yet as you could decide to 'be persuaded by his argument' - then he thinks he's won and you get to get your own way next time over something important in the house. Like whether Medium Curry Powder is stored alphabetically under Medium or Curry. (DS and his gf actually argued over this :rotfl:).

Karmacat

Loving it :rotfl: I definitely agree to do the decluttering and then see what you need to store and how you need to store it. You don't know how many shelves/storage boxes you need, yet!

You'll get there, and Mr Goldie will learn you're the decluttering ninja :j

Goldiegirl

Oh dear, there's been a bit more low level disgruntlement today! :rotfl:


Mr Goldie is a bit of a nightmare in the supermarket !


Example. Porridge. I have Ready Brek. It's not the cheapest, but it's very, very low in salt, so it suits me. It's soooo easy to prepare, just add milk and bung in the microwave. Yet Mr Goldie was looking at 'convenience pots' of porridge with one serving, for an exorbitant cost, and wondered why I refused to buy them.


Another example. Green Tea. He'll only have one brand. The cost was £3 for 2. Supermarket own brand £2 for three. After porridge-gate I didn't want to push him too far in a public place, so we got the branded ones.


Yet another example. Limescale remover. Our taps are in a bit of a state, so they need attention. Branded product £2. Supermarket's own, £1.50. He wanted the branded product 'as it's better than the supermarket's own'. At this point I'd had enough, and said something like '**$!!%%**!!' have it, then' :rotfl:


And he was all humpy about 'all this trouble to save 50p'


Anyway, when we got home and had lunch and were calm, we ended up having a laugh about it. But I think he now has a better understanding of the MSE way, that a lot of small savings add up to a large amount, and the money saved can be spent on nice things.


If £5 a week is saved at the supermarket, it's £260 for the year, £520 for a £10 a week saving.


I couldn't help illustrating the point of small savings with the running total for my 'additional funds generated' project of £136.73 so far for the year, the Little Xtra Fund with a balance of £530 since July, and the £100 of JL & M&S vouchers just waiting to be spent on nice stuff!


I think we are just about on the same page now, although I might be at the bottom of the page, and he's still at the top! :rotfl:

gallygirl wrote: »

I hope you haven't told Mr G yet as you could decide to 'be persuaded by his argument' - then he thinks he's won and you get to get your own way next time over something important in the house. Like whether Medium Curry Powder is stored alphabetically under Medium or Curry. (DS and his gf actually argued over this :rotfl:).

As I felt I came out of all this as the winner, I thought it was a good idea to admit that his ideas for garage storage are workable with a few tweaks


Medium Curry powder would be stored under 'C'

Karmacat wrote: »

You'll get there, and Mr Goldie will learn you're the decluttering ninja :j

After all this, I thought I'd do some quiet decluttering by myself, so I've been rummaging in my wardrobe, trying lots of things on. I'm pleased that a lot of things that I like still fit, and can be kept and worn. I've pulled out a few nice things to eBay. These are things that don't fit, or draw attention to bits I'd like to hide, or things I'm not comfortable in, like the blouse with the buttons that pop open at awkward moments! I've also found a few things that I'd forgotten about, and will start wearing them.


Two things actually de-cluttered via eBay sales
94) two broken watches 95) a pair of shorts


What a day!

Karmacat

Result! It sounds like the couple of quid extra you spent today have enabled the laughing and the chat afterwards, and *that* enabled him to see how the little things mount up. Excellent work, Ninja!

Goldiegirl

The de-cluttering ninja strikes again:j


We now have broad agreement for shelving in the garage. Plus agreement that the shelving doesn't need to be bought yet.


However, we are intending to go out, possibly tomorrow, and buy a new tool box.


We'll then be able to sort through all the screwdrivers and spanners and get them stored logically in a new box and see if any can be discarded


Currently they are in a toolbox which is more than 45 years old, a holdall that is knackered, and scattered around in a drawer.


A good compromise has been reached to get the de-cluttering ball rolling in the garage.


I've never even attempted a de-clutter in the garage, so there should be loads of junk that will go. Our current storage is a couple of kitchen units from our first house - I dread to think what's hiding in there.

Secret_Saving_Squirrel

Well done Goldie, it must be hard to adjust to full time togetherness! Perhaps oh could wait in the car while you are in the supermarket!

Karmacat

Ooh, the full time togetherness, thats true, it can be a problem! Still, you've got a lot on the go right now, Goldie, I'm sure you're fine.

The right container for tools that you carry around is really important, actually, isn't it ... that might cost! Worth it, tho

ljaneyr

I have just 3 things to say:

1. Goldie wins - declutter first, storage an come later!
2. Medium Curry Powder should be in the 'c' section obviously. My OH organised our spice rack by 'type' :eek::eek::eek:- he won't be doing that again :rotfl:
3. Supermarket arguments are hilarious - we rarely go shopping without one and I know others who do it too

Goldiegirl

Hi everyone - a much better day today!


Whenever I've read about retirement, there always seems to be an adjustment period at the start, where people get used to spending more time together. Fortunately, we have enough space in the house so we don't have to constantly trip over each other, and we can have some alone time, which does help!


Anyway, new tool box purchased, so Mr Goldie has been able to sort the tools that he wants to keep. We are going to sort through the things he no longer needs to see if anything can be eBayed.


Therefore, garage de-cluttering is underway - but with no further storage bought! :rotfl:


De-cluttered


96) Bag of random junk from garage to the tip


plus


97) scarf - sold on eBay
98) old ice packs for large picnic box - binned


Over the last few months I've been spending a lot of time on MSE, and I'm going cut this down.


When I read too much about peoples financial situations, I tend to start comparing myself, and it ends up unsettling me.


For example, when I'm on the Pensions board, I start to worry that I'm the only person who hasn't got a £700K pension pot.


Then I go on the 'Not Buying It' thread in OS, and feel wildly profligate if I buy anything that is not a basic need!


But don't worry - I'm just going to stay in MFW and DFW, and not look at the rest of the board as much.


I like it here, it's full of people who have their ups and downs in life and finances, just like me really.


I'll be still updating my diary and reading everyone's diaries, so I'm not disappearing!

Goldiegirl

ljaneyr wrote: »

1. Supermarket arguments are hilarious - we rarely go shopping without one and I know others who do it too

It's really funny when you see people having domestic spats in public!:rotfl:


Another variation I like is a stroppy teenager having an argument with mum in the shoe shop, over what shoes to buy. Takes me right back to the 1970's. I wanted platform shoes, my mum wanted me to have sensible shoes!:rotfl:


Needless to say, my mum was probably right - I never wear heels now, I only have flats.