Progress not Perfection

Seasidegal58

Good luck with the decluttering. I sorted out my pop sock drawer today in readiness for the autumn/winter. A few pairs were looking a bit threadbareish, but no holes. I was going to put them in the bin but thought I'll take them up to DD's in Scotland when I next go at Christmas - which is very rural and I don't particularly care what I look like when tramping along the lanes!

Humdinger1

jwil said:

I love the idea of a beach area in the garden

All ready to play beach volleyball perhaps?

Sun_Addict

I ended up decluttering a couple of cupboards in the kitchen. 

A bit of a shock in the WW world as a poster on the app forums turned out to be not someone you want to be associated with. It’s been on the news https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/weight-watchers-group-horrified-learn-33593588

I had read her posts but never interacted. Just goes to show 😞

SuzeQStan

you should check out Ol!o if you are after a good declutter SA - I’ve done a proper life laundry on there and you would be amazed what local people will collect off you.  

I’ve gotten rid of unused charity bags, glass jars w lids, old newspapers / publications, old towels that are in poor condition, broken down power tools, rusty manual tools & broken crockery (there is a mosaic artist who collects broken crockery from me regularly) The list is endless.  

Last time I checked I’d given away over 300 items to local folk who collected from me over the last year. And collected about 12 myself including a almost new Sh@rk klick steam mop (retail £100 min)

theres no delivery allowed on Ol!o keeps it local and its a good way to meet people too. And it’s free.  

Most people think it’s an app only for preventing food waste but it’s not. Also I have a ol!o box that I can leave collection items in if its not convenient for me.

Edit to add - shocker on that article - don’t think they are allowed to be posting online - wonder if that’s the reason for the recall?

Cherryfudge

Seasidegal58 said:

I sorted out my pop sock drawer today in readiness for the autumn/winter. A few pairs were looking a bit threadbareish, but no holes. I was going to put them in the bin but thought I'll take them up to DD's in Scotland when I next go at Christmas - which is very rural and I don't particularly care what I look like when tramping along the lanes!

I seem to remember reading that they are useful as bags or ties for keeping small items together in your luggage. I've not tried it but I think it might work.

Sun_Addict

Morning all, happy Friday eve.  

WFH today. Didn't wake up until 6am as it was still a bit dark. Need to start setting an alarm I think for the days I'm in the office.

Ooh pop socks, takes me back many years. Didn't realise you can still get them. 

@SuzeQStan I've looked at Olio recently and I don't know why but I don't feel comfortable with knocking on people's doors to pick things up and likewise people knocking on my door. Also for me to pick anything up they would have to be close by as I don't have a car or a lot of spare time. Great idea for some though and it sounds like it's working really well for you.

Have made two lots of vegan banana bread this morning, the house smells amazing. Both Mr SA and DD have gone made on it, I can't make it fast enough. DD brought back a huge bag of ripe bananas from work yesterday as her contribution. 

Today's exercise is dog walking, a lunchtime HIIT session and Zumba tonight.

Tonight's dinner is veggie chilli, baked sweet potato and salad. 

It will be NSD1 of September, no spending today 😁

WinterWarrior

I’ve never attempted banana bread, but I think I need to! 

Seasidegal58

Cherryfudge said:

Seasidegal58 said:

I sorted out my pop sock drawer today in readiness for the autumn/winter. A few pairs were looking a bit threadbareish, but no holes. I was going to put them in the bin but thought I'll take them up to DD's in Scotland when I next go at Christmas - which is very rural and I don't particularly care what I look like when tramping along the lanes!

I seem to remember reading that they are useful as bags or ties for keeping small items together in your luggage. I've not tried it but I think it might work.

That's sounds a very useful idea @Cherryfudge!👍

Seasidegal58

Sun_Addict said:

Ooh pop socks, takes me back many years. Didn't realise you can still get them. 

I still call them pop socks - They seem to be called knee or ankle highs these days!😂
I like them better than real socks with trainers and boots. I have the nylon sort for spring/summer and use the black opaque for autumn winter. 

Cherryfudge

Spiced courgette soup | Healthy Recipe | WW UK (weightwatchers.com)

Just popping in to say thank you for posting the above link - I made it for lunch and it's delicious, if much hotter than I expected! Definitely a keeper.