2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution

Deb4

Hi everyone

Hugs to everyone who needs them

I have been mia this week but I have done a few bits even though I haven't felt very well, I just ache all over, on Wednesday I was in bed by 1720 and I do feel better now.

Last weekend we took the net curtains down and soaked them, they are back up now, also done the bed sheets it really nice be able to pegged the washing out. I have cleaned the fridge this morning

I have finished by college course and I have passed really enjoyed it and can't wait until September to do level 2.

Sell on vinted have been steady just need to list some more, some more things have gone on freegle so hopefully they will go soon.

My OH sorted his t-shirts out and I've washed them and they need ironing and up load them on vinted or ebay.

Just having a coffee and see what else I can get done

Florenceem

Morning all.

I have finished emptying the small ROD. Waiting for J to arrive - I expect there is filling to do. While it is drying - he could touch up the Anthracite paint on the outside wall.

I had a bad night - lots of pain - had to take painkillers and go downstairs for a fresh freezer pad.

Phoned the chemist - they are waiting for the shakes to arrive - said they will deliver on Monday.

I found a photo that was always on my nan's mantlepiece - I was probably 13 or 14.

Officer has been round with a card about meeting up to chat and support me. I really can't see how they can support me. After all - they have failed to feed me. First of William Booth's words - Soup. Soap. Save.

QueenJess

Not much happening here to report - I am mainly trying to declutter my work by delegating to anyone I can find as I have too much to do! Other than that, I am concentrating hard on the other side of decluttering; not buying anything or picking up freebees. I don't need anything!

It means there is a very low level of decluttering happening just from things being naturally used up in the house, plus my ongoing plan to get the chest freezer mostly emptied so I can defrost it.

Digital:
2 - emails unsubscribed from

Physical:
8 - paper reused then recycled
1 - DD paperwork recycled
6 - freezer overstock used up
3 - DD clothes outgrown (charity bag)
1 - cupboard overstock used up

New total 1,120
Use it up total 317

I've left a chocolate sandwich cake with apricot jam and chocolate buttercream in the TLC carriage. I'd be quick though, I've never seen DD wolf down something so fast 😂

vulpix

Hi, Thank you for your views on new knees. It will be very strange for me not to sit on the floor cross legged anymore. I have done it all my life, I can't imagine sitting on chairs like grown ups! Granny Kate I would love the hospital to phone and say come right now for an operation. Much less time for me to work myself up about it!

I quite like the idea of painting flowers on the built in wardrobe but I am not arty unfortunately, but a stencil is an idea.When I have altered the new to me curtains and got them up I will see how it looks then.

I do like a good photo, Thank you for sharing.

I'm not up to much today, 3rd night of insomnia.

Vx

Florenceem

J said he would be round then he said no he wouldn't - had to wait in for a parcel - then he turned up. He has painted the ceiling and done the filling. J will be here next on Tuesday.

J the builder arrived - he is going to sort out the skirting board in the small ROD and fit a new sensor light in the back garden. First he cleared the front of the house gutters. He did the back gutters and was having problems with the new light - we think there is a switch in the old office - no way can we access the far side of that room. My power has been off and on - I have now reset the cooker clock.

J the builder is going to paint the pebble dash on the back of the house. It has never been done since I moved in - 1997. It is a mustard colour - J has masonry paint - pepper mint green - so that is what it will be. I didn't realise there is pebble dash on both sides of the house - you don't look up when going down the alley. J the builder will be back here tomorrow morning.

After he had gone - I swept the back paving and side alley. Then I did the front area so all clean and tidy now. Our window cleaner used to clean the gutters but he retired so they needed to be done.

I have had a day at home - been trying to eat a lot.

dND

@Florenceem I love the table and I'm not surprised you've not put on weight as you are on the go all the time. 💕

@Dizzycap You're so like me about the ponds. I'm waiting for rain so I can fill them and then it's a trip to the local aquatic centre. 😁😁 I hope Babyface picks up soon. 🤞🤞

I worked myself to a standstill yesterday so it's been a quiet day today. Jumping back to yesterday I did manage to fill another garden waste bag so 6 were emptied this morning. I had a quick trip to L1dl before knitting but no compost so I called in at the Sally Army shop next door. I was so chuffed; they had a compact Erc0l 2-seater settee for sale that although the frame is a little scraped, the webbing and the cushions were good. Best of all, with me being of the shorter persuasion, my feet reach the ground when I sit back in it. 🤣 The price wasn't so compact but still a good price when you look at all the renovated ones on the vintage sites. For the first time in 2 years I can watch TV in a comfortable chair rather than sitting on dining room chairs as I have been doing.

Today I was back at L1dl for milk and a bit of shopping and still no compost. 😔😔 Since then I've pottered. I cleared the 18 month old chard from its raised bed yesterday so I've a lot of that to process and a lot of baby leaf from it too. A couple of cheap Easter swedes need using up too, so those are now cooked and ready to mash and freeze.

I also had a prompt to push on with 3 similar frogs, chasing lost accounts from before I went to France. All 3 have been progressed today so I'll see what that brings.

K4rcher have got back to me and will fix the £200/ 26 month-old pressure washer for a little over £105. 😱
Tomorrow the back comes off the unit and I see if I can see any broken washers. If it's more than that, L1dl have a pressure washer for less than £100 and K4rcher have lost a customer for good.

The plan for tomorrow is to see how well I sleep tonight - last night was bad until I took painkillers - and then plan from there. There's so much still to do I'll be spoilt for choice. 🤣🤣

Well done everyone, hugs to those who want and love to you all. Dxx

Floss

@dND I got a Black & Decker jet washer from B&M for £79, also B&Q have some good priced ones too.

Willowtree222

Decluttered a lot of stress today. Had two biopsies on suspicious areas and both came back benign.

It has been one of the reasons I have been so quiet.

Hoping to now get back into it.

Yorkie1

Great news @Willowtree222

Florenceem

Willowtree222 - wonderful news.

I spoke to my Dr daughter K yesterday - she said - I am the thinnest she has ever seen me. Told me I need to do less - spend time just sitting as she thinks - like my bestie - I am burning off the calories. K said - I have always been active. I really find it hard to sit still - certainly can't do it without doing something else like reading or knitting/crochet.

I will have another day at home tomorrow as J the builder is coming to work here.