KonMari 2016 - The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up

GreyQueen · 17 April 2017 at 1:44PM

Nope, it didn't but will go to a chazzer shortly. I'm not phased, carboots don't tend to be the best place for handicrafts, different mentality. I knitted it to amuse myself and use up yarn remnants, and it achieved its purpose.

Have just been up into the loft (briefly) and 'Christmas Roses' rug was exactly where I thought it was, it is now up beside the hatch and I brought down a cone of yarn for Mum's next project (a jumper for herself). Thinking of heading out for a little stroll as it's a nice spring day and good to take the air.

Besides, I seem to be having a bit of a day and there has been a near-miss with a mug as well as the suicidal side-plates at lunchtime, so perhaps it'll be better for the goods and chattels if I'm outside for a couple of hours......

MamaSaver · 17 April 2017 at 2:00PM

GQ that's disappointing but as you say, not the type of buyers there for it. It's good that you had a deadline though and now it's ready to fulfill its purpose. Without the car boot it may be still hanging around as a WIP.

So glad to hear the kondo-itis is spreading to your folks :j

luxor4t · 17 April 2017 at 2:56PM

Re-visited the dresser cupboard and a series of items lined up, waved and climbed into a box for CS. It was so easy, thank goodness.

DD took a few games/ amusements for when GS is older, Mum took a couple of puzzles, and the unused travel games will go as a lot on eb*y.

I took 2 plates from the 'spares' box to replace those that had a smashing time a couple of weeks back and now the Xmas crockery fits neatly on the shelf, and it will be straightforward to find things in there in future.

GreyQueen · 17 April 2017 at 4:46PM

MamaSaver wrote: »

GQ that's disappointing but as you say, not the type of buyers there for it. It's good that you had a deadline though and now it's ready to fulfill its purpose. Without the car boot it may be still hanging around as a WIP.

So glad to hear the kondo-itis is spreading to your folks :j

That's my view, it could easily have drifted but the deadline made me get my arris in gear and finish the project. Like many (I suspect) I can be a terrible procrastinator if given half a chance.

Re stuff, I don't know whether it's an age thing, a me-thing, a zeitgeist-thing or summat in the watter, but I find myself rather detatched from wantiness.

Not saying so to big myself up, or come across as holier-than-thou, I find myself slightly surprised at the situation. I guess that, for some years, acquistions have proved to be short-lived pleasures and longer-term pains-in-the-posteriors. Sometimes the excitement has gone by the time I've dragged the loot home.

This afternoon we went for a family stroll. Things we've admired; cherry and apple blossoms, the sheen on the heads of mallards on the river, the gnarliness of ancient trees, cute dogs out for walks with their people, the sunlight reflecting on the shallow lowland river flowing through my hometown.

Spends - nil. Traffic jams - nil. Aggro - nil. What could be finer? :cool:

MMF007 · 17 April 2017 at 4:47PM

Hey Mamasava, I feel much better, thanks. Not quite tip top but good enough for now! DH has been poorly since Thurs and is looking a bit feeble. I hope he picks up tomorrow and we can go on Weds (fingers crossed).
We have both been working today. My last client cancelled just before i was due there so i came home, made a call about renewing breakdown policy, got premium reduced by £22, and so saved more than the lost hour's work!

Bumblebeany, that quote exactly reflects my philosophy on possessions and on happiness. So much unhappiness is due to constantly wanting more. The most precious things to me are time (to spend how you want!), health, friends, and joyful experiences - which may be hearing beautiful birdsong, seeing a flower-filled garden, watching the sun sparkle on the sea. I could go on, but I am sure we all feel the same.

Right, must get the fish out of the fridge and the veg prepped for tea.

pollys · 17 April 2017 at 5:21PM

Hello
My teenager's clothes have been sorted. He's had a growth spurt, so a black bag full of clothes has already been deposited at the charity clothes bank.
We have sorted out his school books into subjects, I need to buy some folders tomorrow. His older brothers desk, now no longer in use, has been brought down from the loft and we have created a study area. I am hoping it will be put to good use!
I'm struggling with my back (disc) and desperate to get on with stuff but I'm having to be so careful. Thankfully the boys have been helpful, but they are a bit bored with "housework" now. The football/PS4 is beckoning

It feels good to have waved goodbye to the clothes, a bag full of paper recycling and a bag of general rubbish.

Pollys

GreyQueen · 17 April 2017 at 6:20PM

Just got permission to raid the fraternal cache of DVD movies for things to borrow for a few weeks to watch at home on my 'pooter. Have got 20, but some are series not singletons, I will finally start watching Game of Thrones and thus be able to keep up in t'office.:rotfl:

I drew his attention to some duplicates which he obviously didn't even know he had as they were stashed in different places. Shopping without due care and attention.

I will watch these over the next 2-3 months when rug-making or too tired to read and then return them, saving me a few £££ on buying chazzer DVDs and then donating them again.

Igamogam · 17 April 2017 at 7:13PM

Ok I need to know..........what is a ready cut rug? I feel as if something has been missing in my life! Sorry if it has been explained already but this thred moves very quickly and at the mo I am just skimming through

grunnie · 17 April 2017 at 7:22PM

Ready cut rugs were a kit of printed canvas and short bits of wool and a hook to loop the wool through the canvas.http://www.readicut.co.uk/rugs/latch-hook-rug-kits.html

Siebrie · 17 April 2017 at 7:39PM

Back from Easter break and picking up girls

dds came home with us after a fortnight at Aunty's and my parents'. They had a wonderful time, although I believe that was mainly due to Aunty letting them watch tv all the time. At 5 and 8, I don't think that is the best thing to do, but I can understand her. She's offering safe childcare, not entertainment

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Dropped dd1 off at a children's party on the way back: swimming, indoor playground and fries. Both suitcases and three bags of shopping are already unpacked, and one load of laundry washed, dried, folded, and in the wardrobes. Did a quick sort through the pile of T-shirts and longsleeves that were waiting for dd2 to try on; 9 went to the attic and the rest into the wardrobe. If they don't fit, we'll notice soon enough.

Potted on several trays of seedlings in my greenhouse, and deweeded the garden for 15 minutes.

The girls' room was still full of books and toys, and I sorted through the books, a dozen are now in the attic to move on, one in the paper recycling and one in the bin. Most of the toys are in the Exped1t, only a few more to sort in the coming evenings.

Both girls' reaction to our empty living room: 'wow! Can we keep it this way?'

Where is my husband in this story? On the sofa, watching films.... I told him he had to cook dinner and he wasn't pleased, but did do it. I'm not pleased with him at the mo, as he did not show up for Easter dinner at my parents' last night.

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