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Hopalong:
Sure, Leah...post away!
A laugh would be very welcome.

Hops

sea storm:
Continuing to unclutter.

I built a bonfire and it was helpful. It was a pleasure to see the stuff go up in smoke. Old chairs that just needed to be glued and painted. Years of art projects uncompleted. Clothes etc. This is so much easier than recycling it all. A lot of it would not be accepted by a second hand store anyway.

I hired a details expert to organize my stuff and enourage me to throw out stuff. This was fifteen dollars an hour and worth every penny. I still lhave tons more to get rid of due to my love of treasure hunting.  I have lots of lovely things that have a chip in them or a crack running down the back or requireing buttons etc.  All that Potential.  And out it goes.
I keep the siimplicity idea in the crosshairs but I am not good at it.  I dreamt that I was drowning in stuff and it was so clear that I just need to throw the stuff out.  Hmmmmm perhaps it is a metaphor for my life.
So thank you for reminding me of simplifying things. I am just noodling along and getting there slowly. As I do that my house looks better and I like that.

Sea storm

Hopalong:
(((((((((((Carolyn, Axa, TT))))))))))

Sea, how amazing and wonderful! You actually DID a bonfire! Wow.

And Leah, that's a great story. BURRRRRRRP!

I am so happy to read these responses, because I just bumped the thread because I'm stalled again.
You all inspire me.

love,
Hops

Hopalong:
Welllllll, back in 2007, when I was sure I was going to declutter and get All Organized, I started this thread. Re-read it just now (Sea! Saris! Salon!) and enjoyed revisiting old friends....

But not the Old Issue. That said, figured I'd just face that fact (its durability) and pick up from where I left off.

Knee is a problem, but not an excuse. Morning's soon over and I pledge to...DO. Just "do domestic" instead of watch, read, write the day away. I hope.

Hugs,
Hops

Twoapenny:
Ooh I didn't even know this thread was here, Hopsie, I think it pre-dates me!  I wish I could send you some of my organisational vibes, Hopsie, I love sorting out great big piles of stuff, I would whizz through your place, we could put the music on loud, drink tea and teach Pooch to dance all at the same time :)  Have you picked up any little tips or methods over the years that have helped or does it remain a big question mark problem?  I'm remembering you saying about doing the 'child at play' thing when the MulitMix exploded - does that help with clutter or is it only good for kitchen spills?  Would writing about it inspire you to do it more or is it just beyond inspiration?  Sending tidy thoughts from across the pond :) xx

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