Mid-week checkin

[fred_mouse]

It's been a while since I've had the oomph to engage with this community, which is a shame, because you are a great bunch of people, and I get motivated to go and deal with Stuff! by reading what you have all found to declutter.

So! On that note: what have you achieved in the declutter sphere? Have you done a tiny thing? Something marvellous and magical that has transformed your life? Made a plan but haven't yet carried it out? Tell us, tell us!

Comments open to locals, lurkers, drive by sticky beaks, and anyone I've forgotten to mention.

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[fred_mouse]

I have pile (multiple across at least three rooms of the house) of things that are going, but I haven't worked out what to do with them. Yesterday, I picked three items of clothing from one spot, put them in a bag, and asked someone else to take them to the op shop. Not a lot, but at least they will leave the house, I hope.

[the_broken_tower]

Anything counts. And you made a dent in the clothing.

- Keith (he/him)

[lilysea]

Gave something away (with no face to face contact) on Buy Nothing

[fred_mouse]

Win! I wish more of my offerings on Buy Nothing were successful, but I guess 1 in 3 is better than nothing. I need to get the next pile photographed.

[the_broken_tower]

That big thing of (gifted) paper napkins under the sink? It's finally being used.

I'm glad to have the space freed up, and glad to not have to restock paper towels for a hot minute.

- Cade (he/him)

[fred_mouse]

Nice! Two wins in one there :)

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

There is a big bag of out-grown clothes in the trunk of the car...waiting for me to go to Goodwill...*sponge bob voice*...two weeks later :) I have a couple of book that can do to the library donation bin too.

[fred_mouse]

You can do it!

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Thank you! Believe it or not, your reply forced me to wash my face, put on shoes, and go take the bag of donations to Goodwill and the book to the library bin!

[fred_mouse]

Yay!

Out and about using different routes.

[sisterofbloomerjunior]

Just put an old mobility walker out near our driveway. Whether someone takes it before the city collects it is up for grabs.

We’re planning on selling our vehicle on Saturday since Mom no longer wishes to drive and I’ve never wanted to. Why add to the amount of poor drivers on the road? Granted, this means we’ll have quite a few automotive items to clear from the garage. Hey, finally making more of a dent actually cleaning it out. Can’t wait. #soon

Re: Out and about using different routes.

[sisterofbloomerjunior]

Oh, also recycled old public transportation schedules. Yes, some of us prefer the physical copies.

Edit: Removed newsprint such as photos of local championship teams I’ve taped to the walls. Will go through my dresser drawers at some point.

Re: Out and about using different routes.

[fred_mouse]

Lots of great things there! And being able to get rid of the car / live without it is a great way to unclutter.

And yet we have doubts.

[sisterofbloomerjunior]

Mom’s decided to hang on to the car until we’ve found a new place to live.

Re: And yet we have doubts.

[fred_mouse]

That does sound sensible. I imagine that there are parts of the house hunting and moving processes that will be easier with a car.