bronze Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I've given up on this. I've got rid of things galore but listing them? No chance Except I have a bloke looking at my car right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 As long as you're making progress, and you are, that's the main thing. 83/85.A couple of old garments & tidied out tights/stockings drawer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I'll be joining in in October when Carl will have more time, we certainly have plenty we can clear out. I will be joining soon too! My mum and I have decided that at Easter next year we are going to have a car boot weekend so we have til then to get our act together. Trust me, I will need all that time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I should really get rid of some 'stuff' My wardrobes are full, and 3 draws are so packed the sliders broke (the ikea metal ones) so they haven't been opened for years! - that must mean all the things in them can go I'll have a go at getting rid of it and then hopefully get some new sliders I prefer to do 1 place at a time, like empty a whole wardrobe/cupboard and only put back what I need and the rest is thrown/charitied/ebayed. I also have a massive (like 3 foot high) pile of school work, I can't get rid of it, but have nowhere to put it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 You could start on that massive pile of schoolwork Lewis - buy some archive boxes - or boxes that match your room and put everything in those - it will look so much better, even if you don't yet have anywhere to put them. When you get round to sorting the wardrobe, you may find that you can fit the boxes in there? At the end of October I'm going to tackle my wardrobes - I only wear about 10% of what is in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I have all my other years work in archive boxes, and so is work experience stuff, but after exams it all got dumped in the corner of my room behind my wardrobe and its stayed there since! I cleared out my clothes wardrobe - there were still clothes with labels on from xmas presents 2 years ago! My brother had those + the rest went in a charity beg. I'll start now and see if I can get rid of some more 'stuff' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I've thrown out 53 items so far! 2 large bin bags to charity shop. Have made a list too. It's mainly clothing - I need some new clothes though now, as hardly have anything to wear. Everything was too big! Desperate for jumpers! I have plenty of shoes & handbags, but can't go out just wearing those. Lots more to sort through yet! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 three loads to the dump at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Well I started the wardrobe, got rid of old bed sheets + clothes, then one of the drawn underneath broke and the metal slider trapped and cut my finger so I gave up There were also some XLR cables + mic's which I borrowed from school last year that I took back which half counts as gettig rid of them Bit pathetic, but I'll keep going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Not at all - and yes, returning things you've borrowed counts, because it means they are out of your space! It doesn't have to be throwing things away, it's all about getting rid of stuff you don't need. you're inspiring me, time I did some more. Ooh - I gave about six books away to a friend who was running a bookstall to raise money for Cancer Research, that counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Ive not posted on here for ages but ive just done a car boot sale (kevs rather large Vauxhall Vectra with back seats down - full to the roof ) made £50 gave 3 big bags of stuff to Mrs Cat Orphanage bought NOTHING back home kev is pleased cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 for got to add I didnt buy ANYTHING at the car boot - so feeling doubly pleased with myself cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Well done you! I just haven't had time (story of my life) but I am going to do a wardrobe cull, I swear I am. Not buying anything else when you're at a boot-sale is commendable. I never manage it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Well done everyone, that's particularly brilliant Cathy! 85-90. 5 bin bagfuls of "stuff", mainly old bedding, outgrown children's clothes & socks etc. Really pleased with the space. Nearly at my 100, but I'm aiming for 1000 at least, it's 30 years worth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I've been on a mission lately. In fact there is a skip on the grass verge outside. Garage and 2 bedrooms are in the process of being fettled. It is amazing what you accumulate. I 'accidentally' dropped a teaset of MILs that had been languishing in the garage for 6 years. Oh dear. I wouldn't have insulted a charity shop with it. It is very uplifiting to be clear of clutter. It is true what they say.....it does weigh you down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 shelia thats brilliant, I was working on 1 item per thing, but you have done one BAG you must be closer to 1000 than you think does everyones home feel much lighter now? when I filled up kevs car, the house seemed to sigh with relief cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 My house moans at me every day, especially the spare bedroom. Another few bags to do tomorrow! I've got 4 years to get rid, before we move - so I'm not pancking just yet! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I was going to tackle 'stuff' in October..........but instead, we've added a puppy Oh well, as soon as house training is over............I will tackle my wardrobes..... I have been busy in the outbuildings though and they are a lot tidier and we have almost enough junk for the next skip....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 I was going to tackle 'stuff' in October..........but instead, we've added a puppy i dont see this as a problem you NEEEEEEDED a puppy lesley, come on, you know you did (and its a rather gorgeous puppy ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooties Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Can I join in please? You're all doing so well!! Moving house soon and downsizing, not drastically, but we seem to have accumulated an awful lot of stuff.... would quite like to keep some kind of log on how I'm doing on getting rid of it all, and I've been watching this thread for a while! Oh, I also want to try and avoid putting it all into landfill as I'm trying to be a bit greener. 1) Sofa - given to friend 2) coffee table - given to friend 3) fridge - given to friend 4) glass storage jar - given to friend 5) 2 notebooks - taken to work 6) extention lead - taken to work 7) card game - given to friend book - returned to friend Jane x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 good grief so, I get rid of pens and dvds, you get rid of SOFA's thats amazing well done, fantastic start ive not being logging stuff on here, but im still getting rid of stuff, ill start logging 1. wasgij, jigsaw, given to the christmas hampers at school (some lovely elderly man will have fun - if he wants to or not ) 2. pink scarf, knitted by me, given to a hamper erm... ill think and come back cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooties Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 ah well, we are getting a replacement sofa.... but hopefully not until we've moved!! Its all you guys that have spurred me on, I can see you all chipping away consistently, and its great!! 9) old CDs - broken ones in the bin, decent ones sold to magpie music - so I gained £20!! I highly recommend that site, you don't get much for each one, but it all adds up and its so easy. We still have an awful lot left tho..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 1. wasgij, jigsaw, given to the christmas hampers at school (some lovely elderly man will have fun - if he wants to or not ) 2. pink scarf, knitted by me, given to a hamper erm... ill think and come back cathy x I hope the same poor elderly man won't get the pink scarf as well?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Welcome to the topic Jane, I'm glad you feel inspired. Well done on such a great start, I'm afraid I've fallen by the wayside a bit, but hope to continue soon. We've been thinking about replacing a settee that I really dislike. But, we changed the furniture around in the room and it can stay, so that was better than getting a new one. Keep going Couperwife, I like Lesley's comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 me too I hope the little old man didnt get the pink scarf , but hey, he might have liked it 3. The lovely bones book, soon to be sent to CookieMonster cos she wants to read it yay cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
