Full to the brim... all out again in four months, we hope!
The last of the furniture to the container today!
We’ve moved everything now & all set for the start of renovations on Monday.
Lessons learnt, do not collect stuff!
We have kept most of it even though I know we shan’t keep it all but as our daughter says decide at the end what to keep & what to get rid of!
Having problems with internet, it’s very erratic hence no photo yesterday.
Three good things!
1. Harry was driving the trailer to the container followed by our SIL & grandson when they noticed two drawers sliding out of a bedside table every time he went around a bend. Couldn’t make Harry realise so at the next junction onto the A6 Jack rushed out & whipped the drawers out, anyone watching would think it very strange!
2. Freezer stuff for evening meal for the next few days! We only have access to a small box freezer.
3. A visit to the physio for Harry this morning!
Thought that was your new home for a minute Pat. I would be a bit concerned if someone rushed out and whipped my draws out, especially in this cold weather.
Absolutely true - do not hoard stuff! We have been trying to get rid of stuff ready for a move. We didn't do it when we moved here and have regretted it ever since! Had to laugh at your drawers story :) All's well that ends well. All the best with the sorting!!
I swore I would not collect stuff when I moved here seven years ago, then when I retired two years ago,I swore I would go through all the stuff that somehow piled up...and yet, there it all sits!
You can close the doors and forget for a few months then decide what you need to keep as you furnish your new home . Had a laugh at the scene with the drawers as you approached the M6 - and loved Lady M's @ladymagpie comment and sense of humour at what could have been a catastrophe !! Nice to have a little fun in these days of doom and gloom ! Hope the internet will siffice you for the next few months ! :)
I got rid of so much stuff when I moved but have gained the volume back and more. Humans have that tendency. You all look cheerful though despite the hard work.
Ha Jack the draw thief.. would of looked funny..We were following a car with a couch on the trailer one day on the motorway and the cushions start to fly off would of lost the lot by the time he got home pointed and waved as we went past but he just waved back..
That's quite the feat to have moved and packed all that! Good luck with the renovation. I. moved home 200 boxes of books in January/Feb so I am living in the middle of my storage container.
I am such a minimalist...unneeded stuff doesn't stand a chance in my house. I love getting rid of things. Good luck with the renovation!! I know you are thrilled to have the project starting!
Sorry a mass reply but it’s late & I haven’t started commenting yet but I appreciate all your comments & your stories of your over hoarding....all except @peggysirk who we should all emulate!
The worse thing was the amount of cleaning stuff I had...I don’t even like cleaning much but I could have a shop with the amount of half empty bottles etc.
Delighted to see that everything is bringing you closer to the ultimate goal! Oh-oh...l can relate to half empty bottles of 'cleaning stuff'. Had a clear out last week...am still in denial!
Wow what a day you have had. Had to laugh at Jack pinching the drawers. I bet onlookers must have gone home and said to their friends 'you'll never guess what I saw today.........'
What a great diary shot. You are right about 'stuff'. I look around my dad's house and cringe. So much stuff! I have a husband who chucks stuff and I've always thought he was a bit heartless in that respect, but you know, as time goes on, I realise it's a burden you don't need, ultimately. I'm becoming better. If it doesn't have a sentimental value, I don't need to keep it. Easy said though, not always so easy to do!
@phil_howcroft No Phil we were worried at first but the container is lined & everything is very dry thank goodness! He has 31 of these containers in a locked yard...you have to have code number to get in the automatic gate.
Lovely shot of you looking very cheerful! Cathy’s right - you’ll know better what you need in your amazing new house. Have you got Netflix - there’s a nice home make over series where they do lovely things but all brand new. I can’t imagine doing that - we started with hand me down ls and have replaced piecemeal ever since!
March 7th, 2021
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Sorry a mass reply but it’s late & I haven’t started commenting yet but I appreciate all your comments & your stories of your over hoarding....all except @peggysirk who we should all emulate!
The worse thing was the amount of cleaning stuff I had...I don’t even like cleaning much but I could have a shop with the amount of half empty bottles etc.
Will it get damp in the container Pat, I can see some soft furnishings and bed !
Thank you.....we’re on our way!