11.30.2005

'Tis the Season for...


...cleaning cupboards??? I haven't done this since the last time we remodeled and moved the kitchen (had 3 different kitchens in 3 different locations of the same house over a 45 year period). What is this madness? I need the space.

Yesterday I found a little 4-cup coffee maker... actually makes 2 mugs of coffee - just my limit and addiction first thing every morning. I forgot we even had this little thing. I put away the big one until next time we have a family gathering.

If you know me you know the husband & I traditionally left town the last weekend of April when the Walleye Festival takes place and - more important - a giant rummage sale! Traffic jams all along our two lane road because of cars parked alongside the road - yes there are that many rummage sales!

I've never done rummage sales - from either end. Husband was a junk collector - never got rid of anything and even salvaged a few things from friends and family (when I wasn't looking) that he thought he could 'fix' - whether he could use it or not.

This year I will have a rummage sale during Walleye Festival! It will take me that long to clean out 49 and 11/12 years of collecting! I'm motivated to get this done... every time I want to combat this new loneliness of mine I get busy!
Today I'm feeling click me to get your own moody bears from OttO! ... oh yes and guess what??? I found the big serving tray with cutting board that I couldn't find on Thanksgiving!!! Yeay for cleanin' out the cupboards!!!

Comments:
You go, Mom! You're keeping busy AND you're accomplishing something big at the same time...

Love you!

P.S. I've been chosen for the jury. More later.
 
Good Job Mom! I know I find great pleasure in "downsizing" tasks. Love you!
 
It's looking pretty good! I'll bet you make lots of $$$ at your rummage sale too! Love you!
windy
 
We remodeled our kitchen about 4 years ago, and that's the last real cleaning out I've done in that area. I love kitchen gagets, but rarely buy them - I don't want to be bothered finding a spot for them.
Cas
 
I've never had a garage sale or rummage sale for myself. But for years I have been in charge of our church yard sale. So much fun!

I love stuff. But when I buy something, I try to take something OUT of the house to make up for it. Don't always, but I'm pretty good about it.
 
That's a good idea! Right now I'm need to get RID of a lot of stuff to make up for years of hoarding. Mom, I learned a lesson from seeing Dad's 1/2 century of collecting!
 
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