RE: Pack rat

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Of course! After cleaning out this PA house that we lived in for 20+ years

before moving to Florida (and buying and furnishing a house down there

because we were supposed to be going back and forth seasonally, until my dh

decided he wasn't *ever* coming back to PA), we filled 2-1/2 trucks from

1-800-GOT-JUNK. I learned my lesson. Nothing comes in unless a

corresponding something goes out.

Even after 2-1/2 truckloads to the dump, we moved down *65* boxes of

artworks, books, chotchkes, etc. to Florida. They may arrive before I do,

so I alerted my dh to find some place to put them...*and* that we have to

force ourselves to open and organize at least one box a day each or we'll be

up to our eyeballs in boxes forever.

Sharyn, who still has unpacked boxes in her office from the move into the

new Florida house in August 2006!

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From: health

[mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Judith Alta K

I'm sure most of you are aware that stuff expands to fill the space

available.

It seems that whenever I throw away something that has been lying unused

for a long time it immediately becomes wanted.

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Yep!!!!! I have dresses I haven't worn in years.. my work doesn't require it.. (construction)... but I think as soon as I do get rid of them... I'll need them.. lol... I really have to get organized and pitch... or give away. SuziJudith Alta K <list@...> wrote: I'm sure most of you are aware that stuff expands to fill the space available.It seems that whenever I throw away something that has been lying unused for a long time it immediately becomes wanted.

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I can do you better than that!

When my mother died in the spring of 1997 we merged two fully furnished

houses. I have stuff in boxes that I may never see again.

Judith Alta

Sharyn E. Cerniglia wrote:

> Of course! After cleaning out this PA house that we lived in for 20+ years

> before moving to Florida (and buying and furnishing a house down there

> because we were supposed to be going back and forth seasonally, until my dh

> decided he wasn't *ever* coming back to PA), we filled 2-1/2 trucks from

> 1-800-GOT-JUNK. I learned my lesson. Nothing comes in unless a

> corresponding something goes out.

>

> Even after 2-1/2 truckloads to the dump, we moved down *65* boxes of

> artworks, books, chotchkes, etc. to Florida. They may arrive before I do,

> so I alerted my dh to find some place to put them...*and* that we have to

> force ourselves to open and organize at least one box a day each or we'll be

> up to our eyeballs in boxes forever.

>

> Sharyn, who still has unpacked boxes in her office from the move into the

> new Florida house in August 2006!

>

>

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But, just think, if you do get rid of them and need them again you have

an excuse to buy all nice new clothes.

Judith Alta

Suzanne wrote:

Yep!!!!!

I have dresses I haven't worn in years.. my work doesn't require

it.. (construction)... but I think as soon as I do get rid of them...

I'll need them.. lol... I really have to get organized and pitch... or

give away.

Suzi

Judith Alta K <list@...> wrote:

I'm

sure most of you are aware that stuff expands to fill the space

available.

It seems that whenever I throw away something that has been lying

unused

for a long time it immediately becomes wanted.

[Guest guest]

But, just think, if you do get rid of them and need them again you have

an excuse to buy all nice new clothes.

Judith Alta

Suzanne wrote:

Yep!!!!!

I have dresses I haven't worn in years.. my work doesn't require

it.. (construction)... but I think as soon as I do get rid of them...

I'll need them.. lol... I really have to get organized and pitch... or

give away.

Suzi

Judith Alta K <list@...> wrote:

I'm

sure most of you are aware that stuff expands to fill the space

available.

It seems that whenever I throw away something that has been lying

unused

for a long time it immediately becomes wanted.

[Guest guest]

Yes Judith - the Laws of Filling Space and Needs!

Gayla

Always Enough Ranch

Acampo, California

http://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.html

aeranch@...

Pack rat

> I'm sure most of you are aware that stuff expands to fill the space

> available.

>

> It seems that whenever I throw away something that has been lying unused

> for a long time it immediately becomes wanted.

>

> Judith Alta

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I admire people who have houses full of beautiful or precious things that

they keep such good care of - cleaned and dusted always. But that is NOT me!

I am not Martha and never likely to be. I am lucky if can get my house

presentable for family who already know what to expect. But as one of my

sisters said - I am not here to inspect your housekeeping. I am here to

enjoy your company!

Gayla

Always Enough Ranch

Acampo, California

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Don't want anyone to do me better...trying to get out from under all this

SH*T!<BG>

Sharyn

-----Original Message-----

From: health

[mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Judith Alta K

I can do you better than that!

When my mother died in the spring of 1997 we merged two fully furnished

houses. I have stuff in boxes that I may never see again.

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I LOVE YOUR SISTER!!! SuziGayla <aeranch@...> wrote: I admire people who have houses full of beautiful or precious things that they keep such good care of - cleaned and dusted always. But that is NOT me! I am not Martha and never likely to be. I am lucky if can get my house presentable for family who already know what to expect. But as one of my sisters said - I am not here to inspect your housekeeping. I am here to enjoy your company!Gayla Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

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My hubby and I had two complete houses and moved without pitching (we were in a hurry) somethings are still packed away (12 yrs later) Judith Alta K <list@...> wrote: I can do you better than that!When my mother died in the spring of 1997 we merged two fully furnished houses. I have stuff in boxes that I may never see again.Judith Alta Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

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But you gotta have the money to do that.. lolJudith Alta K <list@...> wrote: But, just think, if you do get rid of them and need them again you have an excuse to buy all nice new clothes.Judith Alta Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

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I LOVE YOUR SISTER!!!

Suzi

Yeah, she's a peach!

Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, Californiahttp://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.htmlaeranch@...

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Sort through your things and put stuff you

are unsure of away for a few months. If you don’t miss it while it’s

away, throw it out. The more you throw things out and feel good about it, the

easier it becomes. It is easier to give some stuff away than throw it away

sometimes. My school buddies and I are exchanging children’s books this

year. Clothes and toys are good for trading too. There is always your

neighborhood charity as well. St. de

’s is huge in our area, and I like to give them anything I can

because they have given so much over the years.

Janet

From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Suzanne

Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007

4:22 PM

health

Subject: Re:

Pack rat

Yep!!!!!

I have dresses I haven't worn in years.. my work doesn't require

it.. (construction)... but I think as soon as I do get rid of

them... I'll need them.. lol... I really have to get organized and pitch... or

give away.

Suzi

Judith Alta K <listj-alta-k (DOT) net>

wrote:

I'm sure most of you are

aware that stuff expands to fill the space

available.

It seems that whenever I throw away something that has been lying unused

for a long time it immediately becomes wanted.

 

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LOL.. Janet, I've sent bags to our twice is nice shop already this year...which benefits a children's camp.. I bet I could send 1/2 my closet... (no joke).. I also have different sizes I've kept over the years (did I tell you I'm a pack rat?)... I have a bag in the closet so when I am in the mood I add to it... when it's full I take it to the shop...Janet <dragonhealing@...> wrote: Sort

through your things and put stuff you are unsure of away for a few months. If you don’t miss it while it’s away, throw it out. The more you throw things out and feel good about it, the easier it becomes. It is easier to give some stuff away than throw it away sometimes. My school buddies and I are exchanging children’s books this year. Clothes and toys are good for trading too. There is always your neighborhood charity as well. St. de ’s is huge in our area, and I like to give them anything I can because they have given so much over the years.

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LOL! (hubby) was a pack rat too. I

have to go through his stuff and throw it away while he isn’t looking. It

actually makes me feel good to get rid of stuff. Even with our tiny apartment,

when we finally do move it will be a huge chore. The more stuff I can get rid

of now the better!

Janet

From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Suzanne

Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007

12:57 PM

health

Subject: RE:

Pack rat

LOL.. Janet, I've sent bags to our twice is nice shop already

this year...which benefits a children's camp..

I bet I could send 1/2 my closet... (no joke).. I also have

different sizes I've kept over the years (did I tell you I'm a pack

rat?)...

I have a bag in the closet so when I am in the mood I add to it... when

it's full I take it to the shop...

Janet <dragonhealingcomcast (DOT) net>

wrote:

Sort through your things and put stuff you

are unsure of away for a few months. If you don’t miss it while

it’s away, throw it out. The more you throw things out and feel good

about it, the easier it becomes. It is easier to give some stuff away than

throw it away sometimes. My school buddies and I are exchanging

children’s books this year. Clothes and toys are good for trading too.

There is always your neighborhood charity as well. St. de

’s is huge in our area, and I like to give them anything I can

because they have given so much over the years.

 

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your homepage.

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Janet you are so right about giving stuff away instead of putting it in the trash. Not only does it make you feel better, but it helps the community - and those wonderful chickens will come home to roost when you need them most.

Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, Californiahttp://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.htmlaeranch@...

RE: Pack rat

Sort through your things and put stuff you are unsure of away for a few months. If you don’t miss it while it’s away, throw it out. The more you throw things out and feel good about it, the easier it becomes. It is easier to give some stuff away than throw it away sometimes. My school buddies and I are exchanging children’s books this year. Clothes and toys are good for trading too. There is always your neighborhood charity as well. St. de ’s is huge in our area, and I like to give them anything I can because they have given so much over the years.

Janet

From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of SuzanneSent: Monday, December 10, 2007 4:22 PMhealth Subject: Re: Pack rat

Yep!!!!!

I have dresses I haven't worn in years.. my work doesn't require it.. (construction)... but I think as soon as I do get rid of them... I'll need them.. lol... I really have to get organized and pitch... or give away.

SuziJudith Alta K <listj-alta-k (DOT) net> wrote:

I'm sure most of you are aware that stuff expands to fill the space available.It seems that whenever I throw away something that has been lying unused for a long time it immediately becomes wanted.

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I like to use FreeCycle to get rid of stuff. Just put it out on the computer and people grab up the most bizarre things! And the best part is I don't have to box it up and take it anywhere except to the porch.

Shari

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That is so funny!! Marilyn does that with me too. When I was in prison, my name was PakRat (and Preacher, of course). If a new inmate needed something (which most do) some came to me. A bar of soap, some toothpaste, some boxers. Our prayer group even had a "larder" of supplies that we collected for those in need. Ah, memories Peace, love, laughter Janet <dragonhealing@...> wrote: LOL! (hubby) was a pack rat too. I have to go through his stuff and throw it away while he isn’t looking. It actually makes me feel good to get rid of stuff. Even with our tiny apartment, when we finally do move it will be a huge chore. The more stuff I can get rid of now the better! Janet

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freecycle rocks!

Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, Californiahttp://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.htmlaeranch@...

Re: Pack rat

I like to use FreeCycle to get rid of stuff. Just put it out on the computer and people grab up the most bizarre things! And the best part is I don't have to box it up and take it anywhere except to the porch.

Shari