Thursday, 11 April 2019

Thursday

Good morning, everyone.  How did yesterday go for you?  It was beautifully sunny here although not that warm really, and I managed to get quite a lot done.

I took Diane's advice (thanks, Diane) and used my timer when I sorted out some of the books. 
I moved some of the ones I want to keep to the new bookshelves.
I put some in the paper recycling as they were just not in a fit state to be handed on.
And quite a lot are stacked up beside the new bookshelves.  That's because they are either for the charity shop or, perhaps, will stay there until the Friends of the school group start collecting for the summer fair.
There are more very battered paperbacks to be chucked, but the recycling sack is heavy enough already.  They are collecting today so I can get on tomorrow and/or over the weekend.

Unfortunately, the road is closed today while they resurface.  It was supposed to me yesterday but I think the heavy rain on Tuesday delayed things.  I'm just crossing my fingers that the recycling lorries will be allowed down otherwise it will be a fortnight before the collect the paper (or I will need to go to the dump).

I then cleared some stuff from my bedroom too.  I think sorting Mum's things has made me realise quite how much unnecessary stuff I have - much worse than Mum's which wasn't that bad really, not as bad as mine anyway. 

I also tried using my sourdough starter but, sadly, I couldn't even get a bubbly 'sponge from it'.  I reckon it's just not Meant To Be, so I will stop trying.  The rest of the starter (presumably dead) has gone down the plug hole and I will stick with my ordinary bread.  I'm glad I tried though.

I need to go shopping this morning, just for a few bits and bobs so it will give me a nice walk to Morrisons and back, after which I intend to carry on with the junk in my bedroom. 

And then, this evening, it is SW group and my weigh in.  I was a bit naughty with food over the weekend but, on the other hand, I was running up and down stairs all day which is reckoned to be great exercise so fingers crossed I've lost something.  I'll be happy with just a little bit.

Have a super day, whatever you have in the diary.
xx
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  1. Sue in Suffolk11 April 2019 at 07:42

    Very chilly start to the day here. Library van due today.
    Have a good day

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    1. Joy11 April 2019 at 07:55

      You too, Sue - hope there's loads of lovely books for you at the van.
      xx

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  2. Diane Epps11 April 2019 at 08:10

    I'm glad the timer idea worked for you it does help you to focus and also gives you the certain knowledge that it will come to an end. Good luck for tonight with SW

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  3. wherethejourneytakesme11 April 2019 at 08:13

    It was when we cleared first our childhood home when mum moved and then my MIL's home when she moved into a care home that really brought it home about how much stuff we accumulate. I want to make it easier for my girls when I go so am starting now and I actually prefer living with much less stuff. Have a good day - fingers crossed for the weight loss. x

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  4. Joy11 April 2019 at 08:43

    Thanks, Viv. Doing it twice sounds heavy, especially the childhood one.
    xx

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  5. veeknits1911 April 2019 at 10:40

    Although some of your books are quite battered or worn it's likely that a local charity shop could still benefit from them & be able to sell them on so making some money for their charity. Many charity shops do sell on the books which are too battered, fell in the bath or torn to sell in the shop. Just a thought. Love catching up with your blog, although I rarely comment. :)

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    1. Joy11 April 2019 at 11:05

      Honestly, they are beyond redemption otherwise I would look to hand them on. I have loads that can be resold so that's good - lots of hardback cookery and craft books.
      I'm really glad you've commented, many thanks.
      xx

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  6. Eileen T11 April 2019 at 12:36

    Have you thought about checking on Ziffit to see if you can make any money from your books? I like the timer idea and may try that myself ... anything to get me motivated!

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    1. Joy11 April 2019 at 18:33

      No - well, yes, but I can't be bothered. I just want to get them sorted. Lazy? Moi? :-)
      xx

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  7. Sooze11 April 2019 at 16:23

    You're inspiring me, Joy - I really do need and want to do a major declutter, will start after our holiday. I think we'll do one room at a time, and do it properly - including a deep clean after decluttering each room.

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    1. Joy11 April 2019 at 18:34

      One room at a time sounds good although I find things migrate so I end up doing other rooms a bit as well, just to keep on top of it.
      xx

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  8. Sue11 April 2019 at 23:28

    I really need to declutter the basement, but I'm using the excuse that it's too cold down there! Won't be able to use that excuse for too much longer.

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    1. Joy12 April 2019 at 08:07

      Probably not! Good luck with that and I am just a smidgeon envious of your basement!
      xx

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