Decluttering

I've sorted a large lidded box so it now contains whay appears to be five tonnes of sandpaper, along with paint brushes and rollers.

Of course, thay has meant emptying out things that no longer fall into those categories, so they're in a bag, back im the cupboard until i rehome or get rid of them.

2 jackets have gone onto hooks (banged in nails, in reality) back in Brian.

Well, not decluttering as such, but i came across a pair of sandals, which my feet are too swollen to wear.
They have a velcro strap, and are Clark's, so i was in a quandry.

All I've been able to wear for ages is awful pink plastic croc type things.

So, I remembered that i had some red velcro knocking around.
I've hot glued the velcro to add a bit of extra room to the part the shoe strap folds onto.

Thus proving that some things do "come in handy".
Hope they don't all fall apart when i wear them!

Back to the grindstone today, i guess.
I've lots of everyday housework to do now, though.
I'm procrastinating.
I'm sure if I spent as much time doing things as i do pontificating about them, I'd get much more done.

I took a big bag of clean rags to the charity shop.

They still take them, although they are worth very little, I know.

But out of my way.

Today a fabric washing bin thing has gone.
I drag it out to the washing line with clothes to hang out, but it was looking decidedly grotty. Peg bag has gone in the machine.
I think that's it so far.

I have been putting of things for ages. I did one run to the recycling centre and cleared a huge cupboard. I still need the do my wardrobe and the boxes under the bed with clothes in.

I need to get myself motivated but I lack the get up and go at the moment.

Yes, Miss A and then you've used all your energy removing said grot, and nothing left for the actual sorting ! It's hard work isn't it ?!

Nothing much done today, because each time i attempt to declutter, i find dirty corners, and grot that had to be cleaned.

I used to be very particular, but its all getting too much!!!

A bit of decluttering done yesterday and two bags taken to charity.Finally forced myself to get rid of three good handbags.It was hard , I dug them out of my wardrobe , laid them on the bed and thought 'Actually, they're really nice and I might need them' Then I gave myself a talking to as I haven't used either for about three years so off they've gone.Also ome toys and games the GC 's used to keep here when little. That was hard too as a lot of 'Happy Day' memories attached.
I don't know when the urge will strike again, that's the trouble sometimes, you clear stuff out, take it to charity or whatever, and then that has 'Scratched the itch' for a while !!

Perhaps I'll find some scales and a printer amongst my clutter, who knows?

Thank you for your help.
Its appreciated; very much so.

ixion

NOT trying to organise you, MissAdventure, but you do know you can get Royal Mail to come and collect stuff for you, usually the next day?

They'll even bring the label for you ready-printed if you want - and sometimes it's cheaper on line.

send.royalmail.com/

I use Royal Mail Click and Drop around once a month to send fairly big parcels to a charity in E Yorks. It’s SO easy, print a label and pay online. You do need to be able to weigh and measure your parcel, and have the means of securely sticking the label on, but as already said, they will bring the label for you if you don’t have a printer.

My parcels have almost always arrived (outer SW London to rural E Yorks) the day after collection.

I don't use facebook.
Next door is similar though.

Quite a few people have said they know someone, or they themselves would be interested, and they just don't follow through.
I'm not after a cheap deal, all i really want is someone to help me keep on top of the basics.

I feel embarrassed to have to chase up people, I'd rather they said they'd changed their minds.

MissA - are you a member of any local Facebook groups? If so, find the "search" icon (below the name of the group and above the posts) and type in Cleaner.

This will bring up all posts where people are looking for cleaners and the recommendations - there's usually loads.

I know when you're feeling a bit below par the smallest things tend to overwhelm you. So having a "doing absolutely nothing" day -or more - is perfectly normal and acceptable. Just do it and don't overthink it.

I hope tomorrow is a better day for you

I'm going to have to make at least a temporary space to put the new robovac, today.

I'm really pleased with it, but my brain doesn't wish to understand tech instructions.

Have a doc appt today as well, which has given me "the hump".

Yes i am a member of next door, ir at least was.
I need to have a look again.
Good thinking

MissAdventure

I cant find a cleaner for love nor money.
I'm loathe to pay a bomb to an agency, but i think I'll have to.

MissA
Join NextDoor There’s always someone on there wanting cleaning jobs.
It’s local.

Wish you & your robovac happy times together MissA.

If they're anything like robomower, first step is to charge it second step is to ask google how to make it go?

My new (secondhand) robavac waa delivered today.
What a thing of beauty!
If my old one was akin to a push bike, this one is an absolute rolls royce of vac!!! What an absolute bargain.
Now if i can just work out how to use it....

I cant find a cleaner for love nor money.
I'm loathe to pay a bomb to an agency, but i think I'll have to.

Sorry you are feeling overwhelmed at the mo MissA.
I agree that outside events are overwhelming and dispiriting as well.
Take a day to hunker down. Keep warm. Be kind to yourself.

Can you get some cleaners employed short term?

Oh MissA - I'm so sorry you're feeling down although you've certainly been through a tough few months health wise as well as other sad issues over time.

Eat comfort food, curl up on the sofa and watch rubbish television.
Just be kind and gentle to yourself.

No heart to do anything much today.
Feel unwell, sad at the state of both my home, and the world in general, with added "can't be botheredness' with gransnet.

Can barely keep up with my housework (frankly, i can't anymore) amd the clutter and mess is overwhelming me.

No decluttering here today.
I was going to make a start on colin cabinet, but have had two friends pop in.
They're like buses - nothing for ages then two turn up together

Feeling decidedly out of sorts today, anyway.
Maybe later a surge of energy will happen.

My DDs are both over 50 and really don`t want any more stuff, best to catch them while they are younger btw

Mine are younger. But still dont want most things!

My mum hasnt died yet.
Not sure how that is going to work out, decluttering wise.