tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post5677354438832699355..comments2023-12-26T08:30:05.614+00:00Comments on A Mixed Bag: TEAPOTSValeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-41151820367682995952019-02-20T09:21:35.188+00:002019-02-20T09:21:35.188+00:00I don't do eBay, Jenny, so all my stuff went o...I don't do eBay, Jenny, so all my stuff went or will go to charity. It is so much better than chucking stuff in the waste bin. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-6582492923079962482019-02-19T19:54:30.455+00:002019-02-19T19:54:30.455+00:00I know that sad feeling when objects associated wi... I know that sad feeling when objects associated with a loved one no longer seem needed or relevant. I don't know how to get over that, except by giving them to charity. You can then think that you could be raising money for a worthwhile cause, and also giving someone else pleasure or something they need at a reasonable cost to them. Selling on eBay can also be interesting, but then you Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-47263080744146490182019-02-02T10:23:07.641+00:002019-02-02T10:23:07.641+00:00Good for you, Matt. Doing it that way at least bri...Good for you, Matt. Doing it that way at least brings pleasure to people who buy our stuff. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-81170426095393893522019-02-02T10:20:30.576+00:002019-02-02T10:20:30.576+00:00I suffer with my conscience but don't really k...I suffer with my conscience but don't really know why. I should just get rid without attaching memories. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-85814860810974783202019-02-02T10:17:17.648+00:002019-02-02T10:17:17.648+00:00Like you, I have some things that belonged to my p...Like you, I have some things that belonged to my parents, stuff belonging to Dad outweighing stuff my Mom. At my time of life, though, I need to be practical no matter how much it hurts. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-67199126492631714612019-02-02T03:12:05.730+00:002019-02-02T03:12:05.730+00:00Sometimes I tend to get rid of things too fast, th...Sometimes I tend to get rid of things too fast, then I regret it when I can't find something.kdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07504994174268834559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-5150600087269837182019-02-02T00:26:41.822+00:002019-02-02T00:26:41.822+00:00Mrs. Shife and I are in a purging mode right now. ...Mrs. Shife and I are in a purging mode right now. Most of the stuff we didn't even remember having so we are donating most of it. Good luck with your donations. Mr. Shifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061232966394052314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-89454255235929947762019-02-01T20:49:13.651+00:002019-02-01T20:49:13.651+00:00You're right - teapots aren't as fashionab...You're right - teapots aren't as fashionable as they used to be - especially here in the U.S. The ones that I've seen lately are elaborate, and most likely for show and not for use.<br /><br />I have an enormous amount of cups, dishes, and kitchenware - 90 per cent of which is stored in the garage. I had a huge house when I lived in Texas (where both of my parents died). My place hereJonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-50487949395174163882019-02-01T09:28:22.288+00:002019-02-01T09:28:22.288+00:00Ron, your mention of space got me thinking. If I g...Ron, your mention of space got me thinking. If I get rid of as much as I'd like the place would be awful to live in. I live in a bungalow which holds as much as a full size house. I know what you mean about memories and I agree that chucking stuff would not remove them from our hearts and minds. Thanks for reminding me of that fact. <br /><br />You too have a good weekend. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-21559995299918546792019-02-01T09:20:22.687+00:002019-02-01T09:20:22.687+00:00I am in favour of giving to charity shops, Dave. U...I am in favour of giving to charity shops, Dave. Unfortunately they don't collect unless it's big stuff like armchairs and tables. They do house clearances but I don't want to go that far..... not yet!!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-24712010285382856782019-02-01T09:17:59.380+00:002019-02-01T09:17:59.380+00:00I wouldn't know where to start. I guess, thoug...I wouldn't know where to start. I guess, though, that being without car and other problems would prevent any attempt at selling. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-10625934584351824882019-02-01T09:15:20.249+00:002019-02-01T09:15:20.249+00:00Denise, you are doing better than me. I guess if I...Denise, you are doing better than me. I guess if I still had the car I would dispose of stuff in a flash. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-71019123187711141472019-02-01T09:12:56.387+00:002019-02-01T09:12:56.387+00:00It's a difficult decision, almost as if we'...It's a difficult decision, almost as if we're throwing the memories away. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-58533675280476944302019-01-31T20:44:17.905+00:002019-01-31T20:44:17.905+00:00Valerie, your mention of teapots instantly reminde...Valerie, your mention of teapots instantly reminded me of when I worked as a waiter at an English Tea Room in Orlando, Florida that was owned and operated by a husband and wife from the UK. We served scones, lemon curd and tea that was served in a chine teapot with cozy. It was so cool!<br /><br />Last year, when I was getting ready to move to New York, I did a major clean-out in my apartment Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-64898277888435512472019-01-31T20:16:24.581+00:002019-01-31T20:16:24.581+00:00I'm a bit of Womble and think I could feature ...I'm a bit of Womble and think I could feature in one of those Hoarders programmes. Think I should have a car boot sale or even several trips to the charity shop.northsider https://www.blogger.com/profile/00716743611909673869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-2241785990228600382019-01-31T17:28:39.336+00:002019-01-31T17:28:39.336+00:00Anything we don't want anymore I sell on ebay ...Anything we don't want anymore I sell on ebay for a few quid. I get rid of it and someone else gets something they really want. Win, win I'd say.LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-20482291631477422252019-01-31T17:25:22.730+00:002019-01-31T17:25:22.730+00:00I am in the downsizing mode Valerie. So many thin...I am in the downsizing mode Valerie. So many things around here that were once used a lot but now hardly at all. What I can't give away I am going to find a hospice to see if they would like them. There are also very large containers that you can donate to, especially clothes, shoes and books. I fill the boot of the car and off we go :) To get motivated I sort out five things a day, and DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-18782276502866447162019-01-31T16:05:40.281+00:002019-01-31T16:05:40.281+00:00I keep wanting to have a clear out, but Mac says n...I keep wanting to have a clear out, but Mac says no, he's much more sentimental than I am.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-46879907998401969642019-01-31T16:02:11.108+00:002019-01-31T16:02:11.108+00:00My wife has a slight breakdown before she is able ...My wife has a slight breakdown before she is able to toss anything. If there is a place to store it, I generally put it away and think on it.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.com