tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post3393792383753663917..comments2023-04-16T17:53:40.268-04:00Comments on Cottage Days and Journeys: Preoccupied with STUFFDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-6240459322998253002008-08-31T14:54:00.000-04:002008-08-31T14:54:00.000-04:00Hey, Cindy! You don't need to be sorry for lettin...Hey, Cindy! You don't need to be sorry for letting things slide! You have a full plate right now and need to concentrate on healing. {{{hugs}}}<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the good wishes. It will be a tough job and wonder if I can keep up with the pace, LOL.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-81964254629345953582008-08-31T14:16:00.000-04:002008-08-31T14:16:00.000-04:00same thing here Donna about the awards...I am so t...same thing here Donna about the awards...I am so touched to get annominated but and s orry not to do more than say thanks ...but the time is bad, as you know , for us. Good luck with the packing..you have a huge job ahead of you!The Gathering Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985508160866013306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-80507798529609343252008-08-28T20:14:00.000-04:002008-08-28T20:14:00.000-04:00"signed anonymous"? Hahaha, I know it's you, Donna..."signed anonymous"? Hahaha, I know it's you, Donna! Blogger gave you up, LOL!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-68596319563298076262008-08-28T20:03:00.000-04:002008-08-28T20:03:00.000-04:00party pooper......Hahahaha........hughugssignedano...party pooper......Hahahaha........hughugs<BR/><BR/>signed<BR/>anonymousDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181520825012037531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-12707335256229243662008-08-28T18:39:00.000-04:002008-08-28T18:39:00.000-04:00I know what you mean, Jeanette! We went from a sm...I know what you mean, Jeanette! We went from a smaller house to a big house, and we filled it up over time. Now we have to trim back to where we used to be! Oh-me-oh-my!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-72788648018297169192008-08-28T18:37:00.000-04:002008-08-28T18:37:00.000-04:00I appreciate it, Cindy! I know where your heart i...I appreciate it, Cindy! I know where your heart is right now.<BR/><BR/>We've been at this house for 16 years, so we've had quite a bit of time to accumulate.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-64249787647462360382008-08-28T18:35:00.000-04:002008-08-28T18:35:00.000-04:00Thanks, Kim! I will probably be still purging and...Thanks, Kim! I will probably be still purging and pitching for the next couple of weeks, and then take a break when we go on our vacation! LOL.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-41097049922003152032008-08-28T08:59:00.000-04:002008-08-28T08:59:00.000-04:00I know what you mean about STUFF! When we moved f...I know what you mean about STUFF! When we moved from a 1200 sf. house to a 2000sf house, it was so empty! I spent the next 8 years filling it up! Now, we want to down size and all I can think is what am I going to do with all this stuff!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-394145932589902532008-08-28T06:53:00.000-04:002008-08-28T06:53:00.000-04:00Seems I am always decluttering..where does it all ...Seems I am always decluttering..where does it all come from! that is one good thing about moving..you finally can say..i really don't need this and give it a pitch!..LOL <BR/>Congratualtions on the awards...seems I have been remiss as well...appreciate it...just tied up right now also.The Gathering Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985508160866013306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-26679646955949655142008-08-28T06:44:00.000-04:002008-08-28T06:44:00.000-04:00Oh girl. Clutter and stuff is my middle name lol. ...Oh girl. Clutter and stuff is my middle name lol. It seems to come from nowhere.We've been "purging" for a year now. When will it all stop lol.<BR/>Good luck with your house and your purging!<BR/>Blessings to you my friend.Kim @ Homesteader's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03787975654863452911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-85295463394186533392008-08-27T22:26:00.000-04:002008-08-27T22:26:00.000-04:00Hey, Joni! The STUFF multiplies rapidly and it re...Hey, Joni! The STUFF multiplies rapidly and it reminds me of the trouble with tribbles episode on Star Trek! Remember? Except the STUFF isn't nearly as cute, hahahaha!!!!! I'm getting past the sentimentality, but I know what you mean. Thanks for your good wishes!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-49927645664200996612008-08-27T22:24:00.000-04:002008-08-27T22:24:00.000-04:00Ah, so you are in the same boat then, huh Joan? D...Ah, so you are in the same boat then, huh Joan? Doesn't it feel great to go through stuff and weed it all down?! I'm sentimental about a few things, but we have a lot of STUFF that just needs to find another home now! Keep up your efforts too, ok?Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-71112542679872849412008-08-27T22:21:00.000-04:002008-08-27T22:21:00.000-04:00Donna, keep your mitts off of Marty! Haha, he's a...Donna, keep your mitts off of Marty! Haha, he's assiged to haul off the sacks, and he is quite content here, thank you very much! Nice try, sister!<BR/><BR/>No WAY can I get it all done in a day, LOL! Goodness, it took 16 years to get in this state so it takes a while to undo it all!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-47355350632282805352008-08-27T22:19:00.000-04:002008-08-27T22:19:00.000-04:00It's funny how things just multiply when you aren'...It's funny how things just multiply when you aren't looking...but out with the old makes room for the new...my problem is I find a sentimental attachment to most things...I'm currently working on that...so I wish you luck in that area (and in the sale of your home).Joni https://www.blogger.com/profile/01471677167011145245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-86246358323852557962008-08-27T22:18:00.000-04:002008-08-27T22:18:00.000-04:00It's hard work, Joan! I got a lot accomplished to...It's hard work, Joan! I got a lot accomplished today and anxious to take another stab at it tomorrow. I wish your DH would come around and think about a villa home too. There will come a day that we can no longer physically keep up with this place. So we know that we have to resettle before we get ourselves into trouble.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-10309615803657786262008-08-27T22:15:00.000-04:002008-08-27T22:15:00.000-04:00Debbie, it is feeling great, and I am kicking myse...Debbie, it is feeling great, and I am kicking myself for not getting more done before this. I got a lot done today, but plenty remains, LOL.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there with that "working thing"! Been there, done that, got the t-shirt! (Which just got put in a bag for sending out the door tomorrow!)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-67954348207699493752008-08-27T21:31:00.000-04:002008-08-27T21:31:00.000-04:00Donna we will soon be in you shoes while we build ...Donna we will soon be in you shoes while we build our new house. I am getting ruthless around here and throwing things out left and right...because it's junk we will never use again...I want a fresh start...and as I write, my house sound hollow...and that's a good thing. On to better things, I hope. It's time. <BR/><BR/>So don't be going getting all sentimental about stuff like a old chair with a missing leg.. I calling the Junk Place and getting them in to take it all out. I'm going to travel light.<BR/><BR/>I love your template....sorry I haven't been around her lately. Time is not on my side. Take care.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113895333054235725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-68444738291380471082008-08-27T20:35:00.000-04:002008-08-27T20:35:00.000-04:00Oh Goodness sweetie!! You're not going to make Ma...Oh Goodness sweetie!! You're not going to make Marty work are you?!!! Just send him to me, and when you get moved and settled in, we'll see if he still wants to come home......Hahahahahahaaaaa.......<BR/>Knowing you? you'll have all that sorting and cleaning done in a Day or less!! Geez, I'm worn out from just Thinking about all that hard work!!!<BR/>Like Sally, if I was there....we wouldn't get a darn thing done...Hahahaha....happy night sweetie!!hughugsDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181520825012037531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-46894333757394327622008-08-27T20:27:00.000-04:002008-08-27T20:27:00.000-04:00Hi Donna,Completely understand how things go. Lots...Hi Donna,<BR/><BR/>Completely understand how things go. Lots of time I struggle to keep up with everyone when it gets crazy busy around here and I always feel so bad. I'll keep my fingers cross about your house. I really wish I could get my hubby to get a villa type home. It just sounds good at this point in our lives. Try not to work too hard.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187046701009700323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-34451148993533904352008-08-27T20:20:00.000-04:002008-08-27T20:20:00.000-04:00I'm glad I'm not the only one behind in reading an...I'm glad I'm not the only one behind in reading and posting! At least you've been doing something constructive! I've been getting used to this working thing...ugh.<BR/><BR/>I love de-cluttering. I always feel so much better after getting rid of STUFF. We all have too much and I'm applauding you for your efforts! WTG, girl!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440751066438510282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-47946609472126011252008-08-27T19:08:00.000-04:002008-08-27T19:08:00.000-04:00Thank you, dear! I know that my friends would len...Thank you, dear! I know that my friends would lend me a hand, but it is really something that we have to weed through ourselves. Decisions, decisions! LOL.<BR/><BR/>I've been putting most of it off for the past year, and now time is probably running out. We will be going to a rental while we build, so I KNOW we'll be packed in tight for a period of time. It has to be done!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-84497469755813408182008-08-27T18:47:00.000-04:002008-08-27T18:47:00.000-04:00In 2002, I downsized from 2800 sq to under 1000. T...In 2002, I downsized from 2800 sq to under 1000. This was two years after Mom passed away. I know what you're going through, and hope it all works out the way you want and need it to. That's quite a job you have.<BR/><BR/>Ironically, after ridding the house, garage, etc. storing some, giving away other stuff; two years later I moved back into a house! And, for the most part started over. Luckily, my brother and daughter opted to give me back some of the yard stuff. hahaha<BR/><BR/>Take care. We'll be here!! ((HUGS)) I'd help you if I was there, but I know these sort jobs can only be done by you and hubby.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865722713732049339noreply@blogger.com