June 17, 2015 was the day I first saw the Old Bat Cave. And a couple of days later I said “I’ll take it”. Which begin my mad summer of downsizing. In the last two years – there has been a degree of Clutter Creep. So, it is time for a little Clutter Tune Up.
I started today – in the back of my closet. There is supposed to be a washing machine there. But, I said screw the washer. I want the space. I have a metal garage-type shelving unit where the washer should be. Took everything off the shelves. And nothing got put back that hadn’t been used since I moved in.
I have an addiction to shopping bags and empty boxes. Forced myself to recycle all the empty boxes. And, the shopping bags. Except for the one from Georgetown. It was the bag that had Carlton’s ashes. I didn’t want to get rid of it. But, I didn’t want to keep it either. Exactly what was I going to do with it? I surely wouldn’t put some tissue paper in it and use to transport a gift. “Happy Birthday – your present is in this sturdy bag that last transported Carlton’s ashes” I don’t think so.
This is what works for me: I took a picture of it. And then I had no trouble taking it off to recycling along with the rest of the shopping bags. (And the empty boxes.) What is it with me and empty wood pulp based containers? I don’t hang on to plastic or glass containers. But, there is that collection of Altoids tins!
And, while I was in the back of the closet – I decided that my wonderful aluminum step ladder should go. I haven’t used it and don’t think I will ever need it. I have people to change my light bulbs. And a little stool for reaching the top shelves.
I haven’t figured out how to embed a Google Photosphere into WordPress. But I think if you follow this link:
https://goo.gl/photos/QA2bCqPxS5BqQxRJ8
and click around some you can see the OBC.
Oh and there wasn’t a blog post yesterday because I had a wild evening with old women – watching movie about old women. Strangers in Good Company. We were Friends in Good Company. Wine, popcorn, smoked salmon dip and dark chocolate were involved.
Oh , I love your OBC, !!!! thanks so much for showing us, I could be happy in it I think, love the photo of you and MR C on the shelving and the light on your desk from the window , its just so you xxx
I am also a shopping bag addict. Also retrieve ribbons and bows from gifts to be used again. I have a huge bag of reclaimed tissue paper as well. All this will have to find a home in my new and smaller home next month.