Cleaning and Organization - Page 8

Drince88 · 04-04-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I was responding to Alex's post:His post, as well as mine were (mostly) in jest.

Well, that and my apparent blue phobia

I'm usually much better at catching jokes than that (especially given the reputation of the poster!) But recycling around here is a real issue - they still haven't restarted curbside recycling after almost 4 years and there is absolutely nothing to do with glass (you can bring other stuff to 1/month collections at a Parish building)

Cadaverous Pallor · 04-04-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Mrs. Moonie is out of town. The Moonie Juniors are also. I have cash in pocket and I'm off to the largest computer show on the east coast. Life is good.

Hmm, wondering how many computers you'll clean at the show. Soooo?

I like LH's method. I try to run with my self-diagnosed ADD and just do what comes to mind. If I don't grab the moment, it slips away.

BarTopDancer · 04-02-2009, 11:54 AM

Speaking of recycling, does anyone know the name of the place that is behind grocery stores that takes bottles and cans? They are a chain but I don't know their name and I can't find one near me.

Alex · 04-02-2009, 02:08 PM

Move every two years. If something is still in a sealed box from Move A when you get to Move B, then toss it.

Moonliner · 04-02-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Move every two years. If something is still in a sealed box from Move A when you get to Move B, then toss it.

Do you own or rent? Moving is a tad more difficult (ie costly) once you have a mortgage, kids, etc...

Still all in all, I agree with your central tenant. We have some boxes in the garage/basement/storage room from out last move (5+years) that I'd be more than happy to toss without even opening.

Alex · 04-02-2009, 02:18 PM

Rent, and I certainly don't move every two years.

But the general idea is one I do seriously advocate. When we moved into the current place there were plenty of iffy boxes that Lani insisted were things we needed and would use. So I put them out on the patio and told her that if they were still there and open in 6 months I would throw them away. In realilty it was closer to a year before I got around to it but that just made the demonstration stronger.

Really though I am a pack rat with little emotional attchment to my possessions. I accumulate stuff I don't need, but I know I don't need them, and when the time comes I deassession (to use a word from library school) them with without any difficulty.

And if there is any conflict between Lani and me, I just say "ok, we'll put it over here and if it is still there after X time without having been used I will be free to toss it then."

Moonliner · 04-02-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Rent, and I certainly don't move every two years.

But the general idea is one I do seriously advocate. When we moved into the current place there were plenty of iffy boxes that Lani insisted were things we needed and would use. So I put them out on the patio and told her that if they were still there and open in 6 months I would throw them away. In realilty it was closer to a year before I got around to it but that just made the demonstration stronger.

Really though I am a pack rat with little emotional attchment to my possessions. I accumulate stuff I don't need, but I know I don't need them, and when the time comes I deassession (to use a word from library school) them with without any difficulty.

And if there is any conflict between Lani and me, I just say "ok, we'll put it over here and if it is still there after X time without having been used I will be free to toss it then."

And there be the sticking point. Mrs. Moonie won't agree to any viable value for 'x' because whatever it is could one day be useful in some MacGyver'ish senario.

Morrigoon · 04-02-2009, 02:29 PM

Well, it helps that your wife is of the "Travel light" persuasion, Alex

Alex · 04-02-2009, 03:03 PM

She most certainly is not when it comes to the home. She's most certainly willing to go to Europe for two weeks with just 12 pounds total of luggage each (which we really did last year).

But anything that enters our house will stay there forever unless I intercede.

Tom · 04-02-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

But anything that enters our house will stay there forever unless I intercede.

Including guests?

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Rent, and I certainly don't move every two years. But the general idea is one I do seriously advocate. When we moved into the current place there were plenty of iffy boxes that Lani insisted were things we needed and would use. So I put them out on the patio and told her that if they were still there and open in 6 months I would throw them away. In realilty it was closer to a year before I got around to it but that just made the demonstration stronger. Really though I am a pack rat with little emotional attchment to my possessions. I accumulate stuff I don't need, but I know I don't need them, and when the time comes I deassession (to use a word from library school) them with without any difficulty. And if there is any conflict between Lani and me, I just say "ok, we'll put it over here and if it is still there after X time without having been used I will be free to toss it then."
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	She most certainly is not when it comes to the home. She's most certainly willing to go to Europe for two weeks with just 12 pounds total of luggage each (which we really did last year). But anything that enters our house will stay there forever unless I intercede.
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