The Gyps is driving me slowly insane with her various new plans for storing different things...
we went storage shopping today, she is now sorting the new storage stuff under the stairs, and no doubt, tomorrow will be cracking on with putting things into their new storage containers in the kitchen...its storagetastic here!!!
What good storage ideas do you have...
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Sling it all out!!
I have had the best summer ... I have de-cluttered sooo much - I bet I could fill a skip of all the stuff that I have thrown out/recycled/charity shopped 
Food in lock'n'lock airtight containers.
Big stuff in plastic boxes with lids, and shoved up the loft.
I'm with Rexi.... sling it all out... except for the sentimental stuff
Trouble is Mr B is a bit of a hoarder
Oh, you have my sympathies Baz. In the end I took to sneaking a few of hubby's books down to the charity shop each day ... he hasn't noticed even yet 
I'm with Rexi.... sling it all out... except for the sentimental stuff Trouble is Mr B is a bit of a hoarder
Oh, you have my sympathies Baz. In the end I took to sneaking a few of hubby's books down to the charity shop each day ... he hasn't noticed even yet
Nice one Rexi
Trouble is now Mr B is retired I have no opportunity to sneak anything anywhere nowadays I do manage to keep things under control in the house.... except for a couple of cupboards he's purloined..... but the garage is a nightmare..... 
If anything happens to me I have visions of him being like one of those hoarders you see on TV programmes.... and disappearing under a mountain of rubbish!
Food in lock'n'lock airtight containers.
Big stuff in plastic boxes with lids, and shoved up the loft.
oh its them locking airtight things we had to hunt down today
you should see how excited the Gyps is over her new found storage stuff...
its not a case of de-cluttering as such, though we have emptied the loft today!! but Gyps has loads of craft stuff, and cake making stuff etc...and now it all has its own special storage!!...Im amazed at her enthusiasm towards everything having it's own little place...cute!!
Yes, I'm decluttering too. Mine is being thrown out or charity shopped and even the odd few ornaments I have, where I can, are being put back in their boxes and being stored away 
I'm currently going through my LP's with a rare record price book. I may have a Queen 12" that's worth ÂĢ75
Food in lock'n'lock airtight containers.
Big stuff in plastic boxes with lids, and shoved up the loft.
oh its them locking airtight things we had to hunt down today
you should see how excited the Gyps is over her new found storage stuff...
its not a case of de-cluttering as such, though we have emptied the loft today!! but Gyps has loads of craft stuff, and cake making stuff etc...and now it all has its own special storage!!...Im amazed at her enthusiasm towards everything having it's own little place...cute!!
^^^^^^ They are very useful, Zazz. I've got dozens of them.
The biggest plastic storage containers I could find - think they're 140 litres.
Garage and loft.
We desperately need to de clutter - we are both hoarders - I honestly think I hoard useful stuff - Mr woo thinks he does too (although personally I think his stuff is a pile of cack).
For many years I've felt the need to hang onto every single book I've ever bought (and there are hundreds) - I now really think that they really need to go!
I badly need to de-clutter as I'm a terrible hoarder 
trouble is every time I de-clutter, I always end up needing something that I've thrown out days before
I badly need to de-clutter as I'm a terrible hoarder trouble is every time I de-clutter, I always end up needing something that I've thrown out days before
Do it Pengy. I was like that too but it's very theraputic
We desperately need to de clutter - we are both hoarders - I honestly think I hoard useful stuff - Mr woo thinks he does too (although personally I think his stuff is a pile of cack).
For many years I've felt the need to hang onto every single book I've ever bought (and there are hundreds) - I now really think that they really need to go!
You could buy a Kindle, or any other E-Reader Sooz 
We desperately need to de clutter - we are both hoarders - I honestly think I hoard useful stuff - Mr woo thinks he does too (although personally I think his stuff is a pile of cack).
For many years I've felt the need to hang onto every single book I've ever bought (and there are hundreds) - I now really think that they really need to go!
You could buy a Kindle, or any other E-Reader Sooz
I'm seriously dropping hints for a Kindle for Christmas ................I really do love books though. My Brother in law would never speak to me again though - he's an editor at Harper Collins .....................books are lovely - the smell of new paper - the lovely cover etc. etc. - I know ................i'm a bit sad but I really do love books!
I badly need to de-clutter as I'm a terrible hoarder trouble is every time I de-clutter, I always end up needing something that I've thrown out days before
Do it Pengy. I was like that too but it's very theraputic
well funny enough I'm going to clear the spare room junk room where everything that I don't want disappears to, get a skip and throw the lot out t'ain't no use to man nor beast so it's prolly best to just get rid of it
I'm seriously dropping hints for a Kindle for Christmas ................I really do love books though. My Brother in law would never speak to me again though - he's an editor at Harper Collins .....................books are lovely - the smell of new paper - the lovely cover etc. etc. - I know ................i'm a bit sad but I really do love books!
I've been dropping hints about wanting a Kindle since my birthday in February and I still haven't got one 
I have downloaded the application to my computer but it's not the same as the actual kindle 
You want a Kindle. LOL............I want one of those battery operated can openers
I badly need to de-clutter as I'm a terrible hoarder trouble is every time I de-clutter, I always end up needing something that I've thrown out days before
Do it Pengy. I was like that too but it's very theraputic
well funny enough I'm going to clear the spare room junk room where everything that I don't want disappears to, get a skip and throw the lot out t'ain't no use to man nor beast so it's prolly best to just get rid of it
Do it Pengy, DO IT! You don't know how much better you'll feel for it!
And don't forget to shred or burn any info that you can be traced from
We desperately need to de clutter - we are both hoarders - I honestly think I hoard useful stuff - Mr woo thinks he does too (although personally I think his stuff is a pile of cack).
For many years I've felt the need to hang onto every single book I've ever bought (and there are hundreds) - I now really think that they really need to go!
You could buy a Kindle, or any other E-Reader Sooz
I'm seriously dropping hints for a Kindle for Christmas ................I really do love books though. My Brother in law would never speak to me again though - he's an editor at Harper Collins .....................books are lovely - the smell of new paper - the lovely cover etc. etc. - I know ................i'm a bit sad but I really do love books!
So do I, Soozy.
I've had an E-Reader for ages but I much prefer a "real" book.
I want a Kindle ... I have downloaded the app to my Blackberry, but it's not as good.
I shall put it on my Christmas list
We desperately need to de clutter - we are both hoarders - I honestly think I hoard useful stuff - Mr woo thinks he does too (although personally I think his stuff is a pile of cack).
For many years I've felt the need to hang onto every single book I've ever bought (and there are hundreds) - I now really think that they really need to go!
You could buy a Kindle, or any other E-Reader Sooz
I'm seriously dropping hints for a Kindle for Christmas ................I really do love books though. My Brother in law would never speak to me again though - he's an editor at Harper Collins .....................books are lovely - the smell of new paper - the lovely cover etc. etc. - I know ................i'm a bit sad but I really do love books!
So do I, Soozy.
I've had an E-Reader for ages but I much prefer a "real" book.
it really would be the saddest thing ever if everyone went electronic and books became extinct!
I want a Kindle ... I have downloaded the app to my Blackberry, but it's not as good.
I shall put it on my Christmas list
I loveeeeeeeee my Kindle
I know you do - it was you going on about it a while ago that made me really, really want one ... if it turns out that I don't like it and I should have gone for my second choice (a folding bike) I shall be after you
We desperately need to de clutter - we are both hoarders - I honestly think I hoard useful stuff - Mr woo thinks he does too (although personally I think his stuff is a pile of cack).
For many years I've felt the need to hang onto every single book I've ever bought (and there are hundreds) - I now really think that they really need to go!
You could buy a Kindle, or any other E-Reader Sooz
I'm seriously dropping hints for a Kindle for Christmas ................I really do love books though. My Brother in law would never speak to me again though - he's an editor at Harper Collins .....................books are lovely - the smell of new paper - the lovely cover etc. etc. - I know ................i'm a bit sad but I really do love books!
So do I, Soozy.
I've had an E-Reader for ages but I much prefer a "real" book.
it really would be the saddest thing ever if everyone went electronic and books became extinct!
I hope that doesn't happen in my lifetime, Soozy.
it really would be the saddest thing ever if everyone went electronic and books became extinct!
Get with the times woman!
it really would be the saddest thing ever if everyone went electronic and books became extinct!
I bet the old style touring companies said that about television
Harper Collins eh?? That's the one (and only) company that my daughter wants to do work experience with
it really would be the saddest thing ever if everyone went electronic and books became extinct!
I bet the old style touring companies said that about television
Harper Collins eh?? That's the one (and only) company that my daughter wants to do work experience with
My BIL is the specialist 'Tolkien' editor .............very involved with all stuff 'Lord of the Rings' and is currently in NZ with regard to 'The Hobbit' ........apparently it's being filmed (or soon to be) - lots of new editions and spin offs in the making.
All i'll say is - my bil is a lovely guy but don't know if he can pull any strings.
And don't forget to shred or burn any info that you can be traced from
I make a point of shredding any piece of paper with my name/address/personal info and then I burn it when it's about 1am and no ones about cos we can be prosecuted here in Brum for lighting fires
And don't forget to shred or burn any info that you can be traced from
I make a point of shredding any piece of paper with my name/address/personal info and then I burn it when it's about 1am and no ones about cos we can be prosecuted here in Brum for lighting fires
it really would be the saddest thing ever if everyone went electronic and books became extinct!
Get with the times woman!
thing is though Sprout if you're a tactile person like me, you love the feel of a book and the smell of it. I like dog eared pages and and thumbed pages. It's a whole experience that you just don't get with electronics (my reason for wanting a Kindle is because they are lighter than books for Uni and I can download a lot rather than having to lug them around.
It's the same with ipod - great things but I loved the whole thing with records/tapes/cds of feeling them, reading the covers, getting the lyrics, looking at them stacked on the shelf
And don't forget to shred or burn any info that you can be traced from
I make a point of shredding any piece of paper with my name/address/personal info and then I burn it when it's about 1am and no ones about cos we can be prosecuted here in Brum for lighting fires
PMSL! I just use a cross cut shredder
it really would be the saddest thing ever if everyone went electronic and books became extinct!
Get with the times woman!
thing is though Sprout if you're a tactile person like me, you love the feel of a book and the smell of it. I like dog eared pages and and thumbed pages. It's a whole experience that you just don't get with electronics (my reason for wanting a Kindle is because they are lighter than books for Uni and I can download a lot rather than having to lug them around.
It's the same with ipod - great things but I loved the whole thing with records/tapes/cds of feeling them, reading the covers, getting the lyrics, looking at them stacked on the shelf
See, yes, you might have something there but it's a space thing. Why hoard when you can store and most CD's have the lyrics on the covers/inserts now
I'm actually selling my turntable at the minute
All i'll say is - my bil is a lovely guy but don't know if he can pull any strings.
Cheers sooz xxx Just thought it might be worth putting in an unsubtle punt just in case
I'm actually selling my turntable at the minute
Nooooooooooo - that is the one thing I couldn't sell
thing is though Sprout if you're a tactile person like me, you love the feel of a book and the smell of it. I like dog eared pages and and thumbed pages. It's a whole experience that you just don't get with electronics (my reason for wanting a Kindle is because they are lighter than books for Uni and I can download a lot rather than having to lug them around.
It's the same with ipod - great things but I loved the whole thing with records/tapes/cds of feeling them, reading the covers, getting the lyrics, looking at them stacked on the shelf
Yep - tis true! 
There is nothing like opening p a brand new book and diving in. IMO.
I'm actually selling my turntable at the minute
Nooooooooooo - that is the one thing I couldn't sell
Well, considering most of the records I have, I have on CD or the tracks I want off them I've errrrm acquired I have no more need for the turntable
But I grant you. They say untill you've heard a record on a good turntable.........
