BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 11:06 AM

Thanks, Andrea and Maggie. I have RICED it (Rest,Ice,Compress,Elevate.) The ace bandage hurt so much I took it off the day before yesterday and by last night it was red and really swollen, again, and very painful. I can't take motrin as I am allergic. I had been to the doc last week who told me my achilles were stretched nicely as I have been flexing them, but the other pain I was having was from not flexing the muscles/tendons that run up the front, so I've been flexing that. I think this was just a stupid misstep AND the need to keep flexing. Actually the flexing does make it hurt less, so thanks for the reminder, Maggie. Sorry for going on so much.

ON the decluttering front, the Election Day press pass has two hours left, two bidders and is now up to almost $15!:-)

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 11:49 AM

Nice on that pass!

If you can't take motrin, is there another anti-inflammatory you can use? Or a topical cream, perhaps? I asked her about a brace or a wrap and she said absolutely not to do that, so our injuries may be a bit different. It is a bit swollen, though.

I picked four good-sized eggplants and left a couple of others on the plant. There are also a few smaller ones that I'll leave until the last minutes. I got some peppers and there are a couple of big carrots still in the garden, along with green onions.

I'm putting out fires at work this morning. SSSSSSsssss!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: CamiSu
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 04:42 PM

The tractor is out from in front of the chicken house and on its way to the shop. The truck is in front of the garage. (a minor improvement over in front of the barn) I need to empty the van of a quarter ton of chicken feed, and some salt. I REALLY need to declutter the barn of hides. A set comes home tomorrow and more set leaves. 'Tis the theatre season!

CamiSu

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 04:55 PM

Seems we are all busy, at least! Maggie, thanks. I was told to keep mine wrapped to keep the swelling down. Which, I don't mind too much as it does hurt more when it swells. It's a bit better today. I've kept it elevated more, plus my Rog came home and drove me to pick up Morgan for a fifth b-day lunch with the two of us. It really helps to NOT drive.:-)

After postage and insurance costs I sold both passes for about $23. Those are packaged up and ready to be dropped in the mail, tomorrow, so there's a tiny bit of decluttering done.:-) It's something at least. That china piece you have up is beautiful, Maggie!

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 06:02 PM

I have several more large pieces and a lot of saucers, and that pattern is for sale at the businesses that sell replacement china. That same piece, with a lesser handle, is $50. This piece is probably a few dollars more. I only listed one piece because I've tried to detect some interest. With postage paid, it comes out a lot less expensive (and it is in better condition) than the one offered at the commercial place. If I list it low I know the folks from that place will buy it--then sell it at a premium price. It's a crap shoot. :-/

I should probably list these on one or two of the other auction sites, spread the wealth. I saved the URLs, I'll report back.

The wind is blowing big this afternoon and the laundry is billowing on the line. It may dry faster this way, but it is a more perilous operation!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 06:47 PM

With all of the stuff you have, have you considered opening a shop at Ruby Lane?

I will do some decluttering, tomorrow. We have a stack of about ten books to deliver to our son at Morgan's b-day party at our daughter's house.:-) I will also ask Rog to load the two boxes of books into the car so I can deliver them on Monday to the library. They've only been stacked by the front door for about three months now!

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 06:50 PM

Their twenty dollar advertising fee, per month, covers a lot! Click.

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 08:07 PM

I've landed on some of their shops in the past when Googling some items. I think there were a number of chandeliers out of there a couple of summers ago. If you pay a monthly fee you have to stay on top of your listings to make it pay for itself--that can be good if it is enough incentive to do the work. Otherwise, it's an expensive way of listing a few items.

Can things sell there that aren't in a "shop?"

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 09:51 PM

No, not that I know of, at least not last time I checked.Kovel's had a site listed in a recent email. I'll see if I can find it and post it sometime this weekend.

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: wysiwyg
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 11:35 PM

LR backslid. But one huge box and one of 3 unused printers, gone.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: MAG
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 09:50 AM

It sounds like everyone is working hard and at least holding their own, at a difficult time of year and under difficult situations.

I'm still waiting for the new shredder bag. Got some papers sorted. Miles to go.

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 09:52 AM

I've been moving out stuff from the freezer. Trying to identify some items that have clearly been in there too long. There are lots of bowl-shaped ingots of chicken drippings from the convection oven that make a quick batch of chicken stock. I wonder if stock can get freezer burn? I'll thaw a batch and make some soup and see. It's good soup weather today.

More importantly, I'll be googling terms to do with water leaking into the freezer somewhere south of the ice-maker and filling up the compartment bottom. It is hopefully a simple repair of a new piece of plastic tubing. After I remove the advancing glacier in the bottom and down the back under the metal covering of the working parts.

On the "bright side," I replaced a burned out appliance bulb in the bottom of the fridge section (I bought several packs of appliance bulbs that were being cleared out cheap last year. This fridge uses at least three, so I figure I'll use them eventually).

I've also made a great discovery on eBay of something I've been looking for for years. Reasonably priced. Will report back if I get one. :)

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 11:48 AM

That sounds intriguing, Maggie.

Rog gathered up the yard signs from the election this morning and stored them for me. He also took care of the rotting jacko'lanterns on the front porch and did the trash inside while I did a week's worth of dishes! Still to come, take down the ghost hanging from the eave out front, carry two boxes of books out to the car, plus a bag of books for our son. The place looks a little less cluttered and will be better by end of the weekend, I hope.:-) I have a dress and coat I need to get listed on ebay this weekend, too. I hope to spend a lot of time writing, though. I am 11,000 words behind where I ought to be by mid-month!

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: wysiwyg
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 11:51 AM

FreeCycled out Hardi's dear, classic starter racing bike last night, delivering it to a VERY grateful fella an hour away who will truly give it the right home: It turned out he'd recently lost 100 pounds, so the lighter bike will mean a lot to him in a specific, special way.

The lost kitten crying in the parking lot, I declined. Lots of other prospects there-- busy restaurant! :~)

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: mouldy
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 01:25 PM

Done the craft fair. Now I can de-clutter the stuff back into the small bedroom for the time being. I still managed to get a full-looking stall with 2 big and 6 small boxes' worth. I used to go out with 14 small ones and 3 big ones! Took about £70, which has covered costs and left a bit. Not planning any more at the moment.

Andrea

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: LilyFestre
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 04:41 PM

The weekly car cleaning is finished, everything is put away and I can almost see the top of my table! It will be cleared away soon enough as DH and I have paperwork to do and need the space. It's mostly just chores but still, they are finished and it's all good. I also sorted out some Christmas gifts today....I can't believe it, but it's that time of year. We're keeping it very small this year so I'll consider a good chunk of it finished. I know it's early but when you find the right present for someone, I don't think it's ever too early! :)

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 05:20 PM

Thought some of you might be interested in this:

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Generally I don't even look at contests, esp. ones which charge a fee, but this one seemed interesting in light of all our work, etc.:-)

While Rog was getting some things we needed at the store, before Morgan's party, I got out of the car and cleaned out the backseat and front of all of the trash - one bag full! That felt good. And, we did remember to deliver the sack of books to our son, so that's helped. We both seem to have tuckered out this afternoon.

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Nov 08 - 07:57 PM

I've had two lie-downs and was able to finally get back to the novel, decluttering my mind of another 1300+ words, finally passing the 15,000 mark! Arggghhh, only slightly less that 35,000 to go!:-)

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 16 Nov 08 - 12:19 AM

A friend of mine down here has been agonizing over writing or not writing in the same writing challenge. I read about it on her "what are you doing now" entry on her Facebook page. ;) Lots of Facebook means less writing.

I cleared off the dining room table, but that was to set out a nice dinner. A friend came over and I had delayed getting the dinner started (needed to bake quite a while) that I set up a movie to watch while it baked. Being There is so good--and I absolutely love showing it to someone who has never seen it before.

I've cleared a path to the freezer and sorted stuff that was in the freezer, but tomorrow will be the day to remove the ice and see where it is coming from. Brrrr!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: maire-aine
Date: 16 Nov 08 - 12:29 AM

Changed my guitar strings today. Also replaced a bunch of lightbulbs with energy efficient ones. I didn't know the bathroom fixture could be so bright. A friend had a house concert, and I sang 3 songs during the open mic portion. Boxed up some of the teacups on the buffet, so that I can put holiday decorations on it. Cleaned out a lot of stuff from the freezer, so I can do some holiday baking early.

Maryanne

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 16 Nov 08 - 10:37 AM

I've emptied the freezer I have to find the water leak in. Tons of little bags of leftover things (nuts, cut up veggies, things that there weren't quite enough for any particular recipe). I've pulled out a couple of the bags of nuts and a container of mashed bananas and will make banana bread later. And a couple of beef bones for the dogs this afternoon after a walk.

My freezer will look wonderful once it is cleaned. I hope I can find and fix the leak so I can use the ice maker and water filter again.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Nov 08 - 11:45 AM

Good luck, Maggie! (I love that movie, too!)

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 16 Nov 08 - 11:49 AM

It think it was a simple matter of the drain plug being frozen over. Fingers crossed!

Onward, eBay!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: wysiwyg
Date: 16 Nov 08 - 01:36 PM

SRS, sounds like Soup Time with all the little baggies.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Nov 08 - 03:28 PM

Yea, Maggie, hope that's all it is! I unclogged my brain this morning and managed to declutter 4700 words!! I am now over the 20,000 mark. 30,000 by Thursday sounds easier now!

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Nov 08 - 12:56 AM

The freezer looks great, I have good leftovers for a few days, and I finished a kind of fussy listing on eBay. I had to take a lot of measurements to list that suit my Mom had made in China, since it didn't have a label or a size on it. And--fanfare please--after about 10 years of looking I found another Norwegian Nisse troll. I have one that Mom sent me probably 20 or 25 years ago.

Now before you get concerned, you're correct. Trolls are nasty pieces of work. But this isn't just ANY troll.

A Nisse Troll is about the ONLY decent troll there is around, but they're very shy. I'm sure they date back to pre-christian times in Norway, and their job is to find a place to hide but where they can still see the tree to guard it. Every year we enjoy finding some little nook or cranny, sometimes in a bookcase in the next room or down the hall, so she can see the tree or the gift area. And since I have two children, you can see the dilemma. I've been looking off and on, and yesterday when researching some Scandinavian things I'll be listing I just thought 'what the heck' and typed in Nisse Troll. Someone in Dallas had four from the same Norwegian company as mine, male and female, the same style. We like the look of the female better, since her hat hides her doll hair follicles and she looks more lifelike. For a troll. All four had at least one bid, one doll had three. I bid on one and got it for 50 cents over the listing price, so I guess the other bidder thought there wasn't much interest.

So--it was a good weekend.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Nov 08 - 12:42 PM

It seems with the incredible drop-off of political threads that the Mudcat BS section is considerably de-cluttered!

I've been trimming large plants in the garden and am set to conduct a couple of experiments. I'm curious to see what comes back from the roots in the spring, so I'm trimming some but I won't pull them out completely.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: CamiSu
Date: 17 Nov 08 - 12:49 PM

I'm still trying to fathom the 'weekly car cleaning'. I am lucky to get it done once a year!

And if my chickens don't stay off the road I may be seriously decluttered of chickens!

CamiSu

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Nov 08 - 03:40 PM

"Car cleaning" and "weekly" don't go together in my vocabulary. My goal in the pickup is to have a couple of bottles of fresh water, the sticky tape garment roller (to remove cat hair) and a dish towel (to catch crumbs) for my son in the morning to get him to school every day. And a bunch of cloth grocery bags for my shopping runs. This time of year it also has an extra blanket for emergencies and when it gets really cold around here I'll add a down sleeping bag for "just in case" that I hope I never have to use. I washed and vacuumed the truck last month--that should last for the next six months at least.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: maire-aine
Date: 17 Nov 08 - 06:10 PM

We had snow this weekend, about an inch on the grass and trees. Mostly melted on the streets & sidewalks, but the roads got real slick on Sunday night. As for freezer de-cluttering, I took all the little bags of leftover rye bread (slices too small for a decent sandwich) and cut them into cubes; think I got about 5 or 6 cups. They're back in the freezer now and all ready to make stuffing. I also made rice pilaf to take to the potluck on Sunday, which got a trayful of ingredients off of the counter top. Our team came in second at the trivia quiz.

Maryanne

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: CamiSu
Date: 17 Nov 08 - 10:42 PM

I was going to ask if you had winter yet. I really need snow as my chickens have inexplicably decided that my yard (across US Route 5 from the barn) is a better place to be. Lost one of my pullets today. I hope her death serves a warning to the rest.

CamiSu

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Nov 08 - 11:49 PM

Does anyone here know anything about vintage perfume bottles? I've found one in a trunk that I can't for the life of me find on any of the antique sites.

Elizabeth Arden Blue Grass, 1/2 ounce and there isn't even a mention of this bottle on sites that have older bottles. The bottle even appears to be full. It's in it's original box with a pink cotton pad to hold it in place. Do any of you have a book (Kovels, etc.) that might list this? The perfume was first released in 1934. The cloth-covered blue box also says Coeur D'Amour.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: wysiwyg
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 09:49 AM

Son and DIL coming in a few weeks-- good motivction to finish a couple of bedroom decluts to make them ready. Lot of pillowcases to match up to pillows-- both have been getting flung into the one BR for "later" and sdince I had the space for them and no need for the room I was fine about leaving them for later. In other words, projects like that waiting, but not really out-of-control rooms. Now it will be FUN to sort them out, and Faulkner can come up and keep me company.

Once again, efforts toward health intersect-- walking and stairs are on the docket with the colder outside weather.


DECLUT TIP
Take advantage of special occasions to declut with motivation, and don't beat yourself up for putting them off till the day you can do them with a sense of love in your heart. There's nothing wrong with that, and it brings its own lessons!

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 10:09 AM

In many contexts the idea of "watchers" can be creepy. Think of Henry James, Edgar Allen Poe, and probably Stephen King (I haven't read any of his, but with his reputation for creepy stuff, that must be part of it). And then there's eBay. Where you WANT watchers. . .

Finally seeing a little interest on one of my listed items.

On another front, I was going through a trunk and found a locked box that I'd forgotten about. I popped it open with a screw driver (didn't break it) and (of course) found the key inside. And a bunch of lovely beads that I will restring and wear. There is one set that I'm not sure if they're plastic or dark amber or what. I'll have to take them down to a local bead shop and ask. There aren't enough for a necklace, I'm imagining some were lost, but if they're something worth stringing, I can interpolate some other different beads between them. There are also a couple of intact little gold baubles on gold chains, and a lovely little green glass crystal with what look like the Czech style crystals down the chain. I'm sure the Swarovski beads were around, though I don't know if they were known by name back then. Who knew 70 years ago or so that the inexpensive but well-made costume jewelry would be just the right touch today? There are also some Richelieu faux pearls, quite lovely (they don't fetch much on eBay, but they are solid and are the type of faux pearls that don't peel apart. I wonder how they make them?)

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 10:14 AM

That's really pretty, Maggie. Here's a woman who has over 200 guides and reviews on perfume bottles etc. on ebay-she may be able to help: Click. She's got Blue Grass listed in 1934!

From what I am seeing, it's quite possible your bottle was by a well-known designer and will be the most valuable part as well as the original box. Someone wants $59.99 for an original bar of soap with box of the same fragrance!

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 10:29 AM

I saw her list, but unfortunately she is no longer a registered eBay user and her freenet site is no longer up. I find the type listed but the only bottle I find looks a lot different. And unfortunately, searching the Internet for "Blue Grass" or "Bluegrass" brings up mostly music sites! ;-D

I wonder if this was some kind of specialty bottle that was filled and the label stuck on? It is in an Elizabeth Arden box, so I'd have to find who or how this was arranged.

I'll have to swing by a bookstore and browse the antique and collection books.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: maire-aine
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 01:14 PM

I remember that my mother used to have a bottle of Blue Grass on her dresser. Don't remember what happened to it-- probably was pitched out one day. Who knew it'd be worth something one day.

Maryanne

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 03:16 PM

Maggie, the beads sound lovely! You can tell if they are plastic by sticking them with a hot needle. If it goes in and stinks, they are plastic. It won't work if they are amber.

Maybe someone at Elizabeth Arden could help; it must be a popular scent as they still sell it. Sorry about the other woman not being current.

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 09:50 PM

I visited E. Arden also, but didn't think of just asking them.

I'm de-cluttering my garden of a few more snails this evening. I poured bowls of beer in the two gardens that have Swiss chard. I love it anyway, but I'm intending to eat it more often this year. I've been looking for more inexpensive yet nutritious things to use for quick meals, and more ways to use chard. We like quesadillas, and I found another possibility today when I had lunch at a little Mexican restaurant. In the appetizers list they had a spinach quesadilla, with spinach and monterrey jack cheese and served with guacamole and sour cream. I ordered that for lunch and they were wonderful. I could skip the cream and use my homemade (I freeze it) guacamole. Cook and drain the chard and it would work in these.

Today I pushed several print projects off of my desk. I'm almost caught up.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 09:56 PM

I reached past the halfway mark! My mind has now been decluttered of over 25,000 words on one project!

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Nov 08 - 10:17 PM

Work fast, I'm sure you have to get ahead so you don't lose time over the holiday. Or will your family have Thanksgiving around you as you peck away at the keyboard?

:-)

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 Nov 08 - 12:30 AM

Not sure what we are doing, Maggie. If I just sit down and start typing I can do 2000 words in an hour or so...the stories are telling themselves, sometimes I can almost hear my dad telling them; fleshing them out and bringing in the everyday happenings has been fun. I'd like the kids to all come over and eat off of my grandma's china that came from the ranch, but it would require, first, all of them wanting to have that big of a deal, and second, borrowing a big enough table or putting two together and clearing out a big space in the LR. Not sure if any of us is up to it, but we'll see!:-) Still a week to go, I hope I am near to being finished by then and can use Sat and Sun to put on the finishing touches. (Sorry for the long, non-decluttering, sort of, post.:-)

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 19 Nov 08 - 09:01 AM

Well, it's official -- I've de-cluttered 20 pounds since June. In between my early morning appointment with my surgeon (followup on last December's broken humerus), a mid-morning dental appointment (where I de-cluttered some $$$) and an early afternoon appointment with my primary care physician, I started pulling things out of the closet. (Gee...didn't I just DO this?!?)

Found a good-sized bag full to take over to a friend's to check out prior to sending the remainder to Goodwill.

We through some papers and magazines this morning. After Tom checks out the recipes, the magazines to to the same friend as above. And I actually threw out some of the clippings, etc.

Gotta head out to work,
Linn

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Nov 08 - 09:58 AM

Declutting a pile of mementoes from a recent honor Hardi received, to mail to his mom. She'll bring the cards back, that he received, at her next visit, and I'll let her buy the next Memento Box to hold them-- the last two are full! :~) She'll enjoy going thru the older boxes on her next visit. Pic, cards, stories to share...

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Nov 08 - 10:28 AM

Oh, BEST tip yet...

Had added an extension-length of hose to our shower hose for dog-washing..... But MUCH more fun uising it to flush and blast-clean the toidy the plumber needs to visit! Hot, HOT water.... tho it sure felt funny to sit over the bowlful of hot water left behind, a few minutes later. (TMI Alert!!!) Steamed my ass! :~)

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: maeve
Date: 19 Nov 08 - 12:46 PM

LOL Susan.

I've been drying crimini (portabella) mushrooms. 5 pounds fresh dehydrates to about 3 quarts dry.

It's bitter cold with a strong wind today. Until I can rid myself of this migraine, I'll have to stay inside and try for little spots of clearing out.

Keep it up, one and all. You're making great progress.

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: wysiwyg
Date: 19 Nov 08 - 02:35 PM

And you are too, dear [said gently so as not to hurt the head]

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 20 Nov 08 - 12:01 AM

Now comes a holiday push--plans have been made, Thanksgiving is here a week from tomorrow. The trick is to put things AWAY and not just shove them OUT OF THE WAY. That makes all of the difference the day after the holiday!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Nov 08 - 03:54 AM

Another envelope of photos scanned... one more thing saved for posterity on the external drive, and one more thing to put away.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: maeve
Date: 20 Nov 08 - 06:45 AM

12 degrees F this morning. It will be a hard winter....

Thanks Susan.