ClaireBear - I'm very sorry to hear about the house fire, the sudden changes to your life, and the wusband. But pleased to hear about the good things that you saved, the tent and your courage in managing it all.

I should come to this thread more, particularly since I have created a chaotic environment here since travelling. I came home, travelled a bit more (to Tasmania) and then started pulling things apart with the idea of putting it all back together again, differently. ..

I had a beautiful dark wooden box in the living room which I decided to replace with an low, small table. I sold the box, and a large cabinet, to a friend. Out of the box came quilts, summer clothes, shawls and sewing projects (half finished).

I've managed to reorganise all the box contents into other storage - but the cabinet was full of CDs DVDs and books, and they are still all over my table and books are in piles on the floor. I had decided I use the CDs more when I canm see them (hence selling the cabinet) but..

I've bought some wooden CD containers, and have put two together (like bookshelves, but CD sized) but need to put two more together. Each one contains 150 CDs and 20 DVDs. I'll have two for my American CDs, one each for Australian and UK ones. Books - I'll have to plan them next.

I have the third shelf on the floor now, screwdriver and bits and pieces all waiting for me to finish it....

thanks for the inspiration everyone

freda