I third that, Charmion. You've kept yourself busy for more than just decluttering purposes, my guess, and generating those endorphins is a huge help.

You're right about every one of those furniture observations, Patty. But if you decide you want to do all of your shopping in one swoop, drive over with your trailer and I'll take you on the rounds of my favorite Goodwill stores here in the county. I guarantee you would return home with all of the furniture you need. And there is one store over in North Arlington that reliably has nice antiques. When my son was looking for furniture for his house we had recommended he try estate sales - they found a lot of the shelving they wanted that way. The good stuff is bought at the house, it doesn't end up at the thrift store after the sale is over.

My ex came over and had breakfast with our friend and me, and they were guinea pigs for a brand of pancake mix (I've always made it from scratch, but when I'm not using wheat flour I have to try the mixes.) Bob's Red Mill is always reliable and these were very good. Then as she packed up we found all of the bits and pieces around the house that she brought in last Friday (almost missed the oxygen machine power cord! That would have meant an extra drive today) and her oldest daughter has transported her to the youngest daughter for the next stop on this visit to the Metroplex. Is it too early in the day for a drink?

I usually volunteer on Thursdays but I'll push all of that till tomorrow. I may have lunch here on Saturday for a few friends in my university retiree group - since the house is clean I might as well get more use of it this way!