BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum

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: 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: 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 - 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: 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 - 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 - 06:50 PM

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

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: 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 - 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: 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: 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: 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: maeve
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 08:38 AM

Cleared up plants, compost materials, made a new cmpost pile, Started another batch of apples drying, cleared out some paperwork... and got rid of this pesky




100!

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 08:19 AM

Kat, I hurt my Achilles tendon while running for a bus--about eight weeks ago. It still hurts and I've reinjured it a couple of times (running again). Last week's visit to meet a new doctor included a question about that. I reinjure it, she said, because it isn't flexible enough yet. I've been trying to keep my foot flat, not wearing heels, but she said I need to stretch it 5 or 6 times a day. You know--point your heel and pull your toes up, so the tendon is stretched longer. I'm also on motrin 24/7 for a week or two because part of the pain is tendinitis. I stretch with both feet--might as well keep the other one healthy also. Hope this helps!

Friday is here and with it a busy weekend of the preparation for holiday events. Listings on eBay and cleaning house for visitors. There's not point in trying to mop and sweep while the turkey is baking and the guests haven't arrived yet. The eBay portion of this will still be in the de-cluttering mode. I'll clear off my work table, shake out the sheet that serves as my blue background, and get to work.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 07:17 AM

3 day headache here - stress related, not due to me falling out of the loft on Sunday... so nothing much done, but I have been using my "new" table to cover a box with pretty papers so that's one Christmas gift wrap sorted!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: mouldy
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 06:55 AM

Also got the new cupboard at last. No shelves in it, however, so I have got to put boxed stuff in it...smallish boxes!

Andrea

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: mouldy
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 06:52 AM

It's funny how a small rick of the area around the Achilles tendon seems to really hurt - often the day after.
Treat it gently, Kat, in case it decides it hasn't quite finished with you after you think it's gone away!

Andrea

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Nov 08 - 12:21 AM

I just voted for him, Maggie. I stepped off a small curb whilst loading the cat into the mini-van on Monday and pulled my Achilles tendon. I didn't think anything of it at the time as it wasn't that painful; just a slight pull, or so I thought. It gets discouraging. I get one part going pretty good and another throws a fit, esp. my feet. You'd think getting the pounds off would improve that! Sorry for the rant; it hurts.:-/

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 13 Nov 08 - 11:44 PM

CamiSu, what nice neighbors! And if you hang around when the backhoe arrives, you can watch what the operator does and have a clue for next year. Take a few notes, draw a diagram. (As to the other, I'm guessing you don't have to watch the ram unless you want to--he probably knows what he's doing, also. . .)

Kat, why does your foot hurt? I missed something. Did you kick your word processor for not cranking out enough copy? ;-D

A friend called this evening and asked if I'd vote in their hometown newspaper letter to the editor competition. Each month they pick three non-political letters for readers to vote for. The winner gets an interview article about the topic, and the letter reprinted. She has never asked for a favor before, and this was easy to fulfill. I sent a note to a few friends to ask for their vote. He's ahead by 10 right now. He is hoping to call attention to a historic church in town that may be torn down by a growing hospital because no one is paying attention. His name is Richard H, see the third letter, and you'll find it here: link. You can only vote once.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Nov 08 - 10:22 PM

There ya go, Cami-Su! Sometimes it takes so much for us to let go of the "self-sufficiency" and reach out for some assistance. Good for you!

I haven't done anything for two days, trying to get my foot to stop hurting, until today when I decluttered another 1600+words outta my brain.:-)

Tomorrow it's take my five year old grandson out for birthday lunch and his party on Sat. so I don't know if I'll get much done this weekend unless I can light a fire under my Rog.:-)

Maggie, good luck with ebay. I just checked, only 14 hours to go and the bidding has gone up a bit on the Election Day press pass. It is at $10.50, now. The other one is stuck at $1.99...oh well, maybe it will get a flurry of activity near the end.

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: CamiSu
Date: 13 Nov 08 - 10:09 PM

I called my neighbor that has a BIG dairy farm up the road and he said they could send a guy with a backhoe to clean up my corral. And I have talked to the gal who owns the ram I will be borrowing (and perhaps buying)so things are looking up on the farm. I do need to declutter some wood into the stove. Got the penultimate batch of dog food in the jars and into the cellar. Just one more batch to cook up and can. YAY! Also need to declutter some lamb out of the freezer yet. And the lamb out of my neighbor's freezer!

Cami

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: maire-aine
Date: 13 Nov 08 - 08:45 PM

I got the best surprise today. I came home from work (working 2 days a week thru December), and found that all my leaves had been cleaned up and put out to the curb. (The city will vacuum them up from there.) Even out in the back was done. It was the guys from the lawn service, and I hadn't been expecting them, but I'll take it. I'll have to pay for it, but it'll be worth it. I had been watching the weather forecast to see when i'd have a dry enough day to rake them myself. What a great thing to have somebody give me 2 hours that I hadn't counted on.

Maryanne

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 13 Nov 08 - 04:50 PM

A handy tip: when one wants to generate a little activity at eBay, dredging up and relisting the unsold items is a quick way to at least make it look like you've been busy. :)

Now I have to work on the new listings to go with the recycled ones.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 13 Nov 08 - 10:16 AM

My side-by-side freezer door was stuck last night. I pulled hard to open it and found a frozen puddle in the bottom of the freezer, and upon examination, found the source of the leak. I'll empty the freezer, move the fridge from the wall to take a good look, and probably turn off the water if I can't mend the problem myself. Good thing the big freezer is here to move stuff into. And while I'm at it, it is time to de-clutter the freezers. The stuff that is now freeze dried to a point of inedible cardboard will to thaw in the compost.

The research on possible eBay items can be rather depressing. How many things do we hold onto, thinking they're rare, unique, and valuable, and they sell for $9.99 on eBay? What that market will bear (or is even interested in) can be an eye-opener!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: MAG
Date: 13 Nov 08 - 09:24 AM

In setting up the spare room (storage room) for a newly spayed cat, I moved stuff around and found unbelieveable amounts of cat crap hidden behind things. We're talking serious rug shampoo here, not just a sweep and a promise. I don't know when I'm going to get to this since this is a Portland weekend.

Another layer of the ol' onion.

Kitty seems to be doing fine. She is using her (first) catbox. Inside cat is royally pissed.

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 12 Nov 08 - 06:10 PM

Moving work projects off of my desk and am investigating the titles of folks on campus with job descriptions similar to mine. It's time to get an accurate description and get the pay right.

Won't happen soon, next year? But at least it is in the works.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 12 Nov 08 - 10:18 AM

Paid bills. That seriously de-clutters the bank account, little wispy moth-like things flutter out when I finish.

I read Max's post last night, and while I see he is approaching a business model for Mudcat that doesn't call on members for donations, I've been saving a few items to put in the auction, figuring this time of year they can do triple-duty as gifts and donations and de-cluttered items. I put up a windbreaker jacket last night (a good size for many of our Mudcat members) and I have a cookbook to list this evening if I get a chance.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: maire-aine
Date: 12 Nov 08 - 09:41 AM

I moved the furniture around in the dining room and cleaned the floor. I prefer to have the buffet against the west wall of the room, but in the summer I have to move it away so I can open the windows.

Maryanne

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: maeve
Date: 12 Nov 08 - 06:41 AM

De-cluttered last night's ruined flat tire. Rats.

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: mouldy
Date: 12 Nov 08 - 03:33 AM

New mattress arriving today, sometime. Friend arriving any time now to help me shift old one onto Ruth's bed. Peter due any time now too, to begin cupboard.

Salt dough angels to be painted today, more stuff finished tomorrow and Friday - in between riding, taking the dog to kennels, and massage (the day after, in case I hurt). Craft fair Saturday, then off to a convent for 3 days (I was coerced). I'll be on a retreat.
So Friday or Saturday night there will be a blur of activity around my dining table as I shovel the bits of maribou, silver/gold string, merino wool, and escaped glittery stuff off the floor! And that's from the (10 so far) applehead tree decs I have made. Motto on stall to be, "Grace your tree with a granny"!

Andrea

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: maeve
Date: 11 Nov 08 - 04:04 PM

This morning: I put out the flag to honor the sacrifices of our Veterans and their families.

Then I sorted potted plants, loaded a cart for the compost heaps, sorted pots, moved 6 trays of clethra shrubs to the greenhouse, watered and mulched alpine strawberry seedlings,dug down earth beside the new chicken house/garden shed to redirect water flow, moved the earth to low places and the rose nursery bed, divided and potted 'David' phlox and planted some wildflowers. The chickens enjoyed the chilly but beautiful day ranging far and wide. It was cold enough they returned to their house by lunchtime.

I moved the clothes drying racks out into the sunny, breezy area in back of the house, filled them with newly washed laundry, washed pots and dishes. We hauled some wood.

This afternoon I washed up the dishes again, cut another batch of apples for the dehydrator, brought all the racks of laundry inside due to a threatening sky and strong breeze kicking up. It's time for a cup of tea and a nap.

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 11 Nov 08 - 03:09 PM

Cleared some paper off of a work space. Not a lot, but it is a busy day. It was a nice departure from what I have been doing, though, to shread a few sheets of paper and stuff some more in the recycle bag.

I wish I could clear my virtual work desk so easily. One item keeps coming back like a bad penny.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 11 Nov 08 - 12:11 PM

Last week on my day off (Tuesdays) I decluttered a couple boxes of books to the town library sale last weekend -- when I wouldn't be able to attend on Saturday because I have to work.

This morning (my day off) I swung by to buy some of the sale leftovers (I've "won" if I buy fewer than I donate), but the library was closed because of Veteran's Day. (I haven't gotten a holiday for Veteran's/Armistice Day since I was in school.)

Ah well, just postponed. I'll stop at the library after work tomorrow (since they're open until 9 pm) and pick up some mysteries and perhaps a couple Christmas presents.

Now off to post some offers on Freecycle.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: CamiSu
Date: 11 Nov 08 - 11:37 AM

My neighbor's tractor is headed to the shop today. I am not so worried about actually spreading the manure--but the middle of the corral is a true mess and I need to wait now until it dries out a bit and either of us have a tractor. I may give the dairy farm up the road a call. I have been way too self-sufficient lately.

CamiSu

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: wysiwyg
Date: 11 Nov 08 - 10:37 AM

Hardi declutted DR --his drop zone; mine's the LR-- and I swapped a table around necessitated by the new entertainment center.

I declutted the last puder's really nice speakers onto the HD TV-- the TV came with CRAP sound so this is a great improvement. (I'd gotten them free from our puder techie and they're the Good Stuff). We enjoyed the French movie last night-- about a sort of cellist-- and LOVED the sound as the music ran thru the film thruout.

Today I hope to install a huge box I brought home yesterday, direct from the van to the dog porch. Their porch cuts a lot of the wind from their go-outside door and my kitchen, and gives them a good amount of protection when they're left out all day as needed. Adding the box will further cut the drafts caused by the sag of the porch and make an annual winterizing for the dogs a simple thing. It should also make their nights indoors much snugger.

I should have postage money this weekend to start mailing out the tapes I'm giving away. It will be the first grocery check I can recall since vacay that has not had heavy incursions from other expenses.

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: maeve
Date: 11 Nov 08 - 06:37 AM

CamiSu- Call the local Cooperative Extension and ask for help from Master Gardeners, 4-Hers, Farming mentors, etc. Call the local Boy Scout /Girl Scout groups. Talk to local churches. Talk to folks at the nearest organic food store. Post a notice at Feed stores, Agway and Tru Value stores, and farming equipment dealerships. Do an online search for farming forums.

Send me a PM if you need more specific help. Keep your chin up. If you can find someone with the right equipment and know-how, the manure can be spread a bit late, and the world won't stop spinning if the manure has to wait until you have the means to deal with it. There will be many things that don't get done this fall.

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: katlaughing
Date: 10 Nov 08 - 10:39 PM

Cami-Su, sorry 'bout that. I didn't realise I'd added the "e." Thanks and interesting story about how it came to be.:-)

Is there anyone you can afford to hire to help you out and show you the ropes if a neighbour or someone else can't help? I know of a Mudcatter who would jump at the chance but real life is in the way at the moment. Any agricultural colleges or programs nearby? Maybe students from one of them? Good luck.

kat

Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering November; sustain momentum
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 10 Nov 08 - 10:15 PM

Did I say something about not having a storm yet that knocked down, by wind or rain, all of those leaves?

It arrived this evening. Plop!

Nice pot of stew is sitting on the back burner, the kind that you dish up and go attempt to eat 15 minutes later. There is something about stew, whether beef or chicken, that holds heat. I have always wondered if the NASA program has done any studies on the density of some foods as far as storing energy (heat). . .

CamiSu, is there a neighbor who can act as mentor on some of these chores that are new to you? It's always easier learning from someone who knows what they're doing than the trial and error method.

SRS