Ann Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 What is something you currently have that you really should throw away but just can't seem to part with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Can't say I should throw it away as maybe just to donate to Goodwill but MANY of my clothes I should kiss goodbye. But ya never know maybe I will gain more weight or lose more weight or just have that once in a lifetime occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Right now too many to count. I am having a tough time parting with some items because they have a connection to Alan. Every month though as I move forward I am able to part with more. The most precsious items will be carefully stored and looked at whenever I feel the need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 It's hard to name just one item, so I will generalize on this one. CRAFT STUFF.....I have a room that i refer to as my "craft room" but the truth is that I have so much "craft stuff" in the room that I'm not able to function in the room. Although I love crafting, there are so many things that I never do anymore, yet I have a hard time tossing things. I always tell myself that I might get back into that one thing someday. So, I need to sit myself down and decide what I really want to focus on and get rid of the rest. For now, I would definitely keep anything related to scrapping/cardmaking/papercrafts , jewelry making and painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I too have things connected to Johnny in some small way that I just can't let go. I also tend to be a pig when someone offers me a cook book or magazine about cooking or if they give me a pattern for somekind of needle work I am hooked. Not long ago one of my neighbors gave me a large black garbage bag full of yarn. Sense I already had two plastic storage containers you would think that when a skien got down to just a few yards I would throw it away. Nope I might find a use for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 One day I will take the time to learn how to post pictures then I will show all of you some of the plastic canvas tissue toppers and checkbooks I have made. Who ever said retirement is boring didn't get it from me. I seem to have less time than when I was working. We make things and donate to homeless shelters or women's shelters and some to hospice and meals on wheels. I also handle all of the recycle for our bingo money. So if I don't post as often as I should to some of you I hope you understand and forgive me. Got to run now. I am taking in the recycle and want to do it early it is supposed to be near 110 today and tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Ok, I don't know whether I agree with the idea that I SHOULD throw these things away, I haven't found a reason why I need to and therefore I don't. However I can tell you there are plenty of people who tell me I Should throw at least 2 areas of my life away 1. Shoes. I know it's cliche, but I have a lot of shoes. Not that I buy a lot of shoes, I buy 1-2 pairs here and there but mostly I just take care of the ones I have and never throw them away. I still have every pair of shoes I've owned since High School (we're talking the mid 80's). My husband keeps telling me I have to go through them and throw them out. But why? I love my shoes, and right when I throw a pair away I'm sure I will be wearing something or doing something that I will wish I had them. 2. Keith's things. So many people think I'm unfair to my current husband because I haven't gotten rid almost all of Keith's things (except a few meaningful items I gave to his family and friends). I just can't seem to make myself do it. Every time I go to pack them up, I can't go on from sobbing. My husband has never asked me to do it, he says he understands and it will come in it's own time, so no need to push it. Therefore I haven't done it yet. The thing that gets most people is that I still have the small things, not just the clothes and larger personal items. I have every card or note he ever gave me, scraps of paper with his notes or even scribbles, his toiletry items and after shave, the tape from the answering machine with his voice on it, his goofy toys and junk. I just don't want to forget any of it. The one thing I do have that I think should be thrown away, I just don't know how to dispose of it, is I have a mountain of medical films, scans, and stuff that we used to take around to different hospitals and specialists etc. I don't want anything associated with cancer in my house anymore unless it's associated with the beautiful side of cancer such as the advocates, the people, the support and friendships that have come of it. But those films can BURN! I don't want to see another dark spot on film as long as I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 Carleen...I can definitely relate to having all all of Keith's things around the house. You know, I didn't even think of Dennis' things when I answered the question. I did donate most of Dennis' clothing right away but since then, there are so many things that I still have and probably will never feel that I need to get rid of them. I also have a huge box of medical records from MD Anderson that I just can't seem to toss. I still have his hairbrush, glasses, after shave....all tucked neatly in a nice little box. I have every card he ever sent me. Like you, I am remarried and try to be sensitive of hubby's feelings about this. He knows I still have everything but has never pushed or even suggested that I get rid of anything. I keep everything on shelves in the spare bedroom closet and sometimes, just go in and sit in the middle of the floor and surround myself with all of his things. Of course, I then have a good cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Under the bed, craft stuff and yarn not touched in years. Also pounds of shells I've collected at shore points over the years. Worst of all--my girl friends say get rid of that corset and garter belts! I even have a prom dress from '61 or '62, can't remember. I was so proud when I could still wear it when I was in my forties, I had my daughter take a picture of me in it. NO MORE, IT'S GOT TO GO--BUT WHERE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahknee Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Well not something to throw away but I've just started selling all of my model railroad supplies on eBay. I collected N Scale trains for the last 20 yrs or so and it's too small for me to do anything with anymore. My hands shake so bad that i can't do even the simplest things with it so I finally decided it was time to part with it. It seems I have a few thousand dollars worth of stuff that i've accumulated, didn't realize how insane I'd gone over it. Oh well the money might help a little too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstdzy Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Lordy! I have so many boxes of cripy crap I wouldn't know where to start some of the boxes haven't been unpacked for 7 years? I don't even know what's in them anymore! Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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