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I'm trying to work my way around the house tidying and clearing/getting rid of the stuff we no longer need or use. Today I made a start in my work area. This shot was taken after quite a big clear up (you wouldn't have wanted to see a "before" shot!). I've cleared some more since but I've come to the conclusion that, with a laptop, Silhouette and hard drive on my desk, there's not much room left over for creating scrapbook pages. I guess it's lucky I'm next to the kitchen and can use the table in there or, as is more likely the case, the worktops. If I had chosen a word for this year, I think it should have been organised! That's what I need to become and that's what I need our house to be. Something I'll need to work on this year!

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Keeping me busy

We moved into our house in December 2007.  We moved from a larger house and, although we had got rid of quite a lot before moving, we ended up with boxes in the garage. Nearly four years later those boxes are still in the garage and each time I walk in it bugs me. 

This week Claire had a weeks holiday and I'm not looking after Alice so it seemed like the ideal time to get stuck in in the garage and go through the boxes. I ordered a skip, which was delivered on Monday morning, but by yesterday afternoon I'd filled it. 

 I have been quite ruthless - after all, if it's been sitting in the garage for four years and we haven't really missed it we probably don't need it.

Unfortunately, I haven't finished yet. There is still quite a bit I could get rid of and at the moment I'm debating whether I should get another skip or not.  Our problem is that we have a number of old computer monitors, computers, TVs, printers and even a fax machine but these are items listed as not to be put in the skip unless you have prior written agreement.  I now have to phone the skip company and find out whether it'll cost more to dispose of those things. Another option may be to call the council and see if they'll do a collection.  Regardless, I'm feeling happier when I walk in the garage as it's not as cluttered as before which has to be a good thing. 
xx