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Marthe48

(19,030 posts)
Sat Mar 25, 2023, 09:49 PM Mar 2023

I worked on inventory again today

I was in my rental storage last week, and found a number of things to add to my booth. I spent today cleaning things, checking for damage. Sometimes, after the things are cleaned up, you see things. But there were no surprises. Some of the things had really stubborn tape, sticky on them. I finally got 3 pieces cleaned of all gunk. I found a chimney for a kerosene lamp. Points for me that I remembered where the chimneys were And I found replacement antennae for a small bisque snail. Very pleased with the result.

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I worked on inventory again today (Original Post) Marthe48 Mar 2023 OP
This is the time of year I go multigraincracker Mar 2023 #1
I fantasize about doing a big project Marthe48 Mar 2023 #3
We are trying to empty our storage, but it is slow going. brer cat Mar 2023 #2
I feel like that Marthe48 Mar 2023 #4
I have found there are lots of folks multigraincracker Mar 2023 #5
We are thinking about getting the good stuff out and then brer cat Mar 2023 #6
Is my life more controlled by Republicans, or by the junk I own? bucolic_frolic Mar 2023 #7
If we collect we have clutter Marthe48 Mar 2023 #8
Wingnuts made me smile. Now my mood is lightened, and I can lighten up more on junk! /nt bucolic_frolic Mar 2023 #9

multigraincracker

(34,080 posts)
1. This is the time of year I go
Sat Mar 25, 2023, 10:52 PM
Mar 2023

in my barn to look for projects I haven’t got to yet.
I did go to the first barn sale of the year and got a few good deals. Spent $1.75 that I’ll price at about $25, with no work, other than washing some glasses.
I find it hard to get to the items that need work.
Last year I scored a large bag of zinc lids for fruit jars. Need to wash jars and match up lids for them. Have 3 stop lights that need some dings taken out and painted. It’ll be warm enough to do some painting pretty soon.

brer cat

(26,279 posts)
2. We are trying to empty our storage, but it is slow going.
Sun Mar 26, 2023, 04:56 AM
Mar 2023

For every piece we find ready to go, there are 3 or 4 more that need some work. We keep putting that off...again. My sister and I need more discipline: either commit to finishing the project or donate it. Habitat still has houses to build and Humane has lots of animals to re-home.

Marthe48

(19,030 posts)
4. I feel like that
Sun Mar 26, 2023, 07:36 AM
Mar 2023

but last week, I had a run of good luck. I'm mostly selling smalls, and everything I came across had survived long storage. We really are caretakers

brer cat

(26,279 posts)
6. We are thinking about getting the good stuff out and then
Sun Mar 26, 2023, 11:12 AM
Mar 2023

having a storage shed sale. We have a good bit...some nice chairs that need refinishing, etc. It would probably be worth someone's time, and we would sell cheap.

bucolic_frolic

(46,998 posts)
7. Is my life more controlled by Republicans, or by the junk I own?
Mon Mar 27, 2023, 05:40 AM
Mar 2023

I think it's the latter because truly, the junk owns me.

Marthe48

(19,030 posts)
8. If we collect we have clutter
Mon Mar 27, 2023, 07:14 AM
Mar 2023

When I'm working on my stuff, I'm thinking good thoughts I'll never be like the less-is-more maven who suggested taking pictures of beloved objects and getting rid of the beloved object, so you have no clutter. That's just crazy!

Speaking of r's, I finally found a wingnut that fits a wood tennios racket protector I want to sell. Found the wingnut in a box of junk in the basement. If that isn't a political comment, I don't know what is! lol

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