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Post by notsomessyshell on Mar 26, 2010 1:00:56 GMT -5
I got the storage unit today. The lady was doing the size assessment and figured a size for a "normal" 3 bedroom home. I almost cried right there. How to explain that our home is not normal. That Hubby has so much stuff.... I took the size she suggested. The next size up was not available anyway and there is no way I am going to rent 2 units! Oldest and I have already purged so much stuff. I took 2 big bags to the donation for the abused women and children shelter. Cleaned out 1/2 my closet and 2 of Youngest's drawers. Have the other 1/2 and my shoes to deal with. My bathroom will be easy, too. Getting a bit angry that we seem to be the ones giving up stuff and Hubby is not! Unfair. Planning on leaning on all of you the next 6 days. I know you all will help me get through the big purge/move.
Will be staying with my folks until we get another place. *sigh* Cozy.
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Post by bigtimetroubles on Mar 26, 2010 3:30:56 GMT -5
good luck....no I will not ask why hubby is not purging....it is none of my beez wax.....
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Post by notsomessyshell on Mar 26, 2010 12:19:57 GMT -5
Because he doesn't "want to deal with it right now". In other words he wants to leave it in the storage shed and hope I forget about it. NOT gonna happen. He is also making arrangements with a friend to store stuff at his place. I don't care as long as it is not at my house. So today I am doing my closet and my kitchen. All the stuff I don't want big clumsy men dealing with.  |
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Post by AnnieOkie on Mar 26, 2010 12:52:34 GMT -5
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Post by notsomessyshell on Mar 26, 2010 13:01:27 GMT -5
Thanks Annie. That means so much to me!
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Post by ghettofabulous on Mar 26, 2010 13:34:02 GMT -5
Hi Messyshell! How are you feeling purging so many things? I know it can feel like a mixed bag of emotions, but I hope it is going well for you!
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Post by puppybox on Mar 26, 2010 15:43:12 GMT -5
dear shell,
OOffff moving is hard, packing is hard, storage is hard, clutter is hard, and your husband's condition is no fun on top of the usual.
sending you energy and patience!!!!!!
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Post by success19 on Mar 26, 2010 15:54:44 GMT -5
I hate to see you spending money on storage. I think hubby needs to do his share too. Hugs.
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Post by messymimi on Mar 26, 2010 17:37:38 GMT -5
Dear Shell,  No matter the challenges, you can do this. messymimi |
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Post by downandout on Mar 27, 2010 1:58:07 GMT -5
you have my deepest sympathy  moving is no fun under the best of conditions but when you are teh one stuck with most of the work it seems even worse! been there done that. hubby and i just went thru this and yes he arranged for stuff to be kept by neighbors too. not always a goo d situation either. but one thing i did have going for me is that hubby trusted me to purge his stuff too (we are both hoarders) is there any way your hubby will allow you to do the same? i will send good thoughts your way to help you deal with the stress of the move.  |
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Post by lizzie on Mar 27, 2010 5:41:35 GMT -5
Hi Messyshell, your annoyance at your hubby may be helpful if it fires you up energy-wise, and that aside - purging your own stuff will, I sincerely hope, lead towards a sense of lightness and freedom for things to be different for you - here's wishing you strength and sticktoitiveness!
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Post by saffron on Mar 27, 2010 7:39:44 GMT -5
 Sending you support and good wishes for your move. Wish we could all come over to help you. You're doing fantastic purging your things, even tho it's difficult.
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Post by zinnia on Mar 27, 2010 19:25:57 GMT -5
 Congrats on your work so far! Hang in there!
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Post by CourageouslyLion SeeksSerenity on Mar 28, 2010 1:08:21 GMT -5
- Hugs to Shell!  - |
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Post by Buried-in-books on Mar 28, 2010 7:38:53 GMT -5
from me too - I've moved most of our stuff over to new house but I got asked earlier - when are 'you' unloading the pod? Concentrate on yourself and the children. You have my sympathy and all best wishes for luck. Martha
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