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MayMay
Posted: 21 July 2013 - 01:59 AM
WOW! AWESOME JOB diane! :D

YOU ARE DOING AMAZING! :D

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :D

Where did the 2 large pieces of styrofoam come from? LOL. :)
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Tillie
Posted: 21 July 2013 - 12:39 AM
Since I last posted an update I have tossed...

5 bags of kitchen trash

Today my hoarder got rid of...

2 boxes of crap!!!! :D
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Sally
Posted: 20 July 2013 - 09:08 PM
4 box lids to recycling
1 pkg icky kale
1 old applesauce pkg
1 expired costco size pom juice
1 bag trash
4 shoes
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diane
Posted: 20 July 2013 - 07:22 PM
648 + 111 =
759 grand total July
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diane
Posted: 20 July 2013 - 07:19 PM
how did it post two times? just did it once?
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diane
Posted: 20 July 2013 - 07:18 PM
difficult decisions on these from big bedroom--
5 pair summer pants
4 summer dresses
1 sweatshirt
1 vest
2 jackets
4 silk blouses
2 linen blouses
1 silk skirt
1 linen skirt
1 athletic top
5 crochet coasters
2 large pieces styrofoam
3 bags trash
2 boxes
1 shirt
1 wallet
2 shot glasses (don't drink, but were so cute)
4 books
1 capris
6 suit hangers
4 shirts
58 beanie babies, ouch
Total
111
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diane
Posted: 20 July 2013 - 07:18 PM
difficult decisions on these from big bedroom--
5 pair summer pants
4 summer dresses
1 sweatshirt
1 vest
2 jackets
4 silk blouses
2 linen blouses
1 silk skirt
1 linen skirt
1 athletic top
5 crochet coasters
2 large pieces styrofoam
3 bags trash
2 boxes
1 shirt
1 wallet
2 shot glasses (don't drink, but were so cute)
4 books
1 capris
6 suit hangers
4 shirts
58 beanie babies, ouch
Total
111
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MayMay
Posted: 20 July 2013 - 12:08 AM
Thanks AnneW! :)
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AnneW
Posted: 19 July 2013 - 08:08 PM
WoooHooo & HAPPY DANCE, Diane!!!
I think the "Halloween Edition" of your Summer Challenge posted lists is my favorite so far -- YaaaaaaY =D I had sooo much fun reading it & I love thinking about all of those items out of your house allowing you more room to continue building your brilliant new life!!!

Thank you Diane & Tillie for you heartfelt words that were so wonderful to read, breathe in, & allow myself to "register." Thank you both for your ongoing compassion & encouragement.

And, MayMay -- as always, reading your posts brought me into grins & chuckles ;)

I have some "items out" to add, but I'll wait til tmrw...

Just wanted to let you know how much you all are helping me on this "kickin' out the clutter Reclaimin' My Life" Road!
BIG THANKS & HUGE HUGS =D
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MayMay
Posted: 19 July 2013 - 01:05 AM
WOW! GREAT JOB diane! :D

Now you are half way to 700. :)

It sounds like you got rid of a lot of cool stuff. I love Halloween! And everything that is Halloween themed. I remember, right before I left for Hawaii, I told my boyfriend that if anyone got rid of any of my Halloween costumes while they were cleaning my room, then I would be very very mad. Lol. ;)

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :D
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MayMay
Posted: 19 July 2013 - 12:59 AM
WAY TO GO AnneW! :D

You got past 600. :)

GREAT JOB! :D

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :D
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diane
Posted: 18 July 2013 - 11:27 PM
547 + 101 =
648 grand total
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Tillie
Posted: 18 July 2013 - 08:46 PM
WOOHOO!!!! Diane :D
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diane
Posted: 18 July 2013 - 06:23 PM
happy halloween today
3 pottery witches
1 full mask
1 pair purple hanging dice
1 rubber bendable witch
1 huge binky for adult baby costume
5 fabric halloween animals
2 wood ghosts
2 wood pumpkins
3 wood cats
1 wood witch
2 door covers
1 black bendable tree with goblins hanging
2 daffy ducks
1 lipstick case with mirror
1 ghost headband
1 wood hanging design
1 cat nose with whiskers
1 red nose
1 monkey nose
1 bag papers for recycle
2 carry all bags
1 propane camp stove
2 cylinders propane
1 camping toilet
1air mattress with pump
8 bags trash
2 shirts
6 books
2 large pieces of glass
1 snowflake garland
2 bars soap
2 crochet animals
1 drawer divider
1 paint pad
8 cardboard boxes, recycle
1 mop wig
4 witch hat, 1 with grey hair
1 over the head full mask
1 clown suit
1 clown wig-----too bad the clown shoes were donated, the costume never used, separated at birth by hoard
2 ghosts
4 different colored halloween wigs
1 blow up yard decoration
3 pages stickers
1 pair glasses with big nose
1 pumpkin bell necklace
3 graveyard stand up decorations
7 stash bags
1 vase
1 head scarf with red hair in rollers
1 rhinestone eye mask
total
101
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Tillie
Posted: 18 July 2013 - 02:59 PM
WAY TO GO!!! AnneW :D

"3 lipglosses (lipglossi-?"
I believe that two or less are lipglosses and more than two are lipglossi. ;D
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diane
Posted: 18 July 2013 - 02:39 PM
YOU DID IT ANNE!!!!!!!!!Enough motivation to hit 600, so happy for you, you are really doing a great job of ridding yourself of extra stuff.
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AnneW
Posted: 18 July 2013 - 02:02 PM
Thank you for ALL of YOU for your posts last night & this morning! (& MayMay-Thank you for what you specifically wrote.) Struggling with fatigue & lack of motivation today...
By reading through all of your messages & progress postings -- I felt like I could do at least "a little" today & just see if I could hit that 600 mark. Really glad I tried & REALLY GLAD for all of you who post & support me here =)
BIG THANKS & HUGS
...will post more when I regain a bit more energy -- maybe I'll even eat a little ice cream treat ;)

July 18, 2013 (Thursday)
1 small cat toy
5 printer ink cartridges to recycle
5 mismatched men's socks
4 sweaters - 1grey, 1fuchsia, 1red, 1burnt sienna
2 pairs of pants given to me 1yr ago by friend getting rid of her clothes
2 vendor "button" pins
1 porcelain box with Hummingbird décor (my mom loved hummingbirds)
3 old hand towels
1 old washcloth
1 cell-phone cover (old model)
1 set of nail clippers
1 bottle of "Singer's Saving Grace" cinnamon throat spray (exp.)
1 nearly empty bag of "Zero Ice"
1 bin of yard trim
1 large garbage bag
2 empty plastic containers
1 small tin
1 empty pizza box
3 catalogs
2 lipsticks
3 lipglosses (lipglossi-?-;)
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42 items 560(prev.total)+42= 602
New Total= 602
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MayMay
Posted: 18 July 2013 - 12:58 AM
GREAT JOB AnneW! :D

YOU ARE DOING SO AWESOME! :D

I have a feeling that tomorrow both yours and Diane's totals will be well past 600. :)

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :D
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MayMay
Posted: 18 July 2013 - 12:54 AM
Thanks diane,
You are so sweet! :)

YOU ARE DOING AMAZING! :D

You are half way to 600. :)

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :D
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diane
Posted: 17 July 2013 - 11:11 PM
448 + 99 =
547 grand total
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diane
Posted: 17 July 2013 - 06:46 PM
1 spray bottle bug killer
2 bowls
2 crochet animals
2 bars soap
1 fabric
1 lipstick
1 bottle tea tree oil
1 wood christmas tree
1 inlaid bowl
1 package 60 buttons
3 packages beads
1 cat dancer toy
1 SW vase
1 star
1 large plant holder
2 picture frames
1 necklace
2 candles
1 box 50 discs
1 lexmark color ink
1 jumping frog
1 heart shaped mirror
6 boxes
1 candle holder
1 large quilted wall hanging
5 small forks
1 box Pevonia bath soak powder
1 long shoe horn
1 wind sock
6 pairs shorts
2 dresses
5 skirts
4 shirts
1 hankie
6 cloth napkins
1 faucet
1 package straws
1 bamboo tongs
1 massager
2 books2 vases
1 cookie stamp
2 vases
1 antique binoculars
6 oriental coasters
1 metal heart shaped candle holder
1 pottery candle holder
1 teak wood plant stand
1 travel mug
1 wood jigsaw puzzles
1 large woven greed baskets
Total: 99








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AnneW
Posted: 17 July 2013 - 03:50 PM
Have SOOO enjoyed reading each & every one of your posts today!!! =)
They made me laugh, made me think, inspired me, & helped me along my path today! =D
Diane -lol- Love that you thought of me & MayMay when you found bubble wrap ;)
I'll post more tmrw... Work schedule went over today, but I still put in my 2(15-min)timed sets & bare-bones maintenance.
07.17.2013 (Wednesday)
1 small travel bag
1 CD player Waist Pack
1 Travel-Lite Adapter/Converter Set
1 Grey Sport Tank Top
1 pair of old shoelaces (still in package)
1 piece of foil
1 old spatula
1 old basting brush
1 ferret hammock (my cat used to love "hanging out" on)
1 Cloth Drawstring Bag
9 clean zip-top baggies - various sizes to friend to organize her scrapbk supplies
1 used up travel-size deodorant
1 PA Dutch Style Ornament
1 Canadian Tie-Tack
1 "Pest Offense" wall plug-in
2 Boxes of Party Invites/Announcement Cards
6 books
14 cans recycled
21 plastic bags recycled
24 plastic containers recycled
3 dead plants composted
2 small tubs of food scraps composted
1 vase-full of wilted flowers composted
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96 464(prev.total) + 96= 560
New Total= 560

Can't wait to read everyone else's posts when I return later tonight!!! =D
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diane
Posted: 17 July 2013 - 01:44 PM
Maymay I found a little piece of dirty bubble wrap in garage yesterday, and I thought of you and Anne and played with it, thanks for all the fun you bring to all of us. How long do you plan to be in L.A.?
Tillie that is so amazing, all that trash from a little ole pump house, so glad you cleaned that out, makes life just a little better, nice you can clean areas like that, without too much backlash from Stinky. I can just visualize you out there talking to yourself, what the heck have I got myself into. Now, why did I fall in love with this guy so many years ago, and what happened to that love?
Oops where is my list to post on challenge-----later.
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MayMay
Posted: 17 July 2013 - 01:08 AM
WOW! AWESOME JOB AnneW! :D

You're a little more than half way to 500. :)

THAT IS SO GREAT! :D

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :D
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MayMay
Posted: 17 July 2013 - 01:04 AM
GREAT JOB Tillie! :D

Your grand total is now 68. :)

WAY TO GO! :D

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :D
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AnneW
Posted: 16 July 2013 - 03:54 PM
YaaaaY, Tillie!!! So many, many bags out! =D

07.16.2013 (Tuesday)
2 Kid-Friendly Turtle-Shaped Placemats
3 kids' sling planes
1 handheld calculator
1 baseball cap
1 Tank Top - horizontally striped
1 pair Hawaii-inspired print shorts
3 pillowcases from childhood
1 Red Rag-Rug Runner (6 feet long)
1 plaid chenille scarf
20 more batteries prep'd for recycle drop (AA+AAA)
5 small boxes
3 old papers
1 piece old fabric
1 pair brown pants
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44 items 420(prev.total)+44= 464
New Total = 464
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Tillie
Posted: 16 July 2013 - 02:32 PM
Over the past several days I have tossed...

16 bags of trash! :D

Most of them were from cleaning the pumphouse floor yesterday.
Hoping he will decide to toss all the items I set aside for him to make decisions on.
Like that rock hard bag of stucco powder stuff and lots of broken bits&bobs.
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MayMay
Posted: 16 July 2013 - 01:47 AM
Thanks AnneW! :D

I always love making people laugh! :)

YOU'RE DOING AWESOME! :D

KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK! :D
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AnneW
Posted: 15 July 2013 - 10:26 PM
P.S.: MayMay ~ I forgot to mention how much your comment re: the Bubble Wrap cracked me up!!! I got such a tickle out of reading it ~ Thanks for the giggles!!! =D
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AnneW
Posted: 15 July 2013 - 10:02 PM
Thanks for your encouragement, MayMay! I really appreciate it!!! =D
07.15.2013 (Monday)
1 handful of paper/cardboard odds+ends
1 small bag containing dad's old catalog mail & old Halloween candy bars
3 old brown paper lunchbags
3 plastic bags
1 sheet of old twisty-ties
7 old small appliance manuals (for appliances no longer in house)
1 ice cream scoop
1 plastic square "luster ware" dish with drainage grid liner
1 bottle of dried white out
1 glue pen
1 Revlon Lip Glaze (who knows how old!)
2 "Fool You" no pierce nose or belly rings
1 roll of self-adhere caulk stripping
1 pill crushers
1 egg carton
3 small reference books
1 piece of craft paper
1 exp. AAA membership card (exp. 2008!)
1 mug-full of take-out salt+pepper packets
20 dead batteries(ends taped/ready2drop4recycle)
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52 items 368(prev total)+52 = 420
New Total = 420
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MayMay
Posted: 14 July 2013 - 10:18 PM
GREAT JOB AnneW! :D

OMG! I LOVE BUBBLE-WRAP! :D

Once my boyfriend ordered something online; and when it came in the mail, there was a whole bunch of bubble-wrap in the box with the item that he ordered. And once I saw the bubble-wrap, I went TOTALLY CRAZY! I practically tackled him to get the bubble-wrap from him. LOL. :)

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :D
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MayMay
Posted: 14 July 2013 - 10:13 PM
GREAT JOB diane! :D

You're half way to 500. :)

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :D

That "fishing Santa" sounds cute. It sounds like something that I would get my father for Christmas. He loves to go fishing. :)
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AnneW
Posted: 14 July 2013 - 04:25 PM
Thank you, Tillie & MayMay!

Diane -- You Knock My Socks Off, Girl!!! (btw: I can't imagine what kind of socks a clown wears with his/her clown shoes ;) I suppose horizontal stripes, a friendly floral, or something that otherwise compliments his/her clown nose - do you think? :)
On a serious not, Diane -- Every single time I read about what you've accomplished, the work you've completed blows my mind!!!
I think of you as the "triathelete"-training version of a de-hoarder.
Thank you for continuing to inspire me :)
And, every time I think of you working so consistently to create a home for yourself rich with such beautiful, clean, & orderly spaces, I envision you enjoying that home -- basking in the pleasure of your accomplishments & the beauty around you -- I feel so happy for you!!!

Here's the little bit I have to add:
July 12, 2013 (Friday)
2 bracelets
4 plastic recycle items
1 card+envelope
8 books belonging to my uncle boxed & returned to him
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15 items

July 13, 2013 (Saturday)
2 huge professional/alumni directories of father's (2009+2011)
2 lengths of bubble-wrap
1 stoneware bowl
1 stoneware mug
1 Large Box of countless family photos delivered to sister who is willing to sort+digitize
4 Recycled Plastic/Glass Pieces
1 large cardboard copy paper box
3 pairs of men's trousers
1 bagful of mail
1 ancient & rusting knife
1 glass bowl returned to owner
24 Recycled Plastic/Glass
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42 items

15+42 = 57 Prev.Tally: 311 (311+57=368)
Current Running Total: = 368
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diane
Posted: 14 July 2013 - 02:07 PM
yep, new in the package, makes your hoarder look good all of a sudden
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Tillie
Posted: 14 July 2013 - 02:06 PM
Clown shoes????

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :D

WTG!
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diane
Posted: 14 July 2013 - 01:54 PM
past few days
9 of fabric
1 vest
1 bell
1 wood nutcracker man
2 table runners
1 spool ribbon
2 large bags of wooden macrame beads (over 200)
3 candles
27 decorations
1 cap
1 skirt
1 angel bear
1 fishing santa
1 seasons greeting sign
1 pkg big bows
1 bag pine cones
1 pair large clown shoes
3 wicker baskets
1 pr pants
3 coaster kits
1 duck
1wicker basket
5 big boxes
1 metal/wicker basket
27 crayons
3 books
1 framed painting of ocean
1 cow spoon rest
3 wood sleighs
3 santas
2 bears
4 old dolls
2 candle holders
2 garlands with lights
Total
118
118 + 330 = 448 grand total for July challenge


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MayMay
Posted: 14 July 2013 - 12:57 AM
GREAT JOB Sally! :D

Your grand total is now 119 :)

KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK! :D
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MayMay
Posted: 14 July 2013 - 12:55 AM
Thanks Tillie! :D
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Sally
Posted: 13 July 2013 - 11:22 PM
7 pair of pants
2 plastic bottles
1 old lb of coffee
2 bags of clothes to goodwill
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Tillie
Posted: 12 July 2013 - 11:49 PM
WAY TO GO! MayMay
for doing such a great job totalling for us! :D
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MayMay
Posted: 12 July 2013 - 11:41 PM
GREAT JOB Tillie! :D

Your grand total is now 52 :)

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :D
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Tillie
Posted: 12 July 2013 - 11:31 PM
Since I last posted I have tossed
6 bags of household trash
1 nail clipper
1 plastic table cloth
3 blouses
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MayMay
Posted: 12 July 2013 - 01:26 AM
WOW! THAT'S AWESOME AnneW! :D

GREAT JOB! :D

We miss you too!

(((HUGS)))
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Tillie
Posted: 11 July 2013 - 11:00 AM
Anne
WOW! :D
WAY TO GO!
That is very very impressive! :D
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AnneW
Posted: 11 July 2013 - 10:46 AM
Life's felt kind of hectic of late(social+work commitments) -- looks like I may not get to read+respond to Boards here til tonight or this Saturday.
I MISS YOU FOLKS!!!
I'm trying to get myself back into a regular schedule, as I've been feeling un-anchored.
Really been missing my connections here...

Ok -- Sorry this list will be long: doing 1 post for ALL (July 3-11).
July 3, 2013 (Wednesday)
12 Recycled Plastic & Glass Items
9 Catalogs/Magazines
1 Binder (3-Ring)
1 small bin to compost
1 jar of Lentils (yrs old)
1 jar of Fennel (yrs old)
5 empty boxes of hair color
1 ½ lb bag of Garam Masala spice
1 (1 lb.) Bag Buckwheat Pancake Mix (Exp. 08/12)
3 Books
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35

July 4, 2013 (Thursday)
Whirlwind Cleared for 1 hr - didn't write down specific items, just pencil mark per item
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41 assorted items

July 5, 2013 (Friday)
3 large Trash Bags
2 Bags Paper Recycle
1 bin Yard Trim
1 jar of Mesquite Seasoning (exp)
6 magazines
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13

July 7, 2013 (Sunday)
1 bottle homemade meade (given as gift)
1 cloth bottle transport bag
1 cloth lunch bag
1 old gift bag
6 assorted ribbons
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10

July 8, 2013 (Monday)
3 filthy clean-up cloths
1 filthy cloth bag
1 falling apart yoga mat carry bag
1 bag of dryer lint
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6

July 9, 2013 (Tuesday)
5 old magazines/newspapers
1 Cigar Box
28 assorted Crayola Colored Pencils & Markers
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34

July 10, 2013 (Wednesday)
3 aluminum Serving Trays (from my mom's memorial reception)
1 6-inch piece of pipe
1 child's metal waste basket
1 T-ware Ice Cream Scoop
1 cleaver-shaped cheese knife
1 Plastic TV Dinner Plate from the 1980's
3 wire hangers
3 paper bags
3 dirty bug-eaten mattress covers
2 pairs black pants (1 men's cotton, 1 women's silk)
1 grey men's vest
1 blue+white op sweater
1 pair white long johns
1 white men's oxford shirt
1 pair men's underwear
2 pairs bug-eaten black sock
1 random ankle sock
1 ruffle-edged gingham pillow
1 decorated tabletop Christmas Tree
1 small pinecone accent basket
2 broken Christmas decoration pine cones
23 blank Valentine's Day Cards
1 ½ pound spoiled ground coffee
1 Jupiter Jack
2 white top sheets (1 Twin, 1 Full)
1 clean cloth baby diaper
2 bath towels
2 washcloths
1 pair jeans
1 zip hoodie
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66

July 11, 2013 (Thursday)
30 Recycled Plastic Containers
6 cat toys (beyond donation status)
1 bottle cat anti-allergy wash
1 empty 15-lb. cat food container
1 broken plastic bin
1 bin of yard trim
2 styrofoam cooler lids
2 old bottles of floor-restore
2 large bags of trash
2 bags of paper recycle+
2 pizza boxes
2 old bags emptied & contents dealt with
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52


June 3 - 5 items out: 35 + 41 + 13 = 89 [Prev. Total (July 1+2): 54] Rolling Tally: 54 + 89 = 143
June 7 - 11 items out: 10 + 6 + 34 + 66 + 52 = 168 [Prev. Total: 143]
Current Running Total: 143 + 168 = 311
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MayMay
Posted: 10 July 2013 - 12:29 AM
WOW! GREAT JOB diane! :D

You're already past 300. :D

THAT'S AWESOME! :D

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :D
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Tillie
Posted: 09 July 2013 - 11:09 PM
WOW! Diane :D
WAY TO GO!!!
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diane
Posted: 09 July 2013 - 04:57 PM
I am lumping the past few days together:
7 cassettes
1 vhs
1 pkg sticky dots
1 craft doll book
1 wood pipe
3 needle point frames
1 chair
4 piece travel outfit
2 jackets
3 lipstick
2 tops
1 jar
1 shaver
1 bar soap
7 bags trash
1 container bug killer
2 boxes rat poisoning
1 bottle oil
1 bottle charcoal starter
6 towels
2 belts
2 sheets
3 large pieces of vinyl
8 tiles
5 books
1 sports radio with batteries, works
1 weed sprayer
32 Christmas stuffed bears, dolls, dogs, decorations
1 can pepper
6 placemats
13 books
3 pr sox
1 silver plate photo book
5 games
1 hot plate
1 fabric tote
9 bundles silk flowers
7 tiles
2 packages dried flowers
2 candles
1 snowman pin
2 fence things
2 pair pants
3 bottles glitter paint
3 rolls wallpaper trim
1 table topper
1 new summer dress
1 necklace
2 small shovels

Total: 175
was last total 155? if so

175 + 155 =
330 grand total

no wonder garbage can is packed full
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MayMay
Posted: 09 July 2013 - 01:01 AM
AWESOME JOB Sally! :D

Your grand total is now 107. :)

KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK! :D
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Tillie
Posted: 08 July 2013 - 11:04 PM
WAY TO GO! Sally :D
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