WOOHOO!!!!
We all did FANTASTIC!!!!!
GREAT job everyone! :D

Look at what we can accomplish when we work together! :D

There were some additional items that were added on today so our grand total has gotten even higher. :)

The grand total for the June challenge is now 7697. :)

GREAT JOB EVERYONE! :D

GREAT JOB Billie and AnneW. :D

You guys did a FANTASTIC job de-cluttering this month. :D

I hope you guys are also planning to participate in the July challenge that starts tomorrow. ;)

WAY TO GO! Billie :D

June 28 and 29 Tossed
6 plastic container, bottles and bowls
1 bunch of sale paper and junk mail
2 stretched out sport bras
1 small bag of trash
1 small bag of used kitty litter
3 crate and barrel catalogs


June 27 Tossed
1 broken a/c blower motor
6 broken under water pond lights
7 old license plates


June 30 Donated
42 Books

6272 grand total for all of us, that is so great, not sure we can top that in July, but as long as it motivates us and we are enjoying reading each others hoard relievers, I think it is great. Thanks again all, and MayMay for all the tallying

06.28.2013 (Friday)
1 "Beary Tired" Night Shirt
3 Accent Pillows (2 green+tan crackle & 1 brown faux fur)
8 Books (2 children's, 3 quote collections, 3 ref.)
3 DVDs
1 music CD
1 "Rook" card game
1 small bag full of old paper trash (from 2005)
1 handful of old receipts (from 2006)
1 old candle
9 magazines/catalogs
1 bottle of perfume (from 2005-smells off to me now)
1 Bottle of Hair Conditioner (half-used)
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31 Items

06.29.2013 (Saturday)
2 Body Lotions
1 Brita Pitcher (cracked & from the 1990's)
12 Recycled Plastics
1 last old trophy
1 handmade bar of new soap (gifted to friend)
2 Barbie Dolls
1 Package Barbie Clothes
1 Pet Shop Turtle Gift Set
1 Soccer Ball
1 piece of soccer practice equipment
1 Detox Health Kit & book
2 Cat Books
1 Friendship Gift Book
3 Ref. Books (2 on writing & 1 on make-up ingredients)
9 VHS Tapes
4 blank audio tapes
6 wine glass charms
2 Oil Dip Bowls
3 Potholders
1 Dishtowel
1 Mug
3 Plates
2 Home Décor boards
1 CD-Player Clock Radio
5 Re-Usable Bags
1 Make-Up Application Brush
1 Jar of exp. Face Cream
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69

06.30.2013 (Sunday)
1 Tin of Cat Oat Grass Seeds
1 Soap my mom made
1 Shopping Bag Carry Handle
1 Make-Up Brush (med)
1 Bottle Body Splash Spray (nearly empty)
4 Recycled Plastics
1 Tube Self-Tanner (exp)
1 Bottle Saline Spray
14 Boxes (small or med)
12 Catalogs
1 Bracelet
1 Pillow Cover
1 Linen Dress Short-Sleeved
2 Children's finger toys
1 College Yearbook of my father's
(unearthed & returned to him)
3 Books
2 decades-old exp. license plates
1 Soapstone Sculpture
1 Candlestick Holder
1 Cell Phone Cover/Holder
1 Handheld Heat Massager
1 Budvase I made in high school
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54

Prev. Total = 851

851+ 31 + 69 + 54 = 1,005

Final June Total: 1,005

Here is a list of everyone who participated in the June challenge with their final grand totals; including mine. :)

Diane-2303
Tillie-400
SusanL-23
Billie-350
AnneW-851
Dianne-845
Karl-1000
MayMay-500

I took all of our grand totals and added them together. :)

Together we got rid of 6272 items. :)

GREAT JOB THIS MONTH EVERYONE!!!!! :D

I hope everyone who participated in this challenge will also participate in the July challenge as well. :)

Thanks diane. :)

Of course I'll add up all of the grand totals for the July challenge! I'd love to do it! :)

GREAT JOB TODAY! :D

FANTASTIC JOB DE-CLUTTERING THIS MONTH! :D

GREAT JOB TODAY Tillie! :D

Your final grand total for the June challenge is 400. :)

WONDERFUL JOB DE-CLUTTERING THIS MONTH! :D

Maymay, you have been so good at the totals and encouragement, sure hope it isn't too much for you to do July too. If you say no, I understand, you really have helped me. Thanks so much.

June is almost over
3 towels
4 pieces upholstery fabric
1 overnight bag
2 shirts
1 cookie cutter
1 mountain scene on tile
27 Christmas decorations
1 pants
1 multi clip hanger to hang wet sox on
2 stuffed animals
1 large bag of feathers for fly tying
1 wicker basket
3 magazines
5 books
1 rug
1 tennis shoe
1 lint roller
1 bag sea shells
1 poster
27 greeting cards
14 refrigerator magnets
8 yarns
3 packages iron on stencil
3 bags trash
total 114
grand total
2303

4 bags of kitchen trash. :)

MayMay,
Be ready to total all our totals together to get the Grand Total of all that has gone out of our homes this month.

It will be impressive to see just how much we have all been able to do together. :D

Since Karl decluttered his livingroom I think we should give him at least 1000 points. ;)

AnneW,
(((HUGS)))

Thanks AnneW,

Yes my massage was great. :)

You are doing AWESOME! :D

You are almost at 900. :D

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :D

GREAT JOB TODAY Tillie! :D

Your grand total is now 396. :)

You are almost at 400. :D

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :D

GREAT JOB diane! :D

Your grand total is now 2189. :)

You are doing AMAZING! :D

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :D

AnneW

(((HUGS)))

Thanks for letting us know how you are feeling Anne, I went through that on and off the last 2 weeks, you will get through the feelings. Critical thoughts are persistent and seem to want to make me stay miserable, with the help of this group, I just keep going each day, and look for the positive, live in the rotten feelings, then move on, keep busy and look for progress.
It is sad that we got ourselves into this situation and together we can dig our way out.
Today with help of friend,
138 Christmas decorations, glad she counted!!!
1 mime doll and dress
29 frames
23 stuffed animals
2 dolls
11 shirts
2 dresses
9 pants
1 shorts
5 jackets
3 measuring cups
1 large metal cookie sheet
1 ribbon
1 light fixture
3 wooden racks
1 needlepoint kit
5 books
1 gift card
1 animal tent
4 skirts
1 table cloth
13 pieces fabric
1 new whit lace pillow
1 angel
1 tool belt
1 Dansk wood chopping board, new
1 antique monkey
1 Bone china plate
1 bone china cup
1 electric shaver in case
1 Karma book
1 set of Karma cards
1 vase
3 coffee cups
1 tupperwear crisper
1 really cute lamb hot water bottle
2 jigsaw puzzles
Total today

267

Need to work on better pacing -- I'm feeling really spent & no "reward" seems appealing... I don't want to eat b/c I'm not really hungry & I feel "fat" ...Honestly -- I kind of just want to cry -- feel emotionally overwhelmed... I guess it's the grieving piece, letting go of past poor choices, & just plain old mental/emotional fatigue.

Glad to be able to share my journey here. Hope you all are taking good care of yourselves =)

So GREAT to hear about your EXCELLENT WORK TODAY, Roxie!!!

I'll take a look at how to better pace myself over the weekend.

This afternoon's added items out for donation:
6 Pillowcases (Various Designs)
7 Sheets (Flat & Fitted - Various Designs)
3 Hand Towels
2 Washcloths
1 Bath Towel
1 small pink pillow
2 Tank Tops
2 T-shirts
2 Button-Down Women's Shirts
1 Pair of Shorts
1 Pair of Socks
2 Sets of Men's PJ's
2 Men's PJ Tops
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32 + 819 (prev.tot) == 851

New Rolling Total == 851

3 worn out reusable grocery bags
2 pillow cases
1 blanket bag
1 expired cat eye ointment
1 half used expired neosporin tube
1 lampshade
1 plastic table cloth
9 emptied today assorted bottles of stuff

Hope everybody is staying cool & having a decent day =)
I hope you enjoyed your monthly massage, MayMay -- sounds wonderful right about now!
I'm listing items out between yesterday & this morning's pick-up.

June Challenge for Tues. 6/26 (Prev. Total: 634)
41 Bottles/Jars/Cans Recycled
2 plastic toiletry bags
1 Lilac Top Sheet (Full)
1 Black Top Sheet (Twin)
2 Burgundy Sheets (Full Set)
1 Threadbare NBC (TV in Full Color) Promotional Towel
1 Ring Box
1 Necklace Box
1 Barrett
1 Clip-On Zipper Pull
5 Books (Reference - Outdated)
1 travel size Ivory Soap
4 Baskets (1 Lg Laundry, 1 Sm. Tray, 2 Med Hand - mother's)
1 Lg. Bottle of exp. liquid medication(father's)*
1 dried out shoe polish (father's)
1 Boot broken (mother's)*
1 Sandal (mother's)
1 blue purse (leather scratched & worn - mother's)
1 smashed dresser top valet (mother's)
3 Stuffed Toys ("fur" destroyed by bugs, improperly stored in bmnt - mother's)
1 Halloween Witch Hat
1 Fake Holly Sprig
1 Tupperware container (mother's)
20 old matchbooks (mother's)
3 old lighters (she smoked)
1 pair child-size cable tights
1 pair child-size black spandex pants
2 cardboard boxes
1 lightbulb
1 set dried out highlighters
1 large green bottle (from grandparents' house)
1 Box Carpet Cleaning Powder
1 Circle of Wax
5 Popsicle Sticks
1 Baby Sling
1 Doll/Puppet (mine as child)
1 Baby Doll (mine as child)
1 doll pillow
1 doll bottle
1 doll spoon
3 doll clothing hangers
2 doll dresses
1 "Happy New Year's" Flapper-Style headpiece
1 Volleyball Kneepad (mine from high school)
1 Self-Tanner
1 Freezer-Burned (beyond salvage) 1/4LB. ground coffee
20 pieces of Bark I'd collected for Art Project
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146 + 634(prev.total) == 780

& Wed. 6/27
5 sports trophies (mine from high school)
15 Containers Recycled
12 Magazines Recycled
2 small bags unpacked/emptied (contents trashed or put away)
1 Bag of Dryer Lint
1 Bin Yard Trim
1 Large Bag Cardboard/Paper Recycle
2 Large Garbage Bags out
=======================
39 + 780 == 819
New Rolling Total == 819


* Not to get bogged down in the details --I want folks who read here to understand that I do ask both my father & my siblings (my mother's deceased) before I throw away items (even filthy, falling apart things) that do not belong directly to me. Thankfully, the advent of technology (digital pictures & email) makes the task of "checking" before "tossing" much easier!

Diane -- LoL, I loved your "headspinning" reply ;) I am thinking about you & can't wait to hear about your Lake visit -- I can imagine beautiful you deeply breathing in 360 degrees of glorious vista! You deserve that enjoyment -- the dancing shimmer of sunlight across water's surface & the soothing peacefulness that comes with each passing breeze.
I'm really impressed with how you coordinated the donation drop-off by enlisting the help of your friend & your friend's SUV. I also understand the anxiety that comes up, too. Just remember, that even though we can never "control" another person's thoughts about us &/or our "stuff" -- there is no doubt in my mind that your friend who is helping wants you to be HAPPY! And just think how much happier you will feel with all that stuff out of your space, off your property, & donated =)
Our friends have their own issues & lives to lead -- they don't have time or the mental space to spend judging us or our stuff! I'm sure your friend will just be thrilled that s/he can play a role in helping you live in the present =)
Just concentrate on how much you have accomplished over the past month and how good it feels to look at all of your reclaimed & beautifully painted spaces!!! I am thrilled for you!!!

Thanks Maymay, yes will hit 2000, but have to leave some of the hoard for July 1st!! Believe me, there is still junk everywhere.
Tillie, did you enjoy your spinning head? My head is spinning, looking at how much more there is to do. Fortunately the load will go tomorrow in my friends SUV. I have been really anxious today and especially this evening thinking of her seeing all that I have left to do. Hope I can sleep.

WOW!!! WAY TO GO diane! :D

I have a funny feeling that by June 30th your grand total will be over 2000. ;)

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! :D

WOW! Diane!

Your list makes my head spin!

WAY TO GO!!! :D

June challenge for the past several days:
14 pairs of earrings
4 necklaces
1 makeup
5 lapel pins
1 lipstick case with mirrors
6 dental cleaners, don't have dentures
1 antique ornate candy dish
1 glass flower arranger
1 sponge mop head
44 picture frames
4 framed nature photos
4 framed paintings
2 eye glass cases
10 small painted pictures
1 wood turn table
1 new contact paper
1 bag wood beads
4 shirts
1 vest
2 t shirts
2 large wood multi thread holders
4 large posters
2 framed mirrors
1 new roll wallpaper
3 water paintings
1 "congratulations" banner
2 leather purses
1 frog planter
1 table cloth
3 wood bowls
2 wicker baskets
2 dividers for holding files
1 heavy wood shelving unit
7 cassettes, Spanish for health care providers
1 candle holder
1 bowl
1 vase
1 needlepoint
5 picture frames
1 flower painting on myrtle wood
2 oil paintings of flowers
1 painting moose by lake
1 wicker trellis
8 framed posters
3 vases
6 balls wool yarn
7 balls rayon/cotton yarn
7 rubber stamps
1 ink pad
3 how to books
8 books
4 bags trash
Total 201
201 + 1721 =
1922 Grand Total

Thanks AnneW! :D

(((HUGS)))

GREAT JOB TODAY! :D

YOU ARE DOING AWESOME! :D

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :D

WOW! AnneW
Very impressive list! :D
WTG!

Oops ! I meant to write MayMay ;)
Also -- MayMay, I was so glad to read your last update =D You have selected & surrounded yourself with such a Great Crew!!! Good to know they are keepin' a close eye on ya ;) Keep takin' good care of you & big hugs!!!

Hi Tillie & May: I love gargoyles & dragons, too!
I used to have 1 that "kept guard" outside on my old apt. balcony -- but it fell during a storm & one of his wings broke into small pieces -- so I had to send him on his way. Now, I just have a tiny cast of the curled up sleeping gryphon (based on the John Tenniel illustration in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland) who sits/naps upon the fireplace mantel ;)
Anyway -- I think that was a great idea smashing the ones you were getting rid of, Tillie! :) Not only practical, but therapuetic as well ;)

It's quite muggy & hot here -- hope everyone is managing to stay cool! =)

June Challenge:
Sunday June 23rd & Monday, June 24th
22 Recycle Items out
4 Books
1 Computer Game Kit returned to its owner
3 Face Lotions
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30 items + 541 (prev. total) = 571

Tuesday, June 25th
16 recycle items out
2 Magazines/Catalogs
6 Boxes
1 old Wall-Mount Plastic Dixie Cup Dispenser
2 Small Bags of Garbage
2 Lipsticks
2 Mascaras
1 Lip Liner
1 Bottle of Nail Polish
1 large Bottle of Body Mist
1 Old Perfume (no longer smells good to me)
2 old bars of soap
5 Skin Serums (Exp)
2 Facial Scrubs
1 Large (nearly empty) Bottle of Body Wash
1 pair of pants I've never worn!
2 old Drawer Sachets
1 Bag of old Throat Lozenges
2 old nearly empty canker sore gel tubes
3 Tubes of old Body Lotions
1 Bottle of outdated Butcher Block Oil'
1 Small Ring Box
3 old bottles of Facial Cleanser
1 Old Soap Dish
1 Old Hairband
2 Broken Telephone Connection(phone to wall jack)Wires
===========================================
63 Items + 571 (prev. total) = 634

New Rolling Total = 634

MayMay,
my house is all decorated with dragons and some gargoyles.
The ones I got rid of were the least nice, sort of tacky looking compared to my others.
I smashed them with my hammer to keep my hoarder from dragging them back out of the trash and adding them to his hoard. ;D

GREAT JOB TODAY Tillie! :D

Your grand total is now 377. :)

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :D

P.S.
What did you do with the 3 gargoyles and the dragon that you decided to get rid of?... Because I love stuff like that; and if you haven't totally gotten rid of them yet, and they are still in your house, then I would love to take them for you. :D

:D
5 bags of trash
1 package of seam binding
3 lengths of fabric
1 vase
5 spooks of beading thread, I didn't like it
4 rugs
1 door mat
1 bag of small wood scraps
1 handful of fabric remnants
1 dragon
3 gargoyles
1 crystal box
1 crystal dish
1 plant stand
1 totally full paper vacuum cleaned bag

TaaaDaaa! ;)

After reading a list here I always want to sing
"and a partridge in a pear tree" LOL

WAY TO GO AnneW! :D

You are a little over half way to 1000. :D

YOU ARE DOING GREAT! :D

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! :D

Hi Everyone -- I've been having computer problems & got busy with work...
Nevertheless I've continued to meet my daily/weekly de-hoard goals --
Hope to see what you all have been up to & catch up on the message boards this week!

I've got more to add to this, but here's a chunk:
Thursday, June 20th
40 Glass/Plastic Recycle items
1 Bag of Paper Recycle
1 Bag of Garbage
12 Cardboard Boxes Recycled
1 Pair Running Shoes (Returned to Friend who thought I might like them)
1 Glass Liquid Soap Dispenser
1 Large Empty Hand Sanitizer Pump Bottle
1 Broken Cat Water Fountain
1 Canister Exp. Cocoa
2 Large used Zip Baggies
1 Small Plastic Food Storage Container+Lid
1 Old Bath Towel
1 Dust-Encrusted Boxspring Cloth
2 "Scrubbed Out" Sponges (falling apart)
4 empty/clean old baby food jars
2 Exp. Foods (Mozzarella Stick & jar of Fig Butter)
1 Toothpaste Tube
1 Body Lotion
1 Almost Empty Shampoo Bottle
1 Large Tube Exp. Arnica Gel
3 Make-Up Pencils
2 old bottles of Perfume
1 old canister of baby powder
1 old bottle of hair gel spray
10 old Magazines/Catalogs
1 pair of gloves
4 stovetop burner covers
1 ball cap
2 pairs of shoes
2 Books (Pema Chodron)
1 knife sharpener
3 Serving Utensils
1 cooking spoon pot clip
1 potholder

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109 Items



Friday, June 14, 2013
June Challenge:
1 Purex Bottle
1 clamshell containter
1 Book (AFAA cert manual)
1 Book (Negotiate)
2 Books Return to MY (Pledged & M. French)
1 Book (Rosenthal SAD)
1 Catalog (AMAA Directory)
=====================
8 Items

Humane Society Donation
2 Scratching Posts
1 White Batting Bed
1 Brown Fuzzy Pillows
2 Pet Tunnels
2 Laser Light Toys
2 Feather Wand Toys
6 Small Toys
1 Door Handle Mounting Toy
1 Light-Up Play Pad
1 Cat Snack Canister
1 Pet Floor Grooming Pod
5 Cat Grooming Tools
3 Fleece Blankets
=============
28 Items

28 + 8 = 36

109 + 36 = 145*

*When added to my prev. total I think it makes my New Rolling Total = 541

GREAT JOB TODAY diane! :D

KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK! :D

1721 grand total

slow day on numbers, big day on size
2 huge old gas lawn mowers
1 heavy awkward futon
1 futon cover
1 box of many tiles
8 tile display boards
3 books on civil war and presidents bought years ago for friend that helped today he liked them

3 plant stands new, just not used so he took them I was happy I had things he will enjoy
thanks for encouragement Maymay, forgot my number for grand total

19 total today

Kara,
Here, we can do anything we want.

Can we try and beat June Challenge in July and do better?

WOW diane! :D

You flew right by 1600. :D

WAY TO GO! :D

Your grand total is now 1702. :)

YOU ARE DOING GREAT! :D

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! :D

GREAT JOB Billie! :D

Your grand total is now 350. :)

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! :D

Billie, good job, you really gave some good stuff.
Today:
27 nursing tops
29 nursing pants
3 bags trash
2 picture frames
2 wicker baskets
27 books
2 angels
3 plates
5 bowls
3 salad plates
4 cups
1 rubber duck
2 frogs
1 decorative bowl
1 new magnetic note pad with pen'
3 comic books
1 big foam smiling star
3 laser cut wood plaques
1 ceramic cat
1 cat soap dish
3 knives
1 wood bird house
1 very cute pink night light
1 measuring cup
1 bow
1 chia pet
2 cassettes
1 calendar
7 cotton placemats
1 fake fern
1 pkg. pink paper, card stock
1 baby pillow
1 candle holder
1 cosmetic bag
1 set of shower hooks
1 wire basket
1 small abacus
3 bin lids
1 spoon rest for cooking
1 string gold beads
1 pkg. sequins
2 wooden walnut cats
2 combs
1 grocery list pad on wood
1 wine glass
3 shirts
1 3&1/2 yards of rayon
1 2 yards tie dyed fabric

Total today:
164

WAY TO GO! Billie :D

Donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters today and they have already picked it up.

1 work apron
1 fancy leopard print apron
1 placemat
5 neck scarves
1 hat
3 dickies
12 slip over sweaters
2 pants
1 suede leather with fringes vest
1 leather-like vest
3 stuffed toys
2 jackets
1 pair sparkely socks
1 plushy pillow
1 knit pull over sweater with Odie on it
1 pair jeans
11 belts
2 pairs suspenders

LOL :D

wish you could of heard what Betty Boop had to say on the way to the car in a crowded bin!!!