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The Boxes Are Piling Up!
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The Boxes Are Piling Up! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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+*+*+ The moving boxes, are piling up, and my home's in disarray! I cannot find anything, ~to my horror and dismay! "When in doubt, throw it out!" ~like a mantra I do say. Don't wait until tomorrow, to throw what you can throw today! The decisions drive me crazy! ~ To keep, or not to keep? I've got piles and piles of 'forget-me-nots', in the corners in a heap! My sentimental nature, overrides my common sense. Some say that I'm a pack-rat ~ Let the clearing now commence! But now that I am moving, everything's in disarray! And when my home's in disorder, my nerves begin to fray! For safe-keeping I've been holding, all my precious treasures, but the time has come to lighten load, and that calls for drastic measures! I really should, take inventory, of that which I've collected. They really are, just material things, ~ not spiritually connected. So, Mother Dear, your words I hear, from many years ago. I'll throw things out, when I'm in doubt, and travel lightly as I go. +*+*+ [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-15-2003 11:32 AM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Wow, are you really moving? Where, where, where? (kiss on cheek) I am moving to Portland in 2005, I'm really getting excited for that so I can be near the ocean and also because the Pacific Coast has so many coffee shops to hang out in, it would be a great platform for rising my music career! (does happy dance) This is so cute, sweet friend, the first phase is always the hardest in moving, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ Yeppers! I'm moving! Not too far from where I live now, but it will be more peaceful--and I love the country!--which will be but a stone's throw away from where I'll be living. The air is so fresh there. I'll be close to all the country markets and I'll be putting up preserves and keeping my cold storage full of the fall fruits and vegetables! The house is currently being built and hopefully the construction will be completed on schedule which is in a few weeks time. You will do well in Portland! I know you will! How exciting! I love pursuing my dreams as well. There may be stumbling blocks and disappointing setbacks along the way, but when you overcome them--what a thrill and sense of satisfaction you derive from overcoming them! I truly believe that what is worth having, is worth working for!   EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-14-2003 03:47 PM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Are you SURE we're not related??? LOL I love this, lady... *G* |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
have a yard sale and then give away what's left..if it ever doesnt rain on a weekend that is what I plan to do  M |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern ~ Actually, I plan to donate items to some charities, give some special items to friends and family, and sell the lesser items in a garage sale. What I am left with in the end, will be tossed! Possessions can really bog you down. I wish I had realized that sooner--but I had fun accumulating all that schtuff! Loves 'n hugs! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
M ~ I'm the consummate garage saler--both on the holding and receiving end of garage sales! lol Good luck with yours! EA |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
oh yeah how we save n save then comes a time when we have to move it we ask why? lol of course they say ones junk is anothers treasure, but i ain't never got rich !! good thoughts penned Lady Poetess collector of treasures |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Oh goodness, over at my house, I have so many "treasures". I have to move them out, but don't have room for them over here where I'm living next door to Gary's parents. I still haven't decided what I'm going to do with all of them. There isn't even room over here for all my furniture. I'm going to sell some of it, though.... Can't we accumulate a lot of things? I really relate to this write, Linda Lou.  Hugs Ethel |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
hehehe I think I have the first pictures my kids ever drew...boy does this ever ring so true. shara @-->-- Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Q ~ Exactly! I am somewhat over-whelmed at the moment! I don't want to part with anything! --but I am! lol Huggums, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethel ~ After I wrote the poem, I passed out for three hours. I'm not one to ever nap during the day, but I have been burning the candle at both ends. Anyhoo, when I just read my poem again, it was apparent to me that I was overly fatigued when I had written it. I just made a gazillion changes and now it flows so much better!--that's not saying that I'm finished with editing it! You know me, a poem's not finished until that 24 hour editing window is up! lol loveya! Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-14-2003 08:00 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SharaRose ~ Well, no matter what, those precious treasures from my daughters' childhoods, will forever be by my side! lol They are more precious to me than the finest jewels could ever be! Lovin' hugs 'n knowin' smiles, EA |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
I'm the same way.I still have every report card and picture that I made in school.There's always so much to do when moving. Crystal |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
angelblueyes ~ lol Being a sentamentalist does have its drawbacks! Have a great day! Linda |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
Special Order One jar of Lingon Berry Jam,   [This message has been edited by QjQ (09-15-2003 11:21 AM).] |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
let me tell ya...my mother should have thrown out all of my grade school papers...because she didn't, I have them now and can't get rid of them! I just moved, and the sentiments always remain, but the dust can cloud over them at times LOL "Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare." -Japanese Proverb |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Q ~ I do not recall having any lingon berry jam. In fact, I do not believe I've ever heard of it before. The root of the word "ling" implies its made from tongue! lol Never mind, I bet I can find a jar of it somewhere in this menagerie of collectibles! I've saved everything else!  Luvvum huggums, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kristie Sue ~ Just shows how much your mother has always loved you! I have been able to part with many "things" during this crusade to "lighten the load"--but I draw the line when it comes to my cherished sentimental "schtuff"!--like anything to do with my daughters growing up! Thanks for sharing some of you in your reply! EA |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
http://lingonberry.com/lpm.html my my what am i to do with this angel? LoL |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Than-Q! You just taught me something new--and I try to learn something new everyday! --and I noticed that there weren't any tongues, I mean "lings" in the jars! lol I'll order some lingonberry jam and we could spread it on our crumpets at tea time! Care to join me? EA |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
lingonberry jam ,crumpets and tea, oh my I'm speechless!!!!! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Q ~ You "speechless"?!?--Now, I'm speechless! lol You're on! See you at 2 pm Daylight Savings Time! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Do's and Don'ts of Moving do take kids, dog, cat, and husband if'n you have one. don't take the garbage. don't tell the post office - let the bill collectors come looking for you. do minimize, but be careful! Today's trash is tomorrow's $10,000 antique! do get the cable guy there about a month before you move in. [same goes for phone guy, water guy and electric guy...] don't pack up one of the neighbor kids... do let your friend's offer to help you move. don't break out the pizza and beer until everything is in the house. do mark your boxes "FRAGILE - NFL Memorabilia" All of 'em! [on the side, mark the rooms in which you want to display the memorabilia...the guys won't ever figure it out!] Do plan on taking the opportunity to eat out [but honey, I can't find ANYTHING in the kitchen!!!] Don't forget which new school the kids are going to... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Do's and Don'ts of Moving do take kids, dog, cat, and husband if'n you have one. ~ I'll take the kids and the cat. The husband is with the dogs! lol don't take the garbage. ~ I'm trying! I'm trying! don't tell the post office - let the bill collectors come looking for you. ~ That's a given! lol do minimize, but be careful! Today's trash is tomorrow's $10,000 antique! ~ Now this is the hard one! I've been using my crystal ball to help me separate the riff from the raff. I don't want my junk becoming another man's treasure! do get the cable guy there about a month before you move in. [same goes for phone guy, water guy and electric guy...] ~ Will do! don't pack up one of the neighbor kids... ~ Been there! Done that! Thanks for reminding me to be more careful! I don't want to repeat that one again! I believe the coppers called it kidnapping! lol do let your friend's offer to help you move. ~ I have a lasso on hand in case they forget to offer! don't break out the pizza and beer until everything is in the house. ~ I've learned this one the hard way! lol do mark your boxes "FRAGILE - NFL Memorabilia" All of 'em! [on the side, mark the rooms in which you want to display the memorabilia...the guys won't ever figure it out!] ~ Totally brill !!! Do plan on taking the opportunity to eat out [but honey, I can't find ANYTHING in the kitchen!!!] ~ Perfect! I can handle this one!--with pleasure! Don't forget which new school the kids are going to... ~ or teaching at! lol ~Karilea, this was an informative, helpful and entertaining reply! Thanks, Sun Ball! Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-15-2003 01:56 PM).] |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
Ohhhhhhhh Angel You forgot to give QjQ the directions to the local chiropractor because after lingonberry jam ,crumpets and tea, you had him move all the heavy boxs and now he's in terrable pain.. LoL |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
[This message has been edited by QjQ (09-15-2003 08:15 PM).] |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
EA~Construction is never on time unless there are liquidated damages for every day they are late! (I do construction contracts for the Navy)...next time call me before you sign the contract!!! lol I hope everything goes well!! Susan |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Q ~ Than-Q for the help! lol--but you do not need to go to the chiropractor! I'll send you some distant healing! Night, night! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Q ~ Which picture is the real you? The innocent-looking teddy bear wearing glasses, or the little guy in the red suit, with horns and a pitchfork? lol Intrigued, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Susan, there are safe-guards in place and it will hurt them in the pocket-book if they don't give us 65 days notice. I sure hope it doesn't come down to that. I do not want to have to put things in storage and make two moves! I'm already stressing! I have to remember, "Go with the flow, Linda!" I bet you handle some pretty big contracts for the navy! You sound like a pretty good person to know! lol Linda |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
I'm Both LoL |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Oh my, Linda, how I can relate and I'm not even moving. However, our youngest has just moved back in and my house from top to bottom is in total disarray! As for being a pack-rat, there is no one worse than me! I have treasures upon treasures and can't bear to part with a thing. My hubby is the exact opposite ... THROW IT OUT! LOL! Good luck dear friend ... Marti Hear Blessings dropping their blossoms all around you. |
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