It's Day 28 - CD Holder (Not the Cat)

There may be some in the household who wish the cat to go but that's not happening (at least, not today!)  I've had this CD holder for more than 20 years!!  I long ago outgrew it, but I kept it around thinking that one day I'd use it.  I haven't used it for at least 10 years.  It is not in the best shape and it has been gathering dust for a long time.  But dust gathering it will do no more.  The CD holder goes.  The cat stays...for now!!

On the 27th day - Tuxedo Jewelry

While going though a cupboard looking for stuff to throw out I came across this little box.  In it were tuxedo cufflinks and studs.  I had long forgotten about this little box.  I mean, I haven't owned a tuxedo for... for... for 15 years?!?!  I threw the tux out long ago but I guess I kept these thinking I might buy another one.  Not gonna happen.  Uh-uh.  If ever I need a tuxedo, I'll rent one.  I don't need these.  Out they go!!

What is #26?? - BOOKS!!!

OK... anyone who knows me knows that I probably ... er... definitely have a pile of books.  (We had to have the foundation of the house reinforced!)  With just over 11 months to go on this project I really do have to start getting to the books.  Here we go.  From deep inside my bedside table:
     * Random House Book of Jokes (They aren't funny)
     * Handbook of English (1975 version! From my university days)
     * French for Oral and Written Review (Liz' university text book)
     * On This Day (Daily history that I can find online easier)
If you want one of these you have 4 days to let me know!!  Maybe I should start an online book sale?!

Item #25 - A Sweatshirt

Christmas is 10 months away!  I've got to start clearing out the clothes closet to make room for all the new sweaters that are being made in China, Thailand and Vietnam as we speak. Actually I was in a rush to find today's item for tossing out.  I raced into the closet and it wasn't too hard to find something.  You wouldn't believe the number of sweatshirts, t-shirts and short-sleeve shirts I have.  Wait a minute!  Go to your own closet.  Open your eyes.  You'll become a believer.  I bet you've got lots too.  Out goes this sweatshirt.  With more to follow in the next 11 months.

#24 - Pile of Wood Flooring

A number of years ago Kimberly  decided to take up tap dancing.  In the house we had lots of carpet, lots of ceramic, and some wood flooring which we didn't particularly want to be tap danced into toothpicks.  So, I went out and bought the absolute cheapest tongue-in-groove flooring I could find.  I made a mini tap dance floor and, voila, we were ready for Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.  But, as happens with most tap dancers, the time came to hang up those metal clingy shoe things and move on.  We played taps and took the floor apart. But, of course, I saved it.  I mean, who wouldn't save some fairly decent, used, cheap flooring.  Maybe I would take up tap dancing in my retirement??!!  Or...maybe not.  I think I'll switch to needlepoint as my next hobby.  We can, therefore, say good-bye to this pile of cheap, old tap dancing memories..

Day 23 - An Uncomfortable Pair of Sandals

OK, we got into clothing yesterday.  Let's add this old pair of sandals to the pile.  I have to tell you that I never liked this pair of sandals.  They did the job but they were just plain uncomfortable.  I should have gotten rid of them long ago!  But it's hard to part with something that is in perfectly fine working condition, even if they are uncomfortable as sin.  I'm kinda happy to be rid of these puppies!!

22nd Piece of Stuff Thrown Out - A Vest

It's a winter vest.  A warm vest.  A comfy vest.  The only problem is that it is a vest that I don't wear!!  I'm not much of a vest man, actually.  (Gotta watch your typing on that!)   This one's a beaut but I might only wear it maybe twice a year.  I really don't need it.  Why not pass it on to someone who might use it more than me? Good idea!! 

You know what?!  This is the first piece of clothing I've pitched out, other than my favourite pair of running shoes on the first day.  (Still smarting over that one!)  I know I've got lots more clothes to dispense with.  But there's still more than 11 months ahead of us.  Bye bye vest.  You really were the vest!