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Comment on Storing Things for Friend A by Progress in 2009 « BakeLiteDoorBell

Progress in 2009 « BakeLiteDoorBell — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:41:11 +0000

[...] detailed in this post, the friend boxes are mostly still in storage. I reached a point where I could not continue with [...]

Comment on Timeline for 2009 by Progress in 2009 « BakeLiteDoorBell

Progress in 2009 « BakeLiteDoorBell — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:41:08 +0000

[...] December 19, 2009 The year is ending, so I’ll do an update on my goals for the year. [...]

Comment on Storing Things for Friend B by bakelite doorbell

bakelite doorbell — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:13:14 +0000

Thanks for the note, I agree it would be liberating to not hold onto these things, that’s why it’s a major goal in my life.

The problem I have with ultimatums (ie. take your stuff back by this date or else it gets trashed) is that both of these people are living in other states and have no money. So I know that they can’t take anything back at this time. So I don’t think that setting a deadline would do any good.

Comment on Storing Things for Friend B by Lynda

Lynda — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:44:07 +0000

You said it yourself in December 2007
“It is also liberating to get rid of other types of things, like: unwanted responsibilities”
In my opinion, Friend A needs an ultimatum now and Friend B can have a bit of leeway but needs an ultimatum fairly soon. You need to consider your relationship with your landlord. But that’s easy for me to say!

Comment on Serenity Prayer by Storing Things for Friend A « BakeLiteDoorBell

Storing Things for Friend A « BakeLiteDoorBell — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:12:29 +0000

[...] Personal stuff was difficult. Tried to keep only what was truly valuable and non-replaceable. Started this process, but reached a point where I could not decide if something was a treasured memento or picked up at a garage sale (because it wasn’t my stuff!) Without his input, the project stalled. Gave up on it last May. [...]

Comment on Why minimalism is better, Part 1 by dehoardingdiary

dehoardingdiary — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:51:23 +0000

I like your thinking! I hadn’t thought of it as life being more interesting when everything was not to hand!

Comment on Move the stuff to ditch the storage unit? by bakelite doorbell

bakelite doorbell — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:03:07 +0000

Well, I couldn’t find a garden storage cabinet big enough at the local big box stores. I could order one online, but I’m sour on the idea now.

To do this I’ll have to spend $200-300, bring it home and assemble it. Then spend a couple weekends of labor hauling it in my car from the storage unit (which is in another town) to the house. Not willing to go through all that effort for someone else’s stuff.

Getting another friend or family member to take them is probably the best solution.

Comment on Move the stuff to ditch the storage unit? by RML - Being More Through Having Less

RML - Being More Through Having Less — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:22:21 +0000

Yep, go for it, especially if you will saving that monthly cost after a few months. Alternatively, does your friend (box owner) have any other good friends in the area that you could ask to take them instead?

Comment on Next Door Potential by RML - Being More Through Having Less

RML - Being More Through Having Less — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:26:12 +0000

The renovations sound like they would be pretty intense…and always cost more than you think. Probably not a good idea unless it´s an absolute giveaway to start with!

Comment on Minimalist Experiment by bakelite doorbell

bakelite doorbell — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:14:51 +0000

Aside from what I wore and a jacket, I brought:

hat
shirt
fleece pullover
iPod
cell phone
camera
comb
toothbrush
and a messenger bag to carry them.

I had chargers for the gadgets but didn’t need them. Never have I brought so little on a trip, and could have brought less.