You only truly realize how much you own when you are getting ready to move. Ever since we found out about our PCS (that's permanent change of station, for you civilians) we've been frantically running around the house looking for every shred of unloved junk to give away or throw away before we have to move it.
We discovered a lot of junk. And a lot of "good stuff"--that terrible trap of a phrase--that we just don't need or want anymore. But what to do with it? Ebay it? Well, I could, but I just don't have the time for it right now. I could take it all to the thrift store, but honestly, I don't have time to take it to the good one right now either, since it's in the next town. And throwing it all away just seems wrong. Which leaves... Freecycle!
I write a quick description of the items I want to unload, send them to my local online freecycle group, and people come get the stuff! It's working out really well! We've managed to give away nearly all of our unloved stuff, including our electric piano, which went to our local theater. Woo!
I LOVE Freecycle for just that reason. If I could just get hubby to agree to get rid of more...
Posted by: Sarah | June 24, 2007 at 01:29 PM
freecycle is such a good idea!!
I don't envy you moving..it is about my least favorite thing to do..and I have done it alot! I hope to stay in this old house now forever!! TAke care while lifting stuff!!! HOw fun that your piano went to the theater!!
Posted by: Jenny | June 25, 2007 at 12:43 PM