Sunday 15 January 2017

The Joys Of Packing

The snow came and went, it came down thick and lay softly on the ground creating a wonderful winter wonderland.



 
It went as quickly as it came.  The whole snow storm lasted all of 10 minutes.  The biggest worry for locals and all other coastal areas on the East of the country was the tidal surge predicted.  That too thankfully was not as bad as predicted.   The change of wind direction stopped what could have caused havoc and severe flooding problems for some.  The Environmental Agency organised a recorded message to all those living in coastal villages to stay away from promenades and coastal walks and warned of the dangers.  It was amazing then to see on the local news how many youngsters could be seen on Skegness beach awaiting the onset of the surge predicted at high tide.  It was such a worry, had the tidal surge been as bad as first thought those youngsters could have been in real danger, even losing their lives.
 
The packing and sorting of the craft room has begun in earnest.  I have been quite shocked at the quantity of fabrics, yarns and equipment I have collected over the years.  The buttons will probably take a whole truck to relocate.  Decisions, decisions what to take and what to pass on.  I keep having to walk away and then go back as more and more things are unearthed.  It has highlighted the fact that I am a craft hoarder, I knew that I was but the facts now speak for themselves.  Evidence is now plain to see.  A bigger job than I had anticipated...
 
 
 
On a lighter note, progress has been made on the crochet throw, albeit slower than usual.  I have only been working on this in the evening, packing and sorting are now priorities.  I have almost completed the border I just need to decide how to finish it all off.
 

 
What are you working on at the moment? 
 
Well I have had a break from the packing, I need to get back to it.  I think I may make a start on the wardrobes, they will be so much easier to sort out.  Who am I kidding?????
 
See you soon.
 
 
 
 
 

35 comments:

  1. Laughing at your buttons taking a whole truck to relocate.
    Good luck with your sorting and packing-x-

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  2. I've started an afghan throw and my husband gave me some vintage buttons for Christmas. So it might take a truck for my buttons too

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  3. All the best with your packing. I dread to think if I had dig into all the craft supplies,bits and pieces if I had to move house. What a chore!!! I all us craft people are a bit hoarders as we are reluctant to throw anything away! At least that is my case too.

    keep well

    Amanda xx

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  4. Happy new year!! I've been neglecting my blog as well as reading my favorite other's. My goodness you have so much going on!!! Congrats on the sale of your house and your move!!! That is just so exciting!!! Scotland sounds like a dream to me. You must be over the moon. We just did the big clean out when we moved a year ago. I didn't realize how many crafting supplies I had accumulated either. It was actually quite fun to uncover things that I had forgotten I had. Lol!! Best wishes to you and Gerard. Congrats on the new baby to be as well. So many happy things to look forward to!!! xoxo

    ~ Wendy
    http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  5. Lovely photos, and I wish you all the best with the packing.

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  6. Just catching up on all your news! WOW! I have missed a lot. How exciting to be moving. Lots of work for sure, but still quite a new start. I am happy for you .

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  7. I have been de-cluttering my things as much as possible. Every day I try to get at least 30 things thrown out, donated or recycled. I am finding it much easier than I thought it would be and the sad thing is you can't tell a difference in my house yet!

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  8. So glad I am not the only one who tends to store up projects. The best book for decluttering is Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up. I know I sound like a broken record, but her book changed my life like the title says! Her basic rule is to ask yourself "Does it bring me joy?" If the answer is no then it goes. Good luck with the move. I'm so excited for you.

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  9. De-cluttering is a big job and so many times the things you keep you never use again and the things you gave away are what you which you would have kept. Ever have that happen? We have had more snow this year than we have had in 10 years and it just keeps on snowing. In fact it is snowing as I type . . . oh, how good Spring sounds :)
    Have a great week.
    Connie :)

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  10. Glad your snow didn't last long! I hope that the sorting out of your crafting treasures is not too difficult for you, enjoy your crafting time when you can!

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  11. Snow! We have none here!
    In fact, it looks like spring here in Pennsylvania.
    Thinkng of you as you pack up...
    Always a task!

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  12. We had an inch of fresh snow Wed a.m. It's been frozen all week. Glad yours came and went quickly. Oh the packing! Well, how many buttons does a grandma need? Amazing how many things we have but don't know the reality til you pack. I have a bunch of rubber stamps I've not used in years. They need to go. I rarely used them any more. Have a good week my friend!

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  13. Glad the storms were not as as bad as predicted. You really do have a job on your hands, but so much to look forward to. Sure wish I could crochet like you. You make such beautiful things. I love the throw.

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  14. Ten minute snow storms are the best. One gets the winter wonderland and soon it's gone.
    Sorting through and decided what to keep, that is a hard job. Thinking of you and hoping the packing is going well.

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  15. In spite of your serious labor, your account of it caused me to laugh out loud...I can so relate...although I do think I could stand to have a bigger stash of buttons...no no no...my more sensible self says. I plan to knit some this afternoon and maybe finish a dishcloth, then some more crochet stitches on a shawl. Your blanket is coming along beautifully, and I admired your speedy come and go snow! I am across the pond still cheering on your packing :)

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  16. I guess an enforced sort out would do us all some good. I actually think you will really enjoy cutting your belongings down to the absolute necessary. I'm glad your storm wasn't as bad as feared. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  17. It never fails to amaze me that people ignore the warnings that are meant to keep them safe. So happy that all was well. I was just starting to feel well enough to make a start cleaning out some closets when I fell last week. I do have a box and a big bag full of things to donate and I know I have lots and lots more. I think we're all right there with you, cheering you on. We crafty people even to collect a lot of things don't we?
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  18. I can imagine that all this sorting out and packing is nightmare ! If only I think about it I shiver ! We too had snow, but it melts, and also strong storms announced but fortunately were not so strong, so it seems we have the same weather !

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  19. I'm so glad the tidal surge didn't happen, I think people have lost their grip on reality sometimes when they seemingly defy warnings and the weather predictions. It always happens doesn't it when you start sorting and uncovering things and get distracted wondering what to do with things, I hope the packing goes well:)

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  20. Oh wow, I have just caught up on reading your blog, I'm so excited for you moving to your dream home!! It will all be worth the stress of packing as I well know x

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  21. I hope that you are keeping safe and warm in your white world. I already know that you are keeping busy :-)
    Amalia
    xo

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  22. I'm glad the tidal surge wasn't as bad as predicted but I'm astonished that people would disregard warnings and put their lives at risk, unbelievable. Packing must be a huge task but splitting it up and doing it in smaller chunks should seem more manageable. You'll get there with it.

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  23. We never realized how much we have hoarded until we started to bring them all out. Difficult decisions on what to keep and what to pass on. I am glad that all is well and the tidal surge has passed.

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  24. Snow is for me a pure joy
    Happy New Year

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  25. Bellissimo lavoro, bello anche questo caldo colore ecrù che adoro e ben si abbina con tutto!! Un bacione <3

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  26. Nice looking throw. I've been slowly doing some organizing.
    Coffee is on

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  27. The throw looks lovely - glad you are still getting some crocheting in as well as packing.
    I would dread packing as I am most definitely a craft hoarder (and a book hoarder). It would be fun to discover 'new' items though that you forgot were even there!

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  28. A whole truckload of buttons would be an amazing sight! It's good to intersperse packing with more enjoying activities, like crochet! Your blanket is coming along well.

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  29. Complimenti per il tuo lavoro a maglia!

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  30. just think of the fun of unpacking!! Joy! I hope your husband is not doing anything strenuous to give himself a huge flare!! Take care of yourself as well :)

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  31. Maybe I shoul move. Maybe that would motivate me to get rid of some of my "stuff". Where does it all come from? It seems to multiply all by itself.

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  32. Your blanket is beautiful and I love the border. Your post has reminded me I really must sort out my workroom. Good luck with all the packing.

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  33. Oh, I had to smile at this: "The buttons will probably take a whole truck to relocate." I hear you! Isn't it easy to accumulate things!? I hope you find the lighter load to be a joyous thing!
    xo
    Lynn

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  34. Love your blog! We didn't get snow, we got ice and it was only pretty for about 24 hours, then it turned to rain. Oh my goodness, we haven't moved in 14 years, we still have boxes in our attic that haven't been unpacked. Can't believe I admitted that!

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  35. I'm glad to hear your weather didn't last too long. We're getting sleet as I type this. Your throw looks very pretty. Good luck with your craft room packing. I am trying to imagine all of your buttons! If I lived close by, I'd take some off your hands! ;) Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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