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The ALL-YEAR-ROUND job of DECLUTTERING and CLEANING our homes is daunting. Especially for those of us who HOARD, or struggle with depression, and decisions, anxiety & other MI. I'm so challenged in this way so reaching out for support. Maybe start an Declutterers Army 💪
If you suffer the same challenge or have some great suggestions - type away... 💙💜💙💜💙💜💙
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AdgeSenior Contributor
They've gone a lot more quiet @Former-Member I don't think I've heard them for a few days (fingers & toes crossed).
Maybe I've finally bumped them off.
Otherwise I will have to somehow get a pest exterminator, despite the cost - I've not had to do that before (except for termites).
My neighour came up to me this morning (we're not on speaking terms usually, since she ran over my cat).
She wants to replace the entire side-fence (45 year old Jarrah palings) - it will cost well over $2000.
I agreed, because it certainly does need doing. I put in many days (weeks) of repair work on that fence, 13 years ago (but I had help back then).
It's a big unexpected expense, though obviously a good & necessary thing.
I'm still recovering from the shock of that sudden decision, & trying to figure out how to come up with the money...
Adge
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AdgeSenior Contributor
Oh, some hedge pruning (de-cluttering) will have to be done - to give the tradesmen access to the entire length of the fence (to replace it).
Adge
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Adge, @Former-Member, @Former-Member, @Maggie, @Owlunar
I have cleared the spare bed today and half of the kitchen table is cleared
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MaggieSenior Contributor
@Shaz51 Well done you. I have to clear my kitchen table by Christmas, everything is on there and the rest.
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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Hi Everyone - I took two big bags of clothes to the salvos today... but my wardrobe and drawers look no different - how does that happen? 
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Haha @Former-Member, clothes breed at night I think. Great wardrobe in the sky told them to 'go forth & multiply' Nothing to do with my being a shopaholic lol
I'm a bit angry / hurt over something said to me on another thread tonight, after I poured my heart out, waste of my time and energy trying, 😭 still teary. Wish I wasn't so sensitive
'Boohoo, what's new, hurting people hurt people too"
Never mind, I'll get over it, always do.
I didnt clear much CLUTTER away today but tended to a project i've been putting off. I finished building a sideboard from scrap wood and used it to stand my nativity scene on in the front window.
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