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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2016 22:03:54 GMT -6
liquidating my in-laws estate has inspired me to de-clutter. Go thru and get rid of all the stuff that is just clutter. It's surprising how fast it builds up.
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Post by DigDug on Apr 6, 2016 22:14:56 GMT -6
liquidating my in-laws estate has inspired me to de-clutter. Go thru and get rid of all the stuff that is just clutter. It's surprising how fast it builds up. Had to do that myself (not a family member, a friends estate). I came to realize how futile gathering Stuff is. Most of my friend belongings ended up in the dump. Sad. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2016 22:31:04 GMT -6
Yes my in-laws weren't hoarders by any means but threw very little away. They had 25 years of gas bills, on and on. We kept the sentimental items and sold and donated what we could and yep the rest into the trash. Planning on some garage sales this year. My clothing spending has lessened recently, I just don't need anymore and see lees things that want.
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Post by brentkuz on Apr 7, 2016 8:13:44 GMT -6
Moving late spring early summer. Out of my house 5/20 is our new closing date. I realized I don't have that much stuff but I do have a ton of clothing and style related stuff. I don't really have a lot of other things.
But going from 972sq/ft to 2680sq/ft above ground living space I will have to spend a decent amount on furniture.
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Post by DigDug on Apr 10, 2016 20:19:59 GMT -6
Made it through the weekend no problem.
Went to a couple of stores (TJMaxx, Macy's) but honestly I have no desire to shop at any stores anymore.
Only thing that I looked at was the Pionter Brand jacket sale (50% Off). If I wasn't doing this 1YNS I would have bought a Fisher Stripe one.
But with this self challenge it was pretty easy to not buy anything.
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Post by gaseousclay on Apr 11, 2016 6:52:14 GMT -6
Made it through the weekend no problem. Went to a couple of stores (TJMaxx, Macy's) but honestly I have no desire to shop at any stores anymore. Only thing that I looked at was the Pionter Brand jacket sale (50% Off). If I wasn't doing this 1YNS I would have bought a Fisher Stripe one. But with this self challenge it was pretty easy to not buy anything. before watching Midnight Special yesterday I stopped at J.Crew and Gap just to browse. Wasn't even remotely interested in spending money with them. It's weird. now that i've had a taste of higher quality clothing all of a sudden mall brand pricing offends me. I know many of these mall brands like Gap and such always have their ongoing sales but at full price their shirts are $50+ and made in a sweatshop somewhere for next to nothing. All of a sudden, paying $150-200 for a flannel shirt seems like a bargain when you consider who made it and where it was made. |
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Post by DigDug on Apr 13, 2016 13:22:22 GMT -6
Found myself Looking/Googling at Clarks Desert Boots yesterday as I'd like to find a summer shoe. But quickly dismissed the idea.
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Post by brentkuz on Apr 13, 2016 15:24:04 GMT -6
Found myself Looking/Googling at Clarks Desert Boots yesterday as I'd like to find a summer shoe. But quickly dismissed the idea. I like the sand suede ones. Nordstrom rack had them for like $60 but I passed them up. |
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Post by scooter on Apr 14, 2016 21:15:26 GMT -6
DigDug . 3 items to go, and I'll be joining you.
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Post by DigDug on Apr 14, 2016 21:41:40 GMT -6
DigDug . 3 items to go, and I'll be joining you. Great! Misery Loves Company. Or would that be Miser(y) |
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Post by brentkuz on Apr 19, 2016 11:47:44 GMT -6
Sooo how is this coming? DigDug |
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Post by DigDug on Apr 19, 2016 12:06:37 GMT -6
Sooo how is this coming? DigDugSo far so good. I still haven't broken the habit of looking for stuff. I found a pair of cordovan shell blucher on eBay I would have bid on. And have been looking at the Rogue Territory ISC shirt. But the impulse buy is subsiding. |
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Post by MiddleAge on Apr 19, 2016 13:53:26 GMT -6
Sooo how is this coming? DigDug So far so good. I still haven't broken the habit of looking for stuff. I found a pair of cordovan shell blucher on eBay I would have bid on. And have been looking at the Rogue Territory ISC shirt. But the impulse buy is subsiding. Just stay away from IG. It is pure evil... |
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Post by DigDug on Apr 19, 2016 14:01:52 GMT -6
So far so good. I still haven't broken the habit of looking for stuff. I found a pair of cordovan shell blucher on eBay I would have bid on. And have been looking at the Rogue Territory ISC shirt. But the impulse buy is subsiding. Just stay away from IG. It is pure evil... Yes! I dumped IG awhile back. Doing just that helped with my time and pocket. |
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Post by scooter on Apr 20, 2016 4:53:01 GMT -6
DigDug . 3 items to go, and I'll be joining you. Great! Misery Loves Company. Or would that be Miser(y) ...and then, there were 2. |
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Post by DigDug on Apr 20, 2016 8:39:40 GMT -6
Great! Misery Loves Company. Or would that be Miser(y) ...and then, there were 2. Two as in two more items to get Or two as the two of us are now on our year journey. |
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Post by scooter on Apr 20, 2016 10:54:08 GMT -6
...and then, there were 2. Two as in two more items to get Or two as the two of us are now on our year journey. Two items left. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 12:56:57 GMT -6
I have been trying to sell things before buying. +1 -1.
I have a lot of shoes that I am trying to get rid of. Recently started running so that was +2 shoes (minimal and a 'regular') and then I got some sandals.
Sold 2 Patagonia jackets, bought 1.
Still trying to reduce..(or throw away)
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Post by devastitis on Apr 20, 2016 13:21:36 GMT -6
I'll start saving when I'm dead. Or is that sleeping. I don't know, I don't do much of either.
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Post by DigDug on Apr 20, 2016 19:55:07 GMT -6
17 days into this thing and I'm kind of liking it.
I've looked at some nice stuff and been able to appreciate it but walk away.
Having the 1 year goal is helping to keep stuff in prospective.
But I'm not kidding myself, I've got 348 days to go.
If I back something 3 months prior to the 1 year, does that count?
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Post by devastitis on Apr 20, 2016 20:41:50 GMT -6
17 days into this thing and I'm kind of liking it. I've looked at some nice stuff and been able to appreciate it but walk away. Having the 1 year goal is helping to keep stuff in prospective. But I'm not kidding myself, I've got 348 days to go. If I back something 3 months prior to the 1 year, does that count? That's on you to decide. But would you disqualify yourself if you received something after you started your one year, but had backed it before starting? If not, then it's not about when you receive your product, but when you paid for it. But that would be a good problem to have, having gone through 9 months of no spending, and only be considered when you come to that road. |
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Post by MiddleAge on Apr 20, 2016 21:45:14 GMT -6
17 days into this thing and I'm kind of liking it. I've looked at some nice stuff and been able to appreciate it but walk away. Having the 1 year goal is helping to keep stuff in prospective. But I'm not kidding myself, I've got 348 days to go. If I back something 3 months prior to the 1 year, does that count? Either you do it or don't. No point to cheat. You are the one looking at yourself in the mirror and not us. |
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Post by DigDug on Apr 20, 2016 21:53:21 GMT -6
Yeah, I don't think I will back anything and stay true to this experiment.
One small problem that I forgot about. My Boys are graduating next year and we're planning a month long trip to the old country (Italy). Would be nice to have a few things.
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Post by MiddleAge on Apr 20, 2016 21:54:17 GMT -6
Yeah, I don't think I will back anything and stay true to this experiment. One small problem that I forgot about. My Boys are graduating next year and we're planning a month long trip to the old country (Italy). Would be nice to have a few things. No, you are not. |
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Post by DigDug on Apr 20, 2016 21:58:55 GMT -6
Yeah, I don't think I will back anything and stay true to this experiment. One small problem that I forgot about. My Boys are graduating next year and we're planning a month long trip to the old country (Italy). Would be nice to have a few things. No, you are not. Not,, as in going? |
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