RT and I have been moving the past month. Yes, the past MONTH. It takes time, and the fact that our old house is just two miles away from the new house, along with the fact the the old house has not sold yet means that we still have lots of stuff at the old house that we haven’t moved yet. Nothing big - but still lots of little things that we didn’t want to crowd the moving van when we had it last month.
However, we DID completely empty the two storage rooms where I had stored most of my belongings. One of the highlights of the past few weeks is that I keep getting gifts - gifts of particularly treasured items that had been packed away for the past eighteen months. Each time I’d open a box, it seemed that I found something else that I was thrilled about seeing again.
(1) My dining room suit - it’s cherry with white upholstered seats - so pretty and elegant. It wasn’t in a box, but it was stacked in the back of one of the storage rooms.
(2) My paraffin spa - LOVE it for my hands!
(3) The baby doll that the grandgirls insisted on buying for my birthday a few years ago. My daughter tried to steer them towards a more practical gift, but they insisted that Grandma Carol WANTED that baby doll. . . and they were right - I did!
(4) My Hummel collection - each of them were given to me for special occasions, and it’s so nice to see them again.
(5) My pictures - I have a lot of framed prints that we just stored since RT’s cabin didn’t have a lot of wall space for them. I enjoy so much the Frace’ prints and the beautiful “Resurrection Morn” print that I received as a gift a few years ago.
(6) My books. LOVE my favorite books.
(7) My dishes - especially the pretty ones
(8) My antique hall tree - I’ve had it for about 30 years, and I think it’s beautiful
(9) The little figurine that my then 3-year old daughter gave me when my son was born. It’s a little girl with arms spread wide and the words “I love you THIS much!”
(10) My crocheted afgans - so nice to wrap around me when I’m watching TV or reading a book
(11) My video and CD collections - I’m ready to watch some of my favorites again
(12) My photo albums - from RT’s and my first marriage in 1969 to our grandchildren. I love looking at all the photographs again.
(13) My little antique sewing kit. It’s interesting how often I need a needle and thread to do a quick repair on something. I’ve missed my well-stocked sewing kit. Now that it’s available, it’ll probably be months before I need it.
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November 14th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Great post. I hate it when I have to move, but it is a little bit like christmas when I go and open all of the boxes and see the stuff.
November 14th, 2007 at 5:05 pm
I could use a paraffin spa right now!
November 14th, 2007 at 5:08 pm
Most of my books are already in boxes since we moved here in 2002… I’m so looking forward to see them again when my room is ready!!
My TT lists 13 facts about the black panther.
November 14th, 2007 at 5:14 pm
What a wonderful walk down memory lane while moving. Enjoyed every word. Have a great TT.
November 14th, 2007 at 5:19 pm
What a great list to ponder — and talk with relatives as the Holidays approach. Or a letter!
November 14th, 2007 at 5:27 pm
I love rediscovering my “things” after moving! Great post
November 14th, 2007 at 5:45 pm
I still have boxes that I haven’t opened yet… and I moved over a year ago! In regards to your entry at #12, that’s cool that you and RT rediscovered each other.
November 14th, 2007 at 6:25 pm
That’s great! You are inspiring me to clean out my storage!
November 14th, 2007 at 6:26 pm
It must be great to be reunited with your books.
November 14th, 2007 at 6:27 pm
We lived in a teeny on-campus apartment when my DH was in grad school and kept a lot of our stuff in boxes in my parents’ basement. It was so fun rediscovering them when we finally moved into a normal-sized place again!
November 14th, 2007 at 6:30 pm
I bet it was hard being without some of that stuff. I know I’d miss some of those things on your list.
Happy TT and may the rest of the move go smoothly!
November 14th, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Nice to find old favorites. I am sure it makes your new home feel more like home. Happy TT.
November 14th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
Oh man, what a long time to move! We’re about to get a new place, and we’re trying to shove the moving time into two or three days.
Interesting list, too! That paraffin spa sounds wonderful!
November 14th, 2007 at 7:52 pm
I think it is always fun to “find” things we have forgotten or have not seen in a while.
You found quite a few treasures.
November 14th, 2007 at 8:45 pm
I hate moving, but it is nice when you find things that have been stored away.
November 14th, 2007 at 8:49 pm
I did that 5 years ago…isnt it amazing what we save too?? Its just like having Christmas early:) Happy TT.
November 14th, 2007 at 9:28 pm
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November 14th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
Have a great Thursday! Nice list by the way! Please stop by my blog if you can!
DEB
November 14th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
I am so happy you are able to get all of your favorite things out where you can see them Happy TT
November 14th, 2007 at 10:27 pm
Great TT! I hate moving. We have been packing up for ages. We are trying to sell our house and move out of state.
But I do have to agree that its so nice opening those boxes and rediscovering all the wonderful treasures you have.
November 14th, 2007 at 10:30 pm
What a great list! I know you must have been beside yourself to see and touch all those things that hold such good memories. Thanks for sharing them with us!
My TT is up, too.
November 14th, 2007 at 11:01 pm
Oh that was fun. I felt like I was right there. Isn’t it funny how we all have so many of the same things…and this your 71st TT? Good grief, Charlie Brown.
November 15th, 2007 at 1:55 am
Fabulous! It must be like a treasure hunt! I have had some things, okay I have many things that have been in storage for a long time. I have to get to them and go through them and I will be discovering my treasures. I know there are items in there that I will be holding and cherishing like you are. I think it is beautiful.
Thank you for sharing. I don’t have anything as elegant as your dining set but I have china from my late grandmother and books from my Dad and paintings from my aunt…
Terrific Thursday Thirteen!
My TT is posted.
Have a wonderful day!
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Raggedy
November 15th, 2007 at 1:56 am
Congratulations on your new home!!!!
November 15th, 2007 at 7:52 am
How nice to be reacquainted with your old belongings!!
November 15th, 2007 at 8:26 am
It’s like Christmas, for sure!
Happy TT!
November 15th, 2007 at 8:58 am
I love to rediscover forgotten treasures.
Great TT
Maribeth
November 15th, 2007 at 9:18 am
Moving - what a chore! But isn’t it fun to “discover” items you haven’t seen for awhile?
Smiles,
Holly
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November 15th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
Hey..I love to look thru old photos too..
November 15th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
It’s nice to see someone find some of the good in moving.
November 20th, 2007 at 2:27 am