5 bags of books - from folk tales to theology, and several point in between

4 crates of bric a brac - from lamp shades to coat hooks via vases and board games

3 charity shops - supporting humans and animals, at home and overseas

2 women working hard - massive thanks to J who drove and hefted the heavy bags

1 manse floor that is now almost clear!

Phase whatever number it is of the grand clear out, prompted by the upcoming visit of a house guest, and the need to get the place straight enough before new white goods get ordered... and it's surprisingly cathartic to let this stuff go.

I've actually, perversely, got to the stage now that I am looking forward to having got rid of much the stuff that just sits there unused, untouched and unappreciated, as well as stuff I've kept 'just in case' I might one day use it again (and haven't in the last eight years!).

I think the kitties are happier too, now that 'their' living room is not packed full of boxes and bags!