Every six months or so, when we move from one place to another, I do the Toss Out. You know, where you go through every closet, cabinet, drawer, and bin in the place and get rid of things you don’t really need, things you haven’t used in a year, stained and torn clothing, etc.
Just how much can two people accumulate in just six months? Um, about 12 bags full. See:
And then there was a pesky mouse in the pantry, too. So, I had to pull everything out of the cabinet under the sink, and get everything out of the pantry that a mouse could chew into. What a pain in the arse!!
This whole cleaning out of stuff has taken me a whole week to do, and I am not finished yet. I still have one drawer under my seat at the dinette, that has to be sorted through. I have saved that one for last, though, because I know it will be an even bigger pain in the arse–it is my “office” drawer, where I keep all my papers, office supplies, things to be filed, things I need to keep track of.
Like, a big wad of business cards, little pieces of paper with people’s phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing addresses that I have intended to put in a little photo album to be able to keep up with them,…….
Thought I was just kidding, didn’t you?
In the middle of all this, it started to snow, so I had to go out and drive around a bit to take some pictures:
I did get back to the job at hand, and have finished most of it, except of course for that drawer. I will have to wait until I get to a town to be able to buy a little album for those business cards, but it is at the TOP of my list of things to do in the future. Right up there with buying some extra mouse traps to keep on hand.
So, now, the trailer is looking good! See:
A nice clean, neat kitchen counter. I’m gonna bake that pumpkin and make a souffle!
My closet hasn’t been so neat in years!
In two days, we’ll head out to Alabama. The trip is about 1800 miles, and will take us about a week. The trailer is about 200 pounds lighter. Maybe we won’t buy a bunch of stuff over the winter to fill it up again.
Linda's Place says
my Seester, I thought about you today while I was at the ACE show in ATL…I passed by the booth that had Stick Em, glue mouse & rat traps…I even got a little grey mouse pin. I'm going to wear that on my Halloween costume next week 😉
Gaelyn says
It is amazing how we can live in such a small place and accumulate so much stuff. I'm starting on that job tomorrow. I'll be the garbage cans have been very full with everyone moving out.
Sure hope that snow doesn't stick.
Safe journey.
Kelley @ magnetoboldtoo says
I am impressed! I am on a cleaning binge right now and hope to get where you are.
Susan says
I need to start on that cleaning this weekend. Unfortunately, have not reached the "toss it now" mentality yet, otherwise I would be doing it today. 😉 Hate those mousers.
Judy and Emma says
I took out the passenger's seat in my motorhome when I hit the road and replaced it with six drawers. They have been calling my name for over three years for me to go through them. 😉 Maybe I'll do that while I'm here in New Mexico!
Safe travels………
LindaSue says
Love the as is photo's. I really like your floor plan. Just to be nosy. What brand and what is the length? You can email me offline with the info.
I love that you have the end kitchen model. We are looking like I said earlier at trading in the little rig next year to get a travel trailer so we can maybe work camp or volunteer soon. I have looked for years and I really like the end kitchen. The extra cabinets and more room are what I need.
Great job and it all looks great. Later Linda
Ms. Fiddlesticks says
You did a grand job. I wondered about critters getting in, I guess it is just like any other space. I always wonder if smaller would make me keep it clutter-free, probably not. Have a safe trip. Keep in touch.
Dee says
good job!
thotlady says
Great job, everything looks shipshape. I need to do the same thing…and soon.
Sallie (FullTime-Life) says
Just wondered if you have some extra time to drop by Fern Ridge Lake here in Oregon — we have three weeks before we leave and I need help with that darn cleanup chore ;>)). Especially the office drawer. Seriously, you're a great role model; thanks for the honest sharing. I WILL get it done too. (I second the comment above that it's amazing — and a little scary — how much we as RVers can accumulate in such a small space.)
Marilyn says
For your business cards try office depot for a holder. I have 2 one for people we meet and 1 for businesses. On the people we meet I date it and where we meet and a little about them. Helps my senior moments.
Susan Adcox says
Wow! Everything looks fabulous after your cleaning spree. I badly need to follow your example!