2fuzzi
>1 2wonderY: yes, one done!
32wonderY
I listened to another handful of tapes again today and decided I have never preferred The Eagles.
Hotel California
Eagles
Hotel California
Eagles
4haydninvienna
>3 2wonderY: Just by the bye, there really is a Hotel California (not the one the song refers to though, which is said to be one of the expensive ones in Beverley Hills) and I have stayed there. It's at Santa Monica, near the Pier. I managed to leave successfully.
52wonderY
>4 haydninvienna: As I hear it, you only think you left.
6haydninvienna
>5 2wonderY: Given that I'd go back in a heartbeat, you may be right, but in that case I never left Vancouver, Vienna, Helsinki ...
72wonderY
Well! That may be the end of my review of cassettes for a while.
Legend of a Band broke inside the machine. I thought I’d pulled it all out. It’s a side mounted entry, and there is no way to peer inside. It did the same with A Night At Red Rocks two tapes later. I don’t want to experiment further with this machine.
Earlier this week, I unearthed an expensive tape deck, but though the tapes reeled, no sound came out.
Somewhere, possibly in the storage unit, I still have a boom box that I used at the cabin. I will look for it.
I had decided to dispose of the first tape, but sad about the second.
Also discarding a homemade tape that is labeled Flowers in the Dirt on one side and Nearly Human on the other. It’s not my handwriting.
Switching to CDs, I can let Intentionally His go.
Legend of a Band broke inside the machine. I thought I’d pulled it all out. It’s a side mounted entry, and there is no way to peer inside. It did the same with A Night At Red Rocks two tapes later. I don’t want to experiment further with this machine.
Earlier this week, I unearthed an expensive tape deck, but though the tapes reeled, no sound came out.
Somewhere, possibly in the storage unit, I still have a boom box that I used at the cabin. I will look for it.
I had decided to dispose of the first tape, but sad about the second.
Also discarding a homemade tape that is labeled Flowers in the Dirt on one side and Nearly Human on the other. It’s not my handwriting.
Switching to CDs, I can let Intentionally His go.
82wonderY
I’m feeling this house is at a crisis point. It may just be that the Christmas stuff isn’t all tucked back in the closet yet. Or it may be that I haven’t found spots for the latest load from WV.
But it’s likely that I’ve lost control of what has come in. It’s beginning to oppress me.
That said, two more books arrived in the mail this week.
But it’s likely that I’ve lost control of what has come in. It’s beginning to oppress me.
That said, two more books arrived in the mail this week.
102wonderY
>9 fuzzi: No. we’ve had sunshine. I should have scraped the driveway to let it warm up the concrete. It’s up to 19° this morning.
122wonderY
Dark Goddess
I’m very pleased to have found the right home for a 1932 children’s picture book of photographed objects. Gave it to my professor.
I’m very pleased to have found the right home for a 1932 children’s picture book of photographed objects. Gave it to my professor.
132wonderY
>8 2wonderY: My panic has subsided. I am able to clean the living room fairly easily when guests are expected. Making progress on my bedroom. Even was able to make some sense of the carport today. The basement is still pretty awful, but I’m the only one who goes down there. Accepting the fact that the second bedroom fluctuates wildly as projects ebb and flow.
That said, I will probably make another WV trip this weekend.
That said, I will probably make another WV trip this weekend.
142wonderY
And it’s bad again after bringing more stuff from WV.
I am preparing a closet purge for my classmates’ benefit. And Walter has sold some of the items I gave him from the cabin in his antique mall space. So I’m gathering more items for that too.
I am preparing a closet purge for my classmates’ benefit. And Walter has sold some of the items I gave him from the cabin in his antique mall space. So I’m gathering more items for that too.
152wonderY
I visited the antique mall last week and identified Walter’s sales area, but I didn’t see any of the items I’ve given him, though he reports they are selling. Perhaps he has a stowage area. He has agreed to take a table and chairs, which I hope to load into my vehicle today.
Daughter Anne is coming down and will take a lawn mower, at least, and help with the table.
Daughter Rose is taking an oak frame mirror.
I’ve been tossing the occasional book onto a pile in the spare bedroom. I need to deal with that.
I scavenged an area rug from neighbor’s trash last week. It’s the last one needed to floor the attic crawl space. The Christmas tree is now stowed in that quadrant.
Daughter Anne is coming down and will take a lawn mower, at least, and help with the table.
Daughter Rose is taking an oak frame mirror.
I’ve been tossing the occasional book onto a pile in the spare bedroom. I need to deal with that.
I scavenged an area rug from neighbor’s trash last week. It’s the last one needed to floor the attic crawl space. The Christmas tree is now stowed in that quadrant.
16fuzzi
>15 2wonderY: nifty idea about the rug. Our attic isn't quite tall enough to stand up in, and so we laid down over the joists a large carpet that my boss removed from the office. We were then able to store light items (like Christmas trees) up there.
Lucky Rose, that's a treasure to have.
Lucky Rose, that's a treasure to have.
172wonderY
>16 fuzzi: There is scrap plywood and boards laid down across the joists, but the rugs kinda stabilize it, make it easier to move stuff and keeps the loose blown-in insulation under control.
18fuzzi
>17 2wonderY: ha! Funny thing, we got some doors at Habitat for Humanity and laid them across the joists, then put the carpet on top.
202wonderY
Granddaughter is coming for the week, so it’s time to deal with the discards in the spare bedroom.
The Sleighs of My Childhood - wrong touchstone, right author.
My Utmost for His Highest
Rupert of Hentzau - it’s from the Engles-Pease collection, but truly, no one will ever read it. I tried.
The Ghost Downstairs
Devil in the Fog
Water Tales
The Book of Dragons
The Enchanted Schoolhouse
Left or Right?
Saint Peter: a biography - terrible theology!
Mr. Adam - couldn’t finish it!
The Chinese Puzzle
Clancy’s Glorious Fourth
Uncle Jed’s Barbershop
Duplicates:
Photography Exposed
Rabbit Hill - I have a large format hardcover with endpapers!
The Dollhouse Murders
There are more, but I have to pace myself. Blood pressure issues, y’know. This is stressful.
The Sleighs of My Childhood - wrong touchstone, right author.
My Utmost for His Highest
Rupert of Hentzau - it’s from the Engles-Pease collection, but truly, no one will ever read it. I tried.
The Ghost Downstairs
Devil in the Fog
Water Tales
The Book of Dragons
The Enchanted Schoolhouse
Left or Right?
Saint Peter: a biography - terrible theology!
Mr. Adam - couldn’t finish it!
The Chinese Puzzle
Clancy’s Glorious Fourth
Uncle Jed’s Barbershop
Duplicates:
Photography Exposed
Rabbit Hill - I have a large format hardcover with endpapers!
The Dollhouse Murders
There are more, but I have to pace myself. Blood pressure issues, y’know. This is stressful.
212wonderY
Also working on the basement mess. I’ve actually cleared some floor space. Good thing, as the plumber is coming tomorrow to replace the hot water heater.
222wonderY
An entire ammunition reloading kit, still in the boxes from the 1980s. Sold at a bargain price to older daughter’s father-in-law.
There was an entire shop full of construction tools when my husband died in 1989. I was able to return for a refund the shop brake, a tool for bending metal that Buck had just bought. I used the rest to finish up his contracts. I’ve disposed of things like welding tables and torches over the decades. Son-in-law has some items in his shop. (Just lent him my router for an office build for Rose.)
And I still have scaffolding and a set of handy power tools.
I expect it seemed like I’d get around to learning reloading as part of homesteading. But my brother-in-law took the long guns “for safekeeping” and never returned them. His widow gave my older daughter lots of family furniture last year, but no mention of the guns.
Oh well. When the apocalypse happens, I will not have weapons of that sort.
The second storage unit is nearly empty. One bed and mattress, one Eastlake rocker that needs upholstered, and one lawnmower.
I’ve got parts of the bedframe in my living room making repairs to it. I’d like to switch out the one my daughter lent me when I moved in here. But I need to raise its height 4 inches so I can store Rubbermaid bins underneath.
There was an entire shop full of construction tools when my husband died in 1989. I was able to return for a refund the shop brake, a tool for bending metal that Buck had just bought. I used the rest to finish up his contracts. I’ve disposed of things like welding tables and torches over the decades. Son-in-law has some items in his shop. (Just lent him my router for an office build for Rose.)
And I still have scaffolding and a set of handy power tools.
I expect it seemed like I’d get around to learning reloading as part of homesteading. But my brother-in-law took the long guns “for safekeeping” and never returned them. His widow gave my older daughter lots of family furniture last year, but no mention of the guns.
Oh well. When the apocalypse happens, I will not have weapons of that sort.
The second storage unit is nearly empty. One bed and mattress, one Eastlake rocker that needs upholstered, and one lawnmower.
I’ve got parts of the bedframe in my living room making repairs to it. I’d like to switch out the one my daughter lent me when I moved in here. But I need to raise its height 4 inches so I can store Rubbermaid bins underneath.
23fuzzi
>22 2wonderY: sorry some things "disappeared".
Bed risers?
https://www.thespruce.com/best-bed-risers-6499843
Bed risers?
https://www.thespruce.com/best-bed-risers-6499843
242wonderY
>23 fuzzi: No! Those are tacky. I’m going to carpenter wood extensions.
252wonderY
A Weaver of Dreams - duplicate.
262wonderY
Honest! I wasn’t going to Goodwill to shop. I was only going looking for very specific containers for garden projects.
But I hit it on a bonus day, I guess.
I do look in the household fabrics keeping an eye out for king fitted sheets. Today, they had just hung a bunch of scarves out of an Indian or Pakistani closet. They sell for $1 each.
I indulged modestly. A dupattā that I wanted just for the wide border ribbon in gold embroidery and tiny sequins. A silk shawl with crewel embroideries and a luxurious 16” fringe. A cashmere scarf with hand embroideries. A cotton table runner.
Also a bolster pillow in charcoal brocade.
And then there were 7 matching luxe damask napkins that will mix perfectly in my collection.
A wool cowboy hat. A very good quality wok. And some toys that fit the dollhouse.
That was fun!
But I hit it on a bonus day, I guess.
I do look in the household fabrics keeping an eye out for king fitted sheets. Today, they had just hung a bunch of scarves out of an Indian or Pakistani closet. They sell for $1 each.
I indulged modestly. A dupattā that I wanted just for the wide border ribbon in gold embroidery and tiny sequins. A silk shawl with crewel embroideries and a luxurious 16” fringe. A cashmere scarf with hand embroideries. A cotton table runner.
Also a bolster pillow in charcoal brocade.
And then there were 7 matching luxe damask napkins that will mix perfectly in my collection.
A wool cowboy hat. A very good quality wok. And some toys that fit the dollhouse.
That was fun!
27MarthaJeanne
>26 2wonderY: Those scarves at $1 each? It would have beeb downright sinful not to give them a new home.
282wonderY
>27 MarthaJeanne: Right? I think I will stop back later today to see whether they are still sorting and putting items from that donation onto hangers. There were at least a dozen more pieces already out; but they were too flashy for my tastes.
29MarthaJeanne
>28 2wonderY: You needn't buy any you don't like. On the other hand, too flashy for your taste might be just right for T's dress up box.
302wonderY
I did go back this evening. No more exotics, but I found the eighth damask napkin, two hunks of wool felt, and unicorn patterned pillowcases for T.
Noticed a couple of odd items on the misc. shelves. A menstrual cup (still boxed.) An empty Vienna sausage can.
Noticed a couple of odd items on the misc. shelves. A menstrual cup (still boxed.) An empty Vienna sausage can.
31MarthaJeanne
I wish there had been menstrual cups back when they would been useful to me, but I don't think I would have bought one at Goodwill.
322wonderY
Okay, perhaps I can switch gears.
The Little Lame Prince / The Adventures of a Brownie
More later, I hope.
The Little Lame Prince / The Adventures of a Brownie
More later, I hope.
332wonderY
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea - the old ratty paperback, as soon as I locate it.
34MarthaJeanne
>33 2wonderY: Although you might want to compare texts. Verne's books have been badly treated in translation.
352wonderY
>34 MarthaJeanne: Good point!
362wonderY
Instead I found a ratty paperback copy of The Time Machine. I recall writing a book report on this in third* grade. This copy is unappetizing. I will listen to Scott Brick read it to me instead.
I’ve determined that it is time to start clearing shelves. I will start in the 2nd bedroom. Will I ever read those old SF books again? Some are not even worth sharing with the kids. And they all read much less than I do.
*that doesn’t seem right; my memory is of the classroom and the cover illustration on my report (someone challenged it). Grade six would also be in that corner classroom, just one floor up.
I’ve determined that it is time to start clearing shelves. I will start in the 2nd bedroom. Will I ever read those old SF books again? Some are not even worth sharing with the kids. And they all read much less than I do.
*that doesn’t seem right; my memory is of the classroom and the cover illustration on my report (someone challenged it). Grade six would also be in that corner classroom, just one floor up.
372wonderY
I am making progress in the basement; where I’ve stowed most of the random stuff from both WV and the ridgetop. I’m acknowledging I no longer need certain supplies and equipment and making a daily small dump at Goodwill. The rented storage space is clearing out slowly as well.
I’m finally consolidating hardware and stowing it in a more orderly fashion. I can actually find stuff that I need. (Though my favorite pair of glasses has been missing two days.)
I want to be able to list a pile of books, but I’m not there yet.
I can release Guys and Garages as I no longer need the inspiration for my workspaces downstairs.
I’m finally consolidating hardware and stowing it in a more orderly fashion. I can actually find stuff that I need. (Though my favorite pair of glasses has been missing two days.)
I want to be able to list a pile of books, but I’m not there yet.
I can release Guys and Garages as I no longer need the inspiration for my workspaces downstairs.
382wonderY
I’m very pleased with myself. I got in a mood and went through basement bins. I’ve got three trash bags of linens, fabric and decor packed and in the car ready for drop-off tomorrow. And a box of glassware as well.
I reorganized my wood into more accessible clusters.
My living room is a wreck though as that’s my sort and stage location.
Perhaps I can keep the momentum going.
I reorganized my wood into more accessible clusters.
My living room is a wreck though as that’s my sort and stage location.
Perhaps I can keep the momentum going.
392wonderY
Curtis Battery Book 1
I’ve also been discarding folders of materials I had concerning the utilities and construction on the ridgetop. I no longer need to reference crawlspace encapsulation.
This goes for emails too, that I saved over a decade ago.
I’ve also been discarding folders of materials I had concerning the utilities and construction on the ridgetop. I no longer need to reference crawlspace encapsulation.
This goes for emails too, that I saved over a decade ago.
412wonderY
Unloaded a pile of books yesterday to daughter, Rose.
She’s been wanting to share the Dinotopia books with T, so I gave her all three of mine.
It was also time for her to take custody of this book from the family collection
I think it’s the handsomest cover of all for this book. (I’m wondering why LT doesn’t give me credit for uploading it.)
And a dozen or more picture books for T that I hadn’t cataloged.
She’s been wanting to share the Dinotopia books with T, so I gave her all three of mine.
It was also time for her to take custody of this book from the family collection
I think it’s the handsomest cover of all for this book. (I’m wondering why LT doesn’t give me credit for uploading it.)
And a dozen or more picture books for T that I hadn’t cataloged.
42MarthaJeanne
>41 2wonderY: You probably uploaded it before they started keeping track.
432wonderY
>42 MarthaJeanne: I have a fuzzy memory of it always being credited. Odd too that it’s associated with an ISBN.
I had bought and received a copy of Humankind. I discovered the first copy while clearing piles of books and puddles of papers in my bedroom. I’m still looking for several bits of legal papers, so who knows what else I will uncover.
One copy will be given to my history professor. He’s new to campus and professorship, and his to-the-ceiling office shelves are still partly empty.
I had bought and received a copy of Humankind. I discovered the first copy while clearing piles of books and puddles of papers in my bedroom. I’m still looking for several bits of legal papers, so who knows what else I will uncover.
One copy will be given to my history professor. He’s new to campus and professorship, and his to-the-ceiling office shelves are still partly empty.
44MarthaJeanne
"shelves are still partly empty." Can't have that!
452wonderY
He was also using dust jacket flaps as markers. At least he wasn’t dog-earing! I have more than enough bookmarks, some from Borders sales campaigns. 1990s? So I gave him a bunch. Ie got a meeting with him tomorrow and will check to see if he needs more.
462wonderY
I located my paperback Paladin of Souls to discard and find I can toss a few other fantasies.
The Hallowed Hunt
The Midnight Folk
Enchantress from the Stars
And I pulled a double handful of others to consider.
I feel a clean out coming on. I look around and all I see is clutter. And the new political climate may spur me to discard more.
ETA I see I’ve already started a pile without mentioning them
Peeps
George and Marina
The Hallowed Hunt
The Midnight Folk
Enchantress from the Stars
And I pulled a double handful of others to consider.
I feel a clean out coming on. I look around and all I see is clutter. And the new political climate may spur me to discard more.
ETA I see I’ve already started a pile without mentioning them
Peeps
George and Marina
482wonderY
I’m missing a library book, so I am looking through piles.
Fast Food Nation
Decorating Your Garden
The Last Tycoon
Offering to daughter. If she doesn’t want them, out the door:
Trees of Power
Building Soils for Better Crops
Introduction to Permaculture
Fast Food Nation
Decorating Your Garden
The Last Tycoon
Offering to daughter. If she doesn’t want them, out the door:
Trees of Power
Building Soils for Better Crops
Introduction to Permaculture
512wonderY
The Two Faces of Tomorrow
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Bring Me the Head of Prince Charming - on my shelf because of Zelazny, but turns out to be pretty lame. So so many other books start much better.
Among the Humorists and After-Dinner Speakers
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Bring Me the Head of Prince Charming - on my shelf because of Zelazny, but turns out to be pretty lame. So so many other books start much better.
Among the Humorists and After-Dinner Speakers
53MarthaJeanne
Did you find the library book?
542wonderY
>52 2wonderY: Well, not the one I was looking for. But I found another I had forgotten and was reminded of yesterday at the check out desk.
A Malady of Magicks
The Science of God - duplicate
Vocabulaire Entrainez-Vous
A Malady of Magicks
The Science of God - duplicate
Vocabulaire Entrainez-Vous
552wonderY
I did just find it!
Now if only I could locate the Manila envelope that contains important documents like birth certificate!
Now if only I could locate the Manila envelope that contains important documents like birth certificate!
572wonderY
Tea with the Black Dragon
Calling on Dragons
EverWorld Discover the Destroyer
I’ve got another stack here by my elbow…
Calling on Dragons
EverWorld Discover the Destroyer
I’ve got another stack here by my elbow…
582wonderY
Special Deliverance - love the cover illustration of a robot brewing a cup of tea.
Are All the Giants Dead? - sadly, the text is really dull. Doesn’t accord with the illustrations by Brian Froud.
And some inferior mysteries
Death By Stalking
A Murder of Magpies
Widow’s Tears
The Risen Empire
Are All the Giants Dead? - sadly, the text is really dull. Doesn’t accord with the illustrations by Brian Froud.
And some inferior mysteries
Death By Stalking
A Murder of Magpies
Widow’s Tears
The Risen Empire
592wonderY
Random stuff in an odd location
Stealing Home
Rascal
Voices
The Patron Saint of Ugly
The Home Place
A Sense of Wonder
Much Loved Books
Elsie Dinsmore - the print is hopelessly too small
Habit
Carnival Culture
Stealing Home
Rascal
Voices
The Patron Saint of Ugly
The Home Place
A Sense of Wonder
Much Loved Books
Elsie Dinsmore - the print is hopelessly too small
Habit
Carnival Culture
602wonderY
Heidi
Heidi Grows Up
I’m disposing one copy of Heidi and keeping two, different translations. This was the first large chapter book I owned, gifted from my Nana on my 8th birthday.
The Little French Girl
Heidi Grows Up
I’m disposing one copy of Heidi and keeping two, different translations. This was the first large chapter book I owned, gifted from my Nana on my 8th birthday.
The Little French Girl
612wonderY
Adam and Eve and Pinocchio
When the Whippoorwill
Old Time Appalachian Tent Meetin’ Songs
Antique Trader Teapots Price Guide - still waffling on this one. I love to look at the pictures.
When the Whippoorwill
Old Time Appalachian Tent Meetin’ Songs
Antique Trader Teapots Price Guide - still waffling on this one. I love to look at the pictures.
62MarthaJeanne
You are on a roll!
632wonderY
>62 MarthaJeanne: I’m still officially looking for my personal documents.
I’m going through files too, and tossing paper stuff.
I’m going through files too, and tossing paper stuff.
642wonderY
(Resuming authorized activities)😉
Deliver Us From Evil - not helpful enough in today’s world
Adam and Eve and Pinocchio - hmmm. I hadn’t realized I owned two copies.
Witches Incorporated
The County Fair
both picked up free in this year, I think.
Deliver Us From Evil - not helpful enough in today’s world
Adam and Eve and Pinocchio - hmmm. I hadn’t realized I owned two copies.
Witches Incorporated
The County Fair
both picked up free in this year, I think.
652wonderY
>63 2wonderY: Found them! They were right where I had stowed them and for some reason, I have been overlooking them.
Also found my heating pads, was able to empty a Rubbermaid bin of misc. items and use it to store family pictures and eliminate the box that held those.
I am accumulating some empty containers in the basement.
A reconfiguration of certain categories is almost due.
Also found my heating pads, was able to empty a Rubbermaid bin of misc. items and use it to store family pictures and eliminate the box that held those.
I am accumulating some empty containers in the basement.
A reconfiguration of certain categories is almost due.
672wonderY
And I had a file last week of details on classes I might take. I was using it to visit professors for syllabi and other details and checking textbooks at the library. I still need permission from one prof who hasn’t answered my email query. So I was looking for the file today, after having cleaned up for the holiday.
I usually leave dedicated paper piles on the floor in the living room till I’m done with them. I fooled myself this time. After sorting several piles and weeding papers, I found it in a drawer I’ve specifically dedicated to my college classes.🤣
I usually leave dedicated paper piles on the floor in the living room till I’m done with them. I fooled myself this time. After sorting several piles and weeding papers, I found it in a drawer I’ve specifically dedicated to my college classes.🤣
682wonderY
What Wood Is That? - Given to my son-in-law as a birthday present. This is a really fun book, with actual samples of each wood at the front of the book. I’ve never been able to use it fully; but Nathan is a woodworker and dove into the minutia right away.
A discussion of a curly maple cabinet I asked him to move is what precipitated the discussion and unearthing the book.
A discussion of a curly maple cabinet I asked him to move is what precipitated the discussion and unearthing the book.
69MarthaJeanne
>68 2wonderY: It sounds like that one has found a good 'forever home'.
702wonderY
The Bib Sac Reader - admitting I will never get to this one.
712wonderY
Tim just awarded me my 15 year badge. What’s the time requirement for Thinger anniversary purchases?
72MarthaJeanne
>71 2wonderY: One a year plus one to grow on. You 'need' to buy 16 books.
I'll be 18 years on the site come March. Can't buy that many books any more.
I'll be 18 years on the site come March. Can't buy that many books any more.
732wonderY
Yes, but can I count what I’ve already bought?
I went ahead and bought Snowdrift and Other Stories. Oops. Wrong thread for counting incoming.
I went ahead and bought Snowdrift and Other Stories. Oops. Wrong thread for counting incoming.
752wonderY
Thus far 116 media items disposed.
This includes returning Snowdrift and Other Stories for a refund. It was described as “very good condition!” by the seller, and I paid more than I would have if I’d known it was not so. It’s not worth keeping this very disheveled and wracked and stained copy.
This includes returning Snowdrift and Other Stories for a refund. It was described as “very good condition!” by the seller, and I paid more than I would have if I’d known it was not so. It’s not worth keeping this very disheveled and wracked and stained copy.
762wonderY
Total progress
116 less 70 acquired = 46 items reduced in this household.
Hangs head in shame.
116 less 70 acquired = 46 items reduced in this household.
Hangs head in shame.
77MarthaJeanne
>76 2wonderY: Just think that it is progress. Perhaps less than you would have liked, but you did get rid of more than you added.
What is your aim for 2025? I do not suggest reducing books added. That is not likely to be successful or to add to your happiness. Will you try to increase the outflow, perhaps by trying to discard three books a week rather than two (on average)? Or tie each added book to discarding two? Then next year you might be able to report your reduction as more than the acquisitions.
I have managed to get rid of quite a bit this year by being very good when Jerry was away, but not very good on a day to day basis. I think I need to set Thursday as book discard day, and try to do some every week.
What is your aim for 2025? I do not suggest reducing books added. That is not likely to be successful or to add to your happiness. Will you try to increase the outflow, perhaps by trying to discard three books a week rather than two (on average)? Or tie each added book to discarding two? Then next year you might be able to report your reduction as more than the acquisitions.
I have managed to get rid of quite a bit this year by being very good when Jerry was away, but not very good on a day to day basis. I think I need to set Thursday as book discard day, and try to do some every week.
