I thought there were only 24 hours in a day--?

[vanillafluffy]

Today has gone on and on. First, church. Rocked The Hat again, this time with black slacks and a black and green print top. Had CUUPs after church til about 2:30, then directly over to Kat's for the divvying of the spoils, where I was til 9-ish, then home by way of WalMart.

Am I mercenary for having gotten 95% of the stuff I was hoping for, which is quite a lot, and more besides? Yes to the microwave---everyone was in agreement that no one should be without a microwave, and since their households were already so equipped...mine! Also the cabinet, the couch and matching ottoman and the Fiestaware, all of which were previously agreed to.

Also awaiting retrieval are, a step-stool, two floor lamps, the TV, a clock I've always admired, a microwave cart, ironing board, folding table (for dog training events), a end table that I want to do a shabby chic number on because it looks like crap but has nice lines, some wicker drawers that stack, and a columnar fan that ocillates and has a remote control. Score!

But wait! There's more! Two quilted wall hangings, a bed-sized quilt, an orchid plant, a woven wall hanging that GK made in high school---something else I've loved wistfully from afar forever, a binful of assorted kitchenware and random stuff (NJ and Doc's wife were the hot contenders for most of the domestic goodies---I got the bakeware with Kat's okay weeks ago).

And---there was bling. I got nine items (coincidentally my lucky number), nothing really precious, and two of them I'm planning to repurpose---a working watch with a too-small band---I can make another band and turn it into a bracelet watch---and a safety-pin broach that I'm going to embellish with different charms. I requested a pewter birdhouse pin that I'd given Kat years ago...I'm thinking it'll be sweet on my pink tweed jacket at Easter---and two other pins, a silvertone angel and an old Venetian-glass guitar. One pair of earrings, pearl in gold coils. Two turquoise pendants, both set with silver, one on a silver chain, the other on a silvertone chain. And finally, Kat's late husband's class ring. (Clinch County High School, '58.) I know, that last one is odd, but neither of the boys wanted it and it fit my ring finger. It's gold with a big red cabochon stone, and since I never had a class ring of my own, it makes me happy.

So far, all that's come home with me is the bling. Tomorrow is going to be another long day! But it's going to get me a microwave, a decent couch and a TV that's bigger than a postage stamp---I'll be able to read credits without squinting! I just have to make room for it....
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Comments

[socialhermit.livejournal.com]

Go you! And Kat would be thrilled to know her things are going to someone who not only needs them, but truly appreciates them. :-)

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

It's certainly incentive to get rid of shit! There were a few things I loved (a "leather" wing chair/recliner in particular) that I would've loved, but---no room. But I'm grateful for what I'm getting, and thinking of how much certain things will improve my quality of life---microwave, fan, blood pressure cuff---and other items prompt gentle nostalgia....

[socialhermit.livejournal.com]

Exactly! Every time you look at or use those things, you'll be reminded of her. *warm fuzzies*

[pwcorgigirl.livejournal.com]

Wow! That was really generous of Kat and her kids. Counting the bed you already got, that's pretty much an apartment worth of furnishings.

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

GK took a few small things, and the boys laid claim to sentimental items and photographs, but the daughters-in-law, granddaughter and I got the lion's share. Granddaughter got Kat's bed, which is ultra-comfy, lots of furniture as she just turned 18 and is moving into a much bigger room. NJ made me look reticent when it came to snagging bling, and Doc'sLady was no slouch about kitchenware and linens and the like. And the local Sharing Center thrift store has gotten about three vanloads of stuff SO FAR. (More to go.)