You remind me of why I love the people here in Virginia.....if anyone needs helps the neighbor's from all over kin or non kin jump in to help out.  A funeral or sickness or someone just down on their luck these people are truly earth angel's.  I remember before I bought my house I was renting a house just above the one I bought later on didn't know anyone had not been there long my sister was killed in an accident the neighbor's from all over came by with food and non food item's and cards and words spoken from an understanding heart.  I had family everywhere even sleeping on the floor so their help was truly a blessing.  I have never forgotten their help and how much it helped me to be strong through the loss of my sister.  God Bless you.  I am sorry for your loss may God send comfort to their hearts and homes.

Sorry about your cousin.  I'm sure the music you play will be beautiful for it.

Oh, I hate Math, too.  Especially at tax time.  I'm always worried I've forgotten something important that the account needed, and that 10 years down the road I'll be audited and it will be found and I'll get fined!  LOL!

The flu bug has caught me and I don't feel like doing anything!

Thank goodness, the flu has left this building. yay for spring cleaning in the winter.

I have so many sets of encyclopedias that I've inherited from family members - nobody else could get rid of them either.  One set is pretty old, and the most recent dates from the 60's.  Hate to get rid of them, though.  It would be easier if I thought they could do some good to anyone, but I doubt it.

Isn't it something how the computer has taken the place of reading books?  I've also gotten rid of encyclopedias, the info on the 'puter is more current.  Same with some of my gardening books.  I've kept my favorites.  Now when it comes to some of my favorite authors, I keep their books.  I always read when I go to bed at night, but I don't see me lugging the 'puter up onto the bed any time soon. lol   Maybe you should just have a big garage sale this summer.

RYC:  I have also used the alarm button on my car keys to find my car.  One time I did that and it would not shut off.. when I got to the car a lady was getting out of her car next to mine.. she said "I did not hit your car, I promise." 

Sorry to hear about your cousin.  Does your area have any adult education courses?  A lot of the time people in those classes don't have access to computers at home .. They might like to have the encycopedias..

I did well tonight.. I actually got rid of something.. My daughter was here and I gave her a coat out of my closet. It is one I had outgrown.. saved it just in case I lost weight.. I decided it would rot before I did that . LOL

John used to sell encyclopedias about 100 years ago.  They go out of date very quickly....

Good luck with the cleaning...It seems I have way way too much ...stuff!

Watch the hearings for Judge Alito...I can't believe those pompous windbags.!  Especially the murdering adulterous drug addicted blowhard from MA...Why do people vote for such a dumbhead!? He reads everything and doesn't even read it well!  I know that I said nice things about his brother but.(He was at least a likeable guy)...I'd better stop now.  Hope I don't offend you.  It's just so outrageous to me.

I am so sorry to hear about your cousin! They are very blessed to have you! So when can I come and rummage?

Strange, I made a pot of veggie/beef soup last night. Different reason though. May your cousin rest in peace.

Years ago I took our encyclopedia's to Half Price Books. Shoot they practically made me feel like we should be paying them to take them off our hands. Yet once some of those books end up for sale the price is not half.

Sorry to hear bout ur cousin... I bet u play beautifully!!!

Did ya ever think about selling some of your stuff on Ebay???

From the sounds of some of the items--I would say you are getting into deep cleaning.  A few years ago we donated our encyclopedia set to TGson's third grade teacher to use in her classroom.  She was delighted.  The kids don't always have a school computer to use or have the time in the school library to look up "stuff", so now they are able to use the media in the classroom.  TGson has internet at home so can research anything without the use of encyclopedia.

RYC--regarding retirement-- W retired when he was 46 and for years he would tell people that he was retired and I would tell them  that I was  RE tired   My career was that of "Mom"/homemaker and all that went with that title.  Did work at JCP for 22 months.  Re the encyclopedia I bet the library doesn't even use them any more. 

I'm afraid the print encyclopedia is a thing of the past. Too bad, because there's something wonderful about all those big, leather-bound volumes.

Ok...I think you got lost somewhere in all that cleaning.  Time to stop for a break...

When you get done at your house could you please come clean out all my junk?  I need to do it so badly and just keep "forgetting".  lol

Yea, it was an interesting transaction for sure....have a wonderful day! xo, QE