The Great Clearance begins - I'm emptying the bookshelves Dear friends, I’m not talking about the Post -Christmas sales, when everything you wanted before Christmas drops to half price. I’ve tried to avoid those this year, as I am looking around at the immense clutter I already have. The New Rule for our house is that you can’t bring in anything new unless you are prepared to sacrifice something you already have. This is because modern houses here just don’t have the attics, cellars or even room for the garden sheds or garages we used to have. The waste is downright criminal. Each day there are offerings on our neighbourhood site for things which can be taken for free – even fridges and washing machines, because people just don't have the space or they have bought a new model. Garage sales don’t work here at all anymore, nor does free listing on Gumtree. What we need perhaps is a central repository where things surplus to requirements can be stored and taken as needed a...
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