tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post2265016041730215173..comments2023-11-05T09:12:48.637+00:00Comments on Cheshire Wife: Charity begins at homecheshire wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944869219641386387noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-38074752725261575882010-01-28T14:58:10.356+00:002010-01-28T14:58:10.356+00:00It's a task I dread to be honest, I can see my...It's a task I dread to be honest, I can see myself sending loads to the charity shops when the time comes.Reasonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070633072307321162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-53566568322704836512010-01-28T02:56:41.752+00:002010-01-28T02:56:41.752+00:00I so agree about belongings going to a place where...I so agree about belongings going to a place where they'll be cherished.. whether your home, your brother's or almost anyone who truly appreciates them. It was tough to go through this process with my mother's place. I feel for you. Very cool about the Meridian line.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-87311817050954705132010-01-27T13:02:11.936+00:002010-01-27T13:02:11.936+00:00Jenny - we don't have children but I am not wo...Jenny - we don't have children but I am not worrying about that aspect of things at the moment.<br /><br />Marion - thank you for visiting and also for commenting. I hope that you will visit and comment again. I love to read the comments.<br /><br />Gilly - I expect that we shall have to have another session when the bungalow sells.cheshire wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944869219641386387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-42362759185848909952010-01-27T09:13:38.969+00:002010-01-27T09:13:38.969+00:00I've sorted through more houses than I care to...I've sorted through more houses than I care to remember! My mother's was the hardest, as she was in a home, and always thought she would go back "when she was better"<br /><br />But she had sensibly made a list of what my sister and I wanted, also her three grandchildren, so when we came to clear everything there was no argument! It also made it a lot easier.<br /><br />The really hard stuff was the tins of paint with an inch of hardened paint in them which my Dad had kept "in case they came in useful!"<br /><br />We hired a mini skip in the end, to get rid of all the stuff in the garage!Gillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00322140697547406511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-21507536194044199422010-01-26T23:44:09.359+00:002010-01-26T23:44:09.359+00:00Such an emotional time, it's obviously left it...Such an emotional time, it's obviously left its mark. I am very conscious that someone might have to sort out my stuff, we have no children, I try to keep my underwear drawer tidy.Jennyffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08133651986287619972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-42232136176047957262010-01-26T09:12:07.566+00:002010-01-26T09:12:07.566+00:00imbeingheldhostage - brother doesn't know abou...imbeingheldhostage - brother doesn't know about my blog, so is unlikely to read it.cheshire wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944869219641386387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-43312286125559933402010-01-26T07:20:54.851+00:002010-01-26T07:20:54.851+00:00That little sign is really cool. Little details li...That little sign is really cool. Little details like that would interest me when deciding between two bungalows :-)<br />I dread that "dividing up" time. My Mum has been good about telling people what she wants them to have, but she has step-children close by that can't manage their money-- I'm afraid they will get there first and take anything with value to sell it off. I don't care about value, I want the sentiment.<br /><br />I completely agree that I'd rather have my belongings in someone's home that appreciates them than the tip or a charity shop. If it were my house, I would hope my daughter made sure she had the things of sentimental value despite how much "more" she may have already taken.<br />Your brother doesn't read your blog, does he?imbeingheldhostagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771374087307254969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-20582000398807445802010-01-26T04:52:49.064+00:002010-01-26T04:52:49.064+00:00Remember doing the same thing with my parents plac...Remember doing the same thing with my parents place when they moved into a care home. As only child, it was both easier and more difficult. Many items from my childhood have found their ways to our children's homes, where I think/hope they will be well used and cherished.Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-27161484990468815072010-01-25T22:07:21.162+00:002010-01-25T22:07:21.162+00:00Brilliant, I'd love it!Brilliant, I'd love it!Grumpy Old Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828200865710133059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-41460171267534292242010-01-25T10:13:42.691+00:002010-01-25T10:13:42.691+00:00Valerie - it is difficult sorting out a loved ones...Valerie - it is difficult sorting out a loved ones possessions what ever the circumstances.<br /><br />SS - an inventory might be a retirement job.<br /><br />Fire Byrd - we have not walked the Staffordshire Way. We don't live anywhere near Mow Cop folly.cheshire wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944869219641386387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-23924116372725669562010-01-25T07:19:16.898+00:002010-01-25T07:19:16.898+00:00I was going to comment about this post till I saw ...I was going to comment about this post till I saw a picture lower down.... Have you walked the Staffordshire Way that starts at Mow Cop? Walked part of it last year from there back to my house which is just off it.Fire Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05477692359400671374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-1114734314585648472010-01-24T23:32:10.865+00:002010-01-24T23:32:10.865+00:00I didn't realize that there was actual Greenw...I didn't realize that there was actual Greenwich Meridian Line markers.<br /><br />Glad you got your mother's house tidied up, should make it easier to sell I guess?<br /><br />Gill in CanadaGill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-61928478215654222472010-01-24T18:30:14.607+00:002010-01-24T18:30:14.607+00:00One of the things Jo and I have started to do is a...One of the things Jo and I have started to do is an inventory of where things came from, what family significance they have, etc. They may still end up in the charity shop but at least the children will know where they originated!!Scriptor Senexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795521284516432520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-49334489121352522062010-01-24T10:50:44.651+00:002010-01-24T10:50:44.651+00:00I'm surprised the stone is so new. Your post i...I'm surprised the stone is so new. Your post is very interesting, CW. <br />It must feel strange going through someone's home. I never had to do it, my Mom died in Australia just prior to sailing back to the UK. Her goods and chattels were already on the ship so they came straight to me. <br />I have already started to chuck things I feel won't be of interest to the family, photos sorted, etc. Thought I'd try and help out before I go....Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-33203708933131670532010-01-23T15:43:21.176+00:002010-01-23T15:43:21.176+00:00lakeviewer - it is a long time since my Mother wen...lakeviewer - it is a long time since my Mother went to the pub in the evening.<br /><br />Moannie - you can not take it with you, you know.cheshire wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944869219641386387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-12379237555924209862010-01-22T20:50:30.284+00:002010-01-22T20:50:30.284+00:00I have already had to face this with my own mother...I have already had to face this with my own mother and it brought back memories of that.<br />The Greenwich Meridian Line is really interesting and the stone is lovely.<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-84087418573728785262010-01-22T18:15:41.261+00:002010-01-22T18:15:41.261+00:00I feel for you having to go through your mother...I feel for you having to go through your mother's home, CW. It must have felt strange but a job that had to be done. I helped my husband when he had to go through his aunt's home when she went into care, it felt very odd. <br /><br />I like the photo of the marker stone!Strawberry Jam Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695110960213262472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-16263533923954317062010-01-22T16:21:50.492+00:002010-01-22T16:21:50.492+00:00There was an item on the Meridian line on the loca...There was an item on the Meridian line on the local news last night, how coincidental was that?<br /><br />Clearing up your parents home is a chore that most of us face eventually. I intend to give our stuff to our children before we go, [as if I know the date hehe]<br />Much better, as you say to give a home to much loved pieces than dump them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-57859692356754804002010-01-22T14:04:49.263+00:002010-01-22T14:04:49.263+00:00It's traumatic going through things and choosi...It's traumatic going through things and choosing what your going to take and what is going to be left!!<br /><br />C xCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327016337976942530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-12411551541974094562010-01-22T11:12:25.489+00:002010-01-22T11:12:25.489+00:00Very interesting about the Greenwich Meridian Line...Very interesting about the Greenwich Meridian Line.<br />Interestingly we drove past a marker on the French motorway a few weeks ago marking it.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319585156044214967.post-49201175829016878132010-01-22T02:06:10.636+00:002010-01-22T02:06:10.636+00:00That stone should make it easier to find the place...That stone should make it easier to find the place after a night at the pub. Interesting.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.com