tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post3966946408708571354..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: Things I Collect for No Darn Good ReasonChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-72991402120125668332013-10-30T22:31:07.045-04:002013-10-30T22:31:07.045-04:00Oh, the charger pile! I had one of those. I saw ...Oh, the charger pile! I had one of those. I saw on pinterest you can label empty toilet paper rolls with Magic Markers and tuck each charger it its own roll. I now have all my rolls tucked in a drawer. If I could just get people to put them back, it would be great. Marianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-84134875609572786022013-10-12T19:15:15.665-04:002013-10-12T19:15:15.665-04:00Fortunately, we don't have too much in the way...Fortunately, we don't have too much in the way of sports gear. The kids wear their cleats so much, they wear out before they outgrow them. Soccer and cross country don't require much gear, anyway. Very happy about that. <br />Oh, I can let go of clothes faster than anything. Except those really, really cute ones all the kids wore. Gotta keep those.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-9088017475285272012013-10-12T19:13:18.550-04:002013-10-12T19:13:18.550-04:00You are brilliant!!!!! Egg carton packing is a gr...You are brilliant!!!!! Egg carton packing is a great idea! I shall now steal it.<br /><br />Shoot, I would think about leaving it up all year long. <br /><br />I do think those keychains are fun. Especially the ones like the itty bitty Simon game.<br /><br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-56858201747940585792013-10-12T19:11:14.938-04:002013-10-12T19:11:14.938-04:00Ha! I forgot about the office stuff. My husband ...Ha! I forgot about the office stuff. My husband doesn't bring pens, but paper clips. So many paper clips. And not those little silver ones, but the big, clamp type. So, so many.<br /><br />The toys will be cool because they don't make noise. It is a requirement that all toys now come with buttons and noise and a need for a ton of batteries.<br /><br />How old is too old for paint? Good question. Oil jugs, huh? No, that's not weird at all... (Yes it is.) :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-76232390490261570692013-10-12T19:08:31.735-04:002013-10-12T19:08:31.735-04:00Oh, that's a good use for the koozies!! We do...Oh, that's a good use for the koozies!! We don't have pop normally, but at parties, wasted cans are everywhere! It most certainly is a reason for head explosions.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-74838584911520594402013-10-12T19:07:41.339-04:002013-10-12T19:07:41.339-04:00I love how we all blame our husbands for the colle...I love how we all blame our husbands for the collections. Not that they don't deserve the blame, but we're all so quick to say, "It's him, not me."<br />I really, really want to get rid of the papers.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-17827906167086372972013-10-12T17:44:34.244-04:002013-10-12T17:44:34.244-04:00Oh how funny! I'm pretty sure we've got th...Oh how funny! I'm pretty sure we've got that same collection of shoes and chargers. On top of that, if I head out to the garage, I'm going to see a bunch of sports gear we never use!!! And I'm the world's worst for letting go of clothes.. :(Seriously Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321044809588778953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-28349739264993474012013-10-11T13:11:33.247-04:002013-10-11T13:11:33.247-04:00Strangely, I was recently contemplating egg carton...Strangely, I was recently contemplating egg cartons as I was separating trash/recyclables the other day. I decided that instead of buying bubble wrap to stuff into boxes this year when shipping holiday gifts, I'll use the empty cartons for cushion! I hate those beer koozie things. They remind me of those padded toilet seats. There are some things that just feel WRONG lol. As for the paint, someone above had a great idea of donating them to the high school for painting sets, etc. If not the drama department, you could check with the marching band. They often use props that need to be painted as well. I have the same problem with chargers and cords in general. I haven't done it yet, but I've been stockpiling those plastic things that come on a loaf of bread - a Pinterest find - write what the cord is for and pop the tag on it.<br /><br />As far as collections go, I used to be in the book category, but I lost a lot in Hurricane Katrina. Then I gave up a bunch more at the time of my last move - everything is digital these days. I did keep my favorites though. There is something about a "real" book. I also collect Dept. 56 Dickens Village pieces which are great, but a pain in the butt to set up and get all of the lights situated. I keep threatening to put the village up from Sept-April just to make it worth the effort. It does look really pretty though. I also amassed a rather large collection of goofy keychains - toys, games, tools and that sort of thing. I also have an old Madame Alexander doll collection I don't know what to do with. They've been sitting in boxes for about a million years now. Oh, and thumb tacks. That's the other one ... I'm always picking up tacks, but I no longer have a bulletin board at work to use them on. Some are typewriter keys, cartoon characters, all kinds of things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-86585189885991538262013-10-11T10:20:13.645-04:002013-10-11T10:20:13.645-04:00Hubby works at a bank, and he brings home approxim...Hubby works at a bank, and he brings home approximately 50 pens per day. I have pens up to my eyeballs. I am swimming in pens. Want a pen??<br /><br />I have a lot of the toys I had as a kid in bins. I guess I am hoping they will still be cool when we have kids. Fat chance - ha!!! <br /><br />We have the paint collection, too. I am not sure how long it takes paint to go bad, but I am sure ours is. Also, hubby has a strange thing where he keeps LOADS of oil jugs. We probably have like 30 at least. It's weird LOL.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664068521097565025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-59303837093799955902013-10-11T02:29:17.556-04:002013-10-11T02:29:17.556-04:00I got out of VCRs as soon as I could - they go won...I got out of VCRs as soon as I could - they go wonky too quickly and take up too much space.<br /><br />Yeah that's what I've learned is good practice. But it's SO MUCH EFFORT. So they lie in drifts around the house, like autumn leaves, cluttering up corners and surfaces. (cashed cheques? no - I'm way too young for that... ;) )Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-38541281940247037672013-10-11T01:39:28.926-04:002013-10-11T01:39:28.926-04:00We use koozies for soda, it helps to keep track wi...We use koozies for soda, it helps to keep track with whose is whose! otherwise they take a sip, set it down, and then don't know where it is/whose it is and then they just open another one, and my head explodes.Cyndy @ Back in the Bushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02106750680265704567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-32423532447556601802013-10-10T23:50:39.726-04:002013-10-10T23:50:39.726-04:00I have many of these collections as well.... paint...I have many of these collections as well.... paint-yes. drawstring backpacks-yes (although, just the other day, I literally threw away more than half our stash, only kept the nicer, in better condition ones, I think I'm down to a doable 5-7 of them), cords-yes, lots of them (not near as neat 'n tidy as yours though) .... we have "collections" (er, JUNK) ALL OVER OUR HOUSE...and garage... and...basement. I can only be blamed for some of it though, my husband <--biggest packrat ever! "don't throw that away, we 'might' need that 'someday'". I can 100% relate to the bank statements (and taxes) ---we have them from 15 *or so* years ago (and not because *I* want to keep them) We seriously need to purge! Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13825026066797480342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-29689236181940575672013-10-10T23:13:05.721-04:002013-10-10T23:13:05.721-04:00I can't tell you how happy you have made me by...I can't tell you how happy you have made me by thinking on my dilemma, then coming back hours later with solutions for me.<br />Great idea for the paint! I'll have to track down some people who have kids in theater.<br />2. Even better idea!! <br />How did you get to be so smart?<br />Oh, can you imagine the mess of broken up egg cartons all over my house??? No, thanks. We'll just have to try every single craft made with egg cartons. We may not have enough cartons for that, though.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-81145788667959827102013-10-10T23:10:32.761-04:002013-10-10T23:10:32.761-04:00I love it when I make people laugh!
We finally g...I love it when I make people laugh! <br />We finally got rid of the coffee mugs. Mostly. COW insisted on keeping some from his Boy Scout years, despite the fact neither of us drink coffee. <br /><br />Fun thing to do to get rid of the mugs (I've done it two different years): Bring a big bag of coffee mugs to a Christmas elephant exchange. Sure, the receiver will shoot daggers your way, but you will rid yourself of 20 unused mugs!<br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-19439667331625056922013-10-10T23:07:19.900-04:002013-10-10T23:07:19.900-04:002. They do multiply like mice. 3. Seems pretty ...2. They do multiply like mice. 3. Seems pretty ridiculous to save, yet most people do it, it seems. 4. They do tear, if they actually get used. 5. I have no doubt. The size 13 take up enough room. 6. I have no idea why I'm so attached to the blasted wires. Maybe someday we'll get something with the same plug?? I think not.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-48062170215562791812013-10-10T23:03:53.487-04:002013-10-10T23:03:53.487-04:00Hahahaha!!!Hahahaha!!!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-1350052992707271112013-10-10T23:03:41.995-04:002013-10-10T23:03:41.995-04:00What are the odds?!?! :)
Hahaha!! I used to c...What are the odds?!?! :) <br />Hahaha!! I used to collect a few egg cartons when the big kids were little. Every Family Fun magazine or craft book assumes the reader has plenty of egg cartons lying around. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-64505108878717580312013-10-10T23:01:56.144-04:002013-10-10T23:01:56.144-04:00I have no problem with a collection that can be us...I have no problem with a collection that can be used. Makes perfect sense. You need coffee mugs, why not have a theme? <br />There are just so many bags! And they are far from being an ideal size for most things. So few practical uses.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-6539144932907966992013-10-10T23:00:34.450-04:002013-10-10T23:00:34.450-04:00I am glad to be rid of the fridge clutter.
Oh, the...I am glad to be rid of the fridge clutter.<br />Oh, the paper!!! Kids require so much paper! We have a pile on the end of the kitchen island. We're much better at keeping it tamed, but we can never seem to get rid of it.<br />Projects are a big pet peeve of mine. Can't tell you how many times the kids start, but never finish, a project and leave it there for days/weeks/months.<br />Yes, we saw the clothing. :)<br />I'm glad you liked it! <br />Ha! I'll pick them up next time I'm in your neighborhood. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-82545283832094329132013-10-10T22:57:50.263-04:002013-10-10T22:57:50.263-04:00Aha! Magnets! Another lovely change from our old...Aha! Magnets! Another lovely change from our old kitchen. The steel fridge won't hold magnets on the front, and the sides are covered by cabinets now. No magnets cluttering up my fridge. Can't say I was sad to see them go.<br />Tumbleweeds are no fun. I have them, too, but since I don't have indoor dogs, I'm a bit confused as to where they came from. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-13595974658137407362013-10-10T22:55:31.890-04:002013-10-10T22:55:31.890-04:00I'm glad!
Ha! I hadn't thought about my c...I'm glad!<br />Ha! I hadn't thought about my collections being organized. That is hilarious. <br />Be nice to your kids and buy the shovel. Store it by the front door. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-35754143236714726592013-10-10T22:53:29.133-04:002013-10-10T22:53:29.133-04:00Ok I have a SOLUTION to 3 of your "collection...Ok I have a SOLUTION to 3 of your "collections"<br />but you have to be willing to let them go...<br />1 PAINT donate the unused paint to the local high school fine art department for use in set and art class. We use almost all donated paints on our sets<br />2 CINCH SACKS take them and put a roll of TP and a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, granola bars water bottle in a BEER KOZIE and some sort of non melty treat to give to the homeless guy at the intersection who you try to avoid eye contact with, now you can roll down your window and pass on a gift. The food and TP they will like, oral hygiene not sure about, but the bag is useful and the beer kozie not so useful got out of your house...<br />anyway just a suggestion. the EGG CARTON, yeah I've got nothing UNLESS you give it to the kids with some glue and let them build forts out of them???<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-90100571353626382082013-10-10T22:53:14.508-04:002013-10-10T22:53:14.508-04:00We have shelves and shelves of books, too. Not so...We have shelves and shelves of books, too. Not so many DVDs. (We actually have more VCR tapes than DVDs. (Yes, you may crack up laughing at that statement.))<br /><br />HOW COULD I FORGET THE STATEMENTS?!?!?!?! Ugh. COW insists on keeping every single statement we've ever gotten. Cashed Bank checks from 16 years ago are still in our possession. (you probably didn't even have a bank account back when they would send you the actual cashed checks you wrote each month.)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-10332892778448556182013-10-10T22:50:32.544-04:002013-10-10T22:50:32.544-04:00I will love you forever if you tell me your curren...I will love you forever if you tell me your current plastic bag collection isn't a new stash, but the stash you had at the old place and moved to the new one. Really, I will. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-78765858667250972352013-10-10T22:32:32.460-04:002013-10-10T22:32:32.460-04:00OMG I am laughing so hard I can't breathe - th...OMG I am laughing so hard I can't breathe - this could be our house! Chargers - got 'em. Those stupid backpacks - not nearly as hefty as your stash, but got 'em. We also have a ridiculous collection of coffee mugs - you know the kind you get as gifts or pick up because they're cool? Every couple of years we purge them and vow never to do it again....clearly we have a problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com