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Downsizing, To Move or Not to Move? That is the Question

Aging Well | Last Active: Mar 23 9:13pm | Replies (473)
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Hi Sue,
You posted giving sewing machine away. Some senior centers accept them, and give them to an in need senior who sews. Same with left over material.
I was a big knitter back in the days. When I quit knitting all supplies went to the senior center, and everything was put to good use.
You. and husband live in 400 sq.feet, did you mean 1,400?
Are you in a mobile home?
I’m on a SLOW ROLL today. Doing laundry, and clearing papers out. My goal is to empty entire rooms out. It’s a chore for sure.
Glad your husband is doing his part, but I’m sure he will hold onto his college books.
Funcountess

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Oct 10, 2020

Hi - Yes, we do live in 400 sq feet in winter - a one bedroom mobile home with great room & bath. It's just right - I can clean in 30 minutes. But we have to keep everything put away, all the time, or it becomes intolerable. Even my "big house" doesn't have quite 1400 sq feet.

Our senior center is still closed, so it's not an option for donations now, but we have a very active freecycle group in the community, and there are 2 active requests for a machine - one from a young Mom, so it will go to a good home. We have given away dozens of possessions to our neighbors over the past 2 years, and it's good to know items will be put to good use. The group rules allow me to decide who gets an item - not just the first to ask, so if I feel someone is just hoarding stuff, or turning around and selling it, I can give it to someone else. My kids use it too - much of the outdoor play equipment at both of our houses came from there.
Sue

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