Nearing the finish line

I have just the bits and bobs left to move. But why am I dreading it? Mostly because as I move stuff I really must ask myself if it is worth the move, or should I just go directly to Goodwill and avoid trying to find a spot for it. That has definitely worked for me in the past, but I have a few more closets in this new house and that is the dilemma...I could just keep it all and later decide. Which never happens. Arrgh.

Today I hoped to get to the closet that held my quilts on hangers and batting and a box of smaller quilts. 

I have an allocated closet in the new house and yet...I know some of the quilts are hanging lengthwise and may hit the floor. Or not. But it stopped me from moving them until inevitably I ran out of days. 

Of course they all fit. Perfectly. Duh. Also in this closet is a box of paintings and drawings from 40 years of moving. And a ton of hanging unquilted tops, not even squished into this closet. As you can see, one quilt is just about on the floor, minus 1/4 inch. Other really big ones are doubled up on two skirt hangers. That works.

My next dread are the serving pieces in the high cabinets in the kitchen... which contain items that are in the wishful thinking category. I mean, how often am I hosting a massive party where I need a lasagna dish to serve a dozen? It's red and so I keep it. 

And platters...? Wha? The days of hanging out at TJMaxx and buying stuff because it was a pretty or my colors, or a great bargain, are continuing to haunt my present day. And you know the awful truth: they are all greasy or dusty or both.  Yuck. So gritting my teeth, I will return to the old house, fill the sink with hot soapy water and wash and dry and load all those items and be done with the procrastinating. 

And lastly, my art supplies need to be moved. I have TWO big closets with shelves where they all can go. It is also a matter of wishful thinking, but I believe the time has come where my art wishes may come true.

Lastly, the garden tools, hoses, 'window boxes' and just minor garden stuff has to be moved. I will do that last as they are all dirty and I have to prevent the car from all that. 

Speaking of the car, I got an early start today because rain was forecasted and I wanted to avoid getting my quilts wet. I managed to load and unload them just as the rain began. But then as an afterthought, can I get the car into the garage? 

 The garage is set up as the workshop, because my brother in law, John, has been installing all new interior doors which have to be trimmed to fit the odd openings. He is gone for the weekend so I gently nudged the dryer and a few doors out of the way, and managed to just squeeze in the car, without touching anything. That was quite satisfying.