FabSwingers.com forum: What would you keep?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

What would you get rid of? I am moving house and downsizing. I have given away or sold a LOT so far. Over 100 books for example.

But some things I find hard to say goodbye to. For some reason I can't bring myself to sell the Lego. Boxes of it which no-one plays with. FFS.

What would you find easy or hard to get rid of?

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

I'm a bit of a hoarder! So very difficult! X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Easy just about most things

Hardest is clothes and heels

Got a big problem throwing stuff away that doesn’t even fit anymore and probably never will again ass has gotten to big to get them over

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I’m trying to do a huge de-clutter in case we actually decide to move in the next year or so. It’s so difficult!!! Kids stuff is the hardest

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm a bit of a hoarder! So very difficult! X"

It can be hard to let go of things can't it? Im finding it quite liberating though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The entire contents including the husband and kids would be easy to pass on to someone else..

Harder choice would be my Jewellery and Handbag collection ....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a David Hockney signed print… I will definitely keep that!

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By *dreamofunicornsWoman
over a year ago

wakefield

Personal i didnt think id have trouble but turns out my loft space is full of useless things i cant seem to get rid off.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Memory boxes are my hardest things I could ever part with

I did have a good clear out of my kink box last night ready to make space for some new additions, so not essentially a getting rid session just making space

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By *ecadent_DevonMan
over a year ago

Okehampton

Just my books really or at least some of them, it’s not because they are rare or first editions (although some of them are) but they kind of chart my journey through life

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Easy just about most things

Hardest is clothes and heels

Got a big problem throwing stuff away that doesn’t even fit anymore and probably never will again ass has gotten to big to get them over

I find clothes one of the easiest things to give away - that's why I thought I'd ask. Mind you I have so few clothes anyway - I imagine you've got a roomful.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m not very sentimental so I’d get rid of pretty much everything that’s of little to no use. I use a system where I ask myself if I’ve used or looked at it during the previous couple of years.

Yes: I keep it

No: Off it goes to whatever fate I deem appropriate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Easy just about most things

Hardest is clothes and heels

Got a big problem throwing stuff away that doesn’t even fit anymore and probably never will again ass has gotten to big to get them over

I find clothes one of the easiest things to give away - that's why I thought I'd ask. Mind you I have so few clothes anyway - I imagine you've got a roomful.

Yes I do getting to the point I don’t see something for months and takes me like hafe a hour to find it when I do remember I have it lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m not very sentimental so I’d get rid of pretty much everything that’s of little to no use. I use a system where I ask myself if I’ve used or looked at it during the previous couple of years.

Yes: I keep it

No: Off it goes to whatever fate I deem appropriate."

This is so me

NBVN x

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

I have been a bit ruthless over the last couple of year. If I haven't used it or worn in the last year it goes out either to a charity shop or to be recycled.

The only things that don't go out are family documents, birth, death and marriage certificates, diaries and photographs.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

"I'm a bit of a hoarder! So very difficult! X

It can be hard to let go of things can't it? Im finding it quite liberating though. "

Yes for sure! One of my kids helps me decluter x

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By *ackDanielsWhiteRabbitMan
over a year ago

Halifax

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd keep my kids.

Also my Lego.

Maybe my sex toys.

Everything else I'm too fussed about.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd keep my kids.

Also my Lego.

My socks.

Maybe my sex toys.

Everything else I'm too fussed about. "

Fixed it for you.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

It’s the sentimental things for me, old photos, belongings of grandparents and alike. All of which is so random and worth nothing, but I still get the box out once a year, have a good look through, mixed with a few tears but always ends with laughter.

Everything else is replaceable

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By *ackDanielsWhiteRabbitMan
over a year ago

Halifax

No idea why that got deleted lol. Must have clicked delete in error.

I have far too many DVD'S but can't get rid of them. I know you can get pretty much any film ever made on demand these days. But there is just something about going through them and watching a film I haven't watched in ages.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't really keep 'stuff' so it's not hard for me. I have a regular junk clear out about 4 times a year. Other than sentimental two boxes, anything we don't use or need, I get rid of.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Things are easy people impossible

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

A few boxes of old photos and some old family furniture that’s been handed down a few generations.

Just about most else is expendable.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Yes: I keep it

No: Off it goes to whatever fate I deem appropriate."

I'm not very sentimental at all but I still hang on to items that belonged to my grandparents for example. They activate core memories for me, I guess!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The entire contents including the husband and kids would be easy to pass on to someone else..

Harder choice would be my Jewellery and Handbag collection ....

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I’m quite minimalist so it’s not hard , I recently moved house and other than few nice peoples of furniture, art , clothes, plants and some bits for the kitchen I got rid of everything , felt good to start with a fresh canvass

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By *oah VailMan
over a year ago

Dover

"The entire contents including the husband and kids would be easy to pass on to someone else..

Harder choice would be my Jewellery and Handbag collection ....

If I was going, I’d keep the boy (if he wanted), the dog, the contents of the garage and my phone.

If I was staying, I’d get rid of my in-laws and every vestige of their presence in my life.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Harder choice would be my Jewellery and Handbag collection ....

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Handbags are for life; don't ever get rid of them!

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By *imon_hydeMan
over a year ago

Stockport

When my son was born we needed space so I sold all my records and comics. Big mistake, I've spent a fortune over the years buying them again.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It’s the sentimental things for me, old photos, belongings of grandparents and alike. All of which is so random and worth nothing, but I still get the box out once a year, have a good look through, mixed with a few tears but always ends with laughter.

Everything else is replaceable "

The boxes of photos will always travel with me. I have thousands in digital form but I still love looking through the boxes too.

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

I have a clear out a couple of times a year. If it’s not surviving a purpose, sentimental or I have used/worn in ages then it’s gone.

Apart from books. Books are keepers

Beard

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

It’s a difficult call but so worth the effort of starting afresh in a new house with opportunities to collect new clutter

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

"I'm a bit of a hoarder! So very difficult! X"

This for me too. I really struggled when I sold my three bed house to move in with my mum. I kept things of sentimental value and important documents etc and clothes, jewellery, all of the kids things, clothes etc.

And for the rest I got a house clearance guy in who completely emptied it. It was so liberating!!

Although if your downsizing to your own place it’s not that easy, so I feel your pain!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What would you get rid of? I am moving house and downsizing. I have given away or sold a LOT so far. Over 100 books for example.

But some things I find hard to say goodbye to. For some reason I can't bring myself to sell the Lego. Boxes of it which no-one plays with. FFS.

What would you find easy or hard to get rid of?"

Could you give the lego to a charity, community centre or something along those lines so you feel like you've done something good with it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When my wife passed away it was difficult to get rid of sum stuff am not horder but just can’t seem to let go of memory’s

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By *izzy.miss.lizzyCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire

the house we live in was quite full of other peoples' things, due to a few family deaths, till quite recently.

It took quite some time to sift through it all, didn't want to landfill everything, but finding new homes for it has been very challening especially with lockdowns happening.

Thankfully near the end of it now.

During that process I actually did get rid of a lot of my own stuff,

I used to do a lot of art and craft, but since we got our boats and motorbikes there hasn't been time,

plus my eyesight has started to deteriorate so I can't see to thread sewing needles now,

the beads and sequin collection sadly had to go.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Harder choice would be my Jewellery and Handbag collection ....

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Handbags are for life; don't ever get rid of them!

Never, I've spent a fortune on them over time

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"When my wife passed away it was difficult to get rid of sum stuff am not horder but just can’t seem to let go of memory’s

Then don't

. You'll know when you're ready

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My car collection, in particularly my ford sierra rs500, its my childhood car and been family owned by my dad both here then in cyprus. I shipped it back from cyprus 5 year ago and recently finished the restoration on it. Its full of childhood memories, the smell, the sounds everything just put me in a happy place. That car has saved me from being in a dark place & returning to that place.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I could never get rid of my books, they're my escapism from everything x

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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in Co. Down

I'm lucky in that I do clear outs fairly regularly. I've also moved house a good few times to tend not to build up a load of stuff. Last time I moved I got rid of most of my books and clothes that don't fit I debated getting rid of my CD collection but decided against it in the end and kept them.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It’s a difficult call but so worth the effort of starting afresh in a new house with opportunities to collect new clutter

NO! I shall be minimalist!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"When my wife passed away it was difficult to get rid of sum stuff am not horder but just can’t seem to let go of memory’s

Of course. Should never force yourself to lose memories.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I have booked a large wooden cupboard to be picked up by a charity.

It was made by my grandfather in his workshop in Melbourne. Has housed family games and books for decades but I can't fit it anywhere. It's an ugly cupboard but I'm a bit heartbroken to see it go.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have looked around my house many times wondering what I would want to take with me if I moved. It amounts to very little. I could pack up anything precious to me in a few big boxes and a small piece of furniture or two. I would like to start afresh with all new lovely treasures.

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By *iaisonseekerMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

Can't understand folk disposing of books heathens!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Can't understand folk disposing of books heathens!

I have all of my kids books to make room for, I have given away hundreds of mine in the last couple of years. Doesn't mean I don't read.

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By *iaisonseekerMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Can't understand folk disposing of books heathens!

I have all of my kids books to make room for, I have given away hundreds of mine in the last couple of years. Doesn't mean I don't read.

It's a question of scale I agree.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am ruthless in these situations

If I moved tomorrow, I’d get rid of shitloads of stuff.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am ruthless in these situations

If I moved tomorrow, I’d get rid of shitloads of stuff."

I'm moving shortly and I have. Full carload to charity yesterday. It feels good!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am ruthless in these situations

If I moved tomorrow, I’d get rid of shitloads of stuff.

I'm moving shortly and I have. Full carload to charity yesterday. It feels good!"

Utterly cathartic!

Best of luck with the move - gimme a shout in the unlikely event it’s to Edinburgh

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

"I'm a bit of a hoarder! So very difficult! X"

Same. I've got better though.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am ruthless in these situations

If I moved tomorrow, I’d get rid of shitloads of stuff.

I'm moving shortly and I have. Full carload to charity yesterday. It feels good!

Utterly cathartic!

Best of luck with the move - gimme a shout in the unlikely event it’s to Edinburgh

Ah, I wish!

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

"I am ruthless in these situations

If I moved tomorrow, I’d get rid of shitloads of stuff.

I'm moving shortly and I have. Full carload to charity yesterday. It feels good!

Utterly cathartic!

Best of luck with the move - gimme a shout in the unlikely event it’s to Edinburgh

Ah, I wish!

Edinburgh is a great place for a dirty weekend!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd keep photos , and things they children have made me.

The rest is just stuff.

I'm hoping to relocate within the next year, and will take very little with me.

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By *ack688Man
over a year ago

abruzzo Italy (and UK)

I’ve down sized a few times over the years and I can certainly say what I wish I hadn’t got rid of. I sold quite a bit of vinyl which I wish I had kept even though I pretty much only listen to music on download now, but I could happily lose most of the CD collection, I don’t think I will ever have a nostalgic longing for those, same with dvds, I only watch streaming services. I got rid of a lot of books too and wish I hadnt, even though again I only really use my kindle now, I think books and vinyl just have more of a place in my heart than I once realised.

Otherwise almost everything else I own is functional apart from a few prints

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve down sized a few times over the years and I can certainly say what I wish I hadn’t got rid of. I sold quite a bit of vinyl which I wish I had kept even though I pretty much only listen to music on download now, but I could happily lose most of the CD collection, I don’t think I will ever have a nostalgic longing for those, same with dvds, I only watch streaming services. I got rid of a lot of books too and wish I hadnt, even though again I only really use my kindle now, I think books and vinyl just have more of a place in my heart than I once realised.

Otherwise almost everything else I own is functional apart from a few prints "

You could build your books and records back up. It is quite a thrill to find an old favourite in a bookshop and know it can be yours again.

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By *ack688Man
over a year ago

abruzzo Italy (and UK)

" You could build your books and records back up. It is quite a thrill to find an old favourite in a bookshop and know it can be yours again. "

Yes! That’s the plan eventually!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am ruthless in these situations

If I moved tomorrow, I’d get rid of shitloads of stuff.

I'm moving shortly and I have. Full carload to charity yesterday. It feels good!

Utterly cathartic!

Best of luck with the move - gimme a shout in the unlikely event it’s to Edinburgh

Ah, I wish!

Edinburgh is a great place for a dirty weekend!

I'm sure it is but a bit far for me

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Otherwise almost everything else I own is functional apart from a few prints "

I suppose it's realising why you hang onto things and recognising if it's "stuff" or has a deeper meaning. I have very little attachment to things unless they're associated with a person I care about.

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By *cottieboy123Man
over a year ago

Perth

"I am ruthless in these situations

If I moved tomorrow, I’d get rid of shitloads of stuff.

I'm moving shortly and I have. Full carload to charity yesterday. It feels good!

Utterly cathartic!

Best of luck with the move - gimme a shout in the unlikely event it’s to Edinburgh

Ah, I wish!

Edinburgh is a great place for a dirty weekend!

I'm sure it is but a bit far for me

It's just up the road from Yorkshire, assured a warm welcome from Dieu, CC, and several others

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am ruthless in these situations

If I moved tomorrow, I’d get rid of shitloads of stuff.

I'm moving shortly and I have. Full carload to charity yesterday. It feels good!

Utterly cathartic!

Best of luck with the move - gimme a shout in the unlikely event it’s to Edinburgh

Ah, I wish!

Edinburgh is a great place for a dirty weekend!

I'm sure it is but a bit far for me

It's just up the road from Yorkshire, assured a warm welcome from Dieu, CC, and several others

It's 200 miles from me lol, but there are lots of lovely fabbers in Scotland!

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

I reluctantly throw out socks when they develop holes. If they're ny favourite rainbow stripey socks it's a big wrench, even after I've got new ones to replace them.

Little else gets discarded...

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By *parrow77Man
over a year ago

cheshire

"What would you get rid of? I am moving house and downsizing. I have given away or sold a LOT so far. Over 100 books for example.

But some things I find hard to say goodbye to. For some reason I can't bring myself to sell the Lego. Boxes of it which no-one plays with. FFS.

What would you find easy or hard to get rid of?"

I couldn’t get rid of my Lego and it always begs for me but more lol

I struggle clearing anything always worry may want it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Feck the lot if it and start over.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Curious , as a few have mentioned it. Lego? Is this some sentimental thing that your kids used to play with?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There's not much that I would keep, maybe my cameras, but even they could be replaced sometime..

But I'm going nowhere without my Collies

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Curious , as a few have mentioned it. Lego? Is this some sentimental thing that your kids used to play with? "

It's my kids' Lego and I think I will sell it tbh! Make me an offer! Lots of adults like it too. I don't. Too many memories of standing on the bloody stuff .

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"There's not much that I would keep, maybe my cameras, but even they could be replaced sometime..

But I'm going nowhere without my Collies

Well of course not! Pets are family.

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