western australia

A photo of our new garden shed

@JudyEv (340216)

Rockingham, Australia

June 9, 2021 3:42am CST

I’ve spent most of the day on my own as Vince is quite involved with helping his brother organise the funeral his (the brother’s) wife. I’ve been gradually finding homes for more of our belongings and continue to sort and declutter. Some rags I used for packing valuables have now been put in the rubbish bin as I have many more rags than I need. We need to do more work in the garage as we still can’t get two cars in there. The photo shows the little garden shed that we erected just out from the garage. We’ve fitted two lots of shelves in the shed and it now holds quite a few tools, etc. You can see the boundary fence on the right and you can see part of the air-conditioner. The piled-up of bricks have been given to us and we may use them to pave down the side of the house.

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@arunima25 (87806)

• Bangalore, India

9 Jun 21

I am sorry about Vince's brother's wife. May her soul rest in peace. My condolences for the family. You seem pretty busy in setting and settling down in new place. I have missed on latest updates on your side. So I will be visiting your discussions to find them out.

Who gave those bricks to you??

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 21

One of the residents in our village has replaced his paving with cement and kindly gave them to us.

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@arunima25 (87806)

• Bangalore, India

9 Jun 21

That's so nice! Seems like you have a very friendly community there. You will have a good time there

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

9 Jun 21

my assumption of course is that one grows mushrooms in a dark garden shed...

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 21

Ours is purely and simply a storage area although maybe I could grow some mushrooms. They probably still sell mushroom kits.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 21

@DocAndersen It might have spades and potting mix and plant pots in it then it would qualify as a garden shed. If it had mushrooms in it, it would be a mushroom shed!

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

9 Jun 21

@JudyEv well then, it should just be a shed!!!! sorry, you know my brain doesn't work right. i am male.

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@louievill (28851)

• Philippines

9 Jun 21

It looks neat and compact.. Seems like a lot of work, hope you are adjusting well.

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@louievill (28851)

• Philippines

9 Jun 21

@JudyEv you are right " work is fun ", I even consider it something sacred when I'm doing it for myself and family

, you both have good attitude, I'm sure results always come out far better than expected.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 21

We have some more work to do yet but it is the sort of stuff we enjoy doing which is good.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

@louievill I guess DIY satisfies the hunter/gatherer/look after the family attitudes that we've inherited from our cavemen ancestors.

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@LadyDuck (471424)

• Switzerland

9 Jun 21

I am sorry for the brother of Vince wife, my condolences to his family. Your garden shed looks very nice, I would like something similar, more storage s always useful. Take it easy decluttering, do not overdo.

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@LadyDuck (471424)

• Switzerland

9 Jun 21

@JudyEv I am glad that you can donate what you do not need. I feel bad throwing things, I am glad if I can donate.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 21

Thanks for the kind words. I'm just doing a bit each day and having spells in between. One of the ladies in the 'village' takes donations for an op shop so I'll be taking a box of items to her one day soon.

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@rakski (123302)

• Philippines

9 Jun 21

I hope that you will soon finish to store your stuff so you can relax.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 21

I'm quite enjoying sorting out my things. I relax in between spells of unpacking. Thanks for the kind words.

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@rakski (123302)

• Philippines

10 Jun 21

@JudyEv welcome

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@oahuwriter (26777)

• United States

9 Jun 21

Sorry to hear about your husband's sister in law.

Secure looking shed. Things are coming along, then.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 21

Yes, we're gradually getting things organised the way we want them.

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@oahuwriter (26777)

• United States

10 Jun 21

@JudyEv That's good. Soon a cozy home. Have fun getting there!

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@hotsummer (13837)

• Philippines

9 Jun 21

that's nice. i don't think we have like that here. or maybe not many here are using it. if there's I'll like to do the same thing.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

It gives us more storage space which is a priority at the moment.

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@RebeccasFarm (89873)

• Arvada, Colorado

9 Jun 21

Lovely Judy I love your little cozy place there

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@RebeccasFarm (89873)

• Arvada, Colorado

9 Jun 21

@JudyEv You are making it home

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 21

@RebeccasFarm Soon it will feel more like home I hope.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 21

Thanks. It is certainly cosy but we're starting to find places for all our belongings.

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@jstory07 (139742)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Jun 21

I hope you find a home for all of your stuff.

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@jstory07 (139742)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Jun 21

@JudyEv Are you happy being there?

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

@jstory07 I'm not quite at that stage yet. I can't help thinking of what we left behind. But I know it's for the best.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 21

Thanks. I can see the floor in some of the rooms now so it's improving. lol

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@Tampa_girl7 (50260)

• United States

9 Jun 21

I like the look of your shed.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 21

It's only small but with shelving, it holds quite a lot.

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@xFiacre (13035)

• Ireland

9 Jun 21

@judyev You’ll get there - eventually.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

And in the meantime, it gives us something to do. lol

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@Ronrybs (19345)

• London, England

9 Jun 21

I am pretty sure that the main problem with decluttering is that it is never ending. It is also easy to go overboard and get rid of too much. I tend towards saving too much stuff.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

Now we're in the new place, I keep coming across things and thinking 'I really don't need this any more'. I save too much stuff too. I can't believe I have so many knick-knacks. I won't be buying any more ever - at least, I don't think I will.

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@LindaOHio (178877)

• United States

9 Jun 21

I'm so sorry about Vince's brother's wife. That's a lovely shed.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 21

We will miss Kerry as we saw a lot of the two of them. Thanks.

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@erictsuma (9726)

• Mombasa, Kenya

9 Jun 21

It's very nice

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 21

It was quite easy to put together but a bit tricky at the finish.

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@allen0187 (58582)

• Philippines

9 Jun 21

Condolences to the family.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

Thanks very much.

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@allknowing (136541)

• India

10 Jun 21

Takes me back to the time we shifted to our new abode. There is never a dull moment. But my advice is do not over do.

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@allknowing (136541)

• India

10 Jun 21

@JudyEv Looking at your life I do not think that word 'bored' suits you You will surely find something to keep you merrily on your toes

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

@allknowing Best we find things to do or the devil will find things for us. I'm sure you know that saying - The devil finds work for idle hands.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

We're plugging along slowly. At least we won't be bored for a while.

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@wolfgirl569 (106397)

• Marion, Ohio

9 Jun 21

You are getting it organized slowly. I used rags, our out of season clothes and even my curtains to wrap breakables. It works and gets everything moved.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

I think I've unpacked every box now or at least gone through them to see what's in them.

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@Shiva49 (26686)

• Singapore

9 Jun 21

I am sorry to hear of your loss. You are pegging away to get things in order. Best of luck

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

Thanks for the kind words. She had been fighting multiple myeloma for several years.

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@acelawrites (19272)

• Philippines

9 Jun 21

Looks like you have so much work to do in your new home.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 21

Yes, there is quite a bit to do but mostly it is work we enjoy doing which is a good thing.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

So much to do. A nice garden shed. Glad you have the pavers to use.

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@JudyEv (340216)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 21

I still haven't bought any plants but we'll get some one day soon.

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