I look with dismay upon all the books I’ve acquired over the years. At least they fit into boxes. But I now need bigger boxes to contain the boxes. It would be best to start winnowing them down, but the very thought hurts. I suspect a re-sale store will just throw them away, as they are mainly paperbacks — economical but aging.
Just looked over the treadle sewing machine my brother has sitting in his basement. The drawers are in great shape, varnish is still perfect. Came with the house almost fifty years ago. If I polished it up, where would I put it? But it’s too nice to just sit there…
mischugenah 5 months ago
As Calvin’s parents said: Simplify, simplify.
oldthang 5 months ago
They’re tag-teaming you, Earl!
The dude from FL (not bragging) Premium Member 5 months ago
I moved after 27 years in a place, I will never collect anything, I’m mimimal!
Doug K 5 months ago
Earl doesn’t just take up space. Taking up space is one of the most obvious and productive things he does.
PraiseofFolly 5 months ago
I look with dismay upon all the books I’ve acquired over the years. At least they fit into boxes. But I now need bigger boxes to contain the boxes. It would be best to start winnowing them down, but the very thought hurts. I suspect a re-sale store will just throw them away, as they are mainly paperbacks — economical but aging.
The Reader Premium Member 5 months ago
Would you mind sitting out on the front lawn?
mrwiskers 5 months ago
I would think the boomer generation’s downsizing would be a treasure trove for the younger generations, and their use of social media market places.
tremaine53 5 months ago
It’s a ‘contempt thing’, Earl You wouldn’t understand.
SamT53 5 months ago
Yeah, saw the direction she was drifting.
6foot6 5 months ago
They are looking at you because you are a lucky man.
[Traveler] Premium Member 5 months ago
Your house is where you keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff (Carlin)
jagedlo 5 months ago
You don’t want to know, Earl!
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 5 months ago
Well, if you got up and helped Opal once in a while, you would be safer, Earl!
lynnskitheold 5 months ago
the more stuff you have, the more the stuff has you
well-i-never 5 months ago
Just looked over the treadle sewing machine my brother has sitting in his basement. The drawers are in great shape, varnish is still perfect. Came with the house almost fifty years ago. If I polished it up, where would I put it? But it’s too nice to just sit there…
DawnQuinn1 5 months ago
Without Earl, Opal could not have the money to accumulate those things.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member 5 months ago
Been doing that lately, got too much stuff. Even had to get a locker!!
22Wu33/es Premium Member 5 months ago
Wouldn’t her sister know that already?
Zebrastripes 5 months ago
LMAO!
ANIMAL 5 months ago
Who coulda’ predicted THAT..???
Daltongang Premium Member 5 months ago
And thus we witness the opening scene to an episode of Perry Mason.
ladykat 5 months ago
I have a lot of stuff for a 1-bedroom apartment!
David Huie Green ForceIsAUsefulFiction 5 months ago
Been nice knowing you, Earl.
zeexenon 5 months ago
If he goes, you lose your huge Social Security check almost disappears, but they do pay enough for a couple of dinners out.
car2ner 5 months ago
I used to say that I want no reason for American Pickers to show up at our place.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 5 months ago
Kind of makes Earl nervous!
elgrecousa Premium Member 5 months ago
Makes you wonder why she chose to live with him all these years.
eced52 5 months ago
Her sister needs a place to live.
wildlandwaters 5 months ago
Sad part is, she already tried putting ’im out by the curb with a sign “free to good home”…
billycnj 5 months ago
the more stuff you have, the less it costs to heat