John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« on: November 28, 2022, 02:23:57 PM » |
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I moved to De Pere, WI just over three years ago...kinda against my will but has turned out "okay." At that time I had four large U-haul boxes(about 2' square) and a number of smaller boxes I never emptied. Much of the contents consisted of stuff related to the 30+ years Rita and I were together, plus I'm guessing hundreds of pictures. Many were pics of my life before her, just as many following our marriage. That kind of personal stuff I couldn't bear to discard, let alone look at any of it. The boxes were taking up a lot of space and getting in the way so a couple weeks ago I started to thin it out. Of all the pictures, I'm guessing I only kept about three dozen. Granted, it was difficult at times, very emotional at others...but I got the job done. On this last trip I hauled four large trash bags and two U-haul boxes of recycleable stuff to the dumpster. Even though I thought I'd not be able to make that final trip, I was relieved when I tossed the final bag in the dumpster and drove away. In the end, I reduced everything down to two file storage boxes...a major amount of space opened up. Now, when I walk in that bedroom all I see hanging in the closet is a nice green sweater. It's not mine, but does go well with blonde hair, complements of Revlon Colorsilk #81(80 yr. old blondes need help  ) My guess is that sometime next year, maybe before IZ, that closet will permanently become filled with a new line of clothing...none of which will fit me. The thought of a "new" Mrs. Schmidt in the near future has caused us to make some plans, all of which seems a bit overwhelming at times. Rather than wait until she empties her house and sells it, we're thnking we might just tie the knot and deal with the house issue afterward. She has no desire to keep her furniture since it's quite dated, all she wants to keep is her studio equipment and supplies since she's an accomplished artist and still takes some work she can do at her leisure. My emptying/tossing boxes had nothing to do with future plans, but does seem rather timely. I'm guessing that closet will start to fill up before next spring.  |
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da prez
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« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2022, 02:30:16 PM » |
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John, congrats and best wishes. It will be a good journey. Thinning out is still a problem for me. Bonnie and I are comming up to twenty years. We sold the home we built and shut down her office. It was converted to an apartment. We are here the first week of the month and in Wisconsin the other three.
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f6john
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« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2022, 02:53:50 PM » |
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I thought she might be a keeper! Overjoyed for you and her.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2022, 03:07:10 PM » |
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I have the same job to do, and I ain't doing it (but my house has more room than yours). I've kept some of my best and most complex writing projects as a shyster (two B1-B aircraft accident investigations, among many others). I don't know why, I don't want another job (to show writing examples, which is commonly requested). And 40lbs of pictures. And cabinets of files. I have thinned out many things, but going through paperwork is the last thing I ever want to do. Cudo's on the love life John.  Married or not would make no difference to me. As long as she doesn't want frilly curtains and lace doileys all over the place. |
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« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2022, 03:22:58 PM » |
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John, best of luck no matter what the 2 of you decide to do.
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« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2022, 04:36:44 PM » |
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Good to here John! Now I gotts to git up to Green Bay and meet this LADY! RIDE SAFE. |
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Rams
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« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2022, 04:45:52 PM » |
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My understanding is Roanoke, VA in June is a wonderful place for a honeymoon.............. Just say'n......... Rams |
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« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2022, 06:37:23 PM » |
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congrats to you and the possibly future misses. Whether you get married or not, enjoy the time together for sure. I applaud you for tossing out all the 'stuff' for the past 30+ years, something I need to do as well approaching 30 years ourselves in April 2023. Not sure I will EVER do it, but should. I do not want my house to turn into my mom's house, but is getting there.
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2022, 08:10:13 PM » |
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I have the same job to do, and I ain't doing it (but my house has more room than yours). I've kept some of my best and most complex writing projects as a shyster (two B1-B aircraft accident investigations, among many others). I don't know why, I don't want another job (to show writing examples, which is commonly requested). And 40lbs of pictures. And cabinets of files. I have thinned out many things, but going through paperwork is the last thing I ever want to do. Cudo's on the love life John. Married or not would make no difference to me. As long as she doesn't want frilly curtains and lace doileys all over the place. Jess, my apt. is only 1300 sq. ft. so it's not hard to fill it up. Also has an attached 2-car garage for my trike and one of the cars. Guess whose will get that nod! As for fancy curtains and doilies, that's not her style...thank goodness. |
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Valkorado
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« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2022, 08:50:28 PM » |
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Well, that was a heckuva heart-warmer! Enjoy the ride, John. |
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« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2022, 04:19:19 AM » |
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Congrats John. Hope for many years of happiness to you both. But now you will have to back off on the charm when you go out with the catch already in the basket.  |
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DDT (12)
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« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2022, 05:08:57 AM » |
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John,
You've travelled far, grasshopper! My very best wishes for you on the next phase!!!
DDT
P.S. Nice write-up. Your descriptions of difficult and challenging events coupled with the emotions you felt struck a familiar chord for many of us, and they triggered many memories of our own. We feel your pain, my friend, but we also feel your exaltation... Enjoy your life!
DDT
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« Reply #12 on: November 29, 2022, 07:41:44 AM » |
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Well done John.
I had to encourage/help Sandra to release a lot of stuff left after her husband died. She told me it took about a year before she could even think about "letting go of the stuff".
We made a lot of runs to the dump and the local Goodwill drop off. A LOT.
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