folktrash.com » forSale http://folktrash.com best of the geek. not too bright though. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:58:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Personal Inventory: Take Four http://folktrash.com/2009/04/18/personal-inventory-take-four/ http://folktrash.com/2009/04/18/personal-inventory-take-four/#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:36:44 +0000 folktrash http://folktrash.com/?p=1489 the-end-is-nearIt’s been a whirlwind few days. I’m still sitting on the big three items, ol’ Red, the bed, and the dresser. I’m quite literally still sitting on ol’ Red right this moment. But many things have moved.

One irishbeth and her friend kevin took the trunkish coffee table (many people wanted it, kevin gets to enjoy it!), as well as many random items for what I was told was beth’s new place. Things like the fan, the two cute lamps, some kitchen stuff, and the card table. It was a great experience.

Then this morning, the table lamp was taken to a good home via a brief but pleasant exchange, as well as the PS2 set. I got to chat with this cool dude named Byron (?) who talked a bit about moving, how he went to europe for a year in 2004 when you-know-what-happened again, and how he might get back into genetics with Obama in office.

The big items have been re-listed with further discounted prices, much lower and I may just donate to charity as the taxable write-off may be worth more than taking any less cash.

But for now, the sale is planned for tomorrow with other folk/renters from the property (stop by!), sent out invites for other friend folk to come by and hang out, and my departure time is slated for either late Monday night, or early Tuesday morning. I almost can’t imagine the moment of driving away.

Remaining Listworthy: making in person contact with current landlord and president of condo board, eating some delicious brunch (go oats!), being available for stuff sales, packing a bit more in the car to get to a more granular sense of remaining space (but it’s looking very good (deciding to loose all my books saved me about 1.5 small boxes worth, previously trending over by about 2, so, i have that going for me. which is nice.)), starting to plan apartment cleaning, listing a few more miscellaneous items, and enjoying the sun and this neighborhood before I leave it for a while.

Eaten oats for breakfast about five days in a row. Why don’t people know about the power of oats? Go oats! Goats?

Also: planning on some summary posts about the logistics of this first step on this new adventure. Costs, timeline, things that worked well, things that didn’t, and any insights (if any). Maybe it will be helpful. My stomach has a date with some oats.

]]> http://folktrash.com/2009/04/18/personal-inventory-take-four/feed/ 1 Personal Inventory: Take Three http://folktrash.com/2009/04/15/personal-inventory-take-three/ http://folktrash.com/2009/04/15/personal-inventory-take-three/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:29:18 +0000 folktrash http://folktrash.com/?p=1405 nowwhat_vIt’s funny how things can change. After almost two full days of almost no activity, I had a run in with my neighbors. A couple of lovely ladies who were very interested in looking at my stuff. They have purchased the TV & Stand, and likely the iPod radio.dock/system.

It’s only a couple items, but man what a difference a little progress makes for the feelings and whatnot.

The property will be hosting a moving sale this weekend! Sitting in the sun with music and beer, welcoming all comers; Accepting all offers. I expect a fun time.

A couple other miscellanious items have sold as well. Still looking to sell ol’ Red, the bed, the dresser, and the trunkish coffee table (everybody loves the truckish coffee table, have two hesitant interests).

The Salvation Army pickup is scheduled for Monday for whatever doesn’t sell.

On a semi-related note, I’ve become hyper-budget conscious. Shocker huh? And had been noticing a trend in my spending per day. Today I happened to catch a post about “per diem” budgeting techniques, which fit nicely. I shall post more about more aspects of this process as the adventure continues.

Hopefully it will help someone.

The pack test (metioned previously) was a worthwhile endeavor. I have a much more quantifiable sense of just what will fit in the car. A plan emerged. I can take 8 small boxes, with back seats slipped down, 4 on each side, with enough space in the middle for the guitars and some random items. I’m thinking shoes. The hatchback currently has a case of Seventh Generation toilet paper (unfortunate order timing), another small box (some towels from gaiam), and two bins which have some random music gear and other detritus I’ve already forgotten.

This leaves the front passenger seat. The plan is the for the pack to sit up on the floor, and other items on the seat. I currently plan to use my small day pack for things I’ll want at the ready for the drive.

This still leaves some manner of items without a place. There are two contingency plans. First: I am a wonder packer. I expect to find more room when it comes down to it. And second: postage. If needed I can ship a couple boxes to myself. Kinda like time traveling.

I’ve recently pre-cleared my bathroom and kitchen. Everything that is, is out. This was already the case with the living room. All that’s left is a small amount of items in the bedroom.

If you want this story from the beginning, it all start with the “if i only had N things” post.

Upcoming tasks may include: digitize CDs before trip?, parse and reduce important paper quantity, the sentimental journey through things that may not matter but that feel very important (I don’t keep cards. It doesn’t mean I don’t love you, it’s just that they’re silly to keep. Though, I still have the card the team gave me on my last day at pop. I’m going to keep that a little while before recycling it.), and frames/photos/art oh my. I’m keeping my Jenny prints. I got 84 and 85.

More soon. For now – into the remains of the sun!

]]> http://folktrash.com/2009/04/15/personal-inventory-take-three/feed/ 0 My life transition is your chance to clean up! http://folktrash.com/2009/04/09/my-life-transition-is-your-chance-to-clean-up/ http://folktrash.com/2009/04/09/my-life-transition-is-your-chance-to-clean-up/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:09:48 +0000 folktrash http://folktrash.com/?p=1229 6a00d8341bfcd953ef00e54fd8e6be8834-800wi

Photos of all items here:
http://www.flickr.com/folktrash/sets/72157616435204462/

Please EMAIL ME with any questions or purchase inquiries! And please, send this link around!

Red Leather Sectional » Now only $800 $700 $500!

Queen Bed » Now only $400 $300 $200!

Dresser » Now only $100 $80!

18 DVDs » Now only $40 $20!

  • That’s just about $21 per disc!
  • Small set of DVDs for sale. Looking to sell in one shot.
  • Family: Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Dumbo, Santa Clause is Coming to Town (all classics)
  • TV: Macgyver Season 1
  • Other: I am Sam, A Beautiful Mind (two discs), Ray (two discs), Back to the Future, The Complete Trilogy (only 3 discs, but 10+ hours of special features)
  • http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/emd/1126683584.html

Sega Genesis + games » $Offer

  • 2-3 consoles including original with purpleish color
  • Handful of controllers including the mega stick thing
  • All of the awesome games, inquire for more information, most EA games

Kitty Kit » $60

  • Two bags of excellent organic food (~$50)
  • Two soft carriers (~$30)
  • One storage bin with lid and hole for use as super functional litter box
  • Ramp of Love, can get cardboard scratchy inserts for
  • Two small dog harnesses – train your cat to go on walks!
  • Furry wand, kitty body pillow, other various toys

12 Pack Sylvania CFL Bulbs » Now only $10!

Short Fiction Books » Now only $50!

  • Annual World’s Best SF 1974-1990, hardback with dust jackets, light wear
  • Asimov paperback collections, gold, robot dreams, robot visions
  • Other sci-fi and misc, see photos
  • nonsmoking home, well cared for
  • 24 hardbacks, 3 paperbacks, 9 softcover, 36 items total
  • http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bks/1123754536.html

Large Computer Game Lot » Now only $100!

  • Diablo II (Two), Diablo II (Two) Expansion Set Lord f Destruction, Age of Empires II (Two), Age of Empires III (Three), Age of Mythology (x2), Age of Mythology The Titans Expansion, Age of Empires Gold Edition, Warcraft III (Three), World of Warcraft, Starcraft, Starcraft Expansion Set: Brood War, Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri, Sid Meier’s Alien Crossfire, Empires Dawn of the Modern World, Rome Total War, The Battle for Middle Earth, Medieval Total War Battle Collection Viking Invasion Expansion Pack, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003.
  • Also included are strategy guides for Diablo II, Diablo II Expansion Set Lord of Destruction, StarCraft, StarCraft Expansion Set Brood War, and an instruction manual for Masters of Orion II.
  • All games boxed in photos are complete.
  • http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/tag/1128553105.html

Variety Card Set » $100 O.B.O.

  • 89 Upper Deck set – sans Griffey rookie, looks like only needs commons
  • 89 Fleer set – looks to be complete, unboxed
  • Lots of 90 Upper Deck loose cards
  • Lots of 90 Donrus loose cards
  • Plus a variety of score, other fleer, topps, bowman
  • Includes: Griffey Beckett, and the Bo Jackson Beckett (only cover ever in black & white).
  • http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/clt/1127363994.html

14 Hardbacks (King) » Now only $80 $60!

  • Dark Tower Series I-VI (all but final volume): The Gunslinger, The Drawing of Three, The Wastelands, Wolves of Calla, and Songs of Susannah
  • Also by King: Insomnia, The Tommyknockers, Four Past Midnight, Lisey’s Story, The Dark Half, Nightmares & Dreamscapes, Everythings Eventual, and Cycle of the Werewolf (Cycle is softcover, but it’s the only version of it there is).
  • Also: Freakonomics
  • http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bks/1126772421.html

Sold! PS2 + 12 games

  • Works great, one sony controller and one knock-off, cables, and memory card
  • Baulders Gate, Madden 2003, Splinter Cell, Family Guy, Namco Museum (retro titles), Simpsons Hit&Run, Gun, Sonic Mega Collection Plus, Midway Arcade Treasures 1 (retro titles), All Star Baseball 2003, GTA (grand theft auto) Vice City, MLB 07 The Show
  • http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/tag/1125981634.html

Sold! Lamp Table, Table Lamp

Sold! Trunkish Coffee Table

Sold! Two Cute Lamps

Sold! Logitech iPod Speaker System/Dock

Sold! Classic Toy Lot

Sold! Seventh Generation Dishwasher Powder

Sold! 27″ Phillips CRT TV & Corner Stand

Sold! Legal Bookshelf

Sold! Cool Kitcheny Bowl Thing

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