What is normal?

Callahan said:
You haven't been paying attention, grasshopper. I just unloaded a truckload. Take everything out of the closet and if you haven't worn it in a year, it goes away. I cleared 90 hangers, it was awesome. I can inventory my entire closet in seconds. Of course, when you have kids at home, the job doubles, at least. You'll be surprised at what you actually have.
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This is where I'm headed. I'm not there yet, because I'm not a spartan by nature, but I really want to live a clean, uncluttered life. (Madea, check out this web site for more information: unclutterer.com It's really helped me.)
 
I am pretty sure that this is abnormal :

I was recently looking thru a box of old pictures and stumbled across
a photograph of myself at a friend's birthday party from 15 years ago.

I looked at the photograph and then stared down at my chest and
realized that I am still wearing the very same old comfy sweatshirt.

:eek: :eek: :eek:
 
honeybunny said:
I am pretty sure that this is abnormal :

I was recently looking thru a box of old pictures and stumbled across
a photograph of myself at a friend's birthday party from 15 years ago.

I looked at the photograph and then stared down at my chest and
realized that I am still wearing the very same old comfy sweatshirt.

:eek: :eek: :eek:
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I got laughed at in Walmart the other day. Yup, Walmart. I was working around the house and ran to the store with Mrs. LTD to pick up a few things. A guy wearing a Bulldog's shirt started laughing at me. I was wearing my sweatshirt that said "Georgia Tech, 1990 National Champions".
 
Callahan said:
Madea said:
Come on guys, I need numbers. I need to get rid of a BUNCH of clothing out of this house. It's making me crazy. We just seem to have way more than we need!!!
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You haven't been paying attention, grasshopper. I just unloaded a truckload. Take everything out of the closet and if you haven't worn it in a year, it goes away. I cleared 90 hangers, it was awesome. I can inventory my entire closet in seconds. Of course, when you have kids at home, the job doubles, at least. You'll be surprised at what you actually have.
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What he and Katie said. I finally got DH to thin his wardrobe out. He actually had jeans, shirts, and other clothes from when we first got together, 26 years ago. As far as my sons clothes go, if I know it is too small it doesn't make it back to the closet from the laundry room.
 
Jack Reacher said:
This is all I need:

2 pair of tennis shoes (One pair for yard work and a clean pair to wear to work out and buy peanuts)
5 Cool T-Shirts (One for each day of the week for the evenings when I'm home.....which is more often now)
2 pair of blue jeans (It would be one, but I need a spare for when one is dirty. I don't like to wear jeans, but the lovely and gracious Mrs. Reacher likes me to)
7 pair of white socks (They are rotated for work outs....and buying peanuts)
7 pair of black socks (for work)
7 pair of underwear shirts and....well....you know (for work)
2 pair of dress pants, dress shirts and suit jackets (for church when I find another one....I've given up singing on the road...unless I'm singing for free peanuts)
5 full uniforms and 2 par of Hi-Tech combat boots (supplied by the begrudged citizens of Cobb County)
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Before I retired, my last uniform order was socks. All socks. The County issue socks were really nice socks. I may have a lifetime supply. I'm still surprised they let me get away with it.
 
I don't konw, Madea. I really do not have a lot of clothes. I hate shopping, and I hate to pay full price, lol.

Yesterday, I wore my "Red Bank vs. Soddy Daisy: Battle at Finley 1998" t-shirt from high school. It's full of holes, but is my favorite shirt. ever. Currently I only have one pair of jeans, b/c I don't plan on being that size for long. Now, in my old size I have about 6 pairs. They are just waiting for me to squeeze my tush in them.

Hubs, same deal. He brought me his poor, pitiful gym t-shirt from his freshman year at NC State. He asked if I could save it. LOL

I am not the right person to ask. lol
 
lotstodo said:
honeybunny said:
I am pretty sure that this is abnormal :

I was recently looking thru a box of old pictures and stumbled across
a photograph of myself at a friend's birthday party from 15 years ago.

I looked at the photograph and then stared down at my chest and
realized that I am still wearing the very same old comfy sweatshirt.

:eek: :eek: :eek:
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I got laughed at in Walmart the other day. Yup, Walmart. I was working around the house and ran to the store with Mrs. LTD to pick up a few things. A guy wearing a Bulldog's shirt started laughing at me. I was wearing my sweatshirt that said "Georgia Tech, 1990 National Champions".
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It's called "vintage"!!

Here's my fashion advice:

When you can't fit any more clothes in your closet and you have more clothes that need to go into the closet, you have too many. When that happens, you must get rid of anything that you haven't worn in the past 3-5 years (as long as it isn't something that you think you might wear again someday). About 5-6 years ago, I away a black Ralph Lauren turtleneck sweater that I still miss. Shoes should only be given away when you know that beyond a shadow of a doubt that you will never/ever wear them again or they are completely worn out.

And, most importantly, capris are "Paulding County Chic".
 
LisaC said:
It's called "vintage"!!

Here's my fashion advice:

When you can't fit any more clothes in your closet and you have more clothes that need to go into the closet, you have too many. When that happens, you must get rid of anything that you haven't worn in the past 3-5 years (as long as it isn't something that you think you might wear again someday). About 5-6 years ago, I away a black Ralph Lauren turtleneck sweater that I still miss. Shoes should only be given away when you know that beyond a shadow of a doubt that you will never/ever wear them again or they are completely worn out.

And, most importantly, capris are "Paulding County Chic".
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:laugh :laugh :laugh
 
I have a confession. I found a dress in my closet that I have saved for more years than I will EVER admit. But, it's this very nice 100% silk dress (size 8 if anyone is interested). It's been more years than i will EVER admit since I wore a size 8. So, I'm not sure why I've hung onto it.
 
Madea said:
I have a confession. I found a dress in my closet that I have saved for more years than I will EVER admit. But, it's this very nice 100% silk dress (size 8 if anyone is interested). It's been more years than i will EVER admit since I wore a size 8. So, I'm not sure why I've hung onto it.
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For the same reason that I still have my surfboard. Yeah, that'll happen.
 
Whew...vintage clothes (ie: OLD), old jeans, one of a n y t h i n g.....we need a Dallas Hwy shopping extravaganza!

:( Madea Do not post you have fabulous clothing up for grabs if it is not my size!
 
lotstodo said:
For the same reason that I still have my surfboard. Yeah, that'll happen.
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I posted this earlier and it's completely disappeared. :eek:

We could recycle the surfboard into a bookshelf and my dress into a scarf. ;D
 
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