Storage

How can little plastic cups and boxes be so heavy? While we arranged contents of shelves in the basement yesterday various "tupperware" devices tumbled out bombing us about the head and shoulders. By today, Ol Abner's patience was at it's limit as he tripped over the ever-growing pile of plastic. I refrained from reminding him that same had been unpacked by himself during the last couple of years, then stashed in places unknown...'til now. Years of home parties, fundraisers and hope for solutions (envisioned in a new gadget or place to keep miscellaneous stuff, snacks, and staples) have culminated in a formidable mountain blocking the door to the basement bathroom. Many of the items haven't been seen since "Top Gun" was showing in theaters. That would be about eight moves ago. A very wise friend told me that any box that was still packed two years after a move should just be given to charity (maybe I SHOULD have tested that theory) Strange how lids and bowls just never get packed together. Many of the pieces will have to move to a new residence soon. Today, we went to the big box store and bought two big plastic storage bins so the pile can be contained for matching, evaluating and discarding. The basement shrinks again.