carni 10,094 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 I am just planning my tasks for today: and once again sorting out the "Cupboard under the Stairs", is priority! you know the kind of Cupboard, I think we all have one somewhere in the house where we stuff things that we can't bare to throw away. I have all kinds of plastic food tubs: Biscuit Tins, Plastic Bottles. Any thing that might one day be useful. But 80% of it never is! I knew it was time to sort it out yesterday, when I stood looking at the tubs deciding which one was the size I needed! I very carefully removed the one I wanted, and had to move quickly, out of the path of the Avalanche I had caused. Thats when I knew it was time to make way for all of the new lot that I will start squirreling away from Christmas Gifts. When I look at the collection I have of these attractive tins and containers, I can't bare to throw them away. But. It's either that, or move to a house with a bigger Cupboard. Anyone else a Squirrel like me. Ah well, Here goes!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Don't you mean "cubby hole" carni We sorted ours out about a month ago we rediscovered lots of stuff we forgot we had 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Yes, I suppose we've all been there but it can have its advantages. Some years ago I was given a Christmas gift by some relatives of the wife and when I opened it I found a second gift tag, 'To Ron, Best Wishes From ---- whoever'. It was of course an unopened, discarded present given to the relative for a previous Christmas. The spirit of giving and mean mindedness is still with us! We could save ourselves a lot of money. Junk anyone? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Carni's trademark. Biscuit & Cake Tins !! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 We use to call it the 'glory hole'. Most people are hoarders, it must be in our genes. I read something about organisation some years back which I now try to adhere to. If you've kept something for more than six months and not thought about it or set eyes on it, junk it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 We use to call it the 'glory hole'. We call it a 'glory hole' as well, I was just being posh this morning Lol Carni's trademark. Biscuit & Cake Tins !! cat fan, you rotter. lol. All the best for today catfan, hope all is in order for the big day tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Not too sure Chris, just had a phone call to call at the Cardiology Dept first, for a ECG ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 The ECG, might all be part of the Pre Med. To see if you are up to tomorrow. But I know plans can change according to emergency's. Keep us up to date Miduck. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 You'd be amazed how much those pretty tins would fetch on Ebay. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,226 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Yes carni I got rid of lots of Tins and things last year, and then had to go out and buy some more last week. Hope I don't get any for Christmas. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 We use to call it the 'glory hole'. We call it a 'glory hole' as well, I was just being posh this morning Lol We were being posh when we called it glory hole. Well, polite anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 I have something very similar but it's and 8ft x 12ft shed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beduth 202 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Yes, I'm the same. Got a spare shed in my shed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 A bit like Russian dolls then ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Yup we're suckers for pretty tins and save them for "something".....trouble is when I need one those we have are never the right size!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Spot on darkazana. For instance, I made a batch of Bologneses yesterday. They are always handy meals when in a rush! I had 10 individual portions to freeze Every container in my cupboard was either to big or small. I suppose I could always buy some 'The right size'. Nah, To easy! Right. Must get up now, off to Morrisons at 7.30am !!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Tried putting your bolognases or chillies in freezer bags carni ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beduth 202 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Carnie, I say if your confident enough to making 10 Bologneses in one go, Get um around to Morrisons and flog um ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Carni we make chilli up in batches and use the pour and store freezer bags. You can get them at Lakeland and they are brilliant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beduth 202 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 That's fine 'darkazana' but I hope 'Carni' doesn't get the wrong end of the bread stick. Down here in West Midlands and Black Country a "Batch" is what is called a "Cob" up in Nottingham. There again; if people can have sausages in Yorkshire puddings. why can't you have chilli con in a roll? Good idea; sell them at Morrisons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 I have heard of a Batch, but I thought it was some kind of Loaf. Oooh! Beduth have I got a Notts Ally down here in West Mids Miduck? I was being tight and also trying to utilise my empty Butter Tubs for freezing food. I don't like throwing Ote away. I suppose I could use Freezer Bags, If I can bring myself to part with my empty tubs! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I agree with you, carni and here's the proof. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trevorthegasman 150 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 This thread reminded me of my wifes granny who hoarded "bed bundles" and sugar under the stairs, think that the sugar came in handy in the late 60s when I seem to remember a shortage and a couple of the bundles came our way in 65 for our wedding...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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