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Wordless Wednesday (Not So Wordless)

4th June 2008

Wordless Wednesday (Not So Wordless)

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This is the sofa that my husband and I purchased about 20 years ago. It, along with the matching loveseat, was perfect in our living room in our first home in California. Since then, it’s been sort of a non-fit. It was okay in Houston, but after that, it really hasn’t matched any of our decor. With this last move, the sofa has been relegated to the garage. The loveseat is in my daughter’s t.v. room, for now.

Finally, my husband has allowed me to donate the sofa to charity. It is now sitting in the driveway waiting to be picked up, along with a few misceallenous items. This has opened up a huge chunk of floor space in the garage!

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  1. 1 On June 4th, 2008, Kim @ What's That Smell? said:

    That sofa does not look 20 years old!
    I like it!

    Kim @ What’s That Smell?’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday – Photo Interrupted

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 8:27 am

  2. 2 On June 4th, 2008, Kim said:

    Just couldn’t make it wordless could ya?? LOL

    Kim’s last blog post..Advertising my business

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 8:33 am

  3. 3 On June 4th, 2008, lynne said:

    Kim – I do have a problem when it comes to being wordless! :-D

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 9:30 am

  4. 4 On June 4th, 2008, lynne said:

    Kim – We like the sofa too, we just don’t have any room to put it in anymore and it’s getting ruined sitting out in the garage. I’d rather give it to someone that can use it than let that happen.

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 9:43 am

  5. 5 On June 4th, 2008, Jolene said:

    Wow! They sure don’t make furniture to last like that anymore! That couch is in better shape then our set we just bought 3 years ago.

    Jolene’s last blog post..Getting Help

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 10:30 am

  6. 6 On June 4th, 2008, SUE said:

    It’s hard to part with stuff. Probably has a lot of memories. We’ll at least it’s going to a good cause. Happy WW!

    SUE’s last blog post..WW 12 – “Four!”

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 11:12 am

  7. 7 On June 4th, 2008, GregM said:

    I love that couch! I thought the set looked good in the formal living room in New Lenox. I still need to see the house in Dallas.

    GregM’s last blog post..Cake Topper #2

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 12:03 pm

  8. 8 On June 4th, 2008, Vixen said:

    Hooray for more space in the garage. That couch really is in good shape, some lucky thrift shopper will be so happy.

    Happy WW

    Vixen’s last blog post..Dona Nobis Pacem

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 12:55 pm

  9. 9 On June 4th, 2008, Penelope Anne aka The Mama Bear said:

    I really like the look of that. I agree it does not look 20 years old at all.

    Penelope Anne aka The Mama Bear’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday #16 ~ Blogging for Peace

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 1:37 pm

  10. 10 On June 4th, 2008, Grace said:

    I’m gonna miss that ol’ thing :-)

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 3:59 pm

  11. 11 On June 4th, 2008, haleyhughes said:

    That couch looks surprisingly clean after 20 years of use plus being stored in the garage.

    Happy Wordless Wednesday!

    haleyhughes’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Trapped

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 4:20 pm

  12. 12 On June 4th, 2008, lynne said:

    Jolene – We bought a sofa about 8 years ago that didn’t last a year before all the cushions were flat and it looked like we’d had it forever. We gave it away, it was horrible!

    Sue – My husband definitely has a hard time parting with stuff. I got him to let me put an empty box in the recycling today and that was a major accomplishment!

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 4:51 pm

  13. 13 On June 4th, 2008, lynne said:

    Greg – If I recall correctly, I believe you’ve slept on that couch in the past!

    Grace – I might miss it a little. :-D

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 4:52 pm

  14. 14 On June 4th, 2008, lynne said:

    Vixen – I’d have even more room in that darn garage if I’d ever unpack the last of the boxes from when we moved in! :-D

    Penelope – I’m hoping someone at the thrift shop will find it useful.

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 4:58 pm

  15. 15 On June 4th, 2008, lynne said:

    Haley – I think the picture is making it look cleaner than it is. It could really stand a professional cleaning, and it would then probably look like new.

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 5:20 pm

  16. 16 On June 4th, 2008, Natalie said:

    It always feels good to get rid of stuff…it relieves stress for me.

    Natalie’s last blog post..Don’t Forget…

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 8:57 pm

  17. 17 On June 4th, 2008, Karen said:

    Aw, good bye ole friend.

    Karen’s last blog post..By: Kelsey

    posted on June 4th, 2008 at 9:31 pm

  18. 18 On June 5th, 2008, Toronto SEO said:

    Okay first of all that sofa doesn’t look a day over 10, and second of all it sounds like you’re itching to get rid of the loveseat too, lol.

    P.S. I’m impressed by your email follow-ups.

    Toronto SEO’s last blog post..Microsoft Releases adCenter Desktop Beta

    posted on June 5th, 2008 at 12:05 am

  19. 19 On June 5th, 2008, lynne said:

    Natalie – It is amazing how good it feels to get rid of stuff! Yesterday was trash and recycling pick up day and I love that my recycling bins were both filled to the top!

    posted on June 5th, 2008 at 9:43 am

  20. 20 On June 5th, 2008, lynne said:

    Karen – That made me sad! I’ll have to tell you the rest of the sofa story! LOL

    posted on June 5th, 2008 at 9:43 am

  21. 21 On June 5th, 2008, lynne said:

    Toronto – Yes, you guessed it, I would LOVE to get rid of the loveseat too, but I guess that will be for another pick up!

    By the way, I use the comment responder plug in which send an email response. I like that people don’t have to come hunt for my reply to their comments. :-D

    posted on June 5th, 2008 at 9:45 am

  22. 22 On June 5th, 2008, Melissa said:

    I actually think it is a really nice couch.

    Melissa’s last blog post..Is It Really The End Of Cheap Flights?

    posted on June 5th, 2008 at 6:45 pm

  23. 23 On June 5th, 2008, Jennifer Robin said:

    That reminds me of the furniture from a store back then called “This End Up”. Sure was sturdy stuff!

    Jennifer Robin’s last blog post..Spring in the Rain Forest

    posted on June 5th, 2008 at 7:24 pm

  24. 24 On June 6th, 2008, Mel Avila Alarilla said:

    Would anyone take me please? I’m still durable and comfy. Anyone?

    Mel Avila Alarilla’s last blog post..Happiness And Fulfillment in Life

    posted on June 6th, 2008 at 8:32 pm

  25. 25 On June 8th, 2008, lynne said:

    Jennifer – I remember “This End Up”! I always thought they had great furniture for furnishing that 1st apartment (if I’d had the money!).

    posted on June 8th, 2008 at 10:26 am

  26. 26 On June 8th, 2008, lynne said:

    Mel – I’m sure that if you’re truly durable and comfy, someone will surely take you! :-D

    posted on June 8th, 2008 at 10:28 am