I sorted out five boxes so far. I emptied three and the other two are a lot lighter. I did find a few things of great interest to me. One - I found my grandmother's original certificate with raised seal from 1951 when she joined the DAR (Daughter's of the American Revolution). We have a relative who fought in the Revolutionary War named Thomas Rogers and it has been officially documented.
Two - I found my father's collection of antique razors from the early 1900s. I will have to research the name and style of each to ascertain the year of origin and value.
Three - My grandmother was a seamstress by trade and I found her old box of sewing notions and Singer sewing machine attachments. I have a friend who runs a sewing shop and I know these items will be put to good use. (I don't sew!)
There were many other items which I plan to keep, but too many to list now. At least the first stage of the project is finally started and I will continue this week to dig through boxes and find more treasures. The weather is supposed to be hot and sunny this week. The rain has given me a break!
After listening to the weather report tonight, I am encouraged that this weekend might be the start of a good shed clean-out. It is suppose to be nice Saturday and Sunday and I am certainly going to take advantage of the sun and dry weather to get started on cleaning out my storage shed. If I can just get the front half completed, I will feel better about this project.
The fair is next week and I plan to go only two times, Monday to get in free, and Tuesday to watch the demolition derby, see the sights and pick up some fair-food. If the sun shines for the end of next week, I will attempt to complete my cleaning, sorting, and throwing things away.
I have plans, goals and all I need is for the weather to cooperate. So rain - take a break and stay away for a while. My flowers are doing fine since being soaked daily this week. GIVE ME A BREAK!
