I agree with the deadline. I am going to start doing that with DH: If you don't go through the stuff on this shelf and either put it where it goes or give it away, I am going to find a home for it by Feb 1. (or whatever). He works alot and the last thing he wants to do is go through stuff, but I have HAD IT! He won't let me touch it and neither will he.
For the record, my mom just told me my stepfather is holding onto a circa 1984 commodore 64 that doesn't work "in case it is worth money someday". I think alot of people do it. Not that it makes it any easier for us!
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