The less stuff you have, the harder it is to keep it tidy

That's my theory anyway. I need more storage space that isn't plastic boxes. I would resolve to get it all sorted this weekend, but that's just not going to happen as I'm off to Malvern and then a field shoot on Sunday. I would do it tonight, but I'm off for a work night out.

Still, my contingency plan is counting down. My Mum is probably visiting in a couple of week's time, and I shall employ her fiendish tidying skills to help me sort everything and chuck out what I don't need. I will also (with any luck) be dragging her along to the Re-enactors' market on the Saturday. I've wanted to get her there for years to show her all the fabric and whatnot, but to no avail. Looks like the plan may come together this year, so if anyone else I know happens to be there, come up and say hi so I can prove to dear Mumsy that not all my friends are weirdos and nutjobs.

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That's clearly not going to work, is it?