Menorkulatin...Again. It's That Kinda Week

Thursday arrived. So did the sun... at least according to the Gopika...

A few grains of salt (or sand) are required. It did actually reach 25'C at peak (around 2 p.m.)... shortly before it collapsed and the rain returned. It was sufficiently warm while working the hook to find a need for the use of this recent acquisition. Bought for The Grey, this mini fan is fabulous!!! Even at the lower speed, it is ample. Intermediate might require hair spray - full speed is tornado quality. It has lights in behind for night use. It can even be put on a timer! It has a claw-foot stand, so can be grabbed onto things for use around the place. It was offered to me on the Big A at a 'flash sale' price - which was less than half price. One of the best ten quids I've spent in a while. It charged up really quickly and hasn't run out yet.

In fact, I'm so impressed, I've ordered another one! (UK link if anyone's interested - not sure what the state of play for it is elsewhere, but definitely worth the money!) One at either end of the van will provide excellent airflow. They can literally be placed anywhere but provide as much blast as a unit twice its size. In fact, I'd go so far as to say this wee thing is as effective as the pedestal fan I had in my office down under!

Spent a couple of hours back at culling the wardrobe... this time, it was the turn of the sari, kurta, and dupatta stash... and (oh, there was a heart twinge) a few of the Stuffy Clan. There just will not be sufficient room for them all in The Grey. Some lucky kids will get new friends for Christmas.  Filled a large storage box. Of the clothes, it was kurtas that are now a tad too 'clingy' (shift-dress tops aka kameez), dupattas that are hardly ever worn (shawls/scarves), and likewise, some saris that are not my regulars. Will there be a call for these in Dunoon's op-shops? I might offer draping workshops for any who wish to purchase them. But also, the materials are gorgeous, so would not be bothered if someone wanted to get creative and 'upcycle' them in some way. Fret not, I still have at least a dozen saris and plenty of kurtas, salwar (harem pants), churidar (leggings), and dupattas. And spare hangers, now.

Yes, getting properly going on the downsizing now. In response to Sandra Madsnapper's comment on yesterday's post; I am not attached to much at all. But not everything is suitable for the shops. And I simply cannot be bothered with the hassle of selling. The one attempt at that last year produced so much time-wasting and no-shows the thing ended up going to the op-shop anyway. No, the majority of things will go to the charities. The Sanskrit stuff - there's not that much - might stay with me, or I will find a place for it elsewhere. As for the medical texts... most are so far out of date now that even the college libraries would not be interested. Hence the bonfire thinking...

The few items for which there is a little sentimentality - or just out and out £/$ value beyond charity quality - will be disseminated among family and friends. Sibs have already put their name on a few things!

Time for food... get this scheduled for Friday... back to the hook. Spot the difference...