The Sun Stop'r Kwik Cabana I Sun Tent

Boy, you should have seen the kids go crazy playing with this one last time.  Alas, it is today's item.

It has been posted on craigslist.  Hopefully someone will find this item as fun as we did.  Not necessary, but nice to have.

Item 9.

Phil and Teds Porta Crib.

This gem here is a Phil and Teds Porta Crib Pack and Play thingy.  You could deploy this on Everest.  This was awesome when we needed it.  Time for it to go.  This item was just listed on Portland Craigslist.  I am really trying to pass things on or donate, not throw away.  I really do have some good memories with this thing, I guess some bad ones also which seems to usually be the case.

Item 8.

Guitar Amplifier

This here is a crappy 10 watt Huntington amplifier that I got with an electric guitar I bought.  I do not really know how to play guitar.  I am a drummer however and can sorta play.  I have a band.  See my wife roll her eyes.  I have two other amps so I really don't need this one.  I will be passing it on to Juan DeShawn, legendary rock and roller.

 

My plan you see, is to continue to use my sisters amp, thank you M, and as soon as I get better, buy a giant huge brain melter amp.

Stay tuned.

Day 7, Item 7.

First Step Baby Swing

It was so nice outside today, so rare in Portland.  We, me and the kids, spent the day outside playing in the backyard.  They told me they were done with this "baby" swing.  I oblige.

Note the awesome pine needles and general dirt.  I am, however, somewhat reflective in the loss of this item.  I can hear the good and the bad.  Them yelling at me to push them more.  Demanding snacks for the "snack tray".  Them begging for higher, crazier.  Allright.  I am sad to see the swing go.  Luckily we have a much more bad ass one hanging from the same tree.

Farewell baby swing and another piece of babyhood.

Day 6, Item 6.

Kelty Tough Traveler Kid's Backpack Carrier

We bought this carrier when my daughter, Miss E, was born.  She is now 6.  We so disliked this one that we bought a much nicer Sherpani carrier when my son, Mr. T was born.  That's right...Mr. T.  I don't know if this one was ever used again.  I was able to sell the nicer one on craigslist and had the intention of selling this one until tonight.

It is old.  It is dirty.  It is shitty.  Hopefully somebody at the Goodwill will give it some love and be more forgiving than me.

I am even leaving the little chewed and drooled on little fish.  I know, super generous of me.

Walking is good for the kids anyway.

Day 5, Item 5.

Sony, Sony, Dell oh my

When this Sony receiver broke I ran right out and replaced it.  That was 2004.  It was only sorta broken...worked intermittently.  I thought I would get around to fixing it, like I got around to skateboarding.  I don't even own a soldering iron and I am certainly not an electronics technician.

I threw in the ancient discman, I know it's not a walkman, and the dell mp3 player just for super electronic bonus.

Technology seems to produce a lot of waste.  Both materials and time.  I gotta get off this computer.

Day 4, Item 4.

Nash Blue and Bayou Skateboard

That's right.  A skateboard.

I am almost 36.  I don't know how to skate.  I thought I would learn with my kids.  Right.

This is so easy I can not understand why it hasn't happened sooner.  My wife will be sad this bit of humor in her life is gone.

I am going to sum up this ejection with a quote from a book.  The 100 Thing Challenge by Dave Bruno.

"I use stuff to bridge the space between who I am and who I think I'd like to be."

A skateboard.  Later Bro.

Day 3, Item 3.

So Many Shoes

Today's thing is this lot of shoes.  I know it is not 1 thing.  There are no rules and I am making this up as I go.  Now onto the condemned items.  I will start with the Merrells.  I loved these shoes, wore them out, replaced them, and then kept them.  Why?  I have no idea.  The Asics.  I am a big guy and go thru the running shoes.  This pair has been retired for a long time.  I thought I would use them for dirty jobs.  Never did.  The Nikes.  I have many foot problems, it is my thing.  I have only worn these a few times in the many years I have had these and don't think my NBA career is happening anytime soon.  So Long.  The stupid Dexters.  They remind me of a very bad time in my life.  I am glad to see them go.  So long 4 pairs of shoes.

Now I never said I was good at reducing my life clutter.  Here is the list of what I am keeping for now.

Specialized carbon road bike shoes
Sidi mountain bike shoes
Caddis fly fishing wading boots
Old set of firefighting boots
Old Vasque hiking boots
Old Nike Flight shoes
Asics running shoes
Dr. Martens boots
Nike soccer cleats
Clarks black dress shoes
Born brown casual shoes
Keen everyday shoes
Danner Rainforest workboots
Nordstrom slippers
Crocs

15 sets.  Seems silly to me but I am finding it hard to get rid of any of these.  I plan to revisit the shoe thing at a later date.

I thought it would be neat to count every pair of shoes in our house...since I clearly have the fewest.  2 young children and a wife.  I gave up quickly as it was too daunting of a chore.

We have shoes everywhere.  I now have mine in 1 storage bin and a few in my cubby by the door.

Day 2, Item 2.

Sierra Designs Lightweight H2O Resistive Wind Breaker

Here it is.  The first item to go.  Given to me long ago, years ago, by my father in law.  I can not remember the last time I used it.  I am keeping the matching rain pants.  I wore them last month commuting to work on my bicycle.  But this thing needs to go.  We have a small house with very little storage.  Closet space is at a premium as I have a wife.  Portland, OR is indeed very wet.  Too wet for this thing.  I have a real raincoat which is what you need to have any sort of an existence here.  That however is another rant.

So long Sierra Designs Lightweight H2O Resistive Wind Breaker.  I am guessing I will not miss you much.

Day 1, Item 1.  That was not so hard.