Saturday 6am, my friend Travis was kind enough to come over and pack his car with the items/ containers I could not fit in mine. My poor Suzuki was busting at the rims. We headed over to the Sumner church for the sale, it was a long drive. Took just as long to unpack and set up – the unwrapping and unwrapping and unwrapping. My friend Sally was there and helped me display my wears. She kept saying “it’s just like Christmas” and everything was “too cute”. She did end up getting something for her grandson.
While setting up, I found myself shaking a few times. Just nervous to let them go. But when a lady bought the first elephant, something for her yard – with the trunk up for good luck – I realized it might not be as hard as I thought.
The sale wasn’t as busy as I had hoped, but I did make a big step – letting go. Three boxes down ten more to go.
A few stuffed animals found homes with little kids – I knew they’d be loved there. A young lady (preteen) kept coming over to look at an elephant picture. I think her parents weren’t “going to spend money” on it. But she kept coming over to look at it. I decided to give it to her. I don’t think anyone would have appreciated it like she would. Most people who came either A) had an elephant story to tell or B) knew of some one that collects or C) knew of someone that had (since have past).
My sister and two nieces were kind enough to stick around and help me rewrap the tables of elephants. With them it sure went a lot faster. Thanks guys!
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Tagged: Elephant story, garage sale, good luck, just like Christmas, stuffed animals
Tomorrow – is a big day for me Tomorrow I sell my addiction.
Tomorrow I bid adieu to a part of me.
Tomorrow is going to be a best day or the worse.
Tomorrow I sell my friends to strangers I feel like the lady in the commercial where they are having a garage sale and her son is selling the old minutes. My elephants are those minutes and I have to remind myself I am the son who is ready to get rid of them to make room for new stuff… not the mom who sees just sees the value of one minute. You might not get what I’m saying unless you have an addiction like me…
At 9 am I will be saying to myself – I will not try to negotiate with people to get the elephant back. I will let go. Thank goodness I will have my sister and older niece who will not hesitate to make fun or rip items out of my hands – darn family!
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Tagged: commercial, remind, selling
I have a jade elephant necklace charm I wear everyday. The trunk is up – some say that is good luck. I don’t know if it is or not. Not even sure where I got him. But he is cute.
The other day I went to the drug store and this nice lady behind the counter complemented my necklace. She proceeded to tell me that her mom collected elephants and thinks of her mom every time she sees one. Especially if there are two with there trucks intertwined. I wonder what kind of elephant makes people think of me.
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Tagged: good luck, jade, necklace, remembering
What do I do with an adult size Elephant costume?
I did wear it a few times. On my 18th birthday my gal friends and I went to the top of our street and waved at cars. Another time was for a Girl Scouts event. I also wore it when I was working in an elementary school to suprise the kids.
So anyone … Anyone out there – what do I do with an Elephant costume? Suggestions???
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Tagged: birthday, costume, what to do
So I have been gun-ho about getting rid of a part of my collection. I started with a donation to Goodwill and even gave a few books away. But now that I put a posting on Craig’s List – I don’t want to get rid of them! I have to, I should but I worry their value is not going to be appreciated,. I worry when I give them up I’m going to wish I saved a certain elephant. Not for any reason – I just hate missing something. Is it going to be like misplacing your car keys and your in a hurry to go somewhere?
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/clt/1244513091.html
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Tagged: appreciated, collection, Craig's List, elephant, missing
Yesterday was a hard day, but a good day – THANKS to my niece Ashley. She came over and helped me sort my elephants. We were able to do all my boxes! Yes by yesterday all 31 boxes were sorted. About 6 bags were donated to goodwill and about that same amount will be given to a group that helps with domestic violent families.
It’s been interesting sorting. Honestly if it was not for my niece saying you can pick “ONE” or making me choose between two different ones … I could not have done it. Thank goodness we were watching a movie so I could sneak a few things past her – but don’t tell Ashley that. It was hard looking at an elephant and being asked “do you want to keep this?” I wanted to say yes to every single one of them, but I couldn’t because I had to let go. I went from 31 boxes to 8.
Going to the Goodwill was harder then I thought. But surprising later in the day I felt good about it. It’s harder then going to your closet and finally throwing out the shirt you’ve had since high school. You know that one. The one you wear anytime you want to be comtorable. My elephants mean more to me than that.
So in this process of letting go, to make room…. I’m looking for elephant lovers who want to expand their collection. THIS IS the most amazing deal! I have 18 gal containers full of different elephants – sizes and materials vary box to box. There are 100’s. At this time I have 6 boxes for sale – asking $175 per container. That is $1-2 per elephant in a box!
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Tagged: donations, Elephants, For Sale, Goodwill, Letting go
I’m not one to follow to trends .. but I want to share my Michael Jackson memory.
Back in the 80’s .. My mom came home with a red zipper jacket, that zipped to the side and attached to it was one sparkly white glove. Michael Jackson must of been huge if my mom knew who he was. Us 3 girls had to share this one jacket along with the one bean bag E.T. doll. These items caused endless battles between us.
Thank god my sister’s didn’t like elephants too. ( … maybe that’s an unfortunately)
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Tagged: 80's, E.T., memories, Michael Jackson, Red Jacket, Sharing, White Glove
Sorry it has been awhile since my last entry – had a bad cold.
I am in desperate need in finding new homes for my elephants! I need your help in this adoption process.
I am willing to donate a good amount to someone who is an elephant collector.
But I am also looking for someone to buy some off of me as well. I am also open to making trades. Example: party lite candles, gift cards, play tickets etc.
PLEASE pass this site on to anyone who might know of someone who can benefit from my collection.
Take a look at my blog every couple of days to see what I have. I’ll be posting pictures of items from my collection with a small description.
- Kris
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Tagged: donations, elephant collector, Getting rid, memento, new home
Possibly this weekend I will sort my stuffed animals into 3 piles: Keep, donate, and sell. When thinking about it I get nervous and want to procrastinate. I’ve asked my oldest niece to help me in hopes her influence will help me let go.
Oh and shadow boxes may be my new best friend, if the stuffed animal will not fit in a shadow box to be displayed – I will not keep it. At least this is what I am telling myself. Wish me luck this weekend!
*** Elephant Count at 2255 !
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Tagged: donate, keep, organizing, procrastinate, sell, stuffed animals
Since my last entry so many ideas have come to mind as to what I should do. I’m coming to terms with what needs to be done – I need to let go. I need to develop the ultimate rehab for myself. I’m going to need support and encouragement to let go – I’m not sure what the withdrawal will be like.
I’ll start small like tossing out the broken unfixable elephants is a great place to start. Yes I know why did I keep them? I know I know… it’s dumb and makes me a packrat to have kept them.
Next I think sorting stuffed animals and books. I’ve decided on donating a portion of them to a lady who works with domestic violent families and some to a children’s hospital. My biggest worry is … I want my stuff to be appreciated and loved. I know once I let someone else have them – it’s no longer mine.
So stay tuned to follow my addiction and my rehab…. Next entry I will have updated count.
I have to finish it.
I have to know how many I have before reincarnating myself.
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Tagged: appreciated, coming to terms, donations, love, moving on, pack rat, rehab, throwing things out
