strom thurmond and extra stuff

[sigerson]

Evening all. After a very eventful weekend that involved IKEA, DaMan's family, and more heavy lifting than I expected, I'm taking a moment to inventory a few things.

You see, I have too much stuff. Again. And while some of it--old shoes, Garment District jackets, and so on--is headed for the donation barrel (or the trash, depending on quality), some of it really ought to be offered a chance at a new home. I thought I'd start by seeing if any of y'all wanted it.


I hate getting rid of books, but I really just don't read these anymore.

Maia, by Richard Adams
Mysteries of Winterthurn, Joyce Carol Oates
The Steerswoman's Road, Rosemary Kirstein
The Chalice and The Man in the Moss, Philip Rickman
Cute, Quaint, Hungry, and Romantic, Daniel HArris
The Textile Colorist, Faber Birren
The Black Cauldron, Lloyd Alexander (I do read this--but I have another copy!)
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Alexander McCall Smith
The Start of the End of It All and Report to the Mens' Club, Carol Emshwiller
A romance novel titled "Emily". Doesn't have any good racy bits...
A nice blank address book with flowers on it.
Skin Tight, Carl Hiaasen
A Man Rides Through, Stephen R. Donaldson (another duplicate)
Dune, Frank Herbert (and again)
Ender's Shadow, Orson Scott Card
Teklords, William Shatner. Please take it away or I shall burn it.
Z for Zachariah, Robert O'Brien
Infinity's Shore, David Brin
Contact, Carl Sagan
The Girl in a Swing, Richard Adams
The Martian Chronicles, Ray Bradbury (I still have my copy from the book club!)
Fear of Flying, Erica Jong




Two pretty wicker baskets, each too small to comfortably carry Oob. One has picnic-style lids, and the other has handles.
Fleece mittens--red/purple/yellow.
Two three-pound hand weights.
Small speakers, designed to be plugged in to a discman. Probably would work with an IPod, but I'm not certain. Cheap, non-battery-powered. I used them when going to summer contracts without a stereo.
Two wine glasses.
A large coffee mug--the narrow kind that looks like a tumbler with a handle--with cats on it.
A couple of Ball jars.



A small black bookcase, three shelves.
A long narrow black set of two shelves, about 2' by 5'.
A white chest of drawers with pseudo-Southwestern designs.
An unfinished armoire/wardrobe thing--tall, with a place for a hanging bar.


I'm willing to mail or deliver books and small items, but the larger stuff is really more than I can deal with. If you want any of the furniture, you'll have to come get it. Comment or email and let me know if you'd like any of this! I will do further description (measurements, color, etc) if you want them for a specific item.

I briefly called in to Trivia this weekend, since I was too wussy to stay up all night and THEN go to Ikea at 6am. I made a guest appearance as "If the answer isn't Strom Thurmond, you're not asking the right question." (Hi ltlbird!!)

Comments

[stealthmuffin.livejournal.com]

So...measurements on the small black bookcase?

[sigerson.livejournal.com]

Memory says 36" high, 40" wide, but it's down in storage so I'll have to check this evening.

[thomascantor.livejournal.com]

I'll speak up now and say that I'm interested in Ender's Shadow and the small speakers.

[sigerson.livejournal.com]

Got it.

[xclamationpt.livejournal.com]

from your brief visit to our house, you may recall that I have zero furniture. Therefore, the shelves, armoire and especially the drawers for me sound very interesting! Drawers to put things in? Baskets to put things in? Wee! =)

me: drawers and basket sound =D!! Will talk to Kate too!

*bows to your generosity!*

[sigerson.livejournal.com]

You're welcome to them! There are two caveats:
--You'll have to come pick the furniture up. I recommend a truck or large-space car.
--The chest of drawers is really ugly. Functional, but ugly.

But let me know when you'd like to come by!

[ellinor.livejournal.com]

I'll take any of the books you don't have takers for and feel like sending across the country. Believe it or not, I haven't read any of them. And many seem like books I really should read (except the Shatner. I don't know if anyone should read that, least of all me). Let me know and I'll send you my address.
Wow, it's like having a random birthday or something!

:)

[sigerson.livejournal.com]

Do you mind media mail? Send me your address and you'll get a box-o-books!

[ellinor.livejournal.com]

Media mail is great. But I actually don't have your e-mail. Let's try the circuitous way: e-mail me at ellinor_rose@hotmail.com with your e-mail, and I'll send you my address. ;)

[esqgirl.livejournal.com]

Remember Greater Boston Reuse List if anything you don't want to haul for donation remains after folks get their claims in. http://www.aq.org/lists/listinfo/greaterboston-reuse The list host is also a great resource for donating books to various non-profits, etc. I am not sure they would take the Shatner, though ...

Yay for the resettling and eventful weekend!

[minyan.livejournal.com]

If they're still around, can I put in a bid for Dune and the Martian Chronicles?
Good luck -- clearing space is really satisfying *g*

[sigerson.livejournal.com]

Sure, I'll be preparing packages this weekend, sending them Tuesday morning!

[(Anonymous)]

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