Saturday, 27th December, 2025

I started tidying the garage yesterday. All the kids were outside so I took the opportunity. It was mostly throwing out bits and bobs and just stacking things neatly on shelves. Even that has made a difference, so I’m keen to continue. I really need to take some of the old kids outdoor toys to the tip, and that’ll clear a lot of space. Still debating about an electric mower, because that will make space as thy fold up easier than our petrol one. In fact it’s the sales right now so maybe a good time to look?

Also been thinking about storing bikes on the wall, probably just mine. Although lots much of the wall is covered with shelves, or workbench or other stuff, so not sure that’ll really help. There are even some 3D printed ones. Maybe that’s phase two once I’ve got rid of rubbish and sorted things out.

I stood and looked at the film development things. There isn’t that much, the trays, the dark development tank. I should just get a plastic box to keep them all in and then it can stack nicely. I thought about putting it in the attic, but then it’s just a thing that sits there forever. I enjoyed it, so I should do it again.

It’s funny tidying up, I look at everyone’s stuff and just want to throw it away but of course I need to keep all of mine.