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Hmmm...well, my friend who might have been able to place the old couch cannot take it, so I need to call Goodwill...

I find that my mind is hesitating...I've had that couch an awful long time, and the chair with it..the new couch is nicer, comfier, fits the room...dynamically, looks great in its spot...

And yet, I'm reluctant to get rid of the couch I had..and the comfy chair with it...

Now, I'm sure this goes into my "Despising even small changes" mode, but it's not something I think about..there is no way I can keep it, I want to put my dining table back into place. I've still got a few others way I can re-arrange that section...so, I ought to just get rid of it.

The good news is, Good Will will apparently come pick it up...a must for me. Am just wondering if there is anywhere else that would..

And, of course, my Grandpa Smith is speaking in the back of my head, saying "You paid money for that couch, Boy, why donate it when you might *ahem, MIGHT* be able to sell it and at least get your money back, if not make a profit".

Grandpa's been gone for at least 13 year, I think it's more like 14...yet I can still hear him. Urgh.

So, here in a short while, I'll be examining Goodwill's page, and seeing when they can come get it.

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[echoweaver.livejournal.com]

I feel really good about donating stuff to Goodwill. People can get something decent for really cheap, and the money does good things. Can't lose, really. And if you sold it, they'd probably want you to help get it to their place :).

I understand the change part. My mind reels a little bit every time we change our surroundings. But I think I'm a bit of a junkie. I like that feeling. But only for certain things.

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Well, now I get to be annoyed...Goodwill said they have a pickup date for me of August 16th. I gave them a "I'll call you back".

Ugh...ya know, if I'm donating, they should have a better time than 2+ weeks out...

Now ot figure out what to do...

Yeah, the mind reels quite a bit..but, I'm also trying to see how to do a few other things smarter in the Apt...yay, joy, fun.

[echoweaver.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. If Goodwill has a 2+ week wait, they must be getting a lot of pick-up donations, which is good for them. But keep in mind that groups like this usually have a limited amount of staff, and they're using a few donated trucks.

We donated all our old cabinets to Habitat for Humanity, but they mostly want home-improvement stuff. There probably are other Goodwill-like charities in the phonebook. Look under "thrift store," maybe? But make sure it's actually a charity.

[savidya.livejournal.com]

In Indy, I that the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and the Indiana School for the Blind will both come pick up donations and they are both fairly good charities.

[mihrimah.livejournal.com]

Do you have a friend you can borrow a truck from? With the exception of cars, Goodwill can take a long time to come pick stuff up.

I know what it's like to be attached to an inanimate object-- I'm still having donator's remorse about my car. But Goodwill is a good charity, and donating to them is tax-deductible. (Which is really only useful if you donate enough to itemize, but hey.)

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DAV I couldn't find a spot, nor could I for ISB, and I'd love for both of them to have a good couch, if they'd want to come pick it up...

Talked to Salvation Army, they could get someone out on the 12th.

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If I itemized my taxes, that'd be good...as it is, I'm thinking of giving the receipt to Drew, and donating it in his name...and then he takes me out for a nice dinner next year. :-) I'm going to see if I can borrow a truck, and take it to the Goodwill...I think that's what I'm left with. Thanks. :-)

[savidya.livejournal.com]

D A V Thrift Store (317) 357-0393

[katmandu07.livejournal.com]

What about Indy Thrift for AIDS?