It is a lot of work BirdDancer! Our neighborhood does one every year and we participate every 3 years or so after we collect enough stuff. Ours was ok, and we donated the rest. We were able to give our crib to a premie baby that didn't have a bed so that made me feel good. Sorry yours was a flop. I wish the weather would have cooperated for you!

Speaking of work hauling things I just got back from the home improvement store and lugged around bags of rocks and sand. They were 50lbs a piece, but I was able to manage. I think I met my weight lifting requirement for the day. I ate well at breakfast and lunch, so this will be the healthy day I was hoping for if I can keep my portion size decent at dinner. I'm making eggplant parmesan and I love it, but I plan to fill most of my plate up with salad. I'm also saying no to dessert. We had an abundance of treats this last week because we had family in town and hosted several get togethers. I splurged. Time to get back on the low sugar train.