Harmony, I quickly sorted through a big bag of sewing supplies and threw out half of it just so you wouldn't be lonely in here.
I tossed waistband elastic, even though it felt like it still had stretch. It was given to me several years ago, and it was old when it was given to me, so I would not trust it to hold up my skirt or pants.
Intentions of taking burnables out of the house have been delayed. DH has not been in the mood for a fire. I need to find a watertight bin with a good strong lid that won't come off if the outside cats knock over the bin. Then I could at least take out the cardboard, and just leave the confidential papers indoors until we have a fire.