Outandabout-Magazine-Oct-issue-191

OCTOBER 2021 | 27
don’t really need either. Cupboards, shelves,
wardrobes are bulging at the seams, older
possessions go up into the attic, occasionally
items are transported to charity shops, but
most times we occupy by volume a smaller
and smaller space in our living areas.
But then the day comes when we decide
to move, maybe downsize and we are forced
to have a major sort out. Now, we discover
that none of the offspring or relatives will
give houseroom to things that are just too
good to throw away. Did we ever think
that stuff we treasured was of no interest to
another generation?
Are you old enough to remember the days
when the 21st birthday watch was removed
as you were laid to rest? That the Dunhill
lighter, bought on the plane on your way to
Majorca would now be defunct?
So, we live in a throwaway world, but
that doesn’t stop us buying stuff that has a
limited shelf life.
When we first moved from Scotland
to live in Kenya, we carefully chose
possessions that would be sent on to our
new home in Nairobi. Due to a combination
of circumstances, it was never shipped and
when we unpacked the boxes almost two
years later, we couldn’t believe what rubbish
we’d chosen to keep. Many of the clothes
were covered in mildew, and I had no use
for any of the items that only months earlier
had seemed so precious.
We are being urged to reduce raping our
planet by acquiring unnecessary goods and
now, as I gaze in the shop windows, the
question I ask myself is “Am I prepared to
pay to have this shipped across an ocean?”
If the answer is no, I admire and walk away.
By Dee Tavener-Craig
WE COMMENCE OUR END OF SUMMER SALE
on Monday, 13th to Friday, 24th September. We will then close for one week for re-stocking with
our Autumn/Winter items and re-open on Monday, 4th October.
All proceeds are for the needy animals of Calpe
A difficult year for all of us but we still need to raise money for Calpe’s lost or abandoned dogs and cats.
Our shop is an Aladdin’s cave of clothing, books, DVDs, bric-a-brac
and household goods so come along and snap up a bargain. The shop is situated in the lower ground floor of
Edificio Perlamar on the Gabriel Miro, Calpe and is open from 10am until 1pm Mondays to Fridays.
The president, Elinor Gonzalez lives in Las Bassetes where she cares for
Calpe’s abandoned and sick animals, bringing them back to health and
finding new caring owners for them. Her telephone number is
620 106 733
and she also has a stall on the Wednesday and
Saturday market in Calpe if you wish to offer help
or Dog walk, or adopt one of the lovely dogs
Elinor would be so pleased to hear from you.