OK. All the papers have been signed. The proposed closing date is Oct 17. I was reading the fine print and it says "SELLER's personal possessions will be removed...except those agreed to in the Purchase". It doesn't list the picnic table, ladder, or any of that stuff. I suspect it will be OK. If it becomes an issue, you may have to get stuff moved onto the sidewalk on a Monday or, if time is at stake, hire some people to haul stuff to the dump. If it becomes a big issue, I'll try to get the closing date extended to give enough time to deal with it. Obviously, I'll have to pay for any labor or whatever involved. On Monday, I will be cleaning. Also, any food left, I'll place in a box in the foyer closet along with the silverware and vacuum cleaner.