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Post by sweetsunshower on Mar 17, 2018 13:32:37 GMT -5
Ta-da: Swept porch. Moved 6 chairs from dining room to porch. On a whim, sprayed down front side of front door with Pledge multi-purpose spray (old, glass panes), not touched in probably 8-10 years, wiped down. Wow.
To-do: Face the cat poop music in dining room that is now revealed. Wipe down tops of the Christmas storage boxes that have been on dining table for two years. Move boxes upstairs into spare room (will have to do slowly, bad knees).
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Post by yrwelcome on Mar 17, 2018 14:07:34 GMT -5
Hi Sweetsunshower- great job getting rid of yucky curtains and chairs you don't want.
Ta-da
basic a.m. routine emptied DW ran with group
To-do
sweep, vac,mop floors finish washing shutters clothing purge
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Post by sweetsunshower on Mar 17, 2018 14:41:37 GMT -5
Ta-da: Swept up most of the loose dried cat poop. Petrified stuff will have to stay - will be removing carpet. Wiped down tops of Christmas boxes and stacked by steps. Gave self permission to chuck plastic pumpkin head basket from work. Moved wine rack, big metal thing, bottom was stuck to carpet (probably peed on, ugh). Decided it is okay to throw out wine rack (had big emotional decision making process over this, but it is going), put in porch with chairs for dump. Washed two wine glasses and carafe that were dust covered. Wiped cat hair/dust off dining room table which is now clear. To-do: Wipe down inside of front door. Vacuum cat hair off bottom of curtain, re-attach to curtain rod. Run vacuum in living room. My cats are like, WTH is happening here, lady? I think they approve.
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Post by sweetsunshower on Mar 17, 2018 15:01:27 GMT -5
Ta-da: Started to vacuum bottom of curtain, realized I need new curtain. Rehung just to make it neat, vacuumed around door. Put large shop vac into mudroom. Started feeling overwhelmed at all that needs to be done. Turned table on side so I can figure out how to take it apart to move into porch.
To-do: Take a Christmas bin upstairs. Take a break - 1/2 hour. Gather up some laundry, bring downstairs.
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Post by razy on Mar 17, 2018 16:48:48 GMT -5
Morning All It sounds like you are getting heaps done sweetsunshower. If it feels overwhelmed try focusing on what you have achieved not what's left to do. yrwelcome great work on going running! Fed dog Breakfast Start load of washing Start breadmaker Peel beetroot
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Post by phoenixcat on Mar 17, 2018 16:52:02 GMT -5
sweetsunshower SO MUCH of what you have written reminds me of our former house. Cheering you on!! It can turn around - bit by bit. I wrote about all these big plans for today on my blog. Then I took a nap So going to come over here for some company and inspiration: 1) Laundry switch - fold stuff in dryer, put away, move clothes from washer to dryer, put another load in washer 2) PEEP kitchen 3) PEEP family room I shall return! Unless I take another nap!
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Post by phoenixcat on Mar 17, 2018 18:11:10 GMT -5
1) Laundry switch - fold stuff in dryer, put away, move clothes from washer to dryer, put another load in washer 2) PEEP kitchen 3) PEEP family room The thing I hate most about PEEPing is that it leads to my least favorite game - hot spot discovery. When trying to put everything away - I constantly find spaces that need a good clear out. Many of these places have been done multiple times - just keep getting full of junk. 1) Laundry switch - did two loads with the last list - now working on linens - last load of clothes is in the dryer. 2) PEEP two guest rooms 3)PEEP laundry room
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Post by sweetsunshower on Mar 17, 2018 19:13:57 GMT -5
Thanks for the encouragement, phoenixcat and razy!
Ta-da: Took a bin upstairs. Napped, but I had to because I pulled something in my back! Grrr. Heating pad/advil were close by, so that helped.
I have to change focus to non-physical stuff, and have plenty to do, so: To-do: See if I can at least scoop litter box. Not sure, will try. Do brain dump/to-do list. Read for one hour (work related).
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Post by sweetsunshower on Mar 17, 2018 20:59:54 GMT -5
Ta-da: Fed cats. Ate dinner. Scooped litter box.
To-do: Take another lightweight Christmas box and empty laundry basket upstairs. Do the reading (didn't do yet) and the brain dump. Start throwing dirty laundry in basket to take to laundromat tomorrow night.
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Post by razy on Mar 17, 2018 23:22:43 GMT -5
It's nearly dinner now anď I feel like I have been busy most of day but I don't seem to have achieved much... Load of washing done Mowed lawn Showered Went out for lunch Did some shopping for mum Visited Mum Did some shopping for me Started making beetroot chutney Get jars ready for chutney Finish chutney Dinner
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Post by razy on Mar 18, 2018 1:39:50 GMT -5
Chutney made and bottled Dinner made and eaten Recipe for chutney written down (I used a combination of recipes) Label jars Find hat pattern Update weekly ToDo list
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Post by beesnest on Mar 18, 2018 11:28:38 GMT -5
Sweetsunshine that was an inspiring post. Good sign of spring to me. My patio door really needs attention. So does the transom window over front door. But that one is too high for me. But the patio door would make a lot of difference in my living room. I had help over to take out a nearly dead rose of sharon that was hitting the house in the windstorm. Now I need to tackle the ivy so I can fix the fence. And I need to have a concrete guy to fix failing sidewalk and worry about foundation. That needs to be done this spring. Done this am, Laundry, dishwasher emptied. some dishes loaded.
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Post by yrwelcome on Mar 18, 2018 11:58:26 GMT -5
beesnest- nice work on laundry and DW
Razy- I have had the same feeling lately... busy all day, but not feeling like I've achieved much.
Sweetsunshower- Hope the back soreness passed quickly. WTG getting so much done!
Phoenixcat- What is it about those hotspots?? I am determined to figure it out!
Ta-da
basic a.m. routine swiped down area around washing machine lid swiped down seal of DW
To-do
3 more things
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Post by phoenixcat on Mar 18, 2018 12:24:11 GMT -5
yrwelcome if you find the secret let me know!! Sort of faded yesterday. I did make supper and cleaned up after myself. This morning I did a hot spot of our medicine drawer and made a list of stuff that is expired. Last people linens are in the dryer - started cat linens 1) Laundry switch 2) PEEP two guest rooms 3) PEEP laundry room
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Post by sweetsunshower on Mar 18, 2018 12:35:25 GMT -5
Ta-da: Took a Christmas bin and empty laundry basket upstairs. Gathered dirty laundry from bedroom, brought downstairs in basket this morning. Read for a few hours.
To-do: Order groceries. Bath/dress. Go down to basement, check oil level.
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