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Post by desposito on Dec 24, 2023 13:26:22 GMT -5
I just spent an hour on the porch talking to my neighbor--this is the family who were friends with my sister, their son, who is maybe 21 or 22 is a big animal lover and on the rare occasion that we talk we always have lots to talk about--he is so sweet. He brought over a plant and a container of homemade cookies from the family, along with telling me again that if I need help with anything I should call them. If it weren't for them I would feel even more alone than I do out here in the boonies.
Next:
Feed dog and take her out Start load of laundry 10 minutes on seeds Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by desposito on Dec 24, 2023 14:39:31 GMT -5
I'm eating lunch now and watching part of a movie--now I feel like I can't take a reading break since I spent an entire hour chatting with the neighbor! The sun is out now, after lunch I'm going to go work on the plant pots on the porch.
Diane
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Post by cando on Dec 24, 2023 14:42:05 GMT -5
bree I hope your back gets better quickly. TwinkleToes I love your games. Thanks for explaining your 100 items game. I do want to try it sometime. Today, woke up early with another terrible headache. This one I did to myself. I’m an idiot & had way too much chocolate & peanuts. It’s almost gone, finally. Brushed teeth Made my bed Laundry load in washer Moved to dryer Hung load Put away hand washed stuff from drain board. Headache trying to return Darn it. Cd
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Post by desposito on Dec 24, 2023 17:31:04 GMT -5
Hi cando, I hope your headache stays away, that has to be awful to get them so frequently.
I am tired and am probably done for the day. I did go out on the porch to empty the pots, they were still damp, in fact, everything is still damp outside even though there was no rain again today--the atmosphere must be saturated. But the pots weren't muddy, just damp, and the soil came out just fine into the bin. Then I stacked the pots up and put them on the inner back porch, dragged the now heavy bin downstairs and put it where it will stay til spring. I knew it would be heavy but figured it would be even harder to carry all the individual pots downstairs and empty them once I got down, and I got the bin down the stairs okay so it worked out. Then I went to the back of the yard and collected some of the random branches and put them all in a pile in the back corner. I moved a heavy cement square that I've been meaning to move all summer, and I emptied a couple of basins of water that were on the back porch.
There is still a lot of dirt all over the porch, plus another smaller storage bin/planter that I might move downstairs too. But my back is hurting so that is enough for today--I also need to wait until the stray soil on the back porch dries up or else I'll just be shoving mud around with the broom.
Thank you TT, for wishing me luck on this project, because that put it front and center in my mind and helped me do it. There were other things I wanted to do today but never got around to, but the outside one was most important for today and I'm relieved that it's done. Maybe tomorrow I will get to my reading hours!
Oh, I also took the dog out again, fed her, and moved the laundry to the dryer. It might have to stay there until tomorrow morning, though.
Diane
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Post by mylittlescholar on Dec 24, 2023 18:16:01 GMT -5
hi everypony!
been working non stop but enjoying the prep guest will be here in 45 mins
still need to set up tables set them set up buffet and change into party clothes!
Happy Christmas!
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Post by desposito on Dec 24, 2023 19:02:49 GMT -5
Enjoy your guests, scholar!
I'm eating dinner and will probably get ready for bed early. Maybe I'll get some extra reading time before sleep.
Good night everyone, see you tomorrow!
Diane
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Post by cando on Dec 24, 2023 19:31:45 GMT -5
Cleaned dirty smudges off of 2 light switch plates Put another laundry load in washer Rinsed 2 bottles & put in recycle bag Fed dog Still not feeling well Cd
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Post by catcats on Dec 24, 2023 20:11:50 GMT -5
Hello everyone !
I did the dailies and took down the trash. It is drizzly here today. Lined up the gifts to go with me tomorrow. They are on the DR table. Cut the turkey breast in half and packaged it for my DD and myself. Put the taffy apples in their boxes to go tomorrow. Cleaned the cat fountain . Cleaned the counter from the mess I made , cleaning the cat fountain.
Went to 4 PM Christmas Mass with Carolyn. Ate a quick supper.
For anyone who celebrates--- Have a blessed and merry Christmas !!!
catcats
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Post by reve on Dec 24, 2023 20:42:49 GMT -5
Well I think I've come to a close for the day. I definitely felt the after effects of falling asleep on the couch today and was a bit of a mess earlier on but chilling with my mum, party food, presents and Christmas movies helped. A significant part of the meal for tomorrow is prepped, which makes me feel a bit better about things for tomorrow too. I think I'm giving up on mopping floors, but that's not the end of the world, and I'm not going to dust the kitchen lights with the table all set. I'll probably pop on briefly tomorrow to keep my streak going, but will take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!
Done: Cleaned toilet surrounds Trimmed lilies Recycling outside Emptied dishwasher Stacked and run dishwasher Clean downstairs toilet Clean downstairs bathroom sink Change downstairs bathroom towel Clean downstairs bathroom mirror Change kitchen towel Wipe down surfaces Wipe down side table in living room Achieved coffee table zero
Tomorrow morning: Vacuum living room Change air fresheners Collect and dispose of wrapping paper Empty dishwasher Excess stuff on coat rack taken upstairs Change air freshener for Christmas scent Lawnmower and strimmer put outside
Pre-Christmas to do list
General Presents wrapped and under tree - done Wrapping stuff put away - done All trash rounded up - focus on glass and cardboard recycling, then landfill - done Trip to recycling centre - done
Living room Blankets washed with fabric softener - done Vacuumed All visual clutter removed - done All surfaces dusted, including light - done Presents put away, at least under the tree, morning of
Hallway Dusted - done Vacuumed - done Baseboards cleaned all the way up the stairs - done Stairs vacuumed - done Excess stuff on coat rack taken upstairs Change air freshener for Christmas scent
Middle hallway Vacuumed - done Any visual clutter removed - done
Middle bathroom Walls cleaned - done Bath cleaned - done Toilet cleaned - done Sink cleaned - done Floor vacuumed - done Visual clutter removed - done
Downstairs bathroom Floor vacuumed - done Floor mopped Corners cleaned - done Baseboards cleaned - done Toilet cleaned - done Sink cleaned - done Put out clean towel - done Loo roll replenished - done
Kitchen All laundry taken upstairs - done Oven trays washed - done All recycling stashed away - done Vacuumed Mopped Sideboard dusted - done Pantry bookshelf dusted - done Lights dusted Lawnmower and strimmer outside All other clutter around table removed - done Airdryers taken upstairs - done All visual clutter put away somewhere - done Bread tucked away somewhere - done Worktops wiped down - done
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Post by TML on Dec 25, 2023 10:51:23 GMT -5
Merry Christmas to Everyone who celebrates!!! reve your list is amazing ! Best Wishes everyone for relaxation and Joy
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