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Post by def6 on Mar 4, 2024 13:59:42 GMT -5
I just found out I'm having company this Saturday and I could not be any more of a hot mess than I am at this present moment. Everything is in a upheaval due to the fact that I have been digging out very piled up and stagnant areas. I think I can pull this off gracefully  if I put my mind to it. I don't think we can meet at the coffee house this go-round!  |
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Post by def6 on Mar 4, 2024 14:01:06 GMT -5
Really??  |
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Post by def6 on Mar 4, 2024 16:25:29 GMT -5
I just spent the last two hours digging my kitchen out. I start to the right of my refrigerator and just start wiping things, the counter, start throwing out stuff that just hours earlier I thought was fine sitting there. Went across to the stove and wiped it down then the next counter, re-arranged things. Scrubbed the sink and back-splash .Went on to the coffee counter Put a little decorative container there to hold all the various coffee's we are drinking. I'll run vinegar through the coffee pot several times. Moved on to the bar area wiped, cleared and cleaned. The plastic container cabinet is out of control in 1 months time ...time to cull the overage. I could actually put the stand mixer away, I have a cabinet for that. Need to put some cast iron where it goes. Lots of grease in the kitchen to deal with since the Super Bowl snacks that I fried indoors...Not doing that next year.  |
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Post by desposito on Mar 4, 2024 18:53:52 GMT -5
Def, at least you have 4 full days notice, it could be worse!
Go def! 
Diane
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Post by def6 on Mar 4, 2024 19:17:53 GMT -5
Just took everything out of the refrigerator All clean now = 2 hrs. really? |
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Post by def6 on Mar 4, 2024 23:42:03 GMT -5
Thank you, Diane. My company is already on the road from South Florida. They are headed this way. I hope they don't speed while traveling. I just told them take your time.  |
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Post by Nael_C on Mar 5, 2024 4:02:45 GMT -5
You go def6! I have read how you are able to make a load of work when you put your mind to it, so I'm sure you will manage this one too! Great work already with the fridge and the kitchen! Let us know so we can cheer you on and give hoorays and pats on the back!  |
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Post by def6 on Mar 5, 2024 10:28:56 GMT -5
Thank you Nael_CFeeling much resistance as I look at where I'm cleaning next . Horrors, the dining room table is piled. I'll try for at least 5 minutes.  I'm picturing the person coming in and seeing the table as it is right now...I can't let that happen. |
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Post by desposito on Mar 5, 2024 10:50:10 GMT -5
I'll try for at least 5 minutes.
Good idea def, set 5 minute timers and make baby steps, it's much less intimidating.
Diane
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Post by ohblondie on Mar 5, 2024 11:12:49 GMT -5
5 min baby steps! I bet you can do 10 five minute baby steps this morning!!
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Post by def6 on Mar 5, 2024 14:20:25 GMT -5
Thank you for cheering me Diane and ohblondie The five minutes turned into 3 hours to clear out my dining room . Really?  I will be looking around for a table cloth a Springtime(y) or a neutral table cloth and then use an Easter(y) table runner. I found some spring decor  I will get back to it for at least 5 minutes. I want to run away now.  |
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Post by joyinvirginia on Mar 5, 2024 15:12:03 GMT -5
You can do it def6! You have done so much already!
Take time to drink water and rest when you need to.
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Post by catcats on Mar 5, 2024 15:16:14 GMT -5
How much longer do you think the guests will be ? You are doing great !!
catcats
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Post by ohblondie on Mar 5, 2024 15:44:14 GMT -5
WOW!!!!!! You have moved mountains!
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Post by def6 on Mar 5, 2024 16:24:04 GMT -5
Thank you so much joyinvirginia catcats and ohblondie ! I have continued on around into the living room. We have leather furniture , so I just wiped them down, dusted the fireplace and mantle. It is very earth tone in the living room, so definitely will add a floor lamp and will add something seasonal. I cleaned underneath the furniture, will wash the windows. My guests keep calling me while traveling They still plan to come to my house Saturday AM. But, have come to see me earlier in the past  , I better be ready by dinner time Friday night...by 5:00 pm. I might have to do some night cleaning. |
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