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Vee
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02-23-2004

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 2:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks for the advice and I think that I'll find that to be true for myself as well.

You have a self-cleaning oven? That's terrific and a great thing to do on a very cold day. I think you can call it any way you want to, Lum. It's your world! But not hitting the kitchen until next summer sounds like a case of fairytale thinking! (I have a perpetually cleaning oven, which I do not like.)

Managed to free myself from the Clubhouse for a couple of hours and now, because I am nervous about the road conditions and my sis being out on them, I have returned. Hey, it's better than eating!

Edited to add:

Hiya, Lk, gosh, I don't think there are enough folks posting here to actually chase into the hills. Just a few of us old die-hards. Whatever works for you is great; I know that you are not suggesting that we all do it your way. Hope you are feeling better soon.

I gave Fioré catnip today, too. She was too wound up for me to have her in the house so I decided to let her get "it" out of her system. What a whirling dervish she has been all afternoon.

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 3:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I like the number of us posting. I have encouraged Autumn to check in on her file--she seemed surprised that so many people have written her notes.

I guess one project will be walking over to the grocery store. ::sigh::

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 3:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lk, my oven gets a work-out, esp. since we got convection in the new one. DH put one of those tin-foil type liners in the bottom, so the oven itself isn't all that bad. Min. 2 hours cleaning should do the trick.
So does a "perpetually cleaning" oven clean up after every use? That must be hydro-intensive. Is that the reason you don't like it, or does it tick you off in other ways?
My list is pretty flexible, too. If it doesn't get done at the time of day I'd ideally like it finished, it'll just keep until later or the next day. It sure as heck doesn't walk off on me, geesh, I wish!
Yeah, pipe dreams, Vee, but they were nice while they lasted.
Did a little more rearranging of the kitchen cabinets, and will pull out the fridge tomorrow. This new one has great rollers. My newly acquired muscles aren't even required, ergo it gets more attention than the old one ever did.LOL
Hope sis gets home safely soon, Vee.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 4:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
She's safely home! Phew! Roads are treacherous...

I don't know exactly what it means, Lum, except that spills are "cooked" and sweep out well. The part I hate is that the oven walls are not smooth so I can't use oven cleaner and just have it wipe out nicely.

Talk to me about your convection oven — what's it like?

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 4:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It cooks quicker than a reg oven. DS is big on oven fries, home-filled flat breads, biscuits, etc etc. He cooks 25 degrees lower and even then things are often done before time. I use it on pretty much everything except for baking, except for fruit pie type bakery. My mother got one years ago and warned that baking relying on eggs for rising doesn't come out well from the convection oven. Haven't had the guts yet to try it on baking powder propelled mixtures.

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 4:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
With just the two of us, I can generally get away with cooking in the toaster oven. I am SOOOO grateful for that!!!

Our stove/oven is interesting. It cleans up well, and given the tenets of Feng Shui, I try to keep all of the cooking units in the kitchen as clean as possible--since they represent prosperity. But, when I'm not the one cooking, and if someone is using only ONE burner, the whole stove becomes filthy: greasy, foodstained, etc. I don't get it...

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 4:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
While dh can crawl that doesn't happen here. Well, just long enough for him to get into the kitchen after ds's culinary endeavours. That man is pickier than I am. Heck, you could open an OR in my kitchen. Now how come that prosperity thing hasn't followed?LOL

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 5:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lum, it comes down to intent. It also depends on where and how things are positioned.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 11:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Good day, everybody!

Jane Pauley is doing a show on housekeeping tips, etc., today. It airs at 4pm EST, but check your local listings as they say.

I am about to go out and clean up my icy driveway. I am only giving it 15 minutes and then I am taking a break because it is a mess and I don't want to overdo it.

Have a good day!

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 11:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well now, the blizzard that never was still blew this powdery snow around all night. Tried to brush out my mops, but backed off real quick because I couldn't do it without getting my feet cold and wet. They'll just have to wait until one of the guys braves the -41C (-42F) windchill to get the snow off the door step. One thing's for sure I am not goin' out there, no way, no how, unuh. Vee, you are a gutsier woman than I am. Are you back yet, clinging to a hot cup of chocolate?LOL

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 11:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yup, just got back in. I know that you'll be hanging on my every word now...and, yes, I have my hot chocolate (sugar free) and my pain meds in hand.

I figure at this rate I will be getting done about six this evening. I must measure the length of my driveway so you'll know what I am dealing with...heck, I'll just take a photo and show ya. The rain soaked the four inches of snow we got and it is very heavy. I tried to start the snowblower, but it was not cooperating and I don't have the strength to do it anymore. Pant, pant.

At least it isn't -42 here! Thank the Lord for that!

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 12:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You need a great big blow dryer, Vee. Or a politician to breathe on your driveway.
Don't overdo it, strew lots of sand and hope for a warm day. It'll be a lot less work sweeping in spring than chipping ice in winter.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 12:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Okay, anything to avoid the task at hand... You'll be able to tell that I do have a task at hand and now it's raining!

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across the front of the garage
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dumb snowblower
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length of driveway

And off I go!

Karen
Member

09-07-2004

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 12:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Aw, Vee. that doesn't look fun. If you weren't on the other side of the continent I'd be there with the BF in a heartbeat to clean it up for ya. Is there a teenage boy in the neigborhood who needs an extra twenty bucks?

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 12:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Rain, rain, wash away that frozen stuff in Vee's driveway!

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 12:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I imagine, Karen, but I need the extra twenty bucks myself! LOL

Just nuked my hot chocolate again and am resting again...about half way down the driveway...sniff...sniff. No, not crying, nose is running...I know, TMI!

Nope, not enough rain to wash it away, just enough to make it heavier.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 12:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Back out for just ten this time...gotta watch Starting Over after all...guess that I'll be taping Jane's show on housekeeping.

Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 1:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
last night i bought a 5 drawer clear plastic organizing drawer setup thingie at target. i've got all my scrapbooking/craft supplies sorted on my kitchen table. tonight when i take my daughter to her high school group at the church, i'll put them all way. that way when i want to do a craft or something, i don't have to drag out some huge bins just the scissors, or the stickers. one more organizing step done!

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 1:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Vee, it you don't have rock salt to put down to break up that mess, take out some table salt and just salt the heck out of the ice. It will still work--honest!

Landi: Awesome job. Last night I cleaned out the area next to my side of the bed. It feels great to have space in here again. All I have left is cleaning off one shelf, which is sort of tied to the art shelves.

I am beat--but just slowly plugging away. I'm happy and it's going well. I doubt anything else could be as relaxing.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 2:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Last stretch...yeah! (I know this has been riveting stuff! LOL)

Landi, that's what we use for our stamping supplies and it works just great. And it is so nice to go to the basement and work at a center instead of having to haul the stuff out and pick it all back up again. We do it a lot more often now. I'll have to post a photo of my dungeon craft center one day.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 2:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
All done! Phew! No back spasms—hope that remains true.
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See my trusty shovel way up by the back steps? (Edited to add: Of course you can't; neither can I! You can see that it's still raining, but tomorrow it's supposed to be snow.)Nothing like a shovel when the snowblower won't start.

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Friday, January 14, 2005 - 12:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, twelve vehicle repair manuals listed on eBay more to be posted tomorrow. I spent the day recovering (mostly) from yesterday's exertions.

Tomorrow it's time to play with the art supplies. I figure I take off the boxes and put up the baskets and do temporary labels with post-it notes. I can then (if I am tired) take ONE box in to the bedroom and sort them into the same pies and then move them into the baskets. I can oh-so feel this place's energy shifting and changing. It feels so good. And it's funny, the more energy I shift, the easier it is to focus on the corners that still need attention.

I still believe my timetable of the end of January for being completely done with boxes to be solid. I am thrilled!!! Of course, it is merely a projection, but the more thrilled I am with what I accomplish, the more likely to complete everything.

My next down day will actually be spent on my clothes--like them, donate them, keep them. Determine my basic outfit frame, and then go from there. I found a couple of articles on the basics, I have my colors, so now I just need to construct the wardrobe. The cool thing? Most of the clothes will actually fit nicely into the drawers in my platform bed. The other cool thing is that, given my difficulty in finding skorts (split skirts) and me getting a sewing machine, I can finally get clothing to fit me. I'm so thrilled!

Lots of plans, I know, but I can dream, right?

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Friday, January 14, 2005 - 3:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I feel like I am hogging this thread.

Today ended up being my down day--I'm resting today so that I can work on the art shelves tomorrow and Sunday.

I did move the shell fountain to the top of the plastic drawer unit. It looks good, and with the drawers, I don't have to worry about anything getting wet.

I moved the portable craft table into the bedroom and put it in behind the door. That way, when I am down, I can putter with my crafts and have a work surface large enough on which to work.

I am discovering that I seem to have a lot of migraines again--and much more frequently. I'm trying to figure out what is causing them--something has to be, I just have to figure it out.

Is anyone else planning on doing work this weekend on their houses/apartments?

Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Friday, January 14, 2005 - 3:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i got 8 bins (i have 4 left after christmas) from home depot for $2.98 each. they're those big ones! i'm going to be consolidating all the old xerox paper boxes that are holly's baby box, my childhood box, etc, this weekend into each person's own bin. i will also be going to the fabric store to get the fabric (slipper satin and muslin) for holly's formal dress. i will also go through the fabric/yarns and consolidating them into the last bin. then i'll be able to sew or do just about any craft when i want!

Schoolmarm
Member

02-18-2001

Friday, January 14, 2005 - 3:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ok, just so LK isn't hogging the thread.

I'm going upstairs to organize and pack my suitcase.

Leaving for home tomorrow early!