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Dipo
| Monday, January 19, 2004 - 5:45 pm
I think I missed the morning and evening routine, could someone post that for me, would love to see what it entails. LK: That is the joy of having an apartment instead of a house. I got really excited when I got the new refrigerator and then about a year later the new dishwasher. That is the only thing I would miss having, the maintenance department, if I bought a house.
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Lkunkel
| Monday, January 19, 2004 - 6:07 pm
Dipo: Our routines? or Flylady's? Trust me: had a house and couldn't keep up with the money pit. I like our apartment. I like it even more as I get STUFF cleared out and reclaim the square footage of our apartment. That's way cool, and I love seeing the spaces open up
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Dipo
| Monday, January 19, 2004 - 8:04 pm
I guess the flylady's, not sure, I just have read here about some morning and evening routine and was wondering what it was. Might be helpful to know and try it to add to my decluttering/organizing work I am doing. Thanks
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Sherrie
| Monday, January 19, 2004 - 11:21 pm
Laurie - I am glad to hear that everything turned out okay with the water heater. That is great that you had things in containers. At least you are close to the fun part....gardening. I am curious what you plant and how does it survive your summers? I container garden and really enjoy the planting and flowers - HATE WEEDING!! Lum - I fell over laughing when I read that you took a page out of my book....too funny!! I hope you enjoyed it. I usually clean the house on Sunday to start the week out fresh. Dipo - here are the morning/evening routines: MORNING ROUTINE Look at your Morning Routine to see if you have taken care of your list. 1. Are you dressed to shoes, hair and face? 2. Have you checked your calendar for appointments? 3. Have you checked your Hot Spots and put out any fires? 4. What's for Supper? 5. Where is your Laundry? 6. Have you taken a break this morning? Have you had any water? Did you have any breakfast? 7. Have you decluttered for 15 minutes today? 15 minutes is all I ask! 8. WHERE ARE YOUR SHOES? Write your routines on paper! EVENING ROUTINE YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT TILL BEDTIME to check your Before Bed Routine! 1. Lay out your clothes for tomorrow. Have you taken your evening Bubble Bath? 2. Do you know where your laundry is? 3. Is your SINK SHINING? 4. Go Put out Your Hot Spots! 5. Check your calendar for tomorrows appointments. 6. Go to bed at a decent hour! If you need to know the definitions of any of these terms go to the website and click on Flying Lessons.
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Lkunkel
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 9:13 am
Sherrie wrote "I am curious what you plant and how does it survive your summers? I container garden and really enjoy the planting and flowers - HATE WEEDING!!" Actually, the stuff that I grow, grows well. It helps that they are in the containers, and as part of my morning routine, I go out the front door, greet the morning, and water everyone who needs it. Now that plants are beginning to be placed on the balcony, I'll do my evening routine of greeting the moon and thanking the day for allowing me to make it through one more day, and water everyone out there. My plan is to make the balcony into a nice little oasis. Planting List (Items in bold are planted.) Front Porch Area (Facing toward Door is East, but no sun) Square Planter (1): Thompson Seedless Grape Vine, Purple Iceplant Square Planter (2): Cat's Claw, Purple Iceplant Milkcan Planter: Trailing Rosemary Metal Windowbox (1): Bedraggled plant I felt sorry for Balcony (Stepping out on Balcony is North/Sun) -- Large Planter: Dwarf Peach Tree; 3 Strawberries; 3 Marigolds; 2 Petunias; 2 Ganzanias -- 3 Standard Hanging Pots: Geranium; Fern; Begonia -- 10" Wire Baskets (2): (1): 1 Tomato, Tumbler Hybrid; 1 Basil, Sacred Purple; 1 Rosemary, Trailing; 1 Sage, White; 6 Nasturiums (2): 1 Cat Mint; 1 Lemon-Scented Geranium; 6 Knee-High Sweet Peas; 4 Purple Sweet Alyssum; 4 White Sweet Alyssum; 5 Dianthus, Mixed -- 10" Round Dish (3.5" deep): Clover, Red; Mountain Mint, Narrow Leaf (In center separate area) -- 15" x 8" x 8" Metal Window Box (2): Chamomile, Roman; Balm, Lemon; Majoram, Common; Majoram, Sweet; Motherwort; Mugwort; Oregano, Greek; Parsley, Green River; Thyme, French; Valerian; Vervain -- Michael Graves Planter: Lavender, Lady -- 8 Pocket Strawberry Pot: Strawberries -- Metal Windowbox (2): Stevia Plant -- Container still to be determined: Patio Tomato; Bell Pepper, Red; 1 Basil, Sweet; 1 Chive, Garlic Mauve; Scallions; Lettuce, Oak Leaf
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Sherrie
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 9:30 am
Wow! I am awe! It will be an oasis! Do you use fresh herbs for cooking? If so, I am doubly awed.
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Lkunkel
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 10:07 am
Sherrie: I love using fresh herbs for cooking. To go out and snip what I need and put it into the meal is just nice. I also have a dehydrator, so I use that as well. (In fact, I'm going to dehydrate some red peppers today--now that I have space on the balcony to set the dehydrator. Peppers, onions, and garlic do not get dehydrated in the house!) BTW: Sound the gongs! I found my missing eyeglasses! I misplaced them in April. I just found them in one of my old computer bags that was in a box.
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Lkunkel
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 5:35 pm
Good points to decluttering: You clear out STUFF that would get in the way of a walker. Yes, right now I am strapped into two heavy duty knee braces and using a walker to get around. It is not a pretty sight--especially when I have to struggle out of bed. So, ladies, clear your clutter. The path you make may be more of a life saver than you suspect.
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Sherrie
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 7:07 pm
Laurie - Feel better soon!!!
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Lkunkel
| Friday, January 23, 2004 - 11:43 am
Sherrie: Thanks! I'm taking it easy, but still getting little things done around here (like preparing for my class tomorrow). I have a lot more to do, but since moving isn't my strong suit right now, slow is the only way for me to go.
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Catfat
| Friday, January 23, 2004 - 9:26 pm
Wait, I missed something!! Laurie, what happened? Are the knee braces something new or have you always had them? Did you have an accident? Gimme news, girlfriend.
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Lkunkel
| Monday, January 26, 2004 - 1:00 pm
Cat: The kneebraces are items that I have had for awhile. I don't always have to wear them. Sometimes, though, if I am having a bad flare, it is best to wear one or both and keep my knee(s) in the correct location(s). Sometimes I just need the braces; other times, I have to companion them with my cane or with my walker. The bright spot: the braces are actually starting to be too big for me. So, at some point, I will buy the next size down.
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Lkunkel
| Monday, January 26, 2004 - 1:22 pm
Okay, FlyLady is restarting with the basics. If you've fallen out of your routines, now is the time to start re-establishing habits. I must say that I cannot wait to be back on my feet, decluttering, and cleaning. I have come to the conclusion that FlyLady is wrong about the teaching participation through example. I have to accept that DH will never participate in keeping my sink shiny or cleaning up after himself without nagging him or holding it against him. It isn't easy, but I will get to that point....or else drive myself crazy in the process.
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Zules
| Monday, January 26, 2004 - 1:38 pm
Hi Everyone! I just wanted to share a recent success. A friend of mine is having a yard sale soon and I decided I would get a few things together so I could declutter a bit. Now, I'm a very organized person and I get compliments about the neatness and cleaniness of my place all the time so I didn't think I had all that much to get rid of. Well.....I've been cleaning, drawer by drawer, cabinet by cabinet and shelf by shelf. I had so much stuff I wasn't using that I had enough for two a half carloads! On the surface, someone visiting wouldn't be able to tell a difference because I don't leave things out that I don't use. But I can tell how much more room I have each time I open a drawer or cabinet. Yippee! It feels so roomy at my place now! I just wanted to thank you all because coming here and reading how much work you guys are doing has helped to keep me motivated. Thanks to my TVCH Flylady family!
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Lkunkel
| Monday, January 26, 2004 - 1:59 pm
Zules: Way to go! It is amazing how insidious the clutter can be, isn't it? I have pretty cleaned out cabinets, drawers, and closets as I don't want to put things away as that makes the hidden space cluttered. I'm trying to strike a happy medium--in part by going through and cataloging the contents of all of the household and my personal cabinets, drawers, and closets. I'll ask DH--when I have my done--if he would like to do the same thing.
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Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Tuesday, January 27, 2004 - 6:50 pm
I watched a really insidious television program (I taped the wrong channel and was watching the tapes today.). It's called House of Clues on Court TV. I keep picturing two amateur detectives analyzing MY everyday household items to create profiles of DH and me, in an effort to reveal the people and personalities behind the possessions. I think that's my worst nightmare. BUT, I am going to straighten out MY stuff so that I don't have to be embarrassed.
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Purplecow
Member
12-08-2003
| Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 1:22 pm
LK, I came in here following the link you posted for Sassy. I'm reading Sink Reflections and did a 27 fling on Sunday. Can I stay? Warning: I'm also in the middle of Rita Emmett's The Procrastinator's Handbook. I'm willing and able but I think not quite ready yet. (Motivationally challenged? )
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Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 2:39 pm
Purple: Of COURSE you can stay. Silly Purple. I want to replace my copy of Sink Reflections. I would like to invite you to visit FlyLady's site. We're on a "restart" with the basics.
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Sassy
Member
12-11-2003
| Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 2:40 pm
Hi everyone! My name is Laurie, but you may all call me Sassy so nobody confuses me with the original Laurie. I've just begun some serious organizing and cleaning .... and Laurie invited me to join you. I'll be reading and posting soon!!
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 3:41 pm
welcome Sassy!!! I am hoping to get back on track this weekend. My work has kicked up a big deadline for Friday, so I have put it off for a few days.
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Lumbele
Member
12-07-2002
| Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 3:49 pm
LOL Purple, you'll fit right in here. I shouldn't talk for all of us, but I, for one, am clinging to Flylady because someone has to crack the whip for this motivationally challenged housefrau with a home bursting out of its seams. And a place that doesn't allow guilt trips and pity parties is my kinda place. So welcome to you and Sassy. The more the merrier.
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Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 4:49 pm
Sassy: Glad you found your way. I guess, technically, I don't need to replace my copy of Sink Reflections. Since the info is on the website, or in my control journal, I guess the book would be clutter. I have decided what my Valentine's Day gift is going to be: a tabletop fountain--complete with mist-maker--in the form of a clamshell. As a plus, the "pearl" is a multicolored light. It will be a nice touch to my nightstand, and will give me something at which to stare at night. And, since I've been wanting a fountain, this would be a cool one that doesn't do a lot of splashing also.
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Purplecow
Member
12-08-2003
| Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 5:36 pm
I don't think I'm ready for become an official flybaby right now, Lk. The emails would just make me feel worse. I can tell you when this all started, though. It was in October 2002 when I quit smoking. Told my doctor last week that before I came to see him I was tidy, trim, cheerful and healthy; a little over a year later I'm messie, fat, depressed and have high blood pressure and a hernia. I'm thinking I should have stayed away from the doctor and continued to smoke.
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Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Friday, January 30, 2004 - 10:41 am
Purple: Understood on several levels. Stick with us...we'll nudge you when necessary...cheer you on when asked...and always wonder how many days you can stay trapped in a closet without us having any idea how to track you down IRL to rescue you.
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Sassy
Member
12-11-2003
| Friday, January 30, 2004 - 6:38 pm
I was a flybaby for about a week. I have to admit the emails got to me. I did adopt the idea of a 5 minute cleanup before I leave for work and another one before I go to bed. It does make a difference! Tomorrow (Saturday) I'm cleaning out the other half of the closet I cleaned last weekend. I'm going to call my 25 year old nephew and see if he wants his uncles vintage leisure suit from the '70s. I'm pretty sure he will think he died and went to heaven! Our daughters formals will go to a place where they recycle them for girls who can't afford new dresses. Yeah baby .... I'm on my way!! }
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