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Vee
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02-23-2004

Friday, March 02, 2007 - 5:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
*Friday's Mission*

This is another one that I am going to have to let go. We are enjoying the snowstorm that so many had yesterday compounded by the building that is going on right outside the door. This all means that there's no way that I am going to bother with the mess that is my entryway right now.

C

Yes, that is a little winter (no, not Christmas) tree still sitting on my kitchen table. I was going to put it away on the first day of March, but with the approaching storm, I thought we'd be able to use the cheer.

Have a wonderful Friday and a marvelous weekend, Everybody!

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Friday, March 02, 2007 - 10:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Just here to report that the dryer vent that you all gave me such a go about has been changed. It was time.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Friday, March 02, 2007 - 10:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Can't we just move on to Renew Your Spirit Day?? I'm feeling a little worn. LOL!! Actually I enjoy picking up on Friday evenings and starting Saturday morning all nice and neat!

Thanks for the tips!!

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Sunday, March 04, 2007 - 7:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
*New Habit for March* Scroll down the page, you'll run into it under Reinforce Your Habits. I always have a hard time with this one. Maybe this time, the habit will stick. I'll try again.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Sunday, March 04, 2007 - 7:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
I've been doing god with dressing to the shoes except when it comes to the shoes. I hate wearing shoes and have never seen the need to wear them in the house, especially lace-up shoes. Usually, if I am wearing shoes in the house, they are my Crocs.

Dipo
Member

04-23-2002

Sunday, March 04, 2007 - 1:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Its so funny because I never used to wear shoes in the house, just my slippers. I have found that putting on my lace up shoes does tell my brain I am going to be doing work. I wear lace up shoes to the office as well. So when I am relaxing at home I have on my slippers and rarely do any chores, except maybe cleaning up the kitchen.

I just put on my lace up shoes and cleaned the bathroom, trying to get in a hour of house blessing since I didn't do anything yesterday! Taking a little break, Barefoot Contessa is on! and next up is the kitchen!

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Monday, March 05, 2007 - 5:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
So the three of us are in the same boat with the shoes. Sounds like you are getting closer to mastering this habit, though, Dipo. My feet and legs actually feel better when I wear shoes and not my cute little flops. Oh well, some of us are stubborn and a wee bit rebellious. ; )

*March 5–9* Zone Work.

*Monday's Mission*

Wiping down countertops is more than Zone Work here. I don't have much countertop space so what I do have gets a workout and lots of clean-up.

Vacanick, hope that you didn't spend your entire weekend cleaning and that you had lots of time for date night, family fun day, and feed your spirit day.

Urgrace, hope that you are having a wonderful time wherever you are. I know it's a vacation trip or else I think I know that.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Monday, March 05, 2007 - 7:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
You can put me in that boat, too. I have been trying to get used to dressing down to the shoes every morning, and successful at it until I got sick Friday and spent Saturday and Sunday in jammies.

My trip was a hard working one, Vee. I hope I don't have to put it into a vacation category. Check my post in the Games area, Discussion Thread for details if you wish.

Our dishwasher is done. I sure hope my post about the darn thing wasn't an omen. I handwashed the breakfast and supper dishes, which always includes cleaning the countertops, stovetop, and sweeping the floor.

My husband has added some more clutter to the dining room and I promptly told him it wasn't staying. "Don't you know I'm trying to declutter this house?" I say to him. <sigh>

Luckily he has his mind on the outside of the house right now. We are having the roof completely reshingled. I hope the wind stays calm during the next few days.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 5:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
*Tuesday's Mission*

Urgrace, it's so good to have you back again. My apologies for thinking that you were on a vacation. Oh dear!

May I ask what kind of clutter your dh has added to the dining room? Is it another piece of furniture?

Today I have a question for everyone who'd like to answer. Do you wear an apron when working in the kitchen? I do. (Gee, I feel like Lori today.)

I found an excellent and inexpensive idea for an apron, which you can follow by clicking the blinkie. (I know; I don't have enough to do!)

*C*

Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 8:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Answer: sometimes yes, sometimes no

My favorite apron, given to me by my mil has disappeared. I'm heartbroken and dismayed. It was the old fashioned kind with a rounded neckline and the shoulder line followed the rounded neckline to slip over the head. It was pink and had white rick-rack. She made it.

That is a very cool idea for an easy to make apron. I'm saving it. A pal of mine is having an apron party this month!

Happy to be back although I am still trying to shake this allergy attack. If it was a nice piece of furniture my dh added I might reconsider. No, it's a one-foot diameter piece of tree trunk that has been wood burned with 'Round Tuit' on the cut side. I told him I was already A-round To It and he needs to get A-round to putting it out of here! Go ahead, laugh. He's my clutter-bug and has no clue that he is.

Gee, I never realized how much my mother instilled in me when it comes to cleaning. She was a master and had the spirit of "Do it once and do it right the first time!" Now that she is in her eighties, she's slowed down a little. We've always cleaned under and behind things, so getting the crumbs out of the toaster doesn't get done as much as wiping them from underneath the toaster, but it still gets done. I cleaned out my plastics cupboard last month, so I'm still good to go on that one, too! Yay!

Vacanick
Member

07-12-2004

Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 9:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
I own a very cute apron with the Union Jack on but I never wear it. Silly me.

Grace ... so nice to see you back but so sad to hear about your family.

Vee ... this past weekend was all about moving furnature. From his house to mine, from the store to his house, from the store to my house. Lot's of moving. Cleaning would have been easier!

Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 9:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
i need aprons. good idea vee!

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 4:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
*Wednesday's Mission*

Yup, I plan to do this one today. I call it detailing the Kitchenaid.

Last night, I spent several hours checking out a site called *Real Simple.com*. Since we are working in the kitchen this week, the link takes you to an article entitled "The Efficient Kitchen." This is one of those sites where you could spend too much time so I urge caution. LOL!

One of my favorite finds there was a tip for "earthy" smelling basements. It said to cut an onion in half and leave it overnight. Okay, why not? I tried it and it worked! After the onion aroma cleared (lol) there was nothing but a nice fresh, clean smell. Who knew that an onion could be a deodorizer!

Vacanick, I bet your apron would look awful cute on not to mention protective of your clothing. I have ruined one too many shirts to give up my apron habit any time soon. Acckkk, moving furniture isn't fun...not at all. How's the back?

landi, somehow I had you figured for an apron person!

Urgrace, just think...that "Round tuit" is somebody else's treasure.
I'd suggest a place where dh can enjoy it without your having to see it on a daily basis. The garage?

Happy fluttering, All!

Vacanick
Member

07-12-2004

Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 9:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
I love the idea of the onion. My dog spends her nights in my garage & it's starting to smell. I'm going to cut up an onion tonight and see if it works with Silky smell. LOL! Great tip! :o)

My back is fine. It's my arms and legs that hurt. We moved 2 tv's, an entertainment center and a couch. Accckk!!

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 9:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I wanna do small appliances, lol. Unfortunately today is refrigerator cleaning day (trash day is tomorrow and grocery shopping day Friday so it has to be today.) Other than laundry, I think I hate cleaning out the fridge more than any other job I have to do. Take everything out, take the shelves and drawers out, throw stuff away, clean everything, put everything back, lol. Anyone wanna trade jobs, lol?

Vacanick
Member

07-12-2004

Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 9:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
I guess I'm odd but I actually like cleaning out my refridgerator because it means I get to fill it with all new stuff! And it looks so nice!

Now dusting and vacuuming ... hate it!!

Scooterrific
Member

07-08-2005

Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 9:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Nick...Scooch over on that couch and make room for me!

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 9:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
You're gonna be here when Nick?

Darrellh
Member

07-21-2004

Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 10:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Darrellh a private message Print Post    
Don't bogart the Nick! I have a fridge that could use your handiwork.

Vacanick
Member

07-12-2004

Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 10:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
You guys are so funny!!

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 11:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I'll send her to you when she's done with mine.

Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 11:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
i don't need the Nic, my fridge is clean.

Scooterrific
Member

07-08-2005

Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 11:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Why does no one want me?

Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 11:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
scooter, if we had you, we wouldn't have to clean out our fridges, you'd have eaten everything (even the baking soda) that is in there!

Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 11:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Okay, I'll wait in line for Nick or take Scooterrific. I've been gone just long enough for the fridge to get real yucky. I asked my hubby yesterday what was all over the glass shelves, and of course he didn't have a clue, but one shelf looks suspiciously like it has meat package leakage. Ewwwww How long before somebody gets here?

This morning I didn't do my usual Wednesday routine, since I am nursing Kit, but I managed to add a few kitchen duties to the morning chores. Washing dishes and all the countertops was a fifteen minute job! Yippee I even baked some muffins and got dinner in the crockpot. eta: I also cleaned the microwave oven, so I guess that was my hotspot!

No one told me having the roof redone was going to cause interior havoc! I have roofing dust flying all down the roof ducts into the house. I couldn't believe the stuff that whooshed out of my stove exhaust. NOT fair! <grumble, mumble>