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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Friday, April 13, 2007 - 1:53 pm
How do ya'll deal with futile jobs??? For the past week it has been horribly windy here (yesterday Mojave hit 75 mph's for wind, which is 1 over a level one hurricane.) It's blowing leaves, dirt, trash from the street, branches, and pretty much anything not nailed down onto my driveway and porch, and leaves and dirt and branches on my back patio. Today's the first day we've had that we only have a gentle breeze, though it's supposed to get pretty bad tomorrow. Problem is, I've been trying to keep the areas in front of the front and backdoor clean, but soon as I sweep it's all back again. Everytime anyone walks in the house or the dog comes in from out back, they're tracking this crap through the house. It's driving me nuts! I'm vacuuming and sweeping 3, 4, 5 times a day and the idea of doing this until next week..blah. Do you just keep doing it no matter how many times you have to? Do you learn to live with it and ignore it? (I'm thinking people who live where it snows or rains a lot probably know what I'm talking about, lol.)
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Friday, April 13, 2007 - 2:16 pm
Ya think? I don't get too concerned about it, but I do expect family to remove shoes. It really does wreak havoc on flooring of all types, but especially the carpeting. My goal is to make simple felt booties to go over anyone's foot shoe/boot and all, if I can ever come up with a pattern. Hope someone else has more ideas.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Friday, April 13, 2007 - 3:52 pm
Just shut the windows, shut the doors and don't let anyone in or out until the wind dies down On another note, got the laundry done (dh finished the last few loads for me while I was at a meeting) I have to put them away - after I read dd a book I promised. I have also did a run through the house and have the sunroom ready to have a ceiling of some sort put in it tomorrow. Whew - Is it time to put my feet up and have a brown pop yet?????? - It is almost 8pm here
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Friday, April 13, 2007 - 4:06 pm
LOL, Skootz, I like your suggestion the best. War can you ignore the mess outside and put some rugs or something down for people to wipe their feet on when they come in the door? Don't have any suggestions for the dogs, can they be trained to wipe thier feet, LMAO!!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, April 13, 2007 - 4:18 pm
What Dipo said. Rug inside the door. AND taking your shoes off AFTER you wipe them on the mat will keep a lot of it from getting tracked in. We used to keep a towel and wipe off the dog's feet at the door before she came in. She got used to it.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Friday, April 13, 2007 - 4:26 pm
Sorry, I just assumed that you were using mats. A good mat is a wonderful thing. I prefer LLBean's waterhogs for wet weather inside the door and mats like these for outside. It just works so darn well as all the grit and junk falls into the gaps.
Unfortunately, sis forgot about our outside mat and the snowblower ate it. I miss that thing.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 7:59 am
Hermi, keeping my fingers crossed for today's Open House. Hang in there! Hope that you're doing something fun instead of sitting about on pins and needles.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 8:11 am
It's a yucky day. We have that storm system upon us now. I don't imagine many people will want to come out, but who knows. I'm going to vacuum and sweep, and then when the realtor gets here I'm going to head to my sister's. This morning I did a highway cleanup with my civic group, in the rain, and even though I am showered and in cozy clothes, I'm still chilled. I have a viewing scheduled for tomorrow. I don't have a lot of patience. That is definitely not my strong suit. It hasn't even been two weeks, but it feels like it has been months. I hate having to leave my house for these strangers to come through. Thank God my sister is 5 minutes away. I'm sorry I haven't been popping in here as much. I'm really distracted. I hope it is going well for everyone else.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 8:18 am
You are a saint, Hermi! Not only getting your own home decluttered, you have now taken to decluttering the highway?! Incredible! Darn crazy weather. Warmer, better weather has to arrive sometime. I hear ya about the patience thing. It's not easy to be selling a home. But remember to breathe and set up plenty of playdates for yourself while the condo is being viewed. Aren't sisters great? Try thinking about it in a new way. Take care and think sunny thoughts if at all possible. Think of me...I've got a foot of snow left on the ground and this message waiting in the National Weather Service for tomorrow night and Monday. How am I coping? A lot of cookie baking and a five pound weight gain.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 8:37 am
Good luck Hermi! Just think about going over to play with your sisters kids today. No matter what else, that right there is a good day! Only slightly windy here right now, though it's supposed to pick up later. I've got a run in front of the front door and today the dog's gonna have to "ask" if he wants in and out so we can catch him coming in and clean him off.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 2:44 pm
War, our wind is at 20 mph with gusts to 31 mph right now and it's died down some! I've got branches three inches in diameter blowing out of the back yard ash. These storms are bringing in west Texas dust, too. After going through every cabinet and drawer in my main bath, my friend in Georgia called and said she wants the linens and decor I'm getting rid of! LOL I told her I'd put them on the UPS truck because FedEx can never find her. I'm taking a break from it all right now, because I'm only half finished.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 3:32 am
Well the ceiling in the sunroom didn't get done. The guy went to pick up the tiles and the dealer told him that it should be in a room where there is not temperature differences i.e. from very cold to warm or they will eventually fall off. Since this is a sunroom that isn't fully insulated and it will freeze in the cold of winter, he decided not to get them for us. So that will have to wait. The door and trim is done, but the picture is too light to show. I will show my sunroom before and after picture. I haven't put much back into the room yet and hopefully I will keep most of it out as it looks so much better without so much in it.

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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 4:59 am
Your sunroom looks great, Skootz. You really decluttered a lot and did some rearranging. I love that you have such a handy spot for shoes and boots. That's what I am going to miss the most now that my sunporch is gone and the addition has gone up. It's a good thing that your contractor found that out about the tiles. Did he have an alternate suggestion? Whatever's there now looks fine in the picture. Thanks heaps for sharing!
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 5:20 am
Your sunroom does look great, Skootz. Nice job! There's a viewing of my townhouse at 11:30 so I will be skedaddling to my sister's for an hour. Maybe. I may just go to Barnes and Noble or Starbucks. Or Panera's. I'm tired and my inner introvert is screaming for solitude and if I go to my sister's, the kids won't want me to leave and there will be a lot of drama. My niece has started crying almost every time I have to go.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 8:47 am
Thanks guys...the ceiling is just covered in Plywood. We may just buy wood filler and then paint over it white. I try to get the boots and shoes out of that room and into the closet. This room gets used mostly in the summer as it heads out to our deck and pool area. I will have to get some more stuff back into it as I keep pool chemicals and supplies in there for the summer. I will likely put them between the far will and fridge so you don't really see it. Waiting for some warmer weather too so I can put a few plants in there too.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 8:48 am
Hope things go well for you today Hermie
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 2:01 pm
Well Skootz, I was going to ask you what you did with the geranium that was hanging from above. You did an excellent job. Sure feels good, huh? Hope it's all good Hermi!
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 2:16 pm
lol Ugrace...it is not a real geranium lol - I have put it in a pot outside so it looks a bit more colourful outdoors in this miserable spring we are having lol
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 2:31 pm
Funny how much bigger a room is when it's not cluttered. I will be so glad when I find enough time to redo my craft room! My dh teased me yesterday when he said he'd like to build me a room in the back yard just for all my crafts then use this room for guests. (Good idea.) I told him it would be even better if it was a large two story interior-finished outbuilding, first floor for all the yard equipment/woodworking tools and second floor for my crafts. That way I could use the saws with my crafts, and I could also have a skylight upstairs for natural light. Okay, just dreaming here.
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 2:52 pm
Hermi, what exactly is Panera's. There's one rather close to me but I've never been curious enough to go in. Skootz, nice job on the decluttering. I am happy to report that amidst all the sawdust, as of this afternoon, I can see myself in my kitchen sink!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 9:41 pm
I like your sunroom, Skootz! Hermi, how old is your niece? My youngest one, 3 and just about a half, has been doing the same thing lately. Out of all my nieces and nephews she is the one who has spent the most time with me, since I've been off work since before she was born, and she's just as comfy hear and with me as she is at home with her mom and dad. Gracie, the dust and dirt has been a huge problem for us this go round with the wind. We haven't had much rain this year and that's really helped to kick it up a lot. I spent all week dusting and vacuuming (another futile job, lol.) We lucked out this weekend, while it was windy both yesterday and today, it was nothing like the past few days. Thursday and Friday were so bad that the school made the kids stay in for recess and lunch breaks (I'd already told Dakota to stay in.) Poor kids been using her nebulizer constantly.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 3:59 am
*April 16–20* *Monday's Mission* NT, your kitchen is looking marvelous. It's going to be fun to keep that sink shiny...good work! Hermi, let us know how that Open House went... Urgrace, it's wonderful to dream...that's where all realities begin. We built the garage for just that purpose, but it is now being used as an attic...someone (not I) has some serious decluttering to do. I'll push her a bit on that score at some point. Skootz, what's on the agenda for today? I think you need some downtime after using your weekend up. Happy flying all!
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 4:31 am
I have no idea how any of the viewings have gone. I am extremely unhappy with the realtor I hired. Two days after he signed me, he mentioned that he was getting ready to leave for a Panama Cruise. He is still not back and it has been about 11 days. He did give me the name of someone else in the office, but let's face it... that person is not going to get the biggest chunk of change out of my sale and I'm very, very low-priority. So I feel very frustrated. NativeTex, Panera's is a cafe style restaurant that is known for its delicious bread. They have salads and soups and sandwiches, and a bakery with sweets and bagels. It's nice. Wargod, my niece is 4 years old and will be 5 in August. I have extremely close bonds with her and Brendan, the oldest who spends the night sometimes. I'm not sure why she gets so upset when I have to leave. She seems to be worried that she won't see me again. Brendan used to do that, too, so it may just be an age thing. He still begs me not to leave, but he no longer gets upset like she does.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Monday, April 16, 2007 - 6:13 am
Picked up the neighbour at the airport this morning. May have to take a nap this morning yet, had a phone call last night just after 1 am, so I am very tired today. Did get some more sleep after, but not enough. Funny how we are to do bathroom and laundry rooms as our mission today. My laundry room is where the cluttered stuff went when I took it out of the sunroom..so that is my plan today..go through the junk and get rid of most of it.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 2:57 am
*Tuesday's Mission* With a flooded basement, I think that I am off the hook for any laundry room cleaning. (It's in the basement.) In light of yesterday's tragic events in Hermi's home state, a flooded basement stays in perspective. Skootz, I had to grin reading where the clutter from the porch went. Sometimes it's useful to have a chore to do. Keeps the mind and hands busy. Today might be just such a day. Hugs to everybody...
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