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Vee
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02-23-2004

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 2:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
*Wednesday's Mission*

I am absolutely doing this today and if I can't get it down to one shelf, I'm tossing out the entire kaboodle.

Will be back later in the morning to chat a little. I'm sooooo behind!

Vee
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02-23-2004

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 6:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Sooo, I feel as if I can serve as a bad example this morning. Last night, after the contractor left, I was overwhelmed, stressed, and feeling rebellious. Decided that I'd go to bed right after BB without doing a thing. I never do that. The dishes were piled high. The mess of two walls going down was everywhere. Stuff was piled high on both tables. It was just yuck. My plan was to get up at 5 and tackle it all in true wargodding style. I did. Now I am so tired that I want to go back to bed. If it weren't for the racket of a stabilizing beam going in today, I might actually consider that.

Course nothing looked any better this morning than it did last night, which is why I shall talk myself out of an early to bed night next time. I hope.

Tomorrow begins my annual stay with my grandmother while my parents enjoy some time at the cottage. I hope to continue posting missions, but if anyone finds one not posted, please go ahead and do that. We'll all thank you. :-) I'm going to try to apply the missions at my mom's house, too.

Serate, have a wonderful trip to New Orleans. It's never a bad thing to return to a neat, tidy home. Don't forget your camera!

Vacanick, yay for clean ovens! I've been thinking about painting my bedroom a very pale pink myself. How pink will your wall be?

Dipo, a microfiber cloth tucked somewhere in the bathroom is perfect for cleaning mirrors right after a shower. It's part of my Swish and Swipe bathroom routine. BTW, you have no reason to be ashamed after all the work you've done moving in!! Great job!

Wargod, your sister is going to be so thrilled to have that new baby in her arms and you're going to be thrilled for her. Perhaps you'll be able to see some relief in sight when the baby is a few months old. I'll be thinking of you all as she heads into these last weeks of her pregnancy. Good thing she has such a sister as you have been!

Keep on sharing. I'll definitely be reading even if I don't get to post too often.

Happy fluttering!

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Thursday, August 09, 2007 - 3:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
*Thursday's Mission*

I wrote too much yesterday. :-)

Happy flying!

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Thursday, August 09, 2007 - 7:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Hi Vee!

My bedroom is a cream color with one wall a very pale pink. I'm actually getting rid of the pink wall. I would have liked it to be a darker color but have decided that for now my room will be all cream. I'm also painting my closet doors. It'll be like a new room. Yayy!

I'd love to hear how your planning on doing your bedroom.

Have a wonderful visit with your grandmother. :o)

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Thursday, August 09, 2007 - 7:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Hi, guys!
Right now I am still jet-lagging (at least that's the excuse I am using), but next week, I will have to start on a major revamp of the house. Dh is a pretty good housekeeper, but he *is* a man after all, so I'll have to catch up on all those chores only women think need doing, well some women anyway.LOL
Was hoping to paint the bedrooms before the in-laws make an appearance mid September, but somehow I doubt that'll happen in time. Plenty of other stuff to get done, too.
Hope to have lots of company when all this major flying gets under way. But please, Wargod, take it easy. If I read in the morning what all you have done, I'll be exhausted before I even have lifted a cloth.

Vee, have fun with Nana and my regards to the ole gal.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Friday, August 10, 2007 - 2:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
*Friday's Mission*

Thanks, Vacanick and Lumbele. Nice to see you here, Lum. You're the old-time flutterer who has this homemaking business all down to a science. Hope that I-1 had a great birthday.

I need to go shopping at Wal*Mart since I refuse to use my mother's broom. She's definitely the frugal sort.

Have a wonderful weekend, everybody!

Vee
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02-23-2004

Monday, August 13, 2007 - 2:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
*August 13–17*

*Monday's Mission*

:-)

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Monday, August 13, 2007 - 12:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Hello Vee and all you regular flutterers! Welcome back Lumbele!

The main bath has been tackled and dealt with. Come to think of it, I doubt my dh even used that room except for Kit's baths and to sift the cat boxes, but it still needed a good wipe down. For the hot spot I'm dealing with putting away my trip gear, clean clothes, and luggage while doing a load of laundry. It's great being on track with the mission!

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 3:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
*Sneak Peek for the Week* Sorry about that sneak peek, but there was no listing for Tuesday when I just checked for it. This way, you can at least find Tuesday, and more.

Great to see you home, Grace! I bet everyone is happy to see you on the job. :-)

Crazy fluttering that I'm doing at my mom's. I just go as quickly as I can (translation: slowww) through my chores in the morning and save the afternoon for my grandmother who seems to need a great deal of my attention. Her favorite pastime is telling me the old stories. Wish that I had taken notes back when she was more sharp because the "facts" keep changing on those old stories this year. LOL!

Happy fluttering to all!

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 5:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Ahhh Vee ... I think it's sweet that your grandma wants to tell you the old stories, even if the facts do keep changing. Hugs!!

My nephew 'attempted' to help me paint my bedroom closet doors ... he's no painter. He painted one, complaining the entire time and then stopped. It's horrible but it will work for a first coat. I'll finish it. lol! Boys .. gotta love them!

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 9:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Morning all!

Hi, Gracie and welcome back to you, too!

Vee, remember what the ole wise one tells us, even a little-slow-crazy fluttering will eventually get you to the finish line. And you got another week to go.

Besides, spend as much time with Nana while you can.
That changing stories thing has become very evident with Mum this last visit, too. I had noticed slight changes the last couple of visits, but now the stories pretty much stay the same, however the actors have changed. This last anaesthetic contributed quite a bit to befuddle the memory.

Not much fluttering going on here - yikes! Dealing with a lot of neglected paper work, and quite honestly, spending a lot of time acquainting myself with the new laptop. Had to wait till Sunday to have it sonstalled, though. H was sick with a bad cold last week.

Dh is out in the garage replanting pots. I intend to tackle the bathroom missions and cleaning in one shot today, maybe; and then again maybe laptop instead.LOL

Putting myself under a lot of pressure for getting ready for that in law visit next month. Ack! When I panic then, don't remind me whose fault it is, okay?

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 10:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Hehehe Lum, can't imagine you panicking. I remember when my folks came to visit the first of the year, I didn't even pick up any extra chores to do before they arrived other than having fresh bedding ready. It felt great!

Today, I'm on my way out to replenish the cupboards and fridge. Seems they are slightly bare in my dh's opinion, despite the fact there is enough food for a month in this house. Old habits from living where the snow flies keep them stocked. However, there are no perishables. Not even bread.

Happy Tuesday!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 11:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Heh Lum, in laws are family, put them to work! Most the time I've noticed they just don't care too much. They're coming to visit you, not inspect your home (ok, I know some do that, lol!)

Gracie, I freeze bread. We have a deep freezer that two or three times a year (extra pay check for hubby, tax return) we stock up on everything and fill it up. When it starts to empty out, it costs us a bit more to run so I've found a cheap way to keep it full year round, is to freeze bread, muffins, bagels, tortillas, and gallon jugs of water.

Aw Vee, aren't those old stories great, even if some of the facts do change? My aunts mix up of facts is usually mixing up years. She'll tell us something and get totally frustrated that we don't know who or what she's talking about and it's always that she's talking about something that happened 20 years before we were born. I always call her a crazy old coot and then she laughs and tells me that she may be, but she can outrun both me and my sister in the memory department!

So the kids are back in school today and I've been puttering around enjoying the peace and quiet. I picked up both their rooms and made their beds (I don't ask them to do that on school mornings, cuz I'm lucky if I can get them dressed and fed before we have to run out the door, lol!) Have done two loads of laundry and cleaned my kitchen. I don't have my nephew today and the only thing my aunt needs is for me to cook some hot dogs for dinner and drop them off later. I still have to pick up the living room (maybe 5 minutes of work) and clean the den but the truth is that now I have just about an hour and a half til Caleb gets home, I need to go fill up my car with gas, and I think I just want to sit and enjoy the quiet for awhile, lol!

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 11:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Gracie, I bet it felt wonderful, but I am trying to catch this household up from being away for 4 months and would like the bedrooms painted as well, if you please. Bit of a tall order, esp. considering the new toy.

When I left there were also 3 of us in this house, now I have to rethink into shopping and cooking for two. So far, lots of leftovers, but I'll get the hang of it yet, I think.

War, these are indeed the type of in laws who wouldn't care one way or the other, but I do. So, if it gets done fine, otherwise - maybe next visit.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 2:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
*Wednesday's Mission*

Please forgive the redundancy; it's just easier to find a recent post.

Wargod, I think I said this last year at this time...ackkkk, back to school so soon? Hope that the schools there have A/C.

Grace, nothing like a well-stocked pantry. Of course, I know all about that!

Lum, I'd start painting now...just one wall a day and in 8 days, you'll be done. Don't tear the entire room apart now.

Vacanick, back to the conversation about pink. I'd like a barely pink room with warm overtones. Wonder if that's even possible.

Dipo, getting back to you about the furminator I posted about back on 8/02/07 @ 4:36 am. Yes, it works. It works like crazy. All the cats in the family are in danger of going bald. Ha!

Skootz, what other summer adventures do you have planned?

Y2's on vacation? Serenity, too? Serate as well? Hermi is on a permanent vacation, I think. ;)

Have a successful day, everyone!

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 4:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Hi all.,.sorry I haven't gotten back here, I think my body is still in vacation mode and I need to get back to it. Monday was a write off, yesterday I worked all day and today....I am home and going to get my rear in gear.

Laundry, lawn and office work is on my agenda.

OMG this is funny...I just looked at the mission for today and lol "Anti-procrastination Day" that is what my day has to be.

I also have been doing the 5 minute list..is is a great idea for getting the odd jobs done that you have been procrastinating about.

My next adventure is next weekend, ~RG~ comes to my house and the following weekend (Labour day) we camp...then the summer is over..where did it go {sigh}

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 5:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Vee, I'd be all for your suggestion. Only Mr. Picky needs every little dent/hole filled, sanded etc. etc. etc. And it's not just the 8 walls, but those 2 ceilings as well. Ack!!!
Remember our last foray with the paint rollers? At least there he had the carpenter and floor layers breathing down his neck, no dilly-dallying possible. Now, where did I put that whip?

Eye exams today, so that takes care of another excuse to postpone. Waded my way through all the paperwork yesterday, though, minus the filing of course.
Ah well, maybe next week.LOL

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 7:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Pfft on anti-procrastination day! I don't want to do anything today, lol. I am out of every cleaner I use and need to run to walmart after dropping Kota at school. Ever since they changed to Super WalMart I absolutely hate going over there. The whole store makes me twitchy. I'd rather put it off.

Vee, yep, I think we talked about this last year, lol. The schools do have a/c and they follw the inclement (think I spelled that wrong) weather policy. If temps hit 100 or higher, the kids aren't allowed outside. At the elementary school, pe (the days they have it) is done first thing in the morning rather than the afternoon and at the jr high they'll move into the a/c'ed gym if needed.

I threw my curtains in the washer this morning. They needed cleaned badly. I should also follow the mission and go through the med closet. Between Kota and Darren and their gazillion allergy meds, I've probably got more than a few empty bottles or expired meds. Shoot, that reminds me I should probably swing by my aunts too and pick up her sharps container to drop off at the pharmacy for disposal..

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 10:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Yesterday I ended up doing some laundry and went through the pile of mail built up for the two weeks I was away. I wrote thank you notes and made a few phone calls, then watched some of the shows I had DVR'd during my trip. My car went to the garage for new tires and a throrough check-up, too, so I had to put off the grocery run.

Yep, we had to drive through the school zones, but our kids haven't started school yet. They are starting at the end of the month this year, due to the new laws where all the schools have to open uniformly within a two week period. I think that is so much better for these young families with so many kids in different schools!

Today, dh and I went by the coffee shop to say hello and pick up some coffee on the way to Costco for some heavy duty shopping. Now that's done and stuff has been put away.

Guess I'll tackle the floors now. War had to mention dirty curtains, didn't she.

Serenity
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06-28-2005

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 6:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serenity a private message Print Post    
Just checking in.....

Vee, you win the Bingo! I WAS on vacation! We just got back today from an adventure in our new-to-us (70's) tent-trailer that DH bought this summer. It involved a bit of patching and fixing, but it is super. The pop-up kept us dry and I loved not having to sleep on the ground.

We went to North Dakota to do some back-to-school shopping. I found some great deals. It was fun.

I had made sure to tidy my house before we left, so we came home to clean sheets. DH volunteered to clear out the trailer and wash it out. He even took down the curtains and threw them into the washing machine (Wargodding without being asked!)!!!!! Here's the funny part...It was about three hours later that I noticed he hadn't shifted the wet load to the dryer. I couldn't complain though because at least he had made an effort.

BTW...It is nice to see so many flutterers sharing their tales in here! It provides for great motivation...and I don't feel so bad if I miss a day or two of cleaning because I know there are others like me out there!(Or are ya'll just in my imagination like Juju claims?)

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 2:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
*Thursday's Mission* Sorry, but I thought this was a part of the regular plan without having to be told. Oh well! I'll come up with my own mission that's above and beyond the call of duty. I know that you can all be trusted to do that, too. :-)

Skootz, you and RG are going to have such a blast! Can't wait for the pics and stories on your visit.

Lum, ahhhh, if Mr. Picky is on the job, he can do it any way he wants. Even work done imperfectly or perfectionistically (that can't be a word) blesses the family. Ha!

Wargod, curtain washing had not been a blip on my radar screen...for either home. I have washed all the blankets; hope that counts for something.

Grace, Costco shopping is like running a marathon. I commend you! (I find school schedules fascinating after so many years teaching. My personal preference would be a shorter school year with a slightly longer day. It would make life so much easier on so many levels and it would save a ton of money!)

Serenity, how nice for you and your family to have a vacation. Bet the kids loved shopping for school in North Dakota. If you are very gentle, you can get your dh totally on board with the FLY system and the children, too. Yay!

I did super Wal*Mart shopping while pushing Nan in her wheelchair. I hung my canvas bag on the handles and off we went. When the bag was full, we were done. Good thing as I was tuckered.

A great Thursday to everyone!

Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 3:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Do you suppose Kelly didn't follow her anti-procrastination advice yesterday and just ccp her mission for today? <grin>

(After writing paragraphs on the subject of self checkout counters and personal shopping bags, I decided to spare you all my diatribe.)

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 2:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Yep, Gracie, Kelly must have forgotten all about that daily swooshing rule. I guess it's "do as we say, not as we do" at the unmentionable shop.

Hope you saved your rant for the gripe thread at least. Are self checkouts common in your neck of the woods? Around here there is one at Home Depot, but that's the only one I know of. Then again, we *are* in the country; not quite boonies, but country.

Personal shopping bags? As always, it took me a few weeks in Germany to remember to bring something to put the shopping into. They charge for bags and give you that "you-environment- hurter-you" look. Got me smack-dab in the middle of my conscience, so that I stopped asking for bags and just threw the lot from the shopping cart into the trunk.
Nobody packs anything for you there either. The cashiers are seated and usually only rise for coffee break or if they want to check if you are trying to smuggle something out in the container you *did* remember to bring.

We did some major blessing today. Way overdue, so we only tackled half, but that is now ready for white-glove inspection.LOL Tomorrow is another day.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Friday, August 17, 2007 - 2:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
*Friday's Mission*

TGIF!

Lum, don't tackle too much at a time. It'll all come around if my mother's house is any indication. No, she will not be happy for my efforts, but I have to live there for nearly three weeks and so that's my reasoning. As for my dad's garage? I just keep the door closed at all times. Never again will I clean it for him to be chewed out. Never! And that's what I'll tell him when I get chewed out for not doing it. Ha!

Happy weekend, everybody! (Hope somebody will get to enjoy a date night. :-))

Serenity
Member

06-28-2005

Friday, August 17, 2007 - 6:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serenity a private message Print Post    
YAY TGIF!

Keep up the good work Vee! Sometimes it pays to put your foot down .