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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 2:44 am
*Wednesday's Mission* Gosh, it was great to see so many of you here! Kelly should pick on a few more sacred cows and then we could really have some fun. Let's see, what could I suggest? Speaking of which, what do you consider sacred? Something that you are holding onto that you don't need, don't like or don't use? Do you know why you are hanging on so tightly? Mamie, definitely go with the reading room! You deserve it and it can always be used for a guest room when needed that way.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 5:25 am
LOL, I even looked it up and still spelt it wrong. You'll be happy to know that I overcame my hang-up and actually hit the shower this morning. Mamie, a reading room sounds just about right. Tell them to go to the ball park for their sports! Have you test-driven the futon yet, Hermi? Loads on my plate today. Stop #1 grocery store!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 12:18 pm
I really need to go through my cabinets and get rid of lots of things I don't use. I might be able to pass some on to Elizabeth at some point. I'm not the person in my house who holds on to things, ahem Kelly, ahem. I have gotten to where I'll sneak into his dresser when there is a Salvation Army pickup and just not tell him. He never notices then. If I ask, he has to keep it.
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 3:02 pm
My house is a mess, my hubby is gone this week, and the animals are driving me crazy. They say you can't compare a puppy to a baby. After 2 1/2 weeks with this puppy, I'm thinking it's probably good I never had a baby. AAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH At least I can come in here and read what ya'll have done and picture nice clean houses.
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Y2krazy
Member
09-17-2002
| Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 4:08 pm
Mamie, stick to your guns....You NEED a space that is your own...for peace and tranquility. (Theirs and as well as yours) I said this to my DH and DS...several times...every time a room was going to become available in our home...for one reason or another...they kept coming up with "other" uses...This final last time.....I said if this room isn't converted to a room of MY choosing...I'm going on strike! No anything from me....I'm going to be greedy, selfish, and bull-headed... The room is now my sanctuary...sewing, reading, crafts....(and everything I've made in the 2 months I've taken it over....has been for them.LOL)
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 9:48 pm
Mamie, I have taken over husband wardrobe management by default. Him wanting to keep the size 38 jeans was the last straw. We had 40's in the wings and 42's getting snug. I told him if he ever needs any 38's again, I will get him all new ones. Sigh ... I now even pack for him when we go on trips. I used to make that strictly his task. After a few embarrassing outings, I now pack for him. In return, he is not to whine if I forget things like hats, sunglasses, and handkerchiefs. He is also to cheerfully try on as many extra large but may not fit pants as I want him to try on before a trip. If they don't fit, they get donated, not packed.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 10:12 pm
Oh my, lol. Darren made an off handed comment last week about a pair of bicycle shorts he had when he was 16 (that still makes me giggle when I think about the one time I saw him in them 20 years ago) that sent me on a search through drawers and closets wondering how the hell he could have hidden them from me for the past 13 years we've lived together! Never did find them (and seriously hoping he was joking about still having them) but did end up getting rid of a bunch of shirts he hasn't fit in in several years. I am slowly catching up. The girls went home yesterday afternoon so it's been kinda quiet around here. Little nephew spent a good chunk of the morning playing by himself which let me get a few things done. Was kinda nice even though I love having my nieces here.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 10:24 pm
I finally was able to get rid of Kelly's Angel Flight suit from the early 80's!
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 3:27 am
*Thursday's Mission* Lum, don't forget "The View." Plan your hectic schedule around it. Ha! Mamie, this is your perfect opportunity to purge those extra things that have collected that you simply don't need nor use. It's perfectly good stuff and Elizabeth will save lots of money. If she doesn't like it, she can donate it later. Either way, it's a win-win for you! Y2, a room of her own for the lady of the house is always a fantastic idea. So glad that you were able to prevail. There's nothing worse than mom's projects all over the house on every available surface. A room of her own contains all that and the door can be shut. Tranquility for everyone! Juju, you sound like a real BO! It's not a bad thing and I bet you could teach a few SHEs a thing or two. Serate, you're never behind! Pop that puppy in a cage and shine the sink. I've seen that pup and he is a doll. He'll grow so fast so enjoy his puppy days. Has anyone seen NT? I miss seeing her here. Hi Urgrace, Serenity, Vacanick, Hermi, and everyone! Happy Fluttering!
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Y2krazy
Member
09-17-2002
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 5:21 am
You understand it well Vee. If Momma ain't happy, nobody is happy!! DS understands this even better than DH.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 6:02 am
Well, that was a five-second task! Disgruntedly, I have grocery shopping to do. Ta ta, everyone!
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 6:34 am
Five seconds? You're obviously all caught up in the decluttering department! Have fun shopping... ;>
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 10:53 am
Vee! I was talking about the food wrap. I checked and it was all neat and clean. Went grocery shopping and to the meat market. Today the shopping was a breeze but the getting in and out of parking lot was nightmarish! Everyone and their cousin wanted to run over me, walk behind me, or not let me out of my spot.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 11:00 am
Thanks so much everyone for the birthday wishes, it was great fun and I DO really love my presents. Being a new homeowner and never having hardwood floors before, I was thrilled with the broom thingie. And, OMG, it works amazingly for the pet hair and the bonus is that is also gets the dust and other stuff that is on the floor. The best part was that my sister was so fascinated with it, that she tested it out and managed to sweep the entire house, LOL. I have hardly any tupperware anymore, was tired of losing it to people who wouldn't return it, so now I use the glad or ziploc plastic containers and don't care if they come back or not. Today's mission was easy for me as well, hardly have any of that stuff either! Everyone have a great day!! And thanks again.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 11:07 am
If I go into my cabinets to clean things out, send a search party if I'm not back in a few hours! My countertops really don't need anything removed from them and I do use my waffle iron! LOL
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 11:10 am
Urgrace! That's what I thought. Still it took me a lot longer than five seconds! Those fiends in the parking lots better not run you over! Parking lots are crazy anymore. Absolutely nuts. ETA: Dipo, good going with the curious sister. Maybe you can haul out that gadget every time you have company. Ha! Mamie, you really use the waffle iron? My cupboards were a mess with all the wrap and stash. It was so embarrassing that I deleted the before/after pics.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 11:14 am
All I have out on my countertop is a coffee maker.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 11:18 am
Dipo, I asked for Mr Clean Magic Erasers for Christmas, I think your broom thing is pretty cool! Today's mission was easy for me as well. Since I use the bags, foil, and saran wrap every day I tend to keep it neat. My task for today is getting my house ready for company tomorrow. Tomorrow's Kota's birthday and since we're having her party at the bowling alley next weekend, we're having some friends and family over for cake. I started with the bathroom. I'll let ya'll in on my dirty little secret that pretty much goes hand in hand with that, what do you hold onto that you don't need question, though I certainly don't consider them sacred, lol. I can't stand to throw away shampoo, bath gel, etc bottles if they aren't completely empty. The window ledge is full of this crap, cuz ya never know when you might have to drizzle six bottles of the tiniest bit of shampoo out into your hand to have enough to wash your hair cuz you're out of everything else. Doesn't matter that they are all different brands and scents either! My sister teases me constantly about it, saying I'm afraid to throw them away, to which I reply I certainly am, you never know when you might have a hair emergency! Today I threw every last stinking bottle away. Now just watch, tomorrow I'm gonna hop in the shower and realize I'm out of shampoo! I'm taking a mini break right now from cleaning my bedroom. My nephews gonna be here all day and while I'm in my room he's in the kids tearing stuff out of the toyboxes. It's times like these I start to rethink my position on babies old enough to walk should never be put in a playpen, lol.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 11:32 am
Wargod, I am so proud of you for tossing out those bottles. I used to do the same thing. Trust me, because you're flying, you'll never be in the shower without shampoo. Good girl! Hermi, I thought your counter looked a little empty...

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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 11:42 am
Well, Kelly uses the waffle iron. He's the breakfast maker. He always does big breakfast meals on the weekend. When one of Justin's friends, stayed with us for about a year, he gave us the waffle iron for Christmas. Love homemade waffles!
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 11:44 am
Yes, I love homemade waffles, too. So it's used sometimes? If it's only used once in a blue moon, I bet you'd like that real estate on your counter back! Is it possible to find the waffle iron a new home where you can get it when you need it?
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 11:49 am
Hermi, are your things still in boxes? Mamie, are you here? LOL I use my waffle iron, too. When I redid my kitchen I made a part of the counter specifically for the appliances I would be using daily and put a shelf above them below the upper cabinets. There is a microwave, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, espresso machine, and waffle maker lined up. On another counter I have a toaster and an electric can opener. The waffle maker is the only thing not used daily. My crock pot, electric knife, mixer, food processor, electric pan, and extra blender are all put away. War! I'm excited that my suggestion of a bowling party (way back) is still a great option for the kids' birthday parties! And won't your sister be shocked to see a nice clean window ledge. Whenever you open a new bottle of shampoo, put another one on the shopping list, then it's there waiting for you to open it. Vee, that was a good idea you gave Dipo. Dipo, just keep that thing handy and show it off.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 12:18 pm
Gracie, it's excellent! Not only will it not be at my house (and leaving me with a mess to clean) but, it's pretty cheap all things considered. For $119, we get two lanes for the kids to bowl and shoes, up to 13 kids, 1 1/2 of bowling, 1/2 hour in the party room (though they usually run late,) decorations, pizza, soda, and a hostess for the whole time. We can add in extras if we want, a lane for up to six adults to bowl plus pizza and soda, goodie bags for the kids, souvenir cups and extra kids. Usually we do big parties at my sister's house, she has room for everybody we know and all of the kids friends, but with her having just had the baby, we didn't think that was a good idea. Dakota was slightly disappointed to find out she wasn't going to have a big party, but understood and once she found out we were going bowling was really excited about it. I think it'll be a great time for everybody. No mess for me, a fun party for her and her friends, and we won't be spending a small fortune for a party, lol.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 12:47 pm
Bowling parties really are a good deal. The kids just love them. My waffle iron is in the cabinet, not on my counter. The only appliances on my counter are the microwave and coffee maker. I have a side counter by my fridge and that has the toaster. I have all other appliances in the cabinets.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 1:15 pm
I have an electric grill that sits on my counter. It won't fit anywhere else. Luckily we use it several times a week so it's not really a waste of space!
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