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Dipo
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04-23-2002

Friday, October 26, 2007 - 11:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Meme, thanks for that explanation, I was just saying to myself, what the heck is a firing squad meeting, LOL. And be good to yourself that is a bunch of stuff to handle with your docs! enjoy your margaritas, that sounds really good.

Skootz, take care of that back!

Guess I will add changing the sheets to my list, but I haven't figured out how to turn my mattress alone yet, I used to be able to do it but now with a headboard and footboard I don't think I can just spin it, LOL.

Everyone have a great weekend.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Friday, October 26, 2007 - 9:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Yeah, why is it that some mattresses have nice handles on the sides and some don't? Those handles sure make the task a lot easier.

Dipo, a tvch friend of mine can't do that kind of thing either, so she barters with a male friend to come over and fix a couple of things in exchange for dinner or an outdoor concert picnic. Sounds like a great plan for a single gal.

War, your little nephew must have bit his tongue when he landed bottom side down, poor little fella.

Skootz and Meme, I hope you both feel better soon.

Guess what I did this afternoon? Yep, I have two new pair of shoes. It would have been four if I could have found four. Seems either they don't have my size or they don't have my taste in shoes at these stores! Now I have to go shopping again. Blech.

Vee
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02-23-2004

Monday, October 29, 2007 - 3:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
for just three days... *Zone 5: The Living Room*

*Monday's Mission*

Happy Fluttering!

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Monday, October 29, 2007 - 3:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    

*Check out Day 11 of Holiday Cruising*


Meme9
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07-30-2001

Monday, October 29, 2007 - 8:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meme9 a private message Print Post    
Thanks Vee.

Yesterday was a better day and I'm doing the routines. Hoping to fling some things today!

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Monday, October 29, 2007 - 9:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Yay Meme, glad yesterday was a better day for you!

As soon as I read todays mission I had to giggle. Besides doing halloween crafts with the kids for the last month, I've been painting picture frames. Because the frames are an easy craft, I tend to just sit on the couch, frame in lap and paints on the end table. When I'm done, the paints go back in their box and the frames on the shelf (the ones I haven't started yet still in a bag) and all that I set on the bookshelf. Wasn't a big deal when I was working on them each night to leave them there, but about two weeks ago I got super busy and haven't had the time and they've continued to sit there. Everytime I walk by the bookcase, I kinda sorta notice they are there and I should put them on the craft bookcase in the den but as soon as all this stuff is out of my eyesight I promptly forget about it. Today, I will move it all, lol!

It's a good thing I've spent the last month really working on my house. This week my aunt has her social worker coming over for one of her two times a year evaluations. I figure I can put her mind at ease while at the same time doing fall cleaning around her house so I'll be spending more time focusing on her house. About the only thing really that's going to entail is cleaning carpets and washing windows. Since we went through the declutter phase back in April/May/June, she's made a real effort to not allow clutter back in her house (a huge relief to us!)

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, October 29, 2007 - 11:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Vee I couldn't find day 11, where do I look once I get there? Thanks!

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Monday, October 29, 2007 - 1:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Maybe I went about this the wrong way, but after purging last months magazines I went and added clutter to the family/living room. I added autumn decor. A leaf (dish) filled with candies, another filled with pine cones, a pot pouri apple pie, a couple of table scarecrows with Indian corn, and a new vase of mums in the fall colors. I even got out a couple turkeys,
since after tomorrow it'll be Thanksgiving season.gulp

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, October 29, 2007 - 2:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I don't think holiday or seasonal decs count as clutter, Gracie. Least I'm pretending they don't, lol! I love my holiday stuff!

Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Monday, October 29, 2007 - 6:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
War you are truly a goddess!

Meme9
Member

07-30-2001

Monday, October 29, 2007 - 8:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meme9 a private message Print Post    
I want to be War's aunt...LOL well, only if she comes to cleans here.

Dipo, I could'nt find day 11 either, thought it was just me. But, I did read some gift ideas. Oh, I didn't do the margaritas, but I did make some calls to some of my friends. The stuff is here for the right day.

My dh loves seasonal decorations, I couldn't tell you how long it's been since I quit doing them. The only one I make myself do is Christmas. I start worrying about Christmas decorations as soon as September arrives, then as soon as I have them up I start worrying about taking them all down and storing them again. I always tell myself maybe next year will be better.

I took a couple days and basically didn't do anything physical, the pain eased up to a softer roar. My legs still won't let me sleep. So, that didn't change. Today, I took it very easy, but I paid close attention to when the discomfort was actually happening, position ect. I had grown so accustom to the pain in the mid-back that I didn't see it as unusual, I was shocked to discover this! Anyway, sorting clothes...not good, washing a few pot and pan at the sink...not good...ect. Slowing dust mopping...okay, slowly wiping surfaces...okay...ect. Conclusion of my testing today...as long as I hold my torso veryyyy still, no bending mid-back or lumbar or leg-hip joint no turning and move slowly I can keep the pain at a minimum. I'm to damn young to do this. So, moment to moment and today was not a bad day, and I'm happy about that.

I did fling some things today, yay!

Skootz & Vee, how ya doing?

I think I need to start preparing for Thanksgiving. DS will be graduating Basic Training in a few weeks, after the ride to go watch, I won't be in any shape to come home and do a holiday feast. I need to made a list of what I can do now. LOL, it's a start.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, October 29, 2007 - 9:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Meme, is there any kind of back brace that you can use that will keep your torso area still? It is good that you are taking things slow and paying attention to what is good and not good for you.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 3:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
*Tuesday's Mission*

Sorry...hope you all find what you need right here!

*Flying toward the Holidays* or something like that. Lots of highlighted areas...I'm going back to look for the days listed myself.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 3:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Hmmmm, not finding it where it should be either. It is definitely in the digest that FlyLady sends out daily. Today, for example is plan and play day #12. I am allowed to forward the digest if anyone would like me to do so or this might be the time to sign up, at least for the holidays. It really looks good!

Oh, if you'd like me to forward, just email me via the CH with "holiday" in the subject line and I'll get it out later this afternoon.

Happy Tuesday!

Meme9
Member

07-30-2001

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 5:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meme9 a private message Print Post    
War, I don't know. Today, dh is going to be out of town. Last night we found out our competition blocked of their entrance to their business(they had been for sale)so I'm not sure what is going on with that. So, I'm on my own today, we could be very busy today, that's a good thing(and a bad thing). If we're busy that means lots of walking, bending, twisting. As I can't sit for more than a few minutes at a time that means standing for long periods of time. LOL, I need a traveling bed so I can take a few breaks! I'm going to run to the drug store to see what they may have on their shelves. Positive thoughts, positive thoughts.

I know just driving is going to hurt, and I'm out of gas, so that mean a pit stop. I'm really worried about today.

Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 5:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Meme, the way I look at it you should be very proud of yourself and the progress you are making. As for those holiday decorations, Vee posted that link about making a journal (under Kelly's Cruising Missions ) to help you see the big picture for the holidays. Jot down some notes and plans that will help guide you through decorations, gifts, menus and clean up. Maybe planning the days you want to start taking down the decor will get you through the process with a little less pain and anxiety.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 5:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Well, I couldn't post during the maintenance mode and came back to see if it would post now and missed your last notes while I was posting mine. As for the business being busier -Yay- but hope it doesn't get you down physically too much.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 6:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Every Monday night I fill up my garage and recycling cans for pick up Tuesday morning. Little by little that is how I am cleaning out the garage.

I am so not ready for the holidays. Passing on todays mission! lol!

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 8:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Good luck Meme! I hope today isn't too bad for you.

I'm not ready for the holidays either. If it wasn't for Caleb, Kota, and my nieces decorating this weekend, we wouldn't have done it for Halloween this year. And I'm certainly not ready for Christmas! I guess I should start making some book thongs.

Meme9
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07-30-2001

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 8:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meme9 a private message Print Post    
I ran home to lie down a little, so far so good. Drug store did not have anything that would work for me. I'm going to pay close attention to keeping my back at the right angles.

Gracie, I remember seeing that, bookmarked it now. Thanks. It's hard to feel proud when there is so much I want to do. I'm still soooo glad I have a system now that helps me. My home was never trashy(ya know the garbage left around), just cluttered, things undone, stuff like that thank goodness.

Vacanick, All I see in the garage is garbage, dh sees prized car parts, it's kinda like 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'. LOL

Thanks War.


Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 8:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
lol Meme! Thankfully all the 'stuff' in my garage belongs to me so I can throw away all I want. And who really needs those old curtain rods??

The hard part for me is getting rid of some of my son's stuff. It's hard to decide what to keep. Suggestions???

Meme9
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07-30-2001

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 9:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Meme9 a private message Print Post    
Vacanick, now remember I'm a flybaby...so, for what it's worth here are my suggestions. I'm organizing my son's thing into storage containers, like things with like, labeled with what is in each container. I've only done the clothes, but plan to do other stuff. Example, I put old t-shirt with old shorts, nicer t-shirts with nicer shorts, Sweat shirts and winter items in a couple containers, junk computer stuff(well, it looks like junk to me, but it could be his 'beauty')ect. I'm hoping now that he is older he will ditch the old stuff, but I didn't want to fling his stuff, it's his and his choice. Well, I confess, I did toss some of his old socks and underwear. Remember, he's basically been gone for 4 years and college boys must think you save old underwear, holes and all! LOL Anyway, if your son is still home, I'd warn him stuff could come up missing since your flinging. His eyes may get really big with that one, and his feet my get moving. If he is gone from home and can't take it like my son. Containers, and all containers in one location. This is the way I'm dealing with it, but I'm always looking for better ideas.

I made it through the day, and tonight dh said he will need to go out of town Wednesday and Thursday. I should have never told him I was at a softer roar. Apparently, in 'man speak', that means 'sure I can handle everything'. I'm taking it as easy as I can, so don't worry. But I wonder what part of the MRI results did he not hear(shaking head softly).

It was a beautiful day, sun shining, and trees are still colorful(but fading). I wasn't busier today than usually for a Tuesday...maybe that why they closed. Ha! Sorry, that was the meany in me.

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 10:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Ask him first Nick. If I remember right, he's not much older than Caleb (Caleb's 11) so probably still has toys and stuff? Tell him it's time to get rid of stuff he's not using anymore or that's broken or torn up. He may surprise you.

If/when he doesn't do it, then let him know he has one day or one weekend to take care of it and if he doesn't you will. Then you grab a couple boxes, one for stuff to donate, one for stuff to throw away, and one for stuff to keep. If he hasn't used it or played with it in awhile, get rid of it. If it's broke, throw it away. When you're done, if you are still feeling charitable towards him, lol, let him keep one or two of his favorites from the give away box. If ya have to go that route, next time you tell him to do it he'll probably do it right away! At least my kids did, lol.

I agree with Meme though on the plastic containers. Best thing I ever did for Caleb with all those legos. He's got small containers for weapons, people, animals. Medium ones for different sets that are still complete, and larger ones for different sizes of blocks. It sounds cluttered, but it's not. The smaller and medium containers fit inside a two drawer stand, the larger ones sit on his entertainment center. It leaves the toy box free for army guys and their stuff and keeps stuff off the floor now.

LOL, I use a rolling suitcase for Dakota's polly pocket stuff. She has so much of it between the sets, houses, dolls, clothes, etc that she needs something large, plus she likes to take that stuff to different rooms of the house and outside so the rolling suitcase works well for it.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 3:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
*Wednesday's Mission*

Vacanick, here's more advice. :-) If at all possible, make this challenge all about fun with Nicholas. It might even have deserve a reward. And, whatever you do, use the timer and break the chore down into manageable chunks of time with some fun in between. Learning to declutter is a life skill that everyone needs so take this opportunity to do it with him in teaching mode rather than to do it unto him, if that makes sense.

*Flying With School Aged Children*

Wow! You gals are doing such a great job of decluttering. I'm going to be doing mammoth decluttering very soon; maybe I'll start this weekend. Right now, I am just trying to keep hotspots under control. How's everyone else doing these days?

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 3:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Time to clean your closets