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Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, October 10, 2008 - 11:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Happy Thanksgiving Skootz! I hope you have a great weekend and wonderful Monday with your family. I'm glad your presentation went well!

I'm piddling around today. I'll get to some real work later, right now it's just too cold and windy! Our weather's been bizarre. Usually it stays warm til Halloween night around here, but so far this month we've had two rainy days, high winds and dropping temps (ok ok, it's 55, lol, but big different after high 80's earlier this week.)

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Friday, October 10, 2008 - 11:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Yeah Skootz, have a fun Thanksgiving! I was just thinking about what to do for this next month. Guess its not really to early.

I like todays mission, I was even thinking about mopping the floors last night, but was happy to simply get the dishwasher run and the sink clean, LOL.

Everyone have a great weekend.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Sunday, October 12, 2008 - 1:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Yeah I liked yesterday's mission too, but didn't get it done, lol. Today was much more productive, though not all house work. Caleb got quite a bit done on his book report. Dakota exchanged a pair of jeans she'd gotten for her birthday (they were too big.) Living room and kitchen got a thourough cleaning. I was going to get out with the kids and sweep up the driveway but it was still too windy here.

Tomorrow is laundry day and hopefully the driveway. Mostly tomorrows gonna be family time, we really haven't had too much of that lately.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Sunday, October 12, 2008 - 1:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Well, I didn't do much, have a cold or allergy problem or something, anyway wasn't feeling that great friday night. Came home from work a little early, went to bed and basically got up for food and potty breaks most of Saturday. Felt better when I got up today, got the laundry done and I just started the dishwasher so the kitchen is clean. Going to finish checking the forum and I think I am crawling back into bed. Can't miss work tomorrow.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, October 13, 2008 - 12:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Monday's Mission

Something nasty is going around Dipo. I spent all last week sick (along with most of the rest of the family.) Now it's going around again.

I didn't get anything done today. I completely forgot, until sis showed up knocking on the door, that I had offered to watch the girls all day. They've been storing alot of their stuff at our uncle's house in a stoarage container since they moved into aunts. Between the stuff they needed out (winter clothes/blankets, holiday decs, and their other couch) and stuff they can get rid of (the girls bedroom sets since they have bunkbeds) and stuff I told them they could bring here and store (washer/dryer/deepfreezer,) they don't really need the storage container anymore.

Anyways, the girls were here til 11pm and oldest one started feeling like crud about 4. I spent the day playing with the kids then curled up watching tv with oldest niece. I'm hoping tomorrows more productive in terms of the housework though!

Skootz
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07-23-2003

Monday, October 13, 2008 - 4:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Morning all.

Well I have been fighting a sinus/head cold all weekend. Today is Thanksgiving day here in Canada. We are holding it here at our house and temperatures are unseasonably warm and we will be nearing 80 today. Nothing like being able to sit outside and enjoy the beauty of the day and weather.

I have to do a clean sweep of the house this morning. Julia is at her grandmothers, but will pick her up at 9 so she can help me. I will have the girls do a quick clean and vacuum of the upstairs and then I will do the downstairs. It is the time of year that flys are all around the windows etc., so will take long vacuuming as we need to do the windows etc. to get all the dead flys.

I will also put 2 hams in crock pots this morning then around noonish and then put the two turkey breast rolls in the oven for dinner. I will also make a large pot of dressing. Everything else is being brought by my family members. We are having 19 here for supper so will hopefully get tables set up and set before they come so that is done. The main part of my busy day will be completed before noon and I can sit and relax with the family this afternoon. My aunt and uncle have been visiting from New Zealand the past 2 weeks and they will be joining us today in our Thanksgiving feast. So that will be nice to have some one on one time with them. We did see them at last weekend at my Grandma's 102 birthday celebration, however with over 60 people there, it is hard to get much one on one time.

Went to a swim in the pool yesterday, it was chilly, but very refreshing...and this is the latest the temperatures have been this warm to swim. Will probably take a dip before everyone gets her to wake myself up and cool myself off.

Have a great day and I hope you Dipo and you and your family War are feeling better today.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, October 13, 2008 - 9:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
You've got my warm weather Skootz, lol. We are usually wearing shorts this time of year, right up to Halloween night (which is normally the first really cold night of winter.) The cold weather caught us by surprise. I didn't have winter clothes out so needed to have the kids try on everything, wash all their sweatshirts and jackets. Dakota's got 4 pair of pants that still fit so I need to get her a few more pairs (plus socks, what the heck does that child do with socks????)

I've got the sniffles this morning (started last night) but feel pretty good, going to read through the board and then get to cleaning.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, October 13, 2008 - 2:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Better today, but am starting to get tired. All that rest this weekend helped a lot, but now I am missing my nap, LOL.

Have a wonderful day Skootz!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 10:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Tuesday's Mission

How are you feeling today, Dipo? I'm so glad I got my housework done early yesterday, but mid-afternoon I was feeling lousy again. Actually went to bed at 8 and was asleep not long after, which is totally bizarre for me.

Skootz, how are you feeling? How was Thanksgiving?

Since I got quite a bit done yesterday, I'm taking it easier today. I'm making stew in the crockpot for dinner and that's been about the extent of my motivation so far, lol.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 11:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
OOOO, yummy wargod, I made some stew last week, loved it. I am feeling better but not back to 100%. I did a little bit, moved my portable AC unit to the closet, which meant I had to sweep out the closet (been wanting to do that) and moved the chair from the closet back to the room. All these changes neccessitated moving the kitty condo. I had noticed it was sort of wobbly when the kitties ran up it, and there was a bolt loose, so I took care of that. Then rearranged the BD a little to accommadate the chair, but since I moved everything around I went ahead and swept as well. So I did a little.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 11:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Food is the only thing I like about cold weather, lol. I love to get the crockpot going and have something cooking all day. It's just so comforting.

I hope you're not going through what we've all had Dipo. It starts with a cold type illness, then moves into stomach cramps and vomiting, throw in a migraine and you start to feel better. Only it doesn't last cuz it all comes right back again. We thought we were just passing it around again but sis talked to a friend who works at the drs office and she said that they've had people coming in over and over with it. Dr said no ones really getting over it, it's just not going away. Yesterday I seem to have hit it all at once. Had the cold symptoms going on, then early evening the stomach cramps and nasuea hit (thank goodness no vomiting,) and finally what prompted me to bed so early was the migraine starting up. Still not feeling great, but definitely better than last night.

Sounds like you did quite a lot yesterday. I bet the cats happy not to be wobbling around anymore!

Skootz
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07-23-2003

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 6:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
thanksgiving was good, very tiring, I over did it, but was happy that the day went well.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 9:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
That's a sign of a good holiday Skootz, you're tired for days afterwards.

I didn't accomplish too much around the house. Got the stew done (it was great!) Did some grocery shopping. Seperated the carrots for lunches and snacks. And made 3 dozen pancakes (walnut/chocolate chip and apple cinnamon, er two batches) and froze them in baggies. Kids can get up and take one out and microwave it for an easy breakfast.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 11:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Wednesday's Mission

Either I'm syncing up with Flylady or she's been in my house again, lol. Ever so often I go through sock drawers and while doing laundry take out the loaner socks and throw them in a basket. Then after a couple weeks of collecting, try to match them up and toss the ones that don't have matches. I've been doing that for the last week.

I'd hoped to get ot my aunts tomorrow, but Kota just got up running a fever. She seemed to avoid all this crud, doesn't look like it now though. My aunts been sick enough (along with sis and bil) that I really can't take her with me and can't leave her at home.

It's supposed to be in the upper 80's tomorrow so I think I may do some back patio work and backyard clean up. Me and Caleb did the driveway and porch today. The wind finally stopped so it won't be a wasted effort.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 9:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I don't remember in which thread, but somebody was complaining about slugs in their garden. I found this in the Dallas Morning News and thought I would pass it along.

Beer

Unfortunately, anecdotal reports of the effectiveness of pouring a case of beer on a lawn or of spraying beer on plants are misleading. As an antiseptic, the alcohol in beer is detrimental to plant-friendly bacteria. In a University of Minnesota experiment using nonalcoholic beer, Dr. Jeff Gillman found no vegetative gain and, instead, an increase in non-beneficial bacteria.

On the other hand, beer will lure hosta-munching slugs and snails. Bury small cans or jars filled with beer to an inch below rims positioned level with the earth. Hot Texas wind necessitates the frequent refilling of these traps.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 1:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Someone slap me please. I am going through boxes and bags of old clothes/toys/books (why on earth didn't I give this stuff to my sis when the kids outgrew it?) looking for mostly clothes, some books too, for my nieces. I am filthy, I am sneezing, and there seems to be a gazillion boxes/bags. Ugh. I happened across a pair of jeans yesterday that would fit my niece and realized if I have one pair I probably have quite a few more cuz no reason I'd have kept just one!

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 3:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
LOL, why do you have it stored, LOL, you are usually really good about moving stuff out.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 3:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I know! And it really makes no sense considering the fact that my oldest niece is 9 months younger than Kota. She's the perfect hand down kid, lol. The only thing that makes any sense to me is that maybe when Kota was growing out of it and I was boxing it up, either niece was still too small for it or it was summer and I offered to hold it since I have more room than sis? And then we forgot it? I dunno. I'm really glad that my niece is dainty though cuz everything I'm finding will fit her now.

I'll tell you something else funny I found too. I don't know if Darren's been in the garage reorganizing or not, but I was surprised to see the first bag of clothes sitting right there. When I bent over to look in it something very odd caught my eye. Sitting on a high shelf (but not too high) is a bag, unopened, of matchlight charcoal. Why is it odd? We bought our propane grill the first summer we were in this house! We haven't used charcoal, and have had no reason to buy it, for more than 11 years! I don't even like charcoal grills! I told my bil I had it and I'd bring it over to him and he said, what on earth are you doing with it? No clue. I finally asked Darren about it and the look on his face must have matched mine when I first saw it, he has no idea why we have it, how long we've had it, or how it's set there this long without us noticing it!

I did something Flylady would have a cow about. Brought the stuff in the house and rather than sorting through each box, just dumped all of it on the laundry room floor. I'm picking through now, clothes I can pass on to niece, toys/books the girls would like and yard sale. I was apparently very thoughtful boxing it all up, there's no ripped/stained clothes and no broken toys or books.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 11:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I made progress this afternoon/evening. Sis dropped the girls off for a while so they could move more of their boxes. I've gone through all the clothes, sent some home with her tonight, have one load in the washer and one in the dryer. If she buys oldest niece any clothes for winter, it's only cuz she wants to, lol. I have jeans, winter jammies, sweaters, and sports/exercise/play clothes.

Tomorrow I'm going to clean my aunts and help her shower. She's finally starting to feel better. Then back here to get the winter blankets out of the laundry room closet and wash them. Also going to clean out the closet and cabinets cuz somehow they've accumulated all the wrapping paper for the last year plus a little of this and a little of that (the cabinets also have my craft stuff, which is supposed to be there.)

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 1:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Thursday and Fridays Missions

Not sure why both days are up, but they are.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 11:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Dang girl! Where did you get all that energy?

When you're finished with your's there's a house in Crandall, Texas that you can come and visit!

Dipo
Member

04-23-2002

Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 11:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
WArgod, could you have the charcoal for emergencies, LOL, like when we have the earthquake? That really is too funny, sort of like the bottle of swiffer cleaner I found recently and I got rid of the swiffer mop when I moved in over a year ago.

Last night I got my hair cut and colored, YEAH!, had dinner with my friends and then came home, crawled into bed, read the paper and went to sleep.

I will do better tonight!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 11:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I'm not sure what kind of emergency Dipo. We've never even owned a charcoal grill (when we were in the apartment, the landlord had a couple in the courtyard we could use.) Caleb wondered if we bought it to take to sis and bils, but why would we have brought it here instead of taking it to their house? That's funny about the bottle of swiffer cleaner! I still have my mop but rarely use it (the cleaners are expensive for it.) I should take it to my aunts though, it'd be perfect for her house.

Dipo, sounds like last night was great!

Roxip, I'm not sure it's energy so much as craziness, lol. The last couple weeks have been rough on housework with everyone sick and home all the time. It got cold last week, so we really do need the winter blankets and I was behind on doing those. Plus I told sis and bil they could store some of their stuff here: washer/dryer, deep freezer, and some boxes. The laundry room closet is perfect for their boxes since it's out of the way, I only use it to store stuff we don't use year round, and if they need something out of a box, they don't have to go digging in the garage.

My aunt doesn't want to take a shower yet, too cold still. I did find a set of her flannel sheets in the closet, so I figure I'll wash those, do my stuff around here, Caleb's track meet, then take the kids over to aunts later this afternoon when it's warmer.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, October 17, 2008 - 12:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I got most of the laundry done and I suck. My aunts flannel sheets weren't dry when I went to her house, so I need to go back tomorrow to clean her bedroom and change her sheets. I did get her in the shower and got most of the rest of the cleaning done (I walked out of my house without my vacuum.)

I do suck though, lol. I was cleaning various other parts of the house while doing laundry and have about four loads of it sitting on my couch, unfolded. Guess what else I'm doing tomorrow, lol.

Christy358
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07-10-2007

Friday, October 17, 2008 - 2:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Christy358 a private message Print Post    
Ok, been doing flylady stuff in my own way. Keeping kitchen clean and doing one drawer/cabinet/microwave at a time on my days off. Some things go to trash, some to goodwill and a very select few get to go to a new permanant home.

Had guests come over tonight, friends I used to live with way back when we were young and dumb. I always pick up the worst of the clutter and dust and such when they come over.... but tonight they commented on a change..... a "calm" that was not usually there. And this without opening the cabinets or the microwave LOL

Could it really be that I am getting over my long lasting bout of CHAOS (cant have anybody over syndrome)?