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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 12:13 pm
All I got done was the re-installation of my virus software, it took forever!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 4:42 pm
Well, lets see...I've done a total of...about nothing. Took a walk. Took a shower. Oh, wait, I did clean up the bathroom, just wiped things down, emptied the trash, and picked up the kids pile of clothes/towels from this morning. Heck, Darren has to go in to work early tomorrow and will need to be in bed early tonight so I just emailed him and suggested dinner out after practice, lol.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 1:08 am
Wednesday's Mission Tomorrow I'm doing errands...go pay the trash bill, stop by my mils, run by the pharmacy to pick up cold medicine for my aunt. Have to have dinner ready early for Darren since he has class. Caleb has something or other he's doing but right now I can't remember if it's track or drama or what. Shoot, also have to fill out the paperwork for Kota for the accutane (appt is Thursday, but Darren won't be able to go so we need to get that done tomorrow.) After that, probably some cleaning around my house...crap! Scratch 90% of that, it just dawned on me tomorrow is banking day for my aunt so all my errands will have to be pushed back to the afternoon. Argh, if I'd remembered that earlier I'd have gone by aunts tonight to balance her checkbook and stuff so I wouldn't have to do it today.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 10:49 am
I didn't do too much last night, refilled all my water bottles, cleaned out the fridge for dinner (think I still have a few things for tonight), did come computer work, made sure I had enough money to pay the bills I have scheduled for payment and watched one of my tapes. Oh, I had to redo the IC taxes because I forgot to change the club name to the official one. Now I need to figure out how to edit the club name in the accounting software so that we don't have to be concerned about that. Pulled the remaining files to review for my personal taxes, hope to get through those sometime today or tonight. Oh, dear, banking day! HOpe that goes well, Wargod, LOL.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 11:31 am
LOL Dipo, I'm still sitting here dreading it. I decided this month to go a little bit later, before noon but not too close to 9am to see if the lines are better. Just called to tell aunt I'd be there after I take a quick shower. We still haven't done our taxes yet. For some reason I always wait til the begining of April to start thinking about it.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 11:38 am
I just finished doing the only household task I hate: cleaning the kitchen and bathroom floors. I don't hate it because it's so dirty--I live alone and I don't really allow my apartment to get that way--but because when I clean them I get on my hands and knees. I have never found a mop I like, so I've been doing it this way for years; back when I had an apartment with hardwood floors throughout, it was an all-day affair because first I'd clean them with Murphy's Oil Soap, then go over them with a damp cloth to remove any residue (and, invariably, more dirt), and then I'd buff them with a dry cloth. So doing two rooms is a relative pleasure and I don't get as angry when I notice that the baseboards need to be cleaned, too. The good thing? I use Mrs Meyer's cleaning products because they are environmentally friendly and work a lot better than the other environmentally friendly stuff I've used before (7th Generation, Method) and now my apartment smells like a delicious (real) lemon bouquet.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 12:06 pm
Right before I quit work, I ordered a mop and mop head from the cleaning supply vendor we used at the retirement home. Long handle, the head is heavy duty and comes off to throw in the washer whenever you want to. Cost more than I expected, but no complaints, it's been almost 7 years and it's still in great shape. Love my mop, lol. My only regret is that I didn't order a couple more mop heads from her at the time. Since cleaning my aunts, I've bought more mops than I can count for her house, same problem as you Tish, I don't like any of them! They get gross, the handles are short, they don't do a good job, and even if you get the ones with removable heads, they fall apart too quickly.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 1:57 pm
I've been using a steam mop for about 6 months now. I love them.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 2:38 pm
Back from the bank, no problems this time, except a longish line that moved pretty quickly, nothing really exciting. Er, except for the guy who kept up a full conversation, complete with pauses and laughter, hand waving and nodding/shaking of his head...with himself. Thought for a minute he was using a hands free cell phone, but he wasn't. Think I wrote out a gazillion checks for my aunt this month. I have a whole stack of envelopes I need to seel up and address and mail out for her tomorrow.
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 8:12 pm
Holly what kind of steam mop do you use? I have a Scunci steamer that has a floor attachment that I used to use. Problem with that was it only came with one cleaning cloth so I couldn't get all the floors cleaned on the same day. Then in Iowa we had cheap laminate and it streaked bad so I quit using it. Had to mop twice, once with cleaner and once to rinse since Jack is such a licker and would lick the cleaner off the floor. Have some cleaner that says it's non toxic that I got at Sam's, but still am afraid of Jack getting too much of it inside of him. Looking at getting a steamer just not sure which one.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 8:33 pm
Well, Serate, you've come to the right place! I'm the queen of steam cleaners, lol. I have tried 3 (in fact, I still have them all!! Hate returning stuff to stores.) The first one I tried was the Lysol Steam Mop, the cheapest at around $40-50. Very cheaply made and flimsy and doesn't have much steam power--more like hot water (it's only 1000W so doesn't produce that much steam. Also, the cloths for it are (or were) virtually impossible to find and way overpriced if you do. The second one I bought was the Shark, which I got on sale for $79.99 Now, it produces tons of steam but again, the handle is very flimsy and you can't push on it too hard or it might break (actually, I had to return the first one I bought as that's exactly what happened the 3rd time I used it. Store replaced it no problem.) I do like the very easily removed cloth that comes with it. But you only get 2 and again, replacements/extras are too pricey. The third one I bought was the Bissell steam cleaner which recently came out (just before Christmas). It costs $99.99 and is by far the sturdiest of them all. It is well-made but I find it very awkward to get the cleaning cloths on the mop head. (Shark is much easier) I don't much like the material the cloths that came with it are made of as they get very wet--I think they're some kind of polyester so don't absorb much versus the microfiber that Shark uses. Also, it requires a filter which costs, I think about $20 and lasts about 3 months depending on how much you use the mop. So there you have it! I still don't know what I'm going to do with the Bissell--I like the sturdyness of it but not applying the cloths or the cloths themselves but it's too expensive to put in a yard sale. My friend has 2 dogs and a bushel of cats and has tile throughout her house. She really needs a steam mop so I'll probably give it to her next time she housesits the furbabes for me. Can you tell I'm a clean-freak, LOL? Just call me Mrs. Mop. My less house-proud pals do! And oh, I also have a hand held scunci which I've used about twice. Forgot I had that. ETA: I forgot to say that I'm using the Shark; the Bissel I tried only once and then reboxed it up. Matter of fact, I used the Shark today and did half the house in a flash.
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 8:37 pm
So you are going to keep and use the Shark? I really didn't mind the hand held scunci but one cloth isn't enough, esp now that I have 2 1/2 baths. I hate hate hate using the cloth after I have cleaned the bathroom floor, actually I won't won't won't. Thanks for the descriptions of the ones you have used!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 8:40 pm
I have the Lysol steam mop too. Hate it. It sits in my closet taunting me for spending 40-something dollars on it.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 8:49 pm
I would have returned that one Tish it was such junk, except I couldn't get the handle to come apart. Putting the damned thing together was hard as the parts fit into each other so tightly.
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Landileigh
Member
07-29-2002
| Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 11:42 pm
i love my scunci steamer, but don't ever use it for floors. does the Shark Steamer work like the infomercials say?
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 1:12 am
Thursday's Mission Plans....pfft. Was supposed to go to mils and to pay my trash bill today. Mil had an appt she forgot about, no biggie really. Kids have a derm appt tomorrow smack dab in the middle between her house and the trash company, so going to take them to the dr, go to the trash company, and then swing by mils before taking them back to school. We got Dakota's paperwork done for the accutane and I have aunts bills all sealed up and ready to be mailed so all that's done for the morning. Ran by the store to pick up dog food and that was about it for this afternoon/evening. Not quite sure what I'll do around the house tomorrow, should do something since we're planning on grocery shopping Friday.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 6:53 am
<does the Shark Steamer work like the infomercials say?> Not really. They make it look like the thing can melt through anything. I've found you have to push hard and go over some spots 3 or 4 times. And my floors are never that bad to begin with. Also, you have to vacuum really well before you use it.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 10:44 am
hmm, I think my sister got a Shark Steamer and used it on my floors, I will have to ask her about it. Ran the dishwasher last night, which means I finished cleaning out the fridge, LOL, and swept the floors. For some reason kitty litter is going everywhere! Have a condo board meeting tonight so may not get much done.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 1:02 pm
I woke up this morning with my allergies driving me insane...runny nose, sneezing, scratchy throat, eyes watering and itchy. Dakota's just as bad, joked with the derm that since he only sees her once a month, this is the first time he got to experience snotty Dakota, lol. Sis called to tell me she was miserable too and baby niece looks like she's been socked in the eye (noticed yesterday her eyes looked boad) because of allergies. Wind has been horrible for the past two days. Derm went ok, he's putting Caleb on a new medicated cream hoping to avoid another round of accutane. He goes back in 4-6 weeks. I thought we'd get the accutane prescription for Dakota today, but forgot she has more hoops to jump through since she's a girl. She has to have two negative pregnancy tests before she can start it (doesn't matter that she's just 11) and he gave us a lab slip and told us they'd call and let me know when she has to get the second one done. They had to input all her info into the system and get that started too. Haven't done much else yet, but will be soon.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Friday, March 05, 2010 - 12:45 am
Friday's Mission Tomorrow is shopping day for my aunt. I'm trying to decide if I'm going to do my own shopping as well or if I'll do that on Saturday. Hate to make two trips, but everytime I try to combine the two it's such a pain in the butt. Also have to run by my aunts drs office to pick up a new blood sugar meter thingie for her and at some point this weekend take Kota to buy her softball uniform (just pants, socks and undershirt.) Sis called today to ask if I'd watch her girls Saturday night. Said soooo sorry (really was) but, Dakota and her two friends have had a sleepover planned for two weeks now. Then picked the kids up and Dakota's bff says I can't come (last minute switch on her weekend with mom or something) and Kota and other friend said no fun without her, so they decided to postpone the sleep over. Called sis and said ok, the girls can come (but they can't spend the night, Darren has to work Saturday and he's going to be exhausted by then.)
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Friday, March 05, 2010 - 6:39 am
I don't have a shark cleaner - but a knock off type from walmart. It works great - heats up quick. I actually just ad a bit of vinigar to the base to help with cleaning and shine.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Friday, March 05, 2010 - 11:16 am
Had my board meeting, unloaded the dishwasher and cleaned up the kitchen, then went to bed, LOL.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Monday, March 08, 2010 - 12:48 am
Monday's Mission This weekend was fairly quiet. Nieces came over for a few hours last night. I paid the registration fees for two of the cars online, plus the water and phone bill (getting more into this online bill paying, lol.) Did a teeny bit of grocery shopping, some cleaning, and some laundry. But mostly we spent a lot of time playing and relaxing. Didn't I say about plans last week..."pfft." That was this weekend, lol. Sis and I had plans to go to Costco all weekend and things kept coming up. So tomorrow Costco. We're also doing errand day. She needs to go get the baby's birth certificate, that's our first stop. Then I have to go pay my trash bill (yeah, didn't do that yet) and while we're in Palmdale we'll stop at the sporting goods store since I didn't find everything Kota needed at the one here in town. Then Costco. This is one of those months aunt doesn't need a whole lot and since I don't need a whole lot, I'm just doing both at the same time. Going to be a semi-busy week. Kids have three minimum days for parent teacher conferences (even though they are doing only one day of conferences.) Aunt has a foot dr appointment on Friday. Thursday I have to take her for some blood work since she has a dr's appt next week with her primary care dr. Caleb's starting track this week and it's the last week before games start for the girls.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Monday, March 08, 2010 - 4:18 am
Don't Honk At Old People http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr8KrF8vNPM This was funny! Wasn't sure where to post it, but I think we all can appreciate. Took me a couple replays to realize what happens when she 'does the deed'.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Monday, March 08, 2010 - 12:09 pm
LOL, I love online bill pay! I did quite a few things over the weekend, redid the litter locker, changed the sheets, made some fabulous sausage soup, finally got the bed legs all tightened up so they will stop bumping the wall (still need to spackle and repaint the wall where the headboard kept hitting), finished going through all my stuff for taxes, set up a credit card to be paperless and took out some recylcing and trash. I think I will start my taxes tonight and I need to get some laundry done, and run the dishwasher, so that may be my evening.
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