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Dipo
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04-23-2002

Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 7:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
LOL, I don't usually plan to have my decorations down until the end of January, then if I get them down earlier it is a plus. I really like how the lights look on my balcony, I would like to leave them up all winter!

I managed to run the two big bags of recycling out and have changed the trash can (still filling the old trash bag so will get rid of that over the weekend, I am sure I have more trash to finish it off.

Had a Safeway delivery, so I need to finish putting away all the dry goods. Oh and I put away all the coats and stuff that was laying in the living room since I won't be able to rehang the coat rack until next week (won't have the bolts until Monday).

Oh, I my little step stool came today, I didn't realize I would have to assemble it, LOL. So I need to work on that.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, January 08, 2010 - 2:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Friday's Mission

We used to keep the Christmas lights up on the outside of the house year round. A lot of folks around here did. Nothing outrageous, just a couple simple strands around the house, maybe the icicle lights. Most of the time you didn't even notice them unless you knew they were there anyways and no one kept them plugged in except for December (though a couple of neighbors would plug them in for a party.) Then a couple years ago the city came through and sent out warnings to everyone, holiday decs had to be removed from the houses within 10 days of the holiday (for Christmas, Jan. 10 or get fined.) The strands of lights were the only things still up, so all came down. Sadly, now only about four houses in the neighborhood hang lights anymore. There's many families like ours, people working and going to school, kids, etc that just don't have a lot of spare time and then our elderly neighbors who aren't capable of climbing a ladder and hanging lights.

LOL Southern Grits, that sounds like my house! I said something about the Christmas decs the other day and Darren told me to go ahead and take them down and he'd put the boxes back in the garage later. I rolled my eyes at him...if I'm going to do all the work of taking it all down and boxing it up, I'd go ahead and carry the boxes to the garage myself!

I think I'm feeling better. Still really sore abdomen though. I don't know that I'm up for anything solid to eat yet, but I've been drinking quite a bit. Sis called to tell me earlier that middle niece, who'd been sick Tuesday but felt great yesterday, was sick again today. With me sick and the nieces spending quite a bit of time here lately, it probably won't be too long before Caleb and Kota are sick.

I'm not quite sure what my plans are for tomorrow. Darren's going golfing after work and Caleb has plans to spend the night at his buddy's house, other than that, it's pretty much up in the air. Caleb picked up the living room and vacuumed and Kota did dishes after dinner so the only cleaning that needs to be done is whatever I want to do.

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Friday, January 08, 2010 - 3:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
Oh Landi, I'm so sorry to hear about your dental woes!!! It sounded so exciting that you were right at the end of the long nightmare and now this.

Actually, my tree (tiny 12inch, fake, no lights has been up two years now). With half my kitchen dumped in the living room during all the mold repairs I couldn't reach it. It hasn't hurt anything so maybe I will leave it up another year. Might pull out the leaf blower to dust it off next Dec, see how far those decorations can fly.

War, your city sounds so heartless in so many ways! If it's not the demanded watering of lawns during the drought, now it's Christmas. Makes me grateful my city is more concerned about plastic bags and every which way they can increase rates.

Southern_grits
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10-08-2009

Friday, January 08, 2010 - 10:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Southern_grits a private message Print Post    
DS is either a snoop or a mind reader. He just took the tree down.

Wargod, hubby and ds are quite spoiled as I have always been the type of person who would rather do things myself than ask someone else to do it. I've got too many ills (hubs does too) and too much on my plate to do it all on my own now, though. They've both gotten pretty good here lately at pitching in though.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Friday, January 08, 2010 - 11:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Well I got most of my groceries put away and generally got my kitchen back into shape. It is amazing how little it takes to make it look messy and I have no one but myself to blame, LOL. I got the stool partially put together, should be able to finish it up tonight.

I was thinking that this weekend my goals would be to caulk the bathroom, do my sewing and take the tree downstairs. I think that will be enough to feel accomplished along with all the little chores I do regularly.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, January 08, 2010 - 2:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Oh, they are ridiculous, Bisc. If it's not one stupid thing (green grass during a water shortage) it's another. We've got areas of the city that are horrible crime wise like my aunts (or more specifically, starting on the street behind hers) that are overrun by gangs, drugs, hookers, and condemned buildings but the city focus on the stupidest stuff. I'm all for them going after graffiti (even though the homeowner eats the cost of repainting which sucks) or the house around the corner with the new pool in the backyard and a four foot chain legnth fence around the yard, but nope, they go after Christmas lights and the neighbor kids basketball hoop (the one on a base that rolls) being on the curb.

Heh, Dipo, sounds like you have the same problem I do. Before grocery shopping I make sure the kitchen and fridge are clean (usually) but by the time I'm done sorting, seperating, and putting away I've got a different mess on my hands!

I haven't done all that much today. Really bad night of sleep (think I fell asleep sometimes around 4) and lounged in bed til 10. I don't know if it's the getting over being sick, the rough sleep, or staying in bed late but I'm just kinda blah today. I do need to throw some laundry in and wash a few dishes but that may be about all I get done.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Saturday, January 09, 2010 - 1:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I did manage to get a couple things done, washed the few dishes and picked up a little bit and made dinner. Decided to wait on the laundry til tomorrow.

The kids go back to school Monday so this weekend will be spent putting away the tree and decorations and getting ready for school. Need to do some laundry, get pe clothes together and backpacks, the kids need to straighten up their rooms.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Saturday, January 09, 2010 - 4:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
I finished putting together my new step stool! Love it, so then I used it to put away the groceries. This allowed me to use the top two shelves in my cabinet and move some stuff around so I can see everything, but can reach the stuff I use on the lower shelves.

Then I put away the earthquake stuff I both so now the island is cleared. I cleaned some stuff out of fridge and unloaded the dishwasher.

It is cold and gray, think I will make some beef stew for dinner. Off to look up a crock pot recipe.

Christy358
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07-10-2007

Saturday, January 09, 2010 - 7:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Christy358 a private message Print Post    
Cleaned the kitchen today. Every dish is done, every spoon put away. Every counter scrubbed, microwave cleaned, freezer re-organized. Floor clean enough to eat off of.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 5:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Wow! Congrats Christy358, you really got a lot done and I am sure you are thrilled with the results.

It sunnyied up a bit here about two hours ago so I took the opportunity to haul my Christmas tree down to the storage unit. I grabbed the bedroom paint because I need to touch up a wall. I managed the litter locker and swept up the bathroom floor. Have my beef stew going now, and recleaned the kitchen. I think I will tighten up the screws on my bed before the end of the day.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 11:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Monday's Mission

You guys were busy this weekend! Christy, wanna come do my kitchen floor?

I got some done and some not today. The Christmas decorations...still up. Darren's been feeling under the weather and the nieces came over to play today so I figured it's been up this long, another day or two won't hurt.

Got a bunch of laundry done and put away though. Kids go back to school tomorrow and all the pe clothes, sweaters, and school clothes needed to be ready. Backpacks are ready, Caleb's gig bag, their lanyards and shoes are all set out.

My tentative plans for tomorrow are to do some basic cleaning and picking up. Nothing too bad but the living room and hallway need vacuumed and the kitchen, den and bathroom need swept and mopped. I need to pay a bill and do some grocery shopping but may put that off a day or two (nothing urgent.)

I'm planning on going to my aunts for her shower and house cleaning on Tuesday, but if I can talk her into it tomorrow afternoon I'm going to do it then.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, January 11, 2010 - 11:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Wargod, don't feel bad about the decs, when I was brushing my teeth this morning I noticed a Santa hanging on the door handle to the bathroom, LMAO. I thought I had all the decorations put away, hahahaha.

I caulked the bathroom!!!! Finally, took about 10 minutes and I love how it looks, it was only about an inch, but I always felt like it made my tub look dirty. Also took out some boxes, trash and reycling. Did a lot of little stuff, but away some tools, threw out some little stuff that had been put into decorative dishes, cleaned off the top shelf of my closet so I could put my huge bag of toliet tissue up there, LOL.

Tonight I will work in the bedroom, I want to change the sheets, tighten up the bedframe, touch up the paint on the wall where the frame has banged and clean up the kitty throwup at the back of the bed that I can now see since I pulled the bed away from the wall.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, January 11, 2010 - 11:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
LOL Dipo, that always happens, you get the decs put away and then soon after notice something you forgot!

We have a loose tile in the shower and should caulk in there, but I'm considering repainting so don't know if I should let Darren do the caulking now or wait.

I've got beans in the crockpot. Cleaned up the kitchen (except for sweeping and mopping which I'll do later when I do the den and bathroom.) I've got a couple sweaters and Dakota's softball jersey in the washer right now (they'll have to be hung up) and should be done in a few minutes so I can throw a load of towels in.

I'll be starting on the bathroom in a bit. The den just needs to be swept and the living room dusted and vacuumed (easy stuff today.) I may seperate my cans and bottles and get those ready for a trip to recycle.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, January 11, 2010 - 11:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
The bathroom is done (except the floor) and the second load of laundry is in. Think I'll do the den next and then the living room. I enjoyed Darren and the kids being home, but it's nice to get back into my normal routine too.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, January 11, 2010 - 12:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Wargod, you should go ahead and caulk, if the caulk is loose or missing water can get behind the tile and cause other problems. Plus new caulk just makes you feel better, LOL.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, January 11, 2010 - 12:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Yeah, and if I do decide to repaint in there I can always tape all that up anyways.

The living room and den are done, now all I need to do is sweep, mop, and vacuum. And more laundry, always more laundry.

I should probably get dressed too at some point, lol.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, January 11, 2010 - 2:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Haven't done my floors yet, but I did go get my check cashed and pick up a few items I needed from the store. Also managed to eat a quickie lunch when I got home.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, January 11, 2010 - 3:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Floors are done, laundrys been switched over and another thrown in the washer (does it ever end???)

I have a couple appointments set up for Kota on Wednesday. The first is a facial (derm reccommended it) and I'm going to have to pick her up early cuz it's scheduled during her lunch period. Told her I'd take her out for lunch so she's all looking forward to that. Then last week I got a card in the mail reminding me it's time for her hep A booster so when I called to schedule that I said I already have to take her out of school early Wed. so why don't we go ahead and schedule the booster shot for later that afternoon. She's not thrilled since she was looking forward to her day of pampering, but it saves me the time of having to pull her out of school two different days.

Anyways, I had it all set up. I'd pick Kota up and take her to her appts, the car pool kids dad is going to pick them up when they get out of school, and Darren would pick Caleb up after drama club practice (since that ends right around the time of Kota's second appt.) Darren just sent me an email to tell me they're working 10 hour days this week and I'll have to make other arrangements for Caleb. Ack! He'll get out too late for carpool kids dad to pick him up and too late to walk home with his buddies (and too late to walk home alone.) Think I'm going to have to ask bil if he can go get him and drop him off at home for me.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 2:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Tuesday's Mission

I didn't get too much more done this evening other than a little more laundry. I'll take that back...I got fun stuff done, after dinner, Dakota made some chocolate chip cookies then we played a couple games of Battleship.

Tomorrow I'm going to my aunts to help her with a shower and do some cleaning at her house. I'm also doing a bit of Costco shopping for my house and some things I'm splitting with aunt. Haven't decided yet which I'm doing first though, I'd rather do aunts first and then shop but that'd mean making a trip back to her house after I do the shopping. That's my only plans for tomorrow I think.

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 3:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
War, maybe when you go for Kota's Hep A shot, you might ask about the Swine Flu H1N1 shot availability while you're there. I got my own shot the day before New Yrs Eve, free from my insurance but $22 for outsiders.

Talked to my Sis today. My 24 yo nephew had to be medivaced from Phx to Colorado this past week. CO where his dual lung transplant took place last year, we lost his only sister shortly before. They are now trying to wean him from the ventilator every 2 hrs, we're not sure of survival. Not really up to posting about it, but worth asking about that H1N1 flu shot when you're there, if only to make Bisc feel better. Okay?

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 10:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Bisc, you have my positive thoughts and prayers for your nephew.

I will ask for the H1N1 shot when we're there, also going to ask about a tetnus shot too since I can't remember the last time she had one. Which reminds me I need to pull out her shot record too so I don't forget that tomorrow. We want to get her the gardasil (the one for some cervical cancer prevention) as well, but she can't have that at the same time as any other shot and if I remember right she has to wait six months after getting any shots to get that one.

I'm trying to kick myself into the shower so I can go get started on my day but obviously I'm not having much luck with that yet, lol. It's a little cool and very cloudy here today and that always makes me a bit lazy.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 2:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Must be doctor day, I went in for blood work and a blood pressure check (doctor wanted to make sure the medicine was working). I asked about the H1N1 and they didn't have it at the facility I went to, and the one where they have it is totally inconvenient so I may not get the shot for a while!

My sister came and cleaned my house today, so I straightened up last night, not really to much to do. I did clean some more stuff out of the fridge, I seem to be cooking a lot of stuff I don't like as left overs, LOL, I need to stop that. Loaded everything into the dishwasher, hauled the trash down to the dumpster and that was it.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 2:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Kota's appts are tomorrow and she's still grumbling at me about ruining her pampering day with shots, lol. I did get it worked out with Caleb though, Darren should be back in town in time to pick him up tomorrow, but if not my bil will run over and get him for me.

Made it to Costco and did my shopping. Came home and seperated everything and put it away and split up a few things I'm splitting with aunt. Really haven't done much else besides picking up around the house though. Aunt did not want a shower earlier, I'm going to try later this afternoon otherwise she'll have to wait til Thursday.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 1:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Wednesday's Mission

I've got a little cleaning around the house tomorrow to do and then pick Kota up for lunch, go get her facial, and then off to get her shots. I really didn't plan too well...Darren has class tomorrow so I'll be racing home to fix dinner before he has to leave. That's really all I have planned for tomorrow.

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 2:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
Glad to hear that you're checking that shot out War, ESPECIALLY anyone with breathing probs of any kind. So far, we're still waiting for news. NO news is good news! They said he has pneumonia and ?staph or strep? infections. I believe I read that people born after 1957 have some immunities from that bird flu that year, that's why it's killing off so many of the youngsters born in later years.

Yes, in the small rural town my nephew was more isolated. I think he has to travel 1-hr away for the clinic that monitors, constant checking which maintains contact with the big transplant hospital across the state.

But, hopping down to Phx to enjoy Christmas with all the 6 Cousins & their Spouses & Friends, LOTS of kids, was like playing unplanned Russian Roulette.

Tell Kota I'm sending her a Virtual for her shot boo boo! Tell her I'm sorry for tattling to her Mama.