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Post by imanangel on Feb 17, 2019 21:16:55 GMT -5
I didn't get as much done today as I had hoped. Goose got the lawn mowed and weed whacked. I got several loads of laundry, dishes, linen closets cleaned....and tax documents organized and sent to our CPA. I also did my son and daughter's taxes.
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Post by chapeau on Feb 17, 2019 21:20:02 GMT -5
Congratulations Sharon A new little one is so exciting!
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Post by ohmomto2boys on Feb 18, 2019 7:24:35 GMT -5
We unloaded a huge "L" shaped desk yesterday. To say I am excited is an understatement. It was one of those things I didn't think anyone would want, but he posted it on-line anyway. We got $80 for it. The chair will go to Goodwill this week. The filing cabinet we have decided to keep and put in the basement for storage. Today after work and I am removing everything from the office and will clean the carpet so it can dry over night. Tomorrow the new desk and chair is supposed to be delivered. I need to call and double check.
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Post by CCL on Feb 18, 2019 7:58:05 GMT -5
I got some paperwork shredded and submitted a couple receipts for reimbursement for our vision insurance. Also listed an item on eBay. Not a lot, but I'm going to attempt to do something every day, even if it's minor.
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Post by sheilaincali on Feb 18, 2019 9:48:29 GMT -5
We actually got a decent amount of items crossed off our to do list this weekend. Saturday- we did the car shopping thing and replaced the Hubs' car that was totaled with..... the exact same car pretty much. We'd been going back and forth but I won! (just kidding, logic won) and DH bought the exact same car that had been totaled- same model year, same body still. Slightly lower trim package and this one with Grey instead of Black like the old one. Plus we bought it for slightly less than we owed on the old one. Went from a 2017 with 33,000 miles on it that we owed $22K on to a 2017 with 11,000 miles that we own $18K on.
We also hauled a load to the dumpster and a load to the thrift store. Was able to get furniture re-arranged in a logical manner more functional manner. Guest room is DONE, Man Cave is DONE.
Downstairs Bathroom- now sitting at about 80% complete. Still need to grout the tile and paint the ceiling and trim. Otherwise he made a huge decent in it. / Between the dumpster, the thrift store and tossing a ton of magazines I am at 381/2019 items this year.
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Post by debthaven on Feb 18, 2019 11:47:27 GMT -5
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- Edit P’s script/Mon - Job 3: do online certification/Mon - Group A: mark 20 grammar tests/Tues+Wed - Group B: mark 20 grammar tests/?
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 18, 2019 12:33:18 GMT -5
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Post by wvugurl26 on Feb 18, 2019 13:58:56 GMT -5
Congratulations sharon!
We dropped 2 bags of DH's worn out stuff in a clothing recycle bin today.
I need to get another set of stuff together for DH to drop off at Goodwill.
I called and verified the animal shelter is accepting towels. I will drop those off Friday on my day off. I have one more set that's been bagged up since I moved that I want to wash up first. They also want highlighters and for unknown reasons I bought a box of 36 on clearance at Walmart a year or so ago. I think it was when I had my wedding showers but they weren't used.
Progress is slow but I feel like we are moving along in the right direction finally.
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Post by startsmart on Feb 18, 2019 14:50:34 GMT -5
Yesterday I did a massive update to my daily habits tracker to reflect new goals and I'm trying on more time specific tasks like making my bed within 30 minutes of waking up. Also little things that I need to do more frequently, like take out the recycling so it's not overflowing and doing all the dishes before bed.
The quilt I'm building is coming along, I have 100% of the pieces I need to assemble BUT not the right color mixes. Of course. So now I'm working to finish up the right colors and assemble the larger pieces. I think I've done 7 out of 44 so... it's gonna be awhile before this is done.
I DID get to work on my book this weekend and have another 4,000 words completed.
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Feb 18, 2019 15:44:43 GMT -5
I cleared out 165 articles of kid clothing and shoes to give to a friend whose kid is in the size that C has recently outgrown, so yay! Two full diaper boxes plus a big bag full of stuff. We had soccer and then a birthday party and then went to my ILs for a bit, so yesterday didn’t see much progress other than dropping off the aforementioned kids clothes between the birthday party and my ILs house. That's a lot of purging! Nice work!My new grandson made his appearance early Saturday morning. I got the call about 1:45am to head there way and he arrived at 6:54am, 7lb 2oz. I am one tired Grandma. I stayed at there house and took care of my 18month granddaughter, the dog, and the chickens. You forget just how much energy an 18 month has. Then throw in the fact that I was sleeping in a twin bed and their dog, an Australian Shepherd, insisted on sleeping with me.
WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Feb 18, 2019 15:45:28 GMT -5
I didn't get as much done today as I had hoped. Goose got the lawn mowed and weed whacked. I got several loads of laundry, dishes, linen closets cleaned....and tax documents organized and sent to our CPA. I also did my son and daughter's taxes. That sounds like a lot!
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Feb 18, 2019 15:48:35 GMT -5
Yesterday I did a massive update to my daily habits tracker to reflect new goals and I'm trying on more time specific tasks like making my bed within 30 minutes of waking up. Also little things that I need to do more frequently, like take out the recycling so it's not overflowing and doing all the dishes before bed. The quilt I'm building is coming along, I have 100% of the pieces I need to assemble BUT not the right color mixes. Of course. So now I'm working to finish up the right colors and assemble the larger pieces. I think I've done 7 out of 44 so... it's gonna be awhile before this is done. I DID get to work on my book this weekend and have another 4,000 words completed. If you're comfortable with it, I'd love to see pictures of your tracker.
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Post by mollyanna58 on Feb 18, 2019 15:50:25 GMT -5
I spent this day off working on papers on my desk, and got to the bottom of the pile - yay! There's another pile of recent mail on the dining room table to be done. I also recycled some stationary with my prior address on it, that I had in the kitchen for scratch paper, but since I've had it there for years, I decided to get rid of it, along with the phone directories.
I swept under the basement stairs, which hadn't been done for ages.
I also found an enormous pre-made bow that I got after Christmas for 90% off ($0.30) which I have been looking for to put on an item for a Tricky Tray next Saturday.
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Feb 18, 2019 15:59:02 GMT -5
I made it out of the house today; I went with DH to run a few errands. I'm resting on the couch now while he runs more errands.
For the rest of the day, I need to get all of the tax papers emailed to the accountant. I scanned them yesterday, and I have a few to download. I also need to update YNAB and have one work task to complete. All of that's on the computer, so shouldn't be too physically intensive.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Feb 18, 2019 16:16:14 GMT -5
The sun is shining, which definitely improves my mood--even if we had more snow yesterday.
I am taking both trash and recycling to the curb in a bit. Both bins are overflowing so I'm happy to get them cleared out.
I called Dnephew1 last night to tell him about Grandpa's procedure. No, he wasn't included in the text from his mom (my sister). I told him of our tiff and he asked why does she expect me to help if she doesn't tell me Grandpa is having a procedure. I could have taken him for the EKG much easier than she did and that seems to be what set her off. Her country gravel road was very icy. My roads were not that bad. I have to know there is a procedure. Most likely, I would have called and offered to take him for that EKG and, if I hadn't been angry, I would have gone with her for the procedure.
He reminded me that she gets in a foul mood every year during tax season because she thinks her husband spends too much time there. BIL has always told me that she has no problems spending the money he makes.
I called her yesterday to tell her that the husband of one of our cousin's on mom's side is in hospice care. Usually this cousin only lets me know and that happened again.
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Post by finnime on Feb 18, 2019 16:29:16 GMT -5
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Post by TheOtherMe on Feb 18, 2019 18:24:12 GMT -5
Trash and recycling are at the curb. Driveway is slick so the flattened cardboard boxes will have to wait until spring.
At least I got rid of a bunch of stuff today.
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Post by NastyWoman on Feb 18, 2019 18:59:16 GMT -5
The sun is shining, which definitely improves my mood--even if we had more snow yesterday. I am taking both trash and recycling to the curb in a bit. Both bins are overflowing so I'm happy to get them cleared out. I called Dnephew1 last night to tell him about Grandpa's procedure. No, he wasn't included in the text from his mom (my sister). I told him of our tiff and he asked why does she expect me to help if she doesn't tell me Grandpa is having a procedure. I actually have a suspicion why she asked you this time to take your dad and it has nothing to do with her having other plans nor s my suspicion flattering to Sis: I believe that she asked you because she was afraid this might be very stressful on your dad whom she did not inform of this event. So if dad had become upset you would have had to deal with it, not her.
I am glad your dad came through the procedure so well though and hope this will help him for quite a while. And for you more of this
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Post by TheOtherMe on Feb 18, 2019 20:15:29 GMT -5
Dad had no idea of what was going to happen and can't tell me what did happen. It could have gone badly, too. At 95, he may not have come through the procedure. I've signed the papers for myself and it says right on them, that there is a risk of death. Thank you friend. NastyWoman
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Post by Sharon on Feb 18, 2019 21:02:38 GMT -5
Today I took Mom down to see the new baby and then ended up buying us some burgers and fries. DSIL is the best he knew that Mom and I were coming down and would make sure DD had lunch etc. He took the jealous, I refuse to take a nap, toddler with him for several hours. They had a long drive to get there which pretty much guaranteed a nap . Then he helped his brothers move some equipment and people around for a couple of hours. He and his brothers also took said toddler out to lunch. She was happy that she got to go with Daddy. When we left DD was feeding baby and then they were both planning on taking a nap. When I got home the bed got changed and the laundry started. I have clean clothes for work tomorrow so I am happy. I also did a little bit of work in my bedroom and it was amazing how quickly I found 25 items to go into the trash. There are a few more things in the donation pile but they won't be counted until they are out the door. This morning I met with the accountant for my taxes. I am happy. There will be a small refunds from both the state and feds, enough to pay the accountant fee and my share of cabin on the river that Mom and I have booked in May.
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Post by CCL on Feb 18, 2019 21:50:29 GMT -5
You ladies have all been busy!
Today I didn't even go outside. I hate winter and I'd be happy if I could hibernate for a few months til spring.
I shredded another stack of papers, balanced my checkbooks and deleted a bunch of old emails. Then it was time to cook dinner. Working on things a little at a time.
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Post by debthaven on Feb 19, 2019 12:48:21 GMT -5
This Week Home- Bottle bank/MonWork- Edit P’s script/Mon - Job 3: do online certification/Mon
- Group A: mark 20 grammar tests/Tues
- Input marks (so far)/Tues
- Group B: mark 21 grammar tests/Wed+Thurs? Long day at school but I started marking during the second test and finished at home. Even if I don't finish this list this week, I wanted to get ahead because I'll have more marking this weekend. I also put Shitepile off till the weekend.
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Post by tcu2003 on Feb 19, 2019 13:49:55 GMT -5
Sold the pack ‘n play to a coworker and tossed in a pack ‘n play sheet we had been given but never used (because my sweet children refused to ever sleep in that thing), so two more things gone.
Kids didn’t have school/daycare yesterday plus we kept my two nieces, so the house is a disaster. They picked up some stuff, but we need to go through with our two kiddos and get everything else picked up and put away.
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Post by Iggy aka IG on Feb 19, 2019 16:40:13 GMT -5
[snip] the consignment store. oh wait, and 5 pairs of shoes are on the yard sale sites now. 3 and brand new, hoping to sell before having to take next to nothing for consignment. anyone a size 8.5? there's a Nine West, an Etienne Aigner, a Bandolino, and a Franco Sarto in the mix. (raises hand) If it's not too late, I am. And I happen to be a Nine West girl.
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Post by Iggy aka IG on Feb 19, 2019 16:41:36 GMT -5
Ok, I'm going to attempt to post a picture of my new kitchen shutters. Down here they call them "plantation shutters". Well, the picture looks tiny, (the window is actually rather large), but you get the idea... I can fold them out if I want to open that window this Summer. I'm basically "stuck" right now on reorganizing. I'm working with someone, and the long-term goal is to add storage space to this house. Might be in the Master bedroom, or the kitchen, or both. I'll let you know how it all plays out. Busy, a few of my dad's hotels have shutters in them. They make for a streamlined, easy to clean presentation. Good job!
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Post by Iggy aka IG on Feb 19, 2019 17:03:29 GMT -5
Back from being out for 5 days. I flew home Sunday and took a planned day off yesterday so I could catch up on a few things around the house. Speaking of, I'm catching up here today. Per my hint, DH bought me a new pots and pans set for my birthday, so yesterday I posted on my FB wall asking if anyone could use a slightly used set. I added two matching cooking utensils we hardly use. The box was picked up today.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Feb 19, 2019 17:13:24 GMT -5
Iggy aka IG I'm jealous you got to visit the ocean. I'm also jealous that somebody here had to mow their lawn. All I'm doing is shoveling snow or wondering when the neighbor will be plowing my drive. I shoveled more today to make room for the storm that is coming in later this evening. I took Lucy to the vet. While I'm home bound tomorrow, I will get the house ready for the cleaning people to come on Friday. It will not take long. I am proud of the way I have been keeping things up. I just need to get rid of more stuff.
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Feb 19, 2019 17:44:11 GMT -5
You ladies have all been busy! Today I didn't even go outside. I hate winter and I'd be happy if I could hibernate for a few months til spring. I shredded another stack of papers, balanced my checkbooks and deleted a bunch of old emails. Then it was time to cook dinner. Working on things a little at a time. I hate winter too! Living on the coast helps me avoid the super cold temps and ridiculous dumpings of snow, but I miss the sunshine.
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Post by chiver78 on Feb 19, 2019 18:33:20 GMT -5
[snip] the consignment store. oh wait, and 5 pairs of shoes are on the yard sale sites now. 3 and brand new, hoping to sell before having to take next to nothing for consignment. anyone a size 8.5? there's a Nine West, an Etienne Aigner, a Bandolino, and a Franco Sarto in the mix. (raises hand) If it's not too late, I am. And I happen to be a Nine West girl. I've still got 'em... the 9W pair is probably my favorite, but I just don't need them anymore. they are a grey herringbone cloth heel. say the word, I can mail them 😁
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Post by paynointerest on Feb 19, 2019 22:04:22 GMT -5
So, I can't figure where my last post is and am too tired to search for it so here is the update: Work office: I threw out a stack of old exams and shredded them
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