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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,813 Member
    edited October 11
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Gratitudes:
    Thursday: When Mooch was running toward the closing garage door, I yelled “Mooch, no!” and he turned around and ran back to me away from the danger of getting squished.
    Wednesday: Joe met neighbors walking their dogs. Shadow was well-behaved and they were able to chat.
    Machka, when I read “I figure I have about 10 years of work left…” my first thought was that I have at least 10 years of decluttering work left to do. :laugh: Your “almost ready” to let go of clothing from the past despite good memories resonates. I’m not quite ready to let go of the patchwork jeans jacket that I loved to death or the little white windbreaker with a red cross, worn during the 1969 People’s Park Riots. Neither is fit for donating. Putting in the trash would really hurt. You’re wise to be wary of the more closet space trap.
    Heather I love the idea of a memory box. I could put those there, with other things that I can’t bear to part with, and revisit when I’m feeling sentimental. I really have gotten a lot out of Cas’ 30 day challenge, will dip into some others when I need more. Listening to Michael Easter’s “Scarcity Brain” and think it may have application not just to why I always want to eat more (especially sweets), but why I always think I have to buy more (food, paper products, disaster prep supplies)… ;}
    Annie 46 minutes on the bike AND CI under CO? Very well done!
    Pip SMOOCH that pooch!
    Rita sorry you’re feeling sore, hope the doc can fix easily. :love: the ballon fiesta pic.
    Lanette “…improvement from staying with it” Boy Howdy that’s the challenge for me. Seems like whenever I get into a rhythm with BB&B or PT exercises, something happens to throw it off/out the window. Rotator cuff tear. Cold. Rib slip. Pfui!
    Rebecca glad you’re home safe, missed you and your mouthwatering food porn too! What you said about never having to hunt for anything being a de-stresser. True for me in the kitchen (unless Joe puts the dishes away ;} ) but not true in the craft closet or garage. Guess I know which hot spots to tackle next… Eeuww, we don’t even have a microwave. Food gets reheated in a cast iron skillet or in Pyrex in the oven. Plasticware is for storage, (although I knew a Tupper lady who would cook corn on the cob by pouring boiling water into a large Tupperware bowl. SMH.
    Allie that low BP could be really good news. Fingers X’d for the lower dose rX.
    Tracey, Oregon banned the plastic grocery bags with handles. You can pay five cents for a paper bag or bring your reusable (heavy plastic or fabric) ones. BUT we still have plastic produce bags. I have a lot of plastic bags saved for picking up poop, not just produce bags but the plastic bag that bread comes in, but nowhere near hundreds… ;)
    Barbie hope the chiropractor’s appointment is just routine maintenance and no injury.
    Mo how strange and startling that your joint account was closed without you or your DH knowing. Hope it was just some kind of clerical error. ((hugs)) to you for all you do for those littles.
    Beth thanks for popping in, was missing you.
    Vicki what a shock! ((hugs held extra extra long))
    Lisa :love: the hanging quilt panel. Yours to Vicki, especially “hard to see the blessing in a brutal change, but this may have saved your life - they were pushing you awfully hard for an awfully long time.” Truth this.
    @terewilliams good to see you popping in Tere! Likewise you @poerava14 Rori!
    Evelyn, karma indeed :devil:
    Decluttering challenge Day 29/30 Oh no, not Books!!!
    29-Time to return my collection of Roguish Regency Romances to the universe… and a miscellaneous half dozen other books.kjma3g6fp749.jpeg
    Whoops! Looks like I missed day 16/30 Junk Drawer. Will try again later.
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
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    Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
    Open heart and mind before mouth.
    2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.

    Boiling water on raw corn? Reminds me of that 1980's movie "Wargames" where the Realtor mom decides to serve raw corn on the cob. 😂😂 The father takes a bite nearly choking, "but its raw" he exclaims. "Yes, can't you just taste all the nutrients?", says the wife.... Lol!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,813 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Barbara - Good YouTube video out just now on Minimalist Home. I thought you might resonate with the guest as she talks about the bereft feeling of decluttering. <3

    'Minimalist Home - Hoarding versus clutter and how to overcome both'.

    My friend G is a bit like this, though she manages to keep public spaces clear most of the time. Her cleaner is helping her and she occasionally hires someone for 'body doubling'. They don't have to do much, just be a non-critical presence. She still has a big garage full of boxes from moving 10 years ago. :o I don't volunteer to help as I would lose my temper, I'm sure, even though I'm sympathetic. It would remind me too much of my mum. :#

    These are my two big memory boxes. A lot, I know, but the stuff is confined and manageable. I love having them and taking an occasional trip down memory lane. :D
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    Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    There's a fine line between organized, and hoarding. The minimalists say if you just take all the stuff and put it in tubs its called organizational hoarding. Your 2 tubs is so completely fine though💖. I have my stuff in my grandmas cedar hope chest. I have smaller boxes inside. It is nice to just open the chest and get out this or that. I think the most important thing is that its easily accessible.👍🏼
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,258 Member
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  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member
    edited October 11
    Today’s gratitude: Mooch came back from the lane when Joe called him. Somehow he got out from our fenced yard, Did he jump the fence/gate? Maybe…
    Heather thank you so much for the Minimalist Mom YouTube. Saved it to watch later.
    Rebecca I remember that scene! :laugh:
    Lisa no fair, we want to see your first YouTube as it is now!!!
    Decluttering challenge Day (missed)16/30 Junk Drawer
    16-don’t really have a junk drawer, it’s distributed throughout many. BUT something uncanny happened this morning before breakfast. Was looking to see if any popsicle sticks in the miscellaneous crafts drawer. Need ‘em for a sink repair project, ‘nother story. There weren’t any, and I vaguely remember donating them. BUT I found myself decluttering this drawer. Donating the green, Recycling or trashing the red. Keeping the blue.fp856rgc92mj.jpg Could this be sign of subconscious mindset change? Naaaah :laugh:.
    Somehow this morning’s declutter frenzy, chiropractor appointment, Dollar Tree, Grocery Outlet and Freddie’s shopping wars have exhausted me. Heading for a nap.
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
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    Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
    Open heart and mind before mouth.
    2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,263 Member
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,527 Member
    Well, we got all the ceramics into the garage. I’m hoping that tomorrow we can get them all put away. There are three that need to be fixed, two of them mine. Vince wants to wait for next year, but I want them done now so that next year we are all ready to go. I thought it would take more work to take them in, but it really wasn’t that bad. I’m thinking that putting them out is what is the hard part.

    Made brownies for Vince. Found this recipe for “mississippi Mud brownies” which calls for marshmallows so I’m giving it a try.

    I tell you, the kitties are pretty smart (when they want to be). The minute I’m cooking, they’re right there. You know “something may drop”. Yesterday I dropped a mushroom, it got well sniffed at but not eaten….lol

    Vicki – I agree with Lisa – this turn of events may very well have saved your life. Looks like God was looking out for you. His plan is always the best plan even if we don’t understand it. Hey, it took me almost 35 years to figure out why He took my mother when I was so young. You may never understand why He had this happen, but know that He had a good reason.

    Saw Lynette today, we talked about the house. She was telling me that she was going to put in a retractable clothes Line “for when we have pool parties”. We’ve known her for 15 years and only once have we been invited to her house. And she’s going to have pool parties? I don’t think so. The house is heated with a heat pump. I guess she doesn’t realize that when it gets really cold, the heat pump doesn’t do much. My neighbor has only a heat pump and we had a very cold spell a few years ago. She went and stayed with her son. Well..she’ll find out. She should really ask about the septic, like when was it last pumped out? And the water well...how deep is it, how old is it? She said she’d invite us over right after they have the closing while the house is still empty. That I can believe. She wants to change the stove from gas (propane) to electric. Why? She doesn’t cook much. But not my house. There is a three car detached garage. She was telling me that one bay will be storage.

    Annie – I always find chinese food to be easy to order. I usually get a shrimp salad without the dressing.

    Vince finished straightening the posts for the “fence”. I feel sorry for him, three times he had to sit down and rest. He did take in the ceramics he has to do like the lighthouse (because it’s wired in so the light works), the flamingos since he has a special way of doing the legs, and a few others, then he had to sit down

    Pip – Is that REALLY you? I don’t recall, how did you and Kirby meet?

    OK, Lisa, - can you post the link for your video. I’d love to see it. Congrats on getting it done

    Made an appt for Vince and me to get the flu vaccine Monday after bowling. Do you know that I can’t get the RSV vaccine because I’m too healthy? Vince can because he has asthma, but I can’t. To me this was just funny...you can’t get a vaccine because you’re too healthy :)

    Allie – which sleep machine do you have? Can’t wait until I’m eligible for a new machine. I want one that uses the cell network, not WiFi

    Going to take a shower then to bed. Good thoughts for everyone.

    Michele NC
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,046 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,093 Member
    Morning ladies
    Michelle- I have the Resmed and its hooked up to the wifi and they can take readings from the drs office..
    Silly cat woke me up early.. and I don't know what hunting season it is but there shooting away outside
    Going to make myself a cup of tea.
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,290 Member
    Good morning beautiful ladies!

    Lisa Yay for your video!

    Barbara Yay for decluttering!

    Allie we are all excited for your cruise! And lovely pictures!

    And Vicki, more hugs for you! Tell us what you are thinking as you work through this. We want to support you!

    I will walk in the Forest in an hour. Hope I can go a little farther today. Last time I had to pause and rest. I am really out of shape. But Pip, your photos are inspiring! I can do better than this flab I have now!

    Have a wonderful day! May you be happy, healthy, safe, and free!

    Annie in Delaware

  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,317 Member
    Today isarthritis day (My back is also full of arthritis). Pulled pork, never knew about that until we moved to TN!
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  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,657 Member
    Lisa - your YouTube channel sounds exciting. Please let us know when it gets up and running. I can spend hours watching different "how-to's" and lately, there have been a lot of "boots on the ground" reports by citizens in N. Carolina and other areas damaged by the hurricanes. Plus, the ads aren't that obnoxious, and are tailored more to my interest.

    Pip - I think it's terrific that you've had 2 great guys in your life - Lenny and Kirby. <3 Talking about Fremont, I used to work for an accountant on Nickerson just a block from the Fremont Bridge and also for a seafood distributor over at Fisherman's Terminal. Left there in '94. Funny you move back to Indiana and get a job in Nappanee close to where I used to work at an RV place just west of town a few years earlier. Left there in '77. It's amazing how you followed me around (sort of. ;)) Small world.

    Rita - your supper looks delish. How did you get a slipped disc? Hope it heals soon!

    Sunny here today, a lot to do outside if it dries off enough.

    Make it a fabulous weekend ladies!

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,709 Member
    Wondering where Terri is . She was travelling to Oxford to help her granddaughter move. Hope everything went OK.

    My brother has been out in the car , but is still having difficulty swallowing. He sounded cheerful enough.

    Lisa - You are braver than me to venture into YouTube. I've had a yearning to do something, but I don't think it will happen. Too much work and I understand it's a difficult world. Good luck 👍

    Tomorrow is lunch party with the family. I always get a bit nervous as it's me who's organising it and ensuring the birthday candles come out. I will wear my new top from Boden.
    I'm having the occasional niggle, which I hope won't develop into a UTI. :#:o Drinking a lot. Fed up with this.

    Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxx
  • 1948CWB
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,263 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Lisa - your YouTube channel sounds exciting. Please let us know when it gets up and running. I can spend hours watching different "how-to's" and lately, there have been a lot of "boots on the ground" reports by citizens in N. Carolina and other areas damaged by the hurricanes. Plus, the ads aren't that obnoxious, and are tailored more to my interest.

    Pip - I think it's terrific that you've had 2 great guys in your life - Lenny and Kirby. <3 Talking about Fremont, I used to work for an accountant on Nickerson just a block from the Fremont Bridge and also for a seafood distributor over at Fisherman's Terminal. Left there in '94. Funny you move back to Indiana and get a job in Nappanee close to where I used to work at an RV place just west of town a few years earlier. Left there in '77. It's amazing how you followed me around (sort of. ;)) Small world.

    Rita - your supper looks delish. How did you get a slipped disc? Hope it heals soon!

    Sunny here today, a lot to do outside if it dries off enough.

    Make it a fabulous weekend ladies!

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    Wow that’s funny. When we lived in Indiana, we were at Syracuse by lake wawasee over there. I ended up working for an attorney in napanee. Kirby would take me and my bike to work and he would ride his bike over to pick me up and I would ride my bike back home, that was the beginning of my bike riding thanks to him. I was dying back then. If I was to do that route now it would be a breeze. We also worked for Gulf Stream where they made those RV’s. I did follow you.
  • pipcd34
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,527 Member
    Allie – I have the Resvent, too. Vince has the Phillips (which is no longer being made). Have an absolutely wonderful trip! The first time it went off, I thought there was a ghost in the house!

    Rita – good luck at the doc’s. I know you’ll make the right decision about the back brace. Is it going to be a custom fitted one?

    Got all but the two ceramics up that Vince needs to repair. Bet that’ll take a while for him to do, he’s such a procrastinator. Mark my words, it won’t get done until we put them out next year.

    Went to the Green Room to see “Dracula..a Comedy of Horror”. It WAS funny

    Michele NC
  • skuehn48
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