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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
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 Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 5:54:31 PM
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Marly...I don't get that much done in a week! but then I am retired and knowing I always have tomorrow has really made me slow down. I used to run around like a chicken with it's head off when my kids were growing up and I was working and going to school full time...I wouldn't wish that on anyone! But when I read how much you guys get done in one day I realize I truly have slowed down...A LOT! But it's okay...I'm happy and healthy despite the germ level! LOL! And I live alone except for the dog and cat so I don't have too many messes to clean up unless I make them and I CAN!!! especially when I decide to REALLY clean...it never fails I get interrupted for days and it just goes from bad to worse so I'm careful what I start! LOL! But I've been doing major painting and landscaping but I try to have the house picked up, laundry going and a meal ready BEFORE
I go work on my "projects". I'm new to AR so have had to slowly try and get a garden in which ended up to be mostly flowers and tomatoes and herbs so far. I need to build raised beds so next year I can REALLY put in a garden! Today was mostly business, phone calls and paperwork. It was great though because it rained this morning so no watering and it was a great day for doing inside chores. Tomorrow is FARMERS MARKET, make a nice dinner and dessert, and paint outside if I have the energy after I get back. The heat index for the next week is supposed to be in the 100's...painting may have to wait till it cools but I have ac so I could paint inside! YES! I want to paint my bedroom a pale yellow and I have material to make a quilt (first one) for my bed in oranges, yellows, and blacks...uh oh...I feel another mess...I mean project coming on!
P.S. Alee, did you ever finish those chairs you were refinishing? I lost the post....forgot to subscribe.
thanks for letting me babble on! Not that you had much choice! LOL!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 8:36:51 PM
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Alee:
This is what I did today:
10 am - woke up
11 am ate breakfast
1 pm - off to the hairdresser
2 pm - go to the doctors appointment for my annual checkup
4 pm - wait to eat supper when my hubby brings it home
5 pm - actually washed clothes
6 pm - played with my 7 fluffy cats
7 pm - practiced two hours at the piano
That is it, Alee.
I get tired just reading your list! LOL
Marly |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 9:43:57 PM
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LOL- Your list sounds exhausting too! Running errands always wipes out the day! I guess I shouldn't mention the tatting I got done then?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Aug 01 2008 : 07:57:55 AM
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Things done today:
Took Doug to Eye Doctor
Worked on tatting a bit
Took Doug to Work
Went to bank
Had to call authorities to deal with minor neighborhood traffic issue
Went back downtown to take picture of Semi Wreck
Watered the lawn and garden.
Went to Landlord's office to pay rent.
On phone with the bank a long long time.
Worked on my tatting for my badge.
I really should get some dishes done! LOL
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Alee on Aug 01 2008 3:00:04 PM |
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
494 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2008 : 10:01:44 AM
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| Are you gals on any sort of 'boost' system. I am exhausted reading all of the things you all do. I wish I was home doing the same. Am currently at work......(on break) |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
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Posted - Aug 02 2008 : 09:09:23 AM
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I guess I can chime in here. It is 11:00am on Saturday and so far:
*Put one basket of clean clothes away
*Took shower
*Nursed and changed baby several times
*Got the two older kids changed and ready for the day
*Ran to Hardees to get breakfast
*Washed two loads of laundry
*Hung two loads of laundry on line
*picked cucumbers and tomatoes from the garden
*Picked up living room
Now it is time to get lunch ready and get everyone ready for a wedding later this afternoon.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Aug 02 2008 : 09:46:54 AM
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Well So far today:
Went to the next door neighbor's garage sale and bought a barbecue.
Washed a load of dishes with Nora
Got cleaned up.
Ran errands and cleaned for my elderly neighbor for 2 hours
Went grocery shopping with a friend- got some great deals!
Now chore time!
Not much so far, but I do have a list to get done today and I am helping my elderly neighbor today as well! I had better hurry up or I am going to run out of time!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Alee on Aug 02 2008 2:07:05 PM |
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
1207 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2008 : 08:06:25 AM
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| After reading everyone's post a couple of days ago, I thought I would write down everything I did so I could see if I could live up to posting my list. So yesterday morning I went out at 7:00 and worked till got too hot about 10:30. I wrote down everything I had got done. Then I cleaned one bathroom, fixed lunch and made a chocolate pie, got all the dishes done up. Hubby wasn't feeling well so he went to bed and I didn't have to fix supper. I went out about 7:00pm and started mowing. Just got started when son and daughter-in-law came by and didn't do any more till dark and I shut up the chickens, gathered up tools and shut up the shop. Done for the day. Oh, and the list that I made of what all I had done outside, I can't find it. But I did a lot. lol |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Aug 03 2008 : 08:23:41 AM
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Wow Belle! It sounds like you got a lot done! Work outside never really ends does it? 
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Aug 03 2008 : 08:25:20 AM
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Today I have done:
Washed dishes
Scrubbed kitchen counters, moving everything and wiping twice (found evidence of mice...ick)
Vacuumed kitchen floor and kitchen rugs.
Cleaned up Nora's Room
Washed load of laundry.
Cleaned bathroom.
Hung one load of laundry out to dry
Washed 2 more loads of laundry
Cleaned dining room counter tops/organized.
Washed tile floors on hands and knees
Cleaned and organized living room- especially DVD area.
Folded and put away several (3-4) loads of laundry with Hubby.
Lost track of # of loads washed 2-3?
2 loads of laundry on the line
Washed and dried my sheets
Re-made bed.
Picked up bedroom a little.
Washed drapes from Sewing Room
Re-arranged books and blankets from sewing room into 2 tub washbasin and stand that I got from garage sale yesterday! :D
My next target is folding and putting away laundry and getting our bedroom cleaned! Whoo hoo! Perhaps this week Nora and I will get to play more than clean!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Alee on Aug 03 2008 3:58:55 PM |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 10:52:39 AM
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Alee, Thanks so much for starting this thread. I decided to track everything I did on Tuesday because I heard my husband talking to his cousin earlier and realized I'm doing more than it seems. What I wasn't doing and what your list made me realize is that I would think "I only did three loads of laundry today." I wasn't giving credit to the amount of time it took to load the washer, take the clothes out when they're done and hang them on the line, then take them off the line and put them away when they're dry. There's a lot to those three loads of laundry!
Yesterday I started a list but didn't get everything written down because I needed to make a run to Wal-Mart to get vinegar - how can I rinse my clothes and get any cleaning done when I have no vinegar? The jug that I thought was full had only a couple of drops thus requiring a run to the store. Since I was there I thought I'd get some supplies for the pillowcase and Christmas ornament swaps. I didn't find what I needed there so I went to the fabric store, found just enough to give me ideas but not enough to complete them. In an adrenaline (sp?) rush, I almost headed to the city to Hobby Lobby to "feed my need" but thankfully once I left the store and got some fresh air, I was able to think straight again and headed home, planning my Hobby Lobby trip for another time when I can combine it with other errands - gas prices being what they are, combining trips is more prudent. I did get some excavating done in the basement and discovered many buried treasures and thus ended my day.
I started today's list and realized another benefit to logging my "accomplishments:" it helps keep me focused. So often I head to the kitchen to do something, get sidetracked in the living room by something that needs to be returned to the bedroom, on the way to the bedroom, stop at the office because something else catches my eye, and so on and on and on and on. Can anyone relate? Going back to that list throughout the day helps keep me focused. Who knew something so simple could help so much???
God bless -
Karen |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 11:33:11 AM
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Oh my gosh Karen! I know _exactly_ what you mean! I find on days that I track what I have done it really helps me get more done! So I am going to do it again today since my house is starting to accumulate piles again! No!!! It was perfectly clean on Sunday!!!
Today:
Washed load of dishes
Added to compost
Washed and Dryer dried 2 loads of laundry (Had to hurry the laundry through as my neighbor shares the machines and needed to use them)
Straightened fins on my air conditioner. That took a while! They were all mashed down and not letting air through.
Gave the dog a shower
Brushed the dog after shower
Cut hair again
Trimmed tree
ran errands down town
Not much yet for it being Noon, but I think I feel a new burst of energy coming on!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Alee on Aug 07 2008 5:49:57 PM |
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LauraH
True Blue Farmgirl
305 Posts
Laura
North Creek
New York
USA
305 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2008 : 6:08:20 PM
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OK today was busy, we are leaving on a week vacation friday (today)
so:
worked 7:30-1:00 & dropped the kids off at my mom's & Picked them up
2 loads of laundry
cleaned all 3 bathrooms
vacuumed
mopped
swept front porch
packed!!
changed both my daughter's goldfish water
packed the car
took the dog for a walk
paid all bills due while we are gone
baked muffins & cookies for the trip
Laura
http://cottagekids-laura.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 1:29:23 PM
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I am such a slacker today! My house is a mess, laundry needing done, dishes needing done, fence and yard work to be done....and yet.... all I have done today is wash a load of dishes! Looks like I need to start making a "Things Done" list for today so I can get and stay motivated!!
Things Done:
Washed load of dishes...
Mowed lawn
set water
trimmed more on tree
cleared away cut branches
raked some leaves that were hidden under the tree
Still not much done-just not feeling as chipper as I normally do.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Alee on Aug 09 2008 4:35:29 PM |
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
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Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 4:59:12 PM
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We did so much today- it's too much to list but by the looks of the house- sure feeling awesome about it, it's sparkles. I am waiting for sun to go down so I can open studio door and sew and scrap.
AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
www.angikay.etsy.com
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 3:41:06 PM
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I don't know if it is the cooler weather we have been having or the B Complex vitamins I just started taking but I have been wanting to get lots done! Today I:
*Took shower
*Dressed three kids
*Nursed and changed baby countless times
*Hung out a load of laundry and will be going out in a minute to take it down, fold it, and put it away
*Went shopping at Wal-mart and the grocery store
*Took son to speech therapy
*Made lunch
*Organized and rearranged the whole playroom
*Vacuumed the playroom and stairs
*Washed off the stove and got into the itty bitty places
*Washed dishes and pans
*Wiped counters clean
*Bleached the kitchen sink (gasp...I know, I hate bleach but nothing else seems to get the stains out of our old, white cast iron sink)
*Vacuumed the downstairs
*Picked up the living room
Now it is time to start supper and do all the evening chores such as feed pets, put supper stuff away, take walk with family, give kids bath, get everyone ready for bed, etc.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Aug 15 2008 : 3:34:41 PM
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Things done today:
Washed several load of laundry and dryer dried them since we have dirt blowing around our back yard right now.
Folded a few loads of laundry and put them away (I still have a Laundry Mountain to fold though)
Froze a large container of blue berries for smoothies at a later date.
Ran errands to bank, husband's work, and land lord's office.
Ran errands and emptied trash for next door neighbor.
Added to compost heap.
Painted half the picnic table (I need a brush to finish the rest instead of a hand roller)
Embroidered a bit on my pillowcase swap pillowcase. It's coming along! I figure I can get my chores done tomorrow :D
I still have a lot to get done in the 3 hours before I go to pick up Doug. I was hoping to have the living room all cleared of laundry!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
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Edited by - Alee on Aug 15 2008 8:31:41 PM |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Aug 16 2008 : 10:04:18 AM
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So Far:
Folded 2 loads of laundry
washed 3 loads of laundry
Stripped and washed Nora's bedding
Today is mostly laundry and cleaning...
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Alee on Aug 16 2008 11:06:17 AM |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Aug 17 2008 : 06:58:14 AM
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Today I am getting my chores done! And I have a time limit! My parents are coming up to see us!
So far today I have:
Put away several loads worth of folded laundry
Picked up Nora's Room
Vacuumed and Shampooed her carpet
Washed kitchen and dining room linoleum floor
Shampooed two area rugs
started another load of laundry (It never ends!!!)
Vacuumed and Shampooed the living room floor and the entry way carpet.
Organized the sewing room a little bit (still a long way to go!)
I got this done before 12:30pm- then I spent the rest of the day out with family! I am super pleased because I get to start the week with a decently clean house!!
Onwards and upwards!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Alee on Aug 17 2008 8:17:14 PM |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Aug 17 2008 : 11:15:46 AM
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Alee, I've decided if you didn't have any laundry to do you'd be bored out of your mind!  I can't imagine how the women on this forum who have more than one child (I don't have any) get through all of their laundry! With just DH and I we do 5 loads a week, and I think that's alot!
DH is leaving to work in the southern part of the state on Monday (he'll be gone through Friday) so I'll be joining you in laundry today. Then I might as well try to pick up the house and get it ready to clean tomorrow after he leaves. If I can get it picked up then cleaning is a breeze. I would like to get all the cleaning done tomorrow so I can PLAY (quilt, knit, garden) the rest of the week. The whole "while the cats away" thing!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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simplyflowers
True Blue Farmgirl
489 Posts
Jamie
Locust Grove
Virginia
USA
489 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 04:57:36 AM
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Oh Alee...The laundry is like a good ol' friend......IT'S ALWAYS GOING TO BE THERE FOR US! LOL
Hope everyone is having a great Monday!! I'm tired, I HAD to watch Army Wives at 10pm last night!! It was worth it though...
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas Edison |
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2008 : 4:14:12 PM
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Ummm...Alee? What time do you get up and get started on all your chores? That is quite an accomplishment! I sure wish I had a shampooer to do mine. Actually, I hate carpet and just would rather rip it all up!! Laundry never stops does it?
"Love one another." |
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Things Done today! Come Share with Us!
