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Cleaning Up:  Things we have done today- Come share!  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Jul 12 2009 : 09:19:32 AM
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I always find myself being more productive when I list out every thing that I have done each day. It is inspirational to see that things are getting done even if things don't look all THAT much better. I find myself wanting to get more done because I can see that I have been active whereas on other days I lose motivation because I don't feel like anything is changing.
SOOOO-
Today I have:
Washed 2 loads of dishes
Washed the kitchen cupboards
scrubbed down the stove
seasoned our cast iron pans
cleaned the sinks
Round Penned Tala
Groomed and clipped Tala
OKay I could go on forever about what I did with Tala so I will just say I spen almost 4 hours with her LOL
Off to do more!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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1930sgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Joyce
Alberta
Canada
233 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2009 : 09:26:45 AM
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I'm afraid I didn't accomplish much of anything. Dh and I decided to have a "down" day. We really needed the rest.
So...I read "One Second After" by William R. Forstchen most of the day. About the only thing I really accomplished all day was making dinner.
Good for you, Alee,
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Tanna
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Tanna
Fort Worth
TX
USA
195 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2009 : 12:58:37 PM
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I knitted a red dishcloth with a cherry pattern.
Did some embroidery.
We went to a local farmers market because the local peaches are ready and you can never have too many peaches! We also got a yellow watermellon along with eggs and produce.
We bought seeds for fall.
I am leading a 4-H project in the fall that is building robots. I have listed the parts we need and priced it per child.
We're about to swim to escape the heat, then I'll start dinner.
After dinner dh and I have to pull out the oven and clean it and because it is not lighing. It is still under the warranty so someone is coming to look at it tomorrow. I was really glad for that because it is a Siemens and we don't have them in the US anymore. We would have to order the part from Canada. There will be bakeovers in no time..hopefully.
We will end the day by watching Mystery on PBS.
Tanna
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2009 : 4:10:00 PM
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Today:
went to 8:00 service at our church
went to 10:45 service at my daughter and her family's church
had chocolate covered donuts and coffee in between
ordered a farm sink for my kitchen!
spent time reading
made dinner for me and hubby (twiced baked potatoes and a green salad)
picked tomatoes from the garden
hubby installed a new light fixture in the downstairs hall
did laundry
it has been another blessed day
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 4:44:40 PM
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I have a small list,lol.Brought in my bed from outside,slept under the stars sans air matress,lol, Took DD to Spokane, took DS to lunch. Washed 2 loads of laundry, cleaned the chicken "coop" and duck "pond", lastnight and this mornings dishes.
Thats it so far..
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
Dont let the chain of love end with you.....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 4:59:47 PM
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I cleaned the growing coop (meat chickens and turkey poults), removed/killed and disposed of a rattlesnake that was in the rabbit barn, cleaned dog runs, weeded the kitchen garden, moved piles around in my sewing/craft room, Cleaned the bird cages ( I have a bluefront amazon, 2 parakeets and a cockateil), sweep up the worst of the dirt off the mudroom floor ( don't do major housecleaning til winter), put a pork roast in the crockpot for tomorrow, managed to sort at least a ton of laundry ( and its only me), pulled some tomato worms off and my chickens love me for that, still got to move water around for my flowers and young trees, and I hope be able to do some painting yet tonight in my kitchen.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
511 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 5:00:13 PM
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Today I have worked on several bushels of peaches. Almost done.
I will be giving half of these to my sis-in-law and some to my girls.
My kitchen smells wonderful.
tammyb
Sisterchick #541
Live to leave a legacy
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 8:31:42 PM
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well, lets see..
got up early to go to the farm auction
looked around at the market to get some fresh fruits and such
went to the amish greenhouses with the mother in law to pick up some flowers
drove around the farm, picked some fresh plums
Went to my friends that just moved to help him unpack
went to my sisters to visit her and her 3 day old baby girl
came home, got dressed for bridal shower
went to husbands cousins bridal shower
came home helped feed calfs
showered
currently... laying in bed on my laptop, on my FAVORITE website!
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2009 : 04:36:07 AM
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Yesterday I went to the farmers market, went to the store to pick up some groceries, went home and unloaded corn for freezing. We made lunch for us and our helpers we had, then the guys went out to get the steers that got loose. I straightened up the house, made monkey bread dough for todays breakfast, went and helped the guys get the steers in (It ultimately failed) and went home; finished de-husking and processing the corn for freezing, then my wonderful fiance played guitar for me, and we went to bed. :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2009 : 2:55:31 PM
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I had help but we cleaned out the milk room! I weeded a little in the garden. Now I am on my second batch of feta cheese. Then I'll make ricotta next. I am cooking dinner in between and chasing chickens out of the garden! Also raking grass that DD and SIL are mowing up and giving it to the goats. I hate to waste good food!
I love you blog, too, Megan. I had to go after my 2 cow babes a few weeks ago. But mine just follow me home. They were bottle babes. I chase goats alot, too. What fun!
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2009 : 5:23:29 PM
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Up at 4:30 AM to walk the dog, (we walk everyday at that time)
Fed the dog and cat.
Read a little, before showering.
Went to bible study at 9:00 AM
Church service at 9:30-10:30 AM
Went to breakfast at a great cafe.
Got home about 12:00
Dog got a bath
washed 4 loads of wash in my new FRONT LOAD Washer!
Made homemade pizza this afternoon
Washing dishes(by hand, No dishwasher except me)
Will need to make my lunch yet for tomorrow
Then I'll watch some tv before going to bed.
After reading about some of you I feel ashamed,I've been so lazy today.
Karen P
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2009 : 8:30:28 PM
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Today was a busy day for me:
I helped my husband hang paintings, pictures, and hooks.
I sweeped two bedrooms because the carpet man is coming tomorrow to put the carpet.
I moved a table from one room into another room.
I weeded about a half an hour until the rain started.
I washed four sets of sheets, and dried them.
I moved stuff up in the attic.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2009 : 6:06:39 PM
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Let's see: I did:
Almost all of the laundry. I have one load left to go.
Dishes this morning and now they need done again.
Cleaned the kitchen/dining room top to bottom
Cleaned the living room
ran the sweeper down the hall and in my room
made ruby some more treats
cut the rest of the strips for my sister's quilt and mouth and nose pieces for my mom's doll
mowed the lawn
been to the store
had a Bible study at home
I think I will go start the last load of clothes and wash up the dishes and call it a night!
I am just about pootered out, but it felt really good to stay busy today.
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/
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mspence
Farmgirl in Training
25 Posts
Misty
Warrensburg
MO
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 06:38:06 AM
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Well, this morning before work I...
-Started a load of laundry
-Dusted
-Cleaned the window where the cat loves to stick her nose
-Cleaned the sink in the bathroom ( I hate, I mean hate water spots).
I think tonight I will vacume and clean the kitchen floor. Really I am kind of OCD about cleaning, its starting to bother my boyfriend I think because I never stop. I really cant help it, I blame it on my mother! |
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Lynner
True Blue Farmgirl
225 Posts
Sheri
Missouri
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 07:30:50 AM
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So far today,
I cleaned and scrubbed the bathroom
washed rugs
tended the chickens
waxed the dining room floor
did the 30 day shred
will pick my granddaughters up from soccer camp in a little while
and hang out with them the rest of the day
Watch a movie, go swimming, or go to the mall.
Tonight, I need to plant more seeds in our hoop houses
harvest more garlic.
All depending on the weather.
Before getting the girls I will vacuum the rug, and clean the other floors.
Sheri
Many Hands Make Light Work!
...God made the seed to grow...1 Cor 3:6
The best fertilizer for a farm, are the farmers footsteps... |
Edited by - Lynner on Jul 28 2009 07:31:16 AM |
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
1207 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 11:11:58 AM
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Last night I got a couple of sticks of butter out to use up some over ripe bananas. That was the plan for first thing this a.m. So what I have done today is:
Greased the pan for the banana sheet cake. Woops then I went outside.
Hoed and prepared bed for turnips.
Planted turnips
turned soil and planted green onions and radishes
Harvested another bunch of tomatoes and squash
Forgot to come back in the house to get the clippers to cut the okra. Will have to do that as soon as I get through here.
fixed lunch for Ole Ron
Came in here to see what ya'all were doing.
May come back to this topic tonight but only if I get anything done.
The bananas are getting blacker and the butter is getting softer. So is the cream cheese.
Belle |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 11:46:08 AM
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So far today (it is just after noon) I:
got up and made the girl's breakfast, made them lunches to take along and drove them to drop off to leave for camp,(they will be home on Friday)
Cleaned up the kitchen and did 2 loads of laundry
Hung one load of laundry on the clothesline (need to get that other load out there in a minute),
Picked a bunch of mint to make mint jelly later today..and washed it,
Made myself a breakfast burrito and ate it while walking around the garden,
Watered the whole garden (missed my helpers!) and pulled a few weeds
Fed the sheep, cow, and goat and then the rabbits and chickens and gathered eggs,
Checked on the baby ducks and changed their water (oldest daughter fed them early)
Fed and gave fresh water to the dogs and cats
Made my bed and got things moved so I can vacum the family room this afternoon
Swept the kitchen floor
Did a quick cleanup in the bathroom,
Watered the plants in pots on the patio and front porch and deadheaded a bunch of the marigolds and zinnias
Made a small list for the grocery store,
Got a couple nice rib steaks out of the freezer for tonight's supper (just the two of us)
Put all the zuchinni bread and muffins in the freezer that I baked last night (getting things frozen and ready for the first couple weeks of school while I won't be able to bake or get special things ready for the kid's lunches and breakfasts ahead of time)
I need to make myself a quick lunch and get changed (my skirt got really wet out in the garden..the hose got away from me) and get ready to go to a doctor appt at 2:30 in the next town south (pre-op check up) and a quick stop at the small grocery store down there.
When I get home I plan to read a little while (the hottest part of the day!)
and then work in the garden alot after supper tonight. I need to pick banana and gypsy peppers,broccoli and lettuce, and more herbs to dry, and pull weeds in the herb beds.
I love that I don't have anywhere I have to be today but that little check up thing.
I hope you all have a wonderful day.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
1207 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 1:57:16 PM
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Wow Jenny!! I feel like I am not doing anything compared to what you have gotten done already. Need to sit for a minute so thought I'd add to what I have done today.
Cut okra and cleaned yesterdays and todays harvest and got it in the freezer. Got the banana bar/cake thing in the oven. Went to the celler and brought up jars and stuff that I'll need tomorrow for making salsa. Son and D-I-L came by and brought me a can of a new chili sauce that they had found, liked it and wanted me to try it. Got all the tomatoes ready to make salsa and tomato sauce. With the same sauce, I can make spagetti/pizza or chili sauce. Want to can some of each to enter in the county fair. Cake comming out of the oven soon. need to get the dishes done and finish the frosting for the cake.
Till later, Belle |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 2:15:10 PM
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Well I feel like a bum today. The only things I have done is go to work for three hours, made lunch for six kids, my mom and I, and washed up the dishes. Oh then I layed down and took a little nap cause I didn't sleep last night.
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/
Swap Blog~ http://mels-swapshop.blogspot.com/ |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 3:06:41 PM
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Belle...I wish I could get okra to do well here! I think our growing season is too short. I have tried for a few years. Didn't try this year...sigh. but maybe next year. I LOVE okra..fried or pickled..yum!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
1207 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 3:32:07 PM
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I think okra is hard to grow. Shouldn't be, because it is such an old standby for people in the south. I have trouble getting my okra to germinate so I plant twice as much as I think I'll need. I planted mine the 1st of May and it is just now comming on. So that is 3 months. My grandson planted some in the "back" garden and his all germinated and is growing taller than mine but isn't putting on any blooms yet. Well, maybe one. It takes the rest of the summer to harvest a dozen qt bags for the freezer.
Belle |
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whymsicalmysfit
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
jaime
malden
washington
USA
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Posted - Jul 30 2009 : 12:27:49 PM
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woke up 5 am.. made herb coffee
made a batch of patchouli soap
fed my fish . edgar & allen
refilled gum ball machine
meditaiton/ possitive affermations/journal
spun some yarn
read poetry
Home school with Bee & Eli
washed cherries for dehydrating
shared pics with farmgirls
You farmgirls truely motivate me. Thanks Alee for this cool thread!!
"May all your weeds be wildflowers"
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Cleaning Up: Things we have done today- Come share! |
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Things we have done today- Come share!
