Gone!



This is the only thing that shows
of what got done today.
Oneson and I hauled a large
set of Encyclopedia Americana
to Salvation Army, today.

After we returned my biweekly
friend came in and we tackled
a mess that used to be my
scrap booking and any other paper
craft shelves.  We did not get them all
cleaned off and moved
(maybe next time )
but progress was made.



Odd Day

Today was a little odd.

I felt like crawling into

a hole but a few things

did get done.

Here's what happened
when I stacked the books
too high!

I got every last dish done!
Then, of course, they started
piling up, again.

Out of this big fat mess,
I put away some of
the things.  I recycled
some, too.

Laundry was kind of
amusing.  At first it seemed
like a good, breezy drying day.
Then the breeze slowed down,
the clouds thickened
and the birds started singing
their it's-gonna-rain songs.

I looked at the sky.
I felt the clothes.
The clothes were dry,
with a few exceptions.
I took them in.
They are all put away.
(I often don't get that done
in good time.)

Not only did it not rain;
the sun came out for a little while.

Hee Hee!

Improved, but not Finished

The way it was.



The way it is.



The way my kitchen corner
 looks after a couple of
days of dropping things
where we finished with them.

The way it looks after a couple of
short, sweaty sessions.

The "after" pictures were taken
after we returned from a birthday celebration.
It was dark and the photos did come out well.

Odd Jobs

I haven't done any lawn mowing in years.  It may be 30 years or more.  My big handsome husband and my big handsome son do that job.  Today, the son had other things scheduled.  So, I tied on my sturdy shoes and tried to pitch in.

My DH starting the small
mower for me.

He kept it going until I got there.

Pushed myself a little too hard.
Should have stopped a little sooner.
Wanted to finish a certain patch.
(didn't finish it)
Was retching a bit before I
took the mower "down back."
Had to lie down and wait it out
for a few minutes.  Note the sweat --
so lady-like!

On to a job that was more my speed.
Combined several odd boxes

of my dolls

from different spots

around the house

into one large plastic storage
box that I picked up when I
was out doing errands with my
Dad, today.

OK. there were half a dozen left over.
One would have fit in the big box, but I
just got her.  One goes in another box
with her friends until I decide who
is staying with me.
One (Betsy McCall) has a spot
to be displayed, but I need
to make her some -ahem-
underpants.
So, that leaves 3 who need
their own spot.

Finished, I am not. 
A little encouraged, .
I am



What Have I Done?

Doesn't seem like much.

Emptied a pail.
Pavked and moved a couple of boxes.

A small load of laundry
got washed, hung, folded
and put away.  I forgot
to take a picture of the
line of laundry, so I took
a picture of
"Mount Laundry,"
or what's left of it.
Much less attractive!
(plus there's another load
waiting, but not started.)

Friday Flub!

Today was odd.  I ran to town to cash a check.  When I reached for the check, I realised it was still on the table at home.

FLUB!

When I got home, I helped my son with a project that should have been done yesterday.  Then I flopped on my bed and fell asleep.

FLUB!

When I woke up and looked around for something to work on.  I felt rather lack luster.  Hadn't figured out what to do.  I made a phone call, instead.

FLUB!

While trying to get the information I needed, I was interrupted by an incoming call.  When I called her back, my friend shared a bombshell she's been trying to deal with.

While we were talking my father called.  He needed to go into town.  I had a chance to redeem myself.  (Did I mentioned my son has my car?)  I took Dad to town, planning to pick up the perfect plastic box, so I could pack away some stuff that I had organised, before.  

  We had supper out.  Dad gets tired of eating at home.  Well, the store had the boxes, but not the lids.  by the time I  got home, my DH had got home from work and was hungry.  I officially gave up.  So, no baby steps to report, today.

flub

Little by Little

The need is obvious!

I got a little done.