Good Morning Everyone 🙂
Sorry to have been away for so long.
So many things have been going on here, some fun and some annoying.

Hi Anonymoniker 🙂
Hope you have had some better luck dealing with those sneaky spiders.
Finding a better home to set up on your property would be a good solution for living in as long as you still declutter this current home and consider having it demolished or repaired.

Hi Oodles 🙂
I would get the bigger stuff moved out first since that will be the most satisfying to have done.
Then the paperwork can be done is smaller sessions with breaks to do other things.
Sitting for hours and hours concentration on paperwork would be too depressing and you might burn out on the task.

Hi Tatoulia 🙂
Hi Roxie 🙂
Hi everybody 🙂

Hi, all. I am too tired to write much but wanted to let each of you know I'm reading your postings and care about you.

Hugs and coffee clinks all around.

Hi, all. I am too tired to write much but wanted to let each of you know I'm reading your postings and care about you.

Hugs and coffee clinks all around.

Correction: living space, not luving space...ha ha

Today i went into my partially cleaned & cleared bathroom, and because id turned the lamp off that had attracted bugs and spider webs and cleaned that area, the spiders relocated to the nightlight next to the lightswitch on the wall, and theres a big spider that is right on the night light, just maybe an.inch from.the over head light! I keep spraying it with a water sprayer bottle, but he keeps coming back! Theres too much stuff in the way to smash him and for him.to hide in...hmmm...maybe next i should clear that stuff in the way....hmmm....

Today i went into my partially cleaned & cleared bathroom, and because id turned the lamp off that had attracted bugs and spider webs and cleaned that area, the spiders relocated to the nightlight next to the lightswitch on the wall, and theres a big spider that is right on the night light, just maybe an.inch from.the over head light! I keep spraying it with a water sprayer bottle, but he keeps coming back! Theres too much stuff in the way to smash him and for him.to hide in...hmmm...maybe next i should clear that stuff in the way....hmmm....

Hello All:

I'm back. Needed some time away. Worked over 60 hours this week. Daughter is settling in. We have the weekend to manage some tasks. We do have to do yard work one day. We will spend as much time possible working on a room inside Hard to choose where to start. My goal is to take some things to the Goodwill. I can get it boxed and bagged but struggle with taking it there. Thinking of everyone out here.

I need your opinions: My son recommends going through the paperwork/small stuff first. I wanted to go for getting large unused furniture out of here. What do you guys think?

Hello All:

I'm back. Needed some time away. Worked over 60 hours this week. Daughter is settling in. We have the weekend to manage some tasks. We do have to do yard work one day. We will spend as much time possible working on a room inside Hard to choose where to start. My goal is to take some things to the Goodwill. I can get it boxed and bagged but struggle with taking it there. Thinking of everyone out here.

I need your opinions: My son recommends going through the paperwork/small stuff first. I wanted to go for getting large unused furniture out of here. What do you guys think?

Thank you, Tillie!
Its such a joy having that whole corner clean! I cleaned all the dead bugs off of everything and just turned the lamp.off!
Today i finally went to the library to try to use the computer to look at 'tiny homes' for sale. I found several great options i didnt know about, and i was able to use the computer way better this time, withoout having to bug the staff to help me!
My plan is to get an inexpensive tiny house, park model or panel yurt, to put on my land, cuz even.if/when.i get stuff cleared out and clean.in my trailer, it is in horrible shape and not livable! Im hoping having a nice functional luving space will shift things for me and then i can.throw out more stuff easier?!
Then i swam.for an hour and a half at a local.heated.pool! ...aaahhh! What a treat that was! 😀

Correction: living space, not luving space...ha ha

Correction: living space, not luving space...ha ha

Correction: living space, not luving space...ha ha

Thank you, Tillie!
Its such a joy having that whole corner clean! I cleaned all the dead bugs off of everything and just turned the lamp.off!
Today i finally went to the library to try to use the computer to look at 'tiny homes' for sale. I found several great options i didnt know about, and i was able to use the computer way better this time, withoout having to bug the staff to help me!
My plan is to get an inexpensive tiny house, park model or panel yurt, to put on my land, cuz even.if/when.i get stuff cleared out and clean.in my trailer, it is in horrible shape and not livable! Im hoping having a nice functional luving space will shift things for me and then i can.throw out more stuff easier?!
Then i swam.for an hour and a half at a local.heated.pool! ...aaahhh! What a treat that was! 😀

Greta, that must be hard. I hope things can get better for you and your mom, soon?!
Im not quite sure if this is the right place to post this. Earlier today id read a suggestion of not clearing or cleaning unless in.the mood. I agree! The past few days id been.going thru extreme depression where the smallest daily tasks were very difficult. Today somehow i woke up early and skipped my coffee and felt like getting some simple tasks done, and i feel great! Im not sure that pushing myself when.im feeling super low is a good stategy now! I decided the top of the clothes washer needed cleaning. It has a lamp that stays on so this time of year its filled with spider webs and bugs. I see it frequently, so it gets me down everytime i go in there, and now it looks nice and it didnt even take that long!
Next the kitchen counter!
Tillie, it sounds like you might live in.my area!
I hope everyone has a happily productive day! 😀

Greta, that must be hard. I hope things can get better for you and your mom, soon?!
Im not quite sure if this is the right place to post this. Earlier today id read a suggestion of not clearing or cleaning unless in.the mood. I agree! The past few days id been.going thru extreme depression where the smallest daily tasks were very difficult. Today somehow i woke up early and skipped my coffee and felt like getting some simple tasks done, and i feel great! Im not sure that pushing myself when.im feeling super low is a good stategy now! I decided the top of the clothes washer needed cleaning. It has a lamp that stays on so this time of year its filled with spider webs and bugs. I see it frequently, so it gets me down everytime i go in there, and now it looks nice and it didnt even take that long!
Next the kitchen counter!
Tillie, it sounds like you might live in.my area!
I hope everyone has a happily productive day! 😀

Good Morning Everybody 🙂

Hi Anonymoniker 🙂
WAY TO GO!!! for getting rid of those nasty spider webs! 😀
We should always pay attention to our inner selves.
There are times when we should not push. Times to get better rest, better nutrition and better self nurturing all around.
Then there are the things we haveto do every day even when we are sick, especially if we have any pets.
Then there are the times we need to pushourselves.
Those times when the resistance to doing a task is just because we don't want to do it, no other reason and it's something we need to do to achieve our goals.
Example: I hate going to the dentist but I did it anyway even though that broken tooth did not hurt, yet.
Decluttering and cleaning is not just a physical thing. Pay attention to your internal dialogue and your physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Adjust your activities accordingly.
Because to push too hard at times will cause you to burn out and leave you with a very negative outlook on the whole process and you will not want to continue.
(((hugs)))

Good Morning Everybody 🙂

Hi Anonymoniker 🙂
WAY TO GO!!! for getting rid of those nasty spider webs! 😀
We should always pay attention to our inner selves.
There are times when we should not push. Times to get better rest, better nutrition and better self nurturing all around.
Then there are the things we haveto do every day even when we are sick, especially if we have any pets.
Then there are the times we need to pushourselves.
Those times when the resistance to doing a task is just because we don't want to do it, no other reason and it's something we need to do to achieve our goals.
Example: I hate going to the dentist but I did it anyway even though that broken tooth did not hurt, yet.
Decluttering and cleaning is not just a physical thing. Pay attention to your internal dialogue and your physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Adjust your activities accordingly.
Because to push too hard at times will cause you to burn out and leave you with a very negative outlook on the whole process and you will not want to continue.
(((hugs)))

Good Morning 🙂

Went outside with the sunrise.
Watered the trees and bushes.
Had a fun time watching the birds all wake up and start their days.
Sprayed the oven with oven cleaner yesterday so today I need to wipe it out.
Of all the household chores in the world that I hate doing, I hate this one the most!
The modern appliances I wish I had are a self cleaning oven, a dish washer and a clothes dryer.
Hanging out laundry in the winter is too much of an adventure when temperatures are below freezing.
Oh well, time to put on the rubber gloves and do that oven.... 🙁

Good Morning 🙂

Went outside with the sunrise.
Watered the trees and bushes.
Had a fun time watching the birds all wake up and start their days.
Sprayed the oven with oven cleaner yesterday so today I need to wipe it out.
Of all the household chores in the world that I hate doing, I hate this one the most!
The modern appliances I wish I had are a self cleaning oven, a dish washer and a clothes dryer.
Hanging out laundry in the winter is too much of an adventure when temperatures are below freezing.
Oh well, time to put on the rubber gloves and do that oven.... 🙁

Just when I thought my mom might have turned a corner she is staying on the same road we have taken her more of her stuff to her (from the house they sold my nephew) the stuff she said she wanted to get but yet when she gets it she mad because she was going to do it but unfortunately can make time to do that and exspects it to remain where it was at even though it maybe in the new owners way. My mom has not gone though even an 1/8 of what we took down to her shed and stil proceeds to tell me and only me people got rid of all of her stuff it doesn't matter to her if I was on vacation taking care of things at the nursing home for my dad she calls me on my cell and talks very loudly when I state why don't you ask other family members she tells me she don't want to cause a problem or upset them It don't seem to matter if she makes me upset.
Sorry just had to vent

Hope everyone is having a good day

Just when I thought my mom might have turned a corner she is staying on the same road we have taken her more of her stuff to her (from the house they sold my nephew) the stuff she said she wanted to get but yet when she gets it she mad because she was going to do it but unfortunately can make time to do that and exspects it to remain where it was at even though it maybe in the new owners way. My mom has not gone though even an 1/8 of what we took down to her shed and stil proceeds to tell me and only me people got rid of all of her stuff it doesn't matter to her if I was on vacation taking care of things at the nursing home for my dad she calls me on my cell and talks very loudly when I state why don't you ask other family members she tells me she don't want to cause a problem or upset them It don't seem to matter if she makes me upset.
Sorry just had to vent

Hope everyone is having a good day

Hi Greta 🙂
Just wanted to give you a(((HUG)))

Hi Greta 🙂
Just wanted to give you a(((HUG)))

CriticalMass hope all goes well for your friend I will keep both in my thoughts.

Hope all is going good for everyone today!

CM I am thinking of you and your friend ((hugs))

Tillie, you sound a bit like a disney princess who is friends with all the cute little creatures outside 😀 Everything you described sounds so beautiful! What a way to start the day!

I'm at my in laws' and we have a several hour drive back home this evening. So my agenda is to make sure I have laundry done so I have all my work clothes clean and available for the week. I also want to pick up a few healthy snacks.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Good Morning 🙂

Hi Greta 🙂
Wishing you a wonderful day today. 😀

Hi CriticalMass 🙂
Hoping all is going well. (((HUGS)))

Hi Jess 🙂
Unlike the Disney creatures, these never help clean up around the house. LOL 😀
Great plan to have all your work clothes clean and ready for the week!
Have a safe drive back home.

The morning sunlight today is tinted orange from the wildfires.
I am wheezing and coughing up fur balls from the smoke.
Other than that it's a very nice day, so far.
Need to clean the kitchen today.
Thinking about spraying oven cleaner in the oven so that it will be ready to wipe out tomorrow.
Also need to tighten up my clothes line. The new rope stretches a bit when you first start using it.
Want to do some stuff out in my flower garden too.
So, sort of an easy day. No big plans.
Planning to accomplish a lot this coming week, need to make up a "To-Do" list.

TTYL 🙂

CM I am thinking of you and your friend ((hugs))

Tillie, you sound a bit like a disney princess who is friends with all the cute little creatures outside 😀 Everything you described sounds so beautiful! What a way to start the day!

I'm at my in laws' and we have a several hour drive back home this evening. So my agenda is to make sure I have laundry done so I have all my work clothes clean and available for the week. I also want to pick up a few healthy snacks.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Good Morning Everybody 🙂

It is a very cool and quiet morning here.
Cats have had their canned food breakfast and are now settling down for the first nap of the day.
I am drinking tea and surfing the web.
Have a short and easy "To-Do" list written up for today.
The quail sleep overnight in the trees on my property. They just all got up and started their day.
The lizards are warming themselves in the sun, getting ready to hunt for breakfast bugs.
The bunnies are all tucked into their beds waiting for evening when the fading sunlight will help to hide them as they graze.
The humming birds are busy noisily defending their territories from other birds.
Tiny green finches are starting to arrive to eat the cat nip seeds.
The robin is taking a bath.
Guess I should get off the computer and start my day too. 🙂

Enjoy the season! 😀

CriticalMass hope all goes well for your friend I will keep both in my thoughts.

Hope all is going good for everyone today!

Still having to just pop in and out - my 93-year-old friend who fell back at the end of June, was in hospital then rehab then back home, began having trouble again. So she's going to have surgery tomorrow for a hematoma on the brain. Prayers for successful surgery and recovery would be most welcome. And thanks! When all this settles down I'll get back to my decluttering plans, which are still there, and will proceed ASAP. Good day all.