The (not so old) Crocks Cafe

SingleSue

Hi everyone!

Well today has been spent clearing rooms ready for the big bedroom switch over...which was supposed to be tomorrow but if it happens, I will be absolutely amazed!

Already 3 bags have gone to the charity shop, my recycle bin is filled to overflowing and I have been very drastic at throwing other stuff out too, how on earth do they collect so much carp?

pipkin71

I think it always feels good, when you start to declutter

Having a difficult time of things at the moment My medication has been increased, so having to deal with the effects of that.

Oscar_The_Grouch

Afternoon all

Got up late this morning. That was quite nice. DW was "doing craft", so I didn't miss much!!

The problem with a lie in is that it then sends my tablet timetable (5 different tablets at 8 different times) out of kilter for a while. Back on track now.

Looked at my wardrobe too - Being a bloke has its advantages!! No decluttering required!!

Careful_with_that_Axe

What is it with blokes? Do you not have a clutter gene?!

jennihen

Hello everyone!
Its snowing here - my idea of hell is a frozen landscape!! It started yesterday at the Eden Project -I took DDs there as DD1 was performing a dance for 'Bright Young Things'. DD2 took a friend to go iceskating but I was soooo cold and miserable. By the evening I had lumps and swellings everywhere. Took DD2 to bed early and we watched 'Memoirs of a Geisha' in my bed - not as good as the book . . .
Suffering today but thankfully I don't have to work Mon or Tues - time to catch upon the housework - deep joy!!!!
Did have a laugh with DD1 when we went out to my sister's to feed the horses and chickens etc. We got stuck on the mud and I over-revved so DD1 and the car got splattered with mud. I guess you had to be there but it was funny!!
Slo-cooker is on so dinner is sorted, Sundays are meant to be restful aren't they? I just keep feeling guilty . . .
Appointment with the bank again tomorrow - approval for a mortgage in principal. Please keep your fingers crossed for me. I need to move to a house with more space and better access. 40-odd yet walk like a 90-year old!!
Sending you all good vibes and best wishes
JH x

Pooky

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

What is it with blokes? Do you not have a clutter gene?!

No he just has a "declutter" genie :A

Fantabulous

The_Dragon wrote: »

Hmm coffee cake and coffee martinis all round then I think!

Yep all the DLA is on one form and that is why I am so antsy about applying - I might try phoning them though and see if I can just extend the mobility into care.

CWTA - please take care of yourself and get any/all help you can!

If you want to change anything on your DLA you will be required to do a full reconsideration on the whole thing - that is what they did with me.

My Motability car lease ended in December 2009. My four years of DLA (mobility and care) ended in Sept 2010. So, going by information from youreable I requested an extension, otherwise I would not have been allowed to get another motability vehicle. After 3 months they refused stating that the renewal would be sent as usual in July 2010.

Quite honestly they made me feel like I was making the whole thing up. I got really depressed. I have major joint issues caused by RA.

So I went to reconsideration, they wrote to my orthopaedic surgeon and was given the DLA mobility and care for a full two years to January 2012. That took them two months.

Have finally been able to order a new motability vehicle, thank goodness.

Hope all goes well for you, you just have to keep battling when you know that you are right in your application.

LameWolf

Hi all.

Sorry I haven't been around; between doing the Flylady lists and my WiiFit+, I literally have been running out of time. I really do struggle to get the housework done, and it takes an age to do even simple jobs, but I really do want to keep it under control now I've started.

Have just been catching up with the thread (see, not even had time to read!!:eek:) and horrified to read that Auntie Axe has a broken wrist. So that's you AND you Dad in the wars, then.:( Well, I hope you both recover quickly, and not in too much pain.

Indeed, I hope that with the start of a new month, we can all look forward to better days.

Uh, oh; Mr LW has finished his WiiFit+ for today, so that makes it my turn now.:eek:
We both need to shift 3 stone.:(

Oh, before I forget, a bit of encouragement for Joolzred; I packed up smoking in May 2002, and haven't touched a ciggie since. It can be done!:)

Right, Mr LW is nagging me, better go.....;)

(((HUGS)))) whereever they're needed.:)

SingleSue

Oscar_The_Grouch wrote: »

Afternoon all

Got up late this morning. That was quite nice. DW was "doing craft", so I didn't miss much!!

The problem with a lie in is that it then sends my tablet timetable (5 different tablets at 8 different times) out of kilter for a while. Back on track now.

Looked at my wardrobe too - Being a bloke has its advantages!! No decluttering required!!

Think my boys missed that no clutter gene! :rotfl:

We haven't managed the switch over....we have hit upon the small problem of working out how to get youngests' bed out of his room without having to take the whole blooming thing apart!

Instead, now I have the declutter fever, I am decluttering the toys in the front room. All this upheavel though is having a major impact on youngest, it is ministry of funny noises all the way!

Oscar_The_Grouch

SingleSue wrote: »

Think my boys missed that no clutter gene! :rotfl:

The "no clutter gene" only begins to show its effects after the "leaving dirty socks and pants spread all over my room" gene has been suppressed. This usually occurrs some time around the "I've got a girlfriend coming round" stage of development and is linked to the "I'm going to have a shower and wash my hair without being told" effect.

The biggest problem is that once through all these stages, you get to the "I'm going to drink too much beer and chunder all over the living room carpet" scenario. Thankfully, this only ever happens once as it triggers the "If you ever do something that stupid again, you're out on your ear" gene in parents.

Why did they never teach us this in Biology at school?