2023 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD

vulpix

Dfw38. I am so sorry for your loss. Take care. Xxxx 

Blue_Doggy

@Dfw38 so very sorry to hear of your sad loss. 

 

@Florenceem sorry to hear MrF is no better. Has he had some sort of mini-stroke?

Fizz2015

@Dfw38 so sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to you and your family xx

TC77

@Dfw38 so sorry to hear about your dad. Hugs and condolences to you and family.  So glad you spend time with him and please be kind to yourself.  Take time in the tlc carriage x

-taff

@Dfw38 My condolences. Losing a loved parent is  such a horrible thing even if you were prepared.

QueenJess

@dfw38 so sorry to hear of your loss. Look after yourself and put your feet up in the tlc carriage. I can supply you with a lemon drizzle cake, chocolate biscuits and a fruit basket to nibble on.

Liverpool_Anne

Hi all,
@Dfw38, so sorry to hear about your Dad and as others have said please be kind to yourself. My lovely Dad died 35 years ago but I still remember how I felt and even though it was expected it was still very hard, hugs

Today I have been busy with "things" . I sent a text about a union thing and arranged to call on Friday when I know I will have time to deal with it, forms to fill in etc. The recipient seemed ok about that but then sent an email to someone else, who doesn't deal with this matter but she then phoned me to ask if I could call sooner. She called at 5.30 and I was going out at 6.30. I explained the calls and forms usually take about 3 hours so I would try to call sometime tomorrow. I think what the person wants is going to involve a visit in person rather than a phone call so I will probably be doing that tomorrow . As it happens I will be able to as the celebration lunch has been postponed due to unforseen circumstances, I will try to rearrange it in a couple of weeks after Easter, not possible before then, very frustrating . 
I have also spoken to a lovely lady in India about my estimated energy bills, she was kind enough to put me on the vulnerable register as I am over 65 and have long term health issues but all she could say was that they are not able to access the readings on the smart meters atm and no idea when it will be sorted out. Might as well unplug it then if it's just using electricity and not doing it's job. She asked me to send my readings in via the website. I was going to do that today but got sidetracked by other "things" .
I have booked some accommodation for our trip to Derbyshire for the hawk walk. The hotel I found yesterday was full today but I found another one only 4 miles away that was £50 cheaper so no worries. Money decluttered . 
We went out for tea and met up with our friend and her son who was away at sea but now has a new job ashore and is loving it . He invited us to his house on Easter Monday for food and a small gathering .
When we got home I had another gazillion text messages to deal with from various people about "things" . . So absolutely nothing decluttered today and it's not looking like I will get much done tomorrow . Oh just remembered 1 new soap into the bathroom OH has been eating it again
@Vulpix those eggs made by FiL do sound amazing .. The ex colleague is not relocating atm, he's planning on commuting as he says it's only 45 mins up the mway. He currently lives in Standish and his wife works in a local school. As for Ofsted inspectors after going through a few inspections I would say most are ok, some are lovely but some are really horriblr. I always took the attitude that they can't do anything to me my Mum hasn't already done . Though I would like an equivalent inspection system to be put in place for MPs. I think quite a few would be put into special measures, but they would probably just retire on their very fat pensions and then pop up again either in the house of lords or on the board of directors of some company. I may be being cynical though

@2Scratters, great result on the freezer and the paint

@Brie, I would tell the gardeners that you struggled to lift the grass clippings, that really is their job, especially with your back problems.

Hugs to everyone who would like one, off to sleep now
564 soap into bathroom from stash
565 accommodation booked, task
Take care everyone
565/2023

Floss

I've not posted for a while, but read regularly & am most impressed by everyone's progress.

I have been decluttering a few medical appointments recently, breast screening and dentist with another trip to the dentist in 3 weeks for a filling. I've implemented a new budget and it was nice to be able to pay that bill up front out of my "health" pot!

GrannyKate

@Dfw38 I'm so sorry for your loss - -even when expected it is still hard.  Hugs to all who need them as many seem to be struggling with RL at the moment.

464 Ten things tidied away
465 banking updated 
466 Committee frog finished and put to bed

Need to crack on with DS2's legal frog today as we have a deadline.  Real rush after school today as DGD4 doesn't finish until 4.30 and needs to be back there at 5.45 changed and ready for concert.  I am 20 minutes drive away. I will tackle the frog then maybe go swimming again. 

Mrs_Salad_Dodger

1. Write a daily To Do list - only 3 tasks to include MMiM - do this before I go to bed

2. Commence ‘Operation Frog Tickling’ I have an acronym - I.R.I.S. being Identify, Research, Implement, Sign Off - 

3. Implement a new sleep/wake up regime - start going to bed earlier (target before 2:00 a.m.) get up earlier (target by 9:00 a.m.)

4. Deal with ‘Urgent’ daily mail immediately & the rest at the weekend

5. Don’t put it down, put it away

6. If I spot a mini task deal with it immediately e.g. refill olive oil pourer or salt cellar, stitch up a hole in a garment etc

7. Continue to keep kitchen clean & tidy - before going to bed 

Wednesday I was up, washed, dressed & drinking my 1st cuppa by 09:05. Wheelie bin emptied & now has a new black bin bag. Spent 30 minutes reading other threads & dealing with mail. DH went out 12:00 heading off to Epping Forest got home 16:35, having finished all the Underground Stations on all lines & 8,900 steps. DSis went out shopping. I went into Lewisham & dropped off a bag of items (previously recorded) to CS. Called into another CS who will accept old U.K. & European coins (pre Euro).  Then to card shop & bought birthday cards for July to December. DLR & then bus home on same bus as DSis - we bumped into each other at the bus stop 🙂 Got home by 16:00. Sorted cards into order & will start writing on Thursday. Cleared down more programmes from planner. DH’s 2nd walk 18:40 to 19:05. Then DH & I cooked 2nd HF meal - chicken wrapped in Serrano ham with fresh tagliatelle & tender stem broccoli in a creamy sauce 😋 Wudupa. Bed at 4:00.

905 - 908 Kitchen recycling, drinks cans, paper & cardboard packaging - recycled 

909 Kitchen detritus binned

Thursday 07:45 woke up thirsty so am having a cuppa & posting a short note re yesterday. Recycling wheelie bin has already been emptied 👏

MrsSD (a superwoman) 😇 🎖💐🤩🏅🦸🏅💐🏆 💐🍰🍾🌟⭐️🌟 💐🏅💐🏅 💐💐💐

DH Awards: 🥇🏅⭐️💐🏅 

Decluttering Target 2023: 909/2023

1p Savings Challenge Running Total: £74.70