2023 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD

Florenceem

I have been back again to the SA to put 2 filled bags of stuff in their bin. A Freegler just came and took 2 items. Only had a spattering of rain here.

weenancyinAmerica

Yesterday turned into a depressing day. Help at the library didn't show up but I sorted out 10 boxes of books that had arrived that day. And restocked four carts of books. But my roommate Di came back to pick me up from her doctor's appointment with unsettling news. He thinks she may have had a stroke which is causing the health problems that have laid her off at work. She may also have torn her rotator cuff at work. She had been doing most of the driving but doesn't want to now until she knows for sure what is wrong, but I hate to drive especially at night. Will have to ask for help for most of it.

We will need to go on a decluttering binge for the next few weeks. But my problem is even with my fibro and torn rotator cuff, I am the healthiest one at home (being 75 doesn't help either). 

Have a box half way filled  up with books to go to the library. Its a start but a long way to go.   

Hope you enjoyed the Coronation. For those who didn't - be glad it isn't the Trump family you are dealing with. Something to be thankful for.

Hope everyone accomplishes what they really need to this week and can have some personal time to read or whatever.

 

florianatwobob

@Florenceem makes sure that a ‘stairs assessment’ is conducted if they have a bright idea to send him home. I saw he’s using a Sarah Stedy so that should suggest that he needs a care package but sometimes what’s obvious to us gets forgotten by the medical side. Sadly health and social care whilst doing their best don’t always speak the same language. 

Florenceem

Yes a Sara Stedy with 2 nurses - so can't do that at home.

Dfw38

Evening all. I wasn't going to do much today but after sitting down and watching the coronation I felt recharged and after lunch went and sorted/cleaned ds bedroom. Windows cleaned inside and out, dusted, vacuumed, bed moved into a new position and a drawer unit moved in to bedroom (previously ds just had his bed in there). The drawer unit needs repainting but I am going to hold off until the summer, as it will be done outside. All ds clothes run through and put in drawers and bottom drawer allocated to next size up clothes. Only took an hour but looks a lot better. Scary how easy it has been for the bedrooms to get messy again. Too much stuff still I think. Will continue this round of decluttering and will start again in bedrooms for the next decluttering sweep through in September.

bit_by_bit

Thankyou @Dfw38 It went well. 

Thats a good long list @Happy_Kitties

@Florenceem The advice on here is excellent re care Florianatwobob has it right in that medically fit and fit for discharge are often two different states of being.

Well what a day. up early for a hair cut and picked up DD from the train station. She is still not right but better.

I arrived at home to fid DH and MiL had made the soup I should have done yesterday. 

I started to prep plates with food and then put it all back in the 'fridge. We have an American style refrigerator and it was rammed. It has a great big wide draw which took most of the prepared plates.

Watched the coronation in bits, usually I am stuck to the sofa watching all of an pomp and ceremony. This time it was just not possible. DD still unwell, MiL visually impaired and DH has a problem with his knee. He can't stand up or put his leg down easily. He has been using a stick to walk with otherwise I don't think would be able to safely get around.

Luckily I felt Ok today and felt super calm all day. We had at its fullest 15 adults and 5 children although all but one was over 7. I have a large downstairs with and an extension so managed to cope with it alhthough it was chaos. The noise levels were horrendous but all good natured and chatty.

Arrivals came over a period of 3 hours including me picking DS3 up with his two kids. So we did a sort of rolling buffet with 4 sorts of cake and tons of food. We have enough for the 8 of us who are eating lunch tomorrow and then I am going to have to go shopping again.

Most were gone by 6pm as they were travelling from various bits of the country. The place has been cleaned and cleared. Recycling gathered and put in the bin as we went, washing up done. 

One of the best things is this feeling of weird calm. It comes I think from being prepared but also DH couldn't help and he is the one who shouts and gets agitated (sometimes I think he could have been a sargeant major). Anyway, he was the sociable host today. Happy days.

Right off to bed. Good night all and big hugs to those in need. 

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

Saturday was wet all day. DSis & I watched the highlights programme of the Coronation. I did nothing but watch TV - clearing down programmes from the planner. Although I did make dinner - sausages, mash, baked beans & chopped tomatoes. Wudupa. DH was busier - he sanded down the side of the shed ready for painting before we put up the trellis. He also put new front brake pads on the Goldwing & replaced the broken rear part of front mudguard - all done whilst raining 😬 

1118 - 1119 Kitchen recycling, drinks cans - recycled 

1120 - 1121 Kitchen detritus, broken mudguard - binned

Off to bed & will do the cheerleading tomorrow 😉

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DH Awards: 🥇🏅⭐️💐🏅 perseverance medal 🎖️ 🥇 🏅🏅 

Decluttering Target 2023: 1121/2023

1p Savings Challenge Running Total: £116.90

Florenceem

Had a shower/washed hair and had breakfast. 
It will be good to see stuff gone from the drive when SIL goes to the tip.
I have 2 Freeglers coming today to collect items.
Off to bake for this afternoon's tea at SA.

Florenceem

Baked a double batch of cheese puffs and a batch of lemon & raisin muffins.

Liverpool_Anne

Hi all, not much decluttering done but a few things sorted. OH Dr appointment went ok. They have suddenly noticed OH has been taking tablets for high blood pressure, prescribef 18 months ago after the blood clot, and realised all sorts of other checks need to be done hence the appointment, so things like eye test etc done and more blood tests ordered. Honestly I know they are playing catch up now and working their socks off but I am continually amazed at the things that seem to be missed. I also know there are lots of people who are in a much worse positions than us but I find it a bit worrying not knowing exactly what is going on. 
I had bought a top for OH on my shopping trip but it proved to be not right so I had to take it back. Bit of a pain as it is a treck to the mands down the motorway. There is one in town but to be honest the city is full of Eurovision tourists and it's a bit too crowded for me. Anyhow got the refund easily. I managed to get the present that needed posting wrapped and posted along with the card. All the wrapping was from my stash so that's good. Lr bin and bedroom bin emptied and the bedroom recycling bin emptied.
On Saturday I did watch the coronation. I am not really royalist but it was interesting to see what happens and I am a bit of a sucker for a marching band, particularly a pipe and drum band. I would love to learn to play the bagpipes but I am not sure if I have the puff plus I think the neighbours would complain . It was interesting to see the number of women involved and also the number of people from ethnic minorities. I am hoping this is a sign of good things to come.
I also went to the footy so the day was gone by the time I got home. 
Today the sun is out but it feels chilly but I will get a wash on and get it on the line. I also want to wrap the other 2 presents I have and get the cards written and I will have to do some more clothes sorting, probably have to do some ironing, my least fav job, but it will turn into a frog if I leave it any longer. The weather forecast for Cornwall is apparently 2 nice days but showers the rest of the time. This is from OHs bil who is a retired ships master and understands all the charts etc, so that means different clothes. So far I have decided on a swimming costume and my dry robe that covers both eventualities

@QueenJess try the free sites, olio or fb etc for the covid tests, I am still testing and I am sure others are too so I am sure someone would pick them up from you

Right 2nd cuppa required and I will get going.
Hugs to everyone who would like one
660 lr bin emptied
661 bedroom bin emptied
662 bedroom recycling emptied
663 parcel wrapped and posted with card
Take care everyone
663/2023