Thanks Tillie, I am so overwhelmed and sad today, seeing how bad this room is, it is so jam packed, I actually thought "it may not be worth going on, I will never complete all this" it is so painful.
I have done 3 loads of laundry, watered all plants in the yard plus hours in the dungeon. I think I have to quit for now, I am just too sad to do anymore. This is my worst day in quite awhile. I am still not getting enough sleep, which is catching up with me, still waking up at 5 and my normal bedtime is 11, last two nights went to bed at 10, couldn't fall asleep until after 11, really need to sleep until 7am to feel good, just worn out and feel so alone today. I talked to one friend, didn't tell her much, she was on her way to a hike with her company from England. It is supposed to rain again today and tomorrow, so can't put stuff on deck to sort until Friday, don't want it in living room, and bedroom is so packed and still smell mold, sorry I sound so negative, just a very difficult day.

Diane,
Enjoy your home made soup and please don't push yourself.

Sounds like there is a lot of decisions to be made about all the stuff. That is such hard taxing work.

Regular breaks, regular meals & snacks are necessary. You know this. 😉

(((hugs)))

Good the other dog is gone, easier with just one dog. Started in big bedroom again this morning, after 3 hours reached the big closet and started pulling stuff out, it is so stuffed, probably over 50 scrubs, and don't plan to do nursing anymore other than flu shot clinics in fall, maybe last time this year. More Christmas stuff, 3 tubs of it, tons of sweaters, skirts etc.
So many decisions to make. I found a hole in wall by floor, that I had duct taped years ago, mice went right through it and now know to stuff with steel wool etc. Went to pull up carpet in there, no pad, so he glued it to boards, so will get a screwdriver and see if I can pry it up and look for mold. I am taking a long break, reached the end of my rope when I saw how much junk was crammed in there.
Bedroom and closet are lavender, I painted it 3 to 5 years ago. Closet had only one coat, so once I get everything out and figure out carpet, will probably paint it to seal in stink, after I use vinegar water wash. This is not a one day project for sure, Thanks Tillie for all your help. Sounds like you are doing great. I know I need to take it easy today. It has been cloudy and cold here too, even made a fire in wood stove this morning, cold with window open in there. Looks like the sun might peak out, if it does, I am heading outside for awhile. I made a BIG pot of soup yesterday on top of everything else, so have such a treat to eat today, haven't been eating well for a few days, so plan to change that today.

Good morning 🙂

The weather has gotten strange again.
This morning is cold! And it probably won't get much warmer all day. LOL

My plans for today...
Do cat chores, already fed them.
Water the lilac hedge.
Cook some food then clean the kitchen.

Then I plan to do some work on my doll house. 😀
The 4 main rooms are all furnished. There is a kitchen, bathroom, parlor, and reading room.
There is no bedroom because I never had any furniture for one.
I found a tiny bed so now I can make the loft area under the slanted roof into a bedroom. 🙂
Yesterday I put up wall paper in that space.
Had a tiny electric lamp so I wired it in. Made a pretty lamp shade for it with multi colored glass beads.
Have a tiny treadle sewing machine and the teeny dollhouse dollhouse in the new room.
Planning to make a mattress and covers for the bed out of some silk fabric scraps.

It is fun having a place of my own even if it is very small. 😉

Hi Kara and Roxie 🙂

Tillie and Diane, congratulations on how much you are being able to accomplish!

MsyMsy what the heck is a Mens Shed?

Oh, and skinny dipping is the most wonderful feeling...all that water slipping by your bear skin. I grew up Finnish-American where we'd take a sauna then go jump in the cold lake. Youza. It was wonderful

Yesterday I got the big laundry bin down to the street for weekly pick. And I brushed my teeth. Three out of four days now. yah!

Gosh I'm SO proud of you guys.

Anyway just thought to share that experience with you. Keep up the god work.

LMAO! No, I've never gone skinny dipping before. I'm kind of shy when it comes to doing stuff like that. Lol. 🙂

Do you also wear a bathing suit when you go skinny dipping? lol ;D

Thanks diane! 🙂

Tillie,

OMG! That is exactly what I do when I give Cory and Matt a bath. I just get in the shower with them. I always wear a swimsuit though. Lol. 🙂

My boyfriend always makes fun of me for it. Lol. He'll always say stuff like, "why do you always wear a swimsuit whenever you bathe Matt and Cory? Who cares if they see you naked. They're just dogs." Lol. 🙂

WOW! Diane

You did some amasing adding to the June Challenge! 😀

I am hoping that airing out the bedroom is what that room needed to get rid of the heavy mold smell. Closed up rooms always smell worse because the air is stagnant.

Sorry the dog gave you a hard time. 🙁

I think a heavy old futon should be counted as more than one item since it was so hard for you to move.
WTG! you are like Wonder Woman.

Tomorrow take it easier. Remember to play. (((hugs)))

The way I used to wash 2 cocker spaniels was to get naked in the tub with both dogs.
Get them wet and all lathered up.
Rinse them with the hand held shower head.
Then I would open the bathroom door and they would both run out where I had my son waiting with towels to dry them.
Then I would take a shower myself. 😀

When I was all dressed again I would start brushing and combing them out.

I don't think I could give 3 dogs a bath in one day. You are amazing.

Hey diane,

You think giving one dog a bath takes a long time?... Try giving 3 dogs a bath all on the same day. It's exhausting! And by the time your done giving the baths, the bathroom will look like a tsunami. Lol. 😉

Snuggles absolutely hates getting baths, and Matt and Cory both love getting baths. So what I normally have to do is chase Snuggles around until I'm finally able to catch him; and then give him a bath first. And then after Snuggles is done being bathed, I give Matt and Cory their baths. 🙂

I always have to give Snuggles his bath first. because if I don't, then Cory and Matt will want to jump into the tub with Snuggles while I'm bathing him. Lol. 😀

hello everyone, got up early and sorted stuff in bins from bedroom, filled my car with stuff, filled 3 bins I borrowed from thrift store, so will return tomorrow or the next day. Today dog will be picked up so had to give him a bath. He ran under daybead, couldn't get him out. Had to take heavy futon off then turn frame on its side to get him then he tried to bite me, I was ready to bite him, took so long to catch him. Bath and drying him took so much time. Then he was picked up and I had to vacuum and put things back together, decided I didn't want that heavy old futon any more so hauled it out to garage to put out with "free" sign, on Friday, when rain will stop. My dog peed on it a few times lately, not sure what that was about, figure the puppy from across street peed so she did too. Anyway, glad I decided to get it out of here. It was so heavy and awkward should have waited for help. Didn't spend much time in the big bedroom, brought stuff to living room to sort and clean. It doesn't seem to stink of mold as much today, but maybe because I didn't spend much time in there. Tomorrow will do more of the same. will have to deal with more clothes tomorrow. Feel good about what I did today, just so busy with the dog and futon, took up time.

Hey Tillie,

Actually Matt and Cory have been great with helping me train Snuggles. 😀

Because Snuggles is always following Matt and Cory around and mimicking their behaviors. Like if Matt and Cory go outside, then Snuggles will want to go outside too. And if Matt and Cory walk up and down the stairs, then Snuggles will do it too. 🙂

Matt and Cory are wonderful big brothers. 🙂

Here is a link to a website in case anybody is interested. 🙂

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/consumers.cfm

Hi MayMay 🙂

After I have trained one animal (cat or dog) I just let them teach any newcomers.
The animals learn better from animal teachers than from us dumb humans. 😉

Hey Tillie,

I'M HERE! 😀

I've just been super busy taking care of Snuggles lately. 🙂

Right now I'm in the process of training him so that he will be able to do all of the same stuff that Cory and Matt are allowed to do; like go to work with me and walk around without a leash on. 🙂

Right now I'm in the process of potty-training him, teaching him how to walk up and down stairs, and training him to follow me around without having to be on a leash. 🙂

Where is everybody today? 🙁

Good morning 🙂

Have watered most everything in the yard.
Fed the cats, scooped litter boxes.

Today my plan is to systematically look through cupboards, cabinets, drawers and nooks & crannies for items to add to my June Challenge total.
As I search I will also wipe off any dust in these areas and make sure the areas are tidy & neat.

Weather forecast for today is wind and blowing dust. 🙁
Nice day to stay inside.

Scooter, the kitten, is feeling much better today. Still a little sore at the injection site.
Veterinarian said he is doing very well considering how ill and malnourished he was. No more medications but now he has a daily cat vitamin to help build up his immune system.

TTYL 😀

WAY TO GO! for tooth brushings going on! 😀
I was a surgical assistant specializing in oral maxillofacial surgery and good oral hygeine is important to your overall good health. 😀

Evening time about 6 adult quail came walking through my yard.
With them I counted 19 teeny tiny newly hatched babies and one other a little bit bigger. 😀

Roxie, keep aiming for those gold stars! 😀

Diane, so happy you haven't seen any leaks! 😀
WAY TO GO! on all you accomplished today!
Sleep well tonight and remember to take those breaks and play tomorrow. 😉

The kitten got his shots today and he's sore and tired. Sleeping all cute now in my bed.

heavy downpour, checked ceiling in bedroom, no sign of leak
went out in garage and found the wire hangers etc.
did dishes
put shoes I wear in shoe holder, couldn't find them when needed shoes for work last winter, so this year they are easy to find
sore throat tonight, not sure if it is because of mold or dust, enjoying relaxing the rest of the evening

Diane, I'm hanging around today trying to support "Me" on the Welcome board thread. She's in distress.

My system of putting one slash mark on my calendar to indicate I took my meds has always helped. Now putting another slash to indicate I've brushed my teeth is very helpful. Like a gold star, I want that X to show up! LOL

Thanks Roxie, I brushed my teeth last night when I didn't want to because of things I read on here, like you brushed this morning, good for you, maybe I will brush twice today, who knows?

went back in, feel like I am describing a war zone---got 12 more exercise tapes, then cleaned off shelfs, so many cute things on there, will be difficult to decide, but for now they are all together to be decided upon in living room and rack is empty, too tired to move or clean it right now, so another break, maybe that will wait until tomorrow or, at least much later, need to go outside fo my break and that could last for a few hours. Might go out and paint some boards that is always fun, why you ask? I want to put them up in garage where roof is a little crooked and where it is starting to sag, love seeing if I can fix things. Well I see the bedroom is going to take all week, at least so need some fun, and no shortage of paint, that is for sure, or boards for that matter. Need to donate more paint not today though. Thanks Tillie, know I need to take everything out of there, but needed to be reminded that is the right thing to do, just so much stuff. Not all today though, thanks. Tomorrow morning I can hit it again. Did accomplish enough for today, need to keep reminding myself.

Like Tillie said, you did fantastic today, Diane, so you have amnesty to relax now and not worry about what comes ahead. Do the Scarlett O'Hara, "I'll worry about it tomorrow" thing today.

As for my I am living vicariously. Big whoop, I got my teeth brushed today.

So sorry I missed Susan last night. 🙁

Diane,
Yes, I did suspect you tend to hoard paint. ;)lol
Once you get the items all sorted and out of that room we can then work on all the necessary repairs.
Too hard to see what all will need to be done till the room is empty.

You have done FANTASTIC today!
But now you need to rest & relax and feel good about this great start.
Remember this is NOT a marathon and we don't want you to burn out.

The clorox wipes are ok for the wiping down walls and stuff. 😀

Are you planning to paint the room?
If so, you may first need t treat the moldy areas and then seal with KILZ or some other sealant.

You have every right to put the dogs away from you. I understand how you feel. That darned kitten never gives me a moments rest either.
He has gone off to work this afternoon and then off to the Vet at 3:30 today.
So I am now able to sit peacefully for a while. ;D

Keep the big picture in mind.
You relaxing and sleeping in the big bedroom with the nicer bathroom. 😉 (((hugs)))

no spray lysol that I can find anyway. I have the clorox wipes that are good for germs. Says not to use on unpainted wood, so hoped it was ok to wipe down wall and ceiling with it, did section by bed, and used wipe on bed frame, those wipes stink
Do feel better knowing I did all that I could in that area, next will do the rack at end of bed, has lots of clutter and spider webs, once cleaned off, will move and vacuum under bed and at both ends, then will have one wall done, that is my goal for today. That will be enough for today. Wiped down bathroom with wipes and it is still clean from last week, so that was nice to see. I was going to keep some tapes on yoga and tai chi and pilates then thought, havent used them yet, why not donate, and if I ever want to exercise to dvd, I can buy a new one, just get rid of all of them, will pull all of those out of there when I get rested, so nice taking breaks, thanks for teaching me the importance of breaks.

Thanks Roxie and Tillie. Roxie, I did replace whole toilet with a good one, over a year ago,it no longer leaks, referred to old leaks.
Thanks for mold info Tillie and roxie.
Tillie I appreciate the lysol spray tip, will try, did open window and deck door.
Update, there were 16 gallons of paint under bed, mostly full, luckily none leaked through onto carpet. Took 48 VHS tapes to donate, there is another box, haven't looked at yet, want to keep a couple that haven't watched, one on Paris, one on fly fishing lesson, and one a travel show, forgot where.
Did I mention I am a paint hoarder.------
Tillie, forgot to hug you for putting up with his antics yesterday.
Did Susan get a turn with you last night, I was outside when I came back in she asked who was still in room, seemed she didn't get a turn. We decided she would work 15 minutes a day on hoard. Not sure if she is talking to Sheryl online. Needs support.
Ok, I just made some tuna/salmon/yogurt concoction and ate it.
Problem: both dogs, mine and dog sitting dog, are following me around non stop and it is really irritating me, so locked them out in yard. They are cling ons because I am clearing out that room, when in the garage they don't care. Now I am feeling guilty got so irritated with them, but darn it, this is hard work, and I deserve some space from them, and to eat with out them staring at me. Some can relate that I need to believe I deserve some peace and space. I am doing ok, feel pressured to get stuff off deck and make decisions, clouds rolling in, supposed to rain. I have already worked hours and there is so much more to do. feel I must move everything to clean behind/under, have found droppings and cob webs, plus mold, so sad, let it get this bad. As they said last night, look at what I have accomplished today and feel joy, as well as joy at my willingness to tackle this most difficult area. Thanks, Roxie and Tillie, I would feel so bad doing this without you. there is hope, and yes, it is affecting my breathing a little, that is why I left room and got on here. Need to spray windows etc before cleaning dust and webs off sills etc. Bathroom window is open, already cleaned last week thank goodness