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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 478008" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>Getting started is a big deal for me too, especially on huge projects. Seems like every project around the house is huge right now. House is no where near done inside, almost done outside. But inside it's cleaner in areas than it has been in years and maintaining it with just me and Travis isn't too hard. Outside there is still the patio.........I ran out of room for trash, not actual garbage but old toys of the grands ect which are pretty bulky items. I did spot one or two items I may wash up and donate to the folks who fix up bikes, scooters, and riding toys for xmas. I've got to find out if they're doing it this year or not for sure. </p><p></p><p>And I discovered, much to my disgust, that <acronym title="Dear Husband">husband</acronym> no longer had the single trash can out there with lord only knows what in it....garbage, dog doo, dirt, leaves, weeds.....you name it (heavier than solid lead) there are now 2 more out there. omg I didn't know how I was going to manage to empy the one to get rid of it.......let alone 3. Although the other 2 don't look quite as bad. </p><p></p><p>I also got the flower beds weeded out except one small area. Ground was soft from rain a few days ago......and it being fall most of the plants were dead and dying. </p><p></p><p>I am stiff and a little sore today. lol I was in bed by 10:30 pm, something I rarely do, asleep by 11:00. Up this morning at 7am. </p><p></p><p>Travis has always been a huge help to me, and I rarely have trouble getting him to help. <acronym title="Dear Husband">husband</acronym> would nag him to death or take breaks to the point that Travis was doing all the work, so Travis never liked to help him with anything. Me? I'm doing as much work or more than he is, so it's no big deal. </p><p></p><p>Now that I've seen the furnace with my own eyes......soon as the bank acct is in my name it's getting inspected. Nichole has been talking about it for 2 months already. lol The filter was unbelievably filthy....and I'm pretty sure it's been about 3 yrs since it was last changed. omg <acronym title="Dear Husband">husband</acronym> was the king of procrastination. </p><p></p><p>I'd like to stain the front porch before bad weather hits, but I'm not sure I'm going to have the time. Nichole has already volunteered for that job as helper. </p><p></p><p>It's odd but getting control over the house and yard.........is helping me to get regain control over my life as well. Probably for the first time since the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). I had school to focus on for 4 yrs that helped regain function in many other areas to a certain degree.......and now this is helping in others. </p><p></p><p>Doing the yard reminded me I have a old fashion (but new) push mower that only requires man power. I need to order the sharpener kit and it's good to go. So as long as I keep up with the yard next year, I won't have to worry about the pull cord on a standard gas mower. And I'll get a heck of a work out each time I mow the grass. lol (really it's actually easier than a gas mower) </p><p></p><p>My car is fully tuned up and exhaust is repaired. Once the bank acct is in my name I'm going for new tires. Then it will be good as new, which says alot since it's almost 12 yrs old. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Rain will determine if today I work inside or out. If it doesn't rain.....I'll let Darrin come down after school to "pay me back" for the 5.00 I loaned him over the summer at a yard sale and help in the yard pulling weeds and sweeping leaves off the patio. If it does rain.......it's tidy back up the downstairs and start again on the master bedroom and attic. I still have winter clothing to find. ugh </p><p></p><p>According to <acronym title="Perfect Child">easy child</acronym>'s scale I've lost about 10lbs.....maybe more. Found that odd because I had thought I'd put on weight. lol It can keep it up......I need about 35 more gone at least. lmao</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 478008, member: 84"] Getting started is a big deal for me too, especially on huge projects. Seems like every project around the house is huge right now. House is no where near done inside, almost done outside. But inside it's cleaner in areas than it has been in years and maintaining it with just me and Travis isn't too hard. Outside there is still the patio.........I ran out of room for trash, not actual garbage but old toys of the grands ect which are pretty bulky items. I did spot one or two items I may wash up and donate to the folks who fix up bikes, scooters, and riding toys for xmas. I've got to find out if they're doing it this year or not for sure. And I discovered, much to my disgust, that <acronym title="Dear Husband">husband</acronym> no longer had the single trash can out there with lord only knows what in it....garbage, dog doo, dirt, leaves, weeds.....you name it (heavier than solid lead) there are now 2 more out there. omg I didn't know how I was going to manage to empy the one to get rid of it.......let alone 3. Although the other 2 don't look quite as bad. I also got the flower beds weeded out except one small area. Ground was soft from rain a few days ago......and it being fall most of the plants were dead and dying. I am stiff and a little sore today. lol I was in bed by 10:30 pm, something I rarely do, asleep by 11:00. Up this morning at 7am. Travis has always been a huge help to me, and I rarely have trouble getting him to help. <acronym title="Dear Husband">husband</acronym> would nag him to death or take breaks to the point that Travis was doing all the work, so Travis never liked to help him with anything. Me? I'm doing as much work or more than he is, so it's no big deal. Now that I've seen the furnace with my own eyes......soon as the bank acct is in my name it's getting inspected. Nichole has been talking about it for 2 months already. lol The filter was unbelievably filthy....and I'm pretty sure it's been about 3 yrs since it was last changed. omg <acronym title="Dear Husband">husband</acronym> was the king of procrastination. I'd like to stain the front porch before bad weather hits, but I'm not sure I'm going to have the time. Nichole has already volunteered for that job as helper. It's odd but getting control over the house and yard.........is helping me to get regain control over my life as well. Probably for the first time since the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). I had school to focus on for 4 yrs that helped regain function in many other areas to a certain degree.......and now this is helping in others. Doing the yard reminded me I have a old fashion (but new) push mower that only requires man power. I need to order the sharpener kit and it's good to go. So as long as I keep up with the yard next year, I won't have to worry about the pull cord on a standard gas mower. And I'll get a heck of a work out each time I mow the grass. lol (really it's actually easier than a gas mower) My car is fully tuned up and exhaust is repaired. Once the bank acct is in my name I'm going for new tires. Then it will be good as new, which says alot since it's almost 12 yrs old. :) Rain will determine if today I work inside or out. If it doesn't rain.....I'll let Darrin come down after school to "pay me back" for the 5.00 I loaned him over the summer at a yard sale and help in the yard pulling weeds and sweeping leaves off the patio. If it does rain.......it's tidy back up the downstairs and start again on the master bedroom and attic. I still have winter clothing to find. ugh According to <acronym title="Perfect Child">easy child</acronym>'s scale I've lost about 10lbs.....maybe more. Found that odd because I had thought I'd put on weight. lol It can keep it up......I need about 35 more gone at least. lmao [/QUOTE]
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