I'm Going OffLine.......Don't Cry......
By Sparks
@sparkofinsanity (20471)
Regina, Saskatchewan
April 14, 2009 11:40am CST
You all are bad, bad, bad.
I have to get away from you. You're too distracting.
I have to shut down my computer and turn off the tv and crank up the Buddy Holly tunes.
In other words.........I HAVE WORK TO DO!
I have a real estate agent coming tonight to evaluate my humble abode and there
are a lot of things I need to do to get ready.
I can no longer afford any time today to respond to your siren song...........
The snow has finally melted and my front yard needs a clean up, my kitchen cupboards need a fresh coat of paint, the floor and rugs needed washing and vacuuming, the basement needs a clear out, the laundry needs to be done, the garbage needs to go out, the paint on the mill work here and there needs touch ups, I HAVE to dust, and I have to clear up the clutter here and there. And all this without the aid of toxic cleaning products........just plain old elbow grease!
Then I have to shower and wash my hair and clean the bathtub.
Wanna help? No? Alrighty then, don't cry when you don't see me around today.
I'll be back tomorrow..............if you're good! ROFL
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30 responses
@cynicalandoutspoken (4725)
• United States
14 Apr 09
I have work to do too but you dont see me abandoning my friends here on the lot to do it. What's that? I haven't be around in weeks? Oops. You're right. I was trapped under a mound of laundry in my bedroom the has needed washed since Christmas. My daughter finally dug me out last night because she was looking for a pair of my shoes to steal.
A womans work is never done. I suppose then that after you move you are going to be leaving us again so you can rearrange furniture or some other equally destructive habit. I don't know what I'm going to do with you.
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@novataylor (6570)
• United States
14 Apr 09
Screw the housework! Fun with us is what you need!
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
22 Apr 09
Hey TL.......I need a link woman! I've got to catch up here and a few other discussions and then I'll see if I can find James before he goes to bed! LOL
@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
21 Apr 09
Well after the week I've had, I could sure use some fun! Will be posting bout it soon.............love you nova and glad to see you!
@KrazyKlingon (5005)
• United States
17 Apr 09
Who let the cat out of the bag?
I wonder how well our friendly neighborhood poochie is with cats.
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
21 Apr 09
Sorry Gissi...........but there's no rest for the weary you know. Take care of Mum and come visit me anytime. Miss you both!!!!
Hey KK, I have your cat. It does NOT get along with dogs! LOL
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@onlydia (2808)
• United States
14 Apr 09
I really should be doing the samething. But was outside for a min. to see how garden was coming. My roommate said why don't you turn off comp. and come help. I laughed and told him I did I bought all the stuff. So he could mix in the cow poo himself. Will do more mylot and have fun here. But I'm going to get off soon and clean house a little. You have a good day.
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
21 Apr 09
I hear ya about the cow poo.........although this year, because the hubs is away, I'll have to be doing that myself. Yech!
@AngryKittyMSV (4317)
• United States
14 Apr 09
I am tempted to not reply, so as not to give further distraction from your mission, but I can't resist. Good luck with the real Estate folks, hope it all works out for you. We'll be here when you return.
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
21 Apr 09
Hey Kitty, glad you dropped by! I've some time now to catch up here. It's been a rather insane week.........but you know me! I'll post a discussion about it shortly! LOL Stay tuned!
@TLChimes (4822)
• United States
14 Apr 09
Good? Us? The elbow grease fumes must be getting to you.
I just saw Panda sneaking out back, someone colored on the wall over in the MyLot discussion, and Parenting has been at the joy juice again so the kiddos are running all over in Politics. We won't even tell you about Religion. Naughty little things.
Good luck with the eval.
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
21 Apr 09
I knew I could count on you TL to keep tabs on everyone! LOL Keep up the good work.
Hey nova:
@KrazyKlingon (5005)
• United States
17 Apr 09
How's your kitchen sink? Are the dishes also piled up to the ceiling & spilling out the windows? If yes, we have matching houses. Well, whatever you do, just don't blow up the place.
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
22 Apr 09
LOL, nope, no piled up dishes, and it's all spuc and span now. Keeping it that way is the real hard work though! (Excuse the spelling of spuc, but mylot wouldn't let me spell it properly because it can be denoted in another way that isn't politically correct! LOL)
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@KrazyKlingon (5005)
• United States
22 Apr 09
I'm surprised that no one responded with this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG-dv88RAMY
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
22 Apr 09
OH WONDERFUL! Thanks for the memories! Don't you just love 'Doo W*p'? LOL She sounded great didn't she?
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
22 Apr 09
It took more than one day Lakota and a week later I'm still worn out and aching in every muscle in my body. But the house looks great and the dog is on her best manners, so I can't complain.
@moondancer (7433)
• United States
15 Apr 09
lol, I got tired just reading what all you must do and in such a short time too. I'd help if I could but since I can't...I'll cut this short. So you can get back soon.
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@moondancer (7433)
• United States
24 Apr 09
awwww how sweet you are to me. I miss you terribly when you are gone. I know you will be back soon, but I worry about you on those trips and I miss you when you are not here or online. (((hugs)))
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
26 Apr 09
Love you to bits sweets, but don't worry about me on my trips. The hubs is the safest driver I know and if I can relax with him driving, it's all good.
I'll be gone Monday and Tuesday of this coming week too, but will be in touch when I get back on Wednesday...................higgles.
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
22 Apr 09
Hey moonbeam...............missed you the most!
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@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
14 Apr 09
Hi Sparks,
wow...busy day for you! Just enjoy and wish I can help but our house also needs to be given an attention..LOL!
I started cleaning last weekend and there is a lot of break for me since it is also nice outside and have to do some weeding of my flowers and plants!
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
21 Apr 09
I'd rather be in my garden too cappy, but the weather is still too cold. My tulips and crocuses are coming up though! That's a bonus!
@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
21 Apr 09
You are not, no I don't, but I still love ya!
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
22 Apr 09
LOL. Yep. And they look great with a Chanel suit and a pillbox hat! ROFL
@savypat (20216)
• United States
14 Apr 09
I hate having to sell a house, you have to be ready to show it off all the time, no dirty dishes, dust on everything, laundry unfolded and laying out, all the other ordinary messes that go with living have to be kept in check. You have my blessings and best wishes.
@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
21 Apr 09
Thanks Pat. It's been a long week, and I've a few more to go! I'll be so glad when it's all over.
@Anora_Eldorath (6028)
• United States
15 Apr 09
Good luck with you realestate evaluation. I hope you are able to get the things done that you need to. I'd help if I lived close, and if you didn't mind two little ones running all around lol. I'm sure by now you've gotten your projects done, set up your home just right, and enjoyed that bath with a good hair washing. Nothing like feeling springtime fresh!
Namaste-Anora
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
22 Apr 09
LOL-----springtime fresh. I wish! LOL I got my projects done, but keeping them looking perfect until the house is sold is keeping me anything but springtime fresh...LOL
@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
22 Apr 09
Well I did get a raise! LOL Logged in today after being gone a week and found out I made money while I was gone. Guess I got some referrals though I can't for the life of me find the link that will tell me so..........
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
15 Apr 09
Well, You are a Buzy person, I think you'd better get buzy, you don't want to miss out on anything, because if you stay here, you will miss out. Do what is important for you, you can always come back here anytime.
@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
22 Apr 09
Hey Marcia...........well anytime is here and I'm back! LOL
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@scorpiobabes (7225)
• United States
15 Apr 09
Isn't it amazing what our homes look like to the professionals? Things WE can live with are just nitpicked away until we give in! I went through this with my home last year, and also my dad's. If I didn't have MS, the real estate lady would have killed me! It's awfully hard to pack yourself and your OWN body doesn't want to cooperate! But the crappy economy has won--I'm taking a HUGE loss on my home, and dad's not faring much better. That reminds me--I mustcall the real estate lady tomorrow first thing--we're WELL beyond the 5-month mark...and lemme tell you, if this damn short sale deal isn't finalized (or at least in progress), they'll have one REALLY angry Italian after them--and I'll fight dirty if I have too!!! I'll miss ya Sparks--and check out FlyLady.net--great tips and tricks to get it done--love her!
@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
22 Apr 09
Thanks for the link............it's a really good one!
Sorry about the probs you're having scorpio. It's been a week, are things moving along any better? Geez I hope so. I know I wouldn't want an angry Italian lady after me! LOL
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@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
15 Apr 09
Come back here, young lady!!! It is time to party, dance and drink until dawn. I have a bottle of Port for you. hahahahaha
Temptation at its best.
Forget the housework. Have a drink with me. Turn up the tunes and dance with me. Tell me stories. Laugh and giggle with me.
But don't you dare abandon me. LOL
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
22 Apr 09
I might go MIA mom, but I would NEVER abandon you. I need you.........if only to pass me the port! ROFL
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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15 Apr 09
Hi sparky,
You made feel all worn out with all the work you have to do and yes I have been neglecting my house work and guess what? I should have got my camera out, my hubby was vacumming the front room and the hall way this afternoon, all the time complaining, hehehe, considering he has never done vacumming before. Don't work too hard and see you tomorrow. Love and hugs.
Tamara
xxxx
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
22 Apr 09
Well it's not exactly tomorrow, tamara, but I'm back! LOL Got everything done and the house looks great, so now it just has to sell...........
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
15 Apr 09
Hey sparks! Don't kill yourself with all that work now! You
want to be able to enjoy that new home that hubby promised
you! So don't work too hard! We will try to get along without
you for a night! So good luck with the Real Estate person and
I do hope that you can sell that cute house of yours and the
property soon so you and hubby and your sweet doggie can be
on your way to bigger and better things! Good luck now!
Hugs, Opal
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
22 Apr 09
Hi Opal! Well I didn't kill myself, but I came damn close! LOL But I'm back now, and will try to catch up with everyone before I have to go off line again.....*sigh*
@wonttakelong (3555)
• United States
15 Apr 09
oh you were gone?
huh I guess I didnt notice
maybe because I wasnt here either LOL
I hope you got all your work done
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
22 Apr 09
All the best people go MIA at the same time, have you noticed? ROFL Nice to see you.
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