What A "Holiday" Day, Not!
By Catherine
@bluesa (15022)
Johannesburg, South Africa
June 17, 2017 5:03am CST
Oh yeah, sure, Friday was a holiday by us, and what are people supposed to do on holidays? Rest! Right? It's been so warm here for winter, that many decided to barbecue.
How did I spend the day? I spent it winter cleaning my home, uh, yeah, spring is still a while away, so I can't say spring cleaning, hence winter cleaning, and when I say cleaning I mean, cleaning!
I got onto the kitchen counter to wash the top of the kitchen cupboards, kept smacking the back of my head into the ceiling (because I am a tall lady) washed windows, even washed the top of the shower, I do all "top" cleaning (anything that involves getting on a chair or ladder, because my sister has a problem with heights).
There was dusting and scrubbing and general dirt busting! And I now have some interesting looking cuts on my hands due to over enthusiastic cleaning. But goodness knows there are more awful things in life than a few cuts. And that was my Friday, holiday, day....can I get a whoop dee dooo?
How was everyone's Friday? Anything exciting for the rest of the weekend? I'll be baking cupcakes for Fathers Day, his favourite. By the time this "long weekend" is finished with me, I'll need another weekend!
Photo is of some dew drops on the plant outside my window, can you spot the dew drops? I just thought I'd share it, cause it's pretty to me. 
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
17 Jun 17
Hi there @Rhombus . There has been some crazy weather in your part of the country! And can you believe that Jo'burg has been hotter than Durbs for this time of year? Sorry about the cupcakes, it's tough to be active when it is cold, I mentally send you cupcakes!
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
17 Jun 17
What a useful way to spend your holiday Whooi doo dah dandy! I bet you are pleased with yourself now you have done all that. It has turned quite hot here for us. It was 28C when I got up this morning, Done the washing already it dried within an hour. I will iron it well I say in a minute but I am putting it off but I will do it soon! My daughter is coming tomorrow to cook dinner for us! ( Oh lordy I know what that will mean. Hours of cleaning the kitchen after she has finished)
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
17 Jun 17
Hahaha, Gary! I like the "Whooi doo dah dandy" 
. Yes I am quite pleased with my efforts. Good summer has finally arrived by you and I do not blame you for putting off the ironing at all! Uh oh, enjoy the dinner and good luck with the clean up, @garymarsh6 I second your oh lordy!
. Yes I am quite pleased with my efforts. Good summer has finally arrived by you and I do not blame you for putting off the ironing at all! Uh oh, enjoy the dinner and good luck with the clean up, @garymarsh6 I second your oh lordy!1 person likes this
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
17 Jun 17
Lovely photo Catherine.
You are a great woman to do all that hard cleaning.
I know it is tough doing that kind of cleaning, deep cleaning.
I am the only one here to do it and my ceilings are high so I have to get some Swiffer mop to reach.
My Friday was running around it was insane with paperwork and wasted trips made twice.
Now today is my holiday.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
17 Jun 17
Thank you so much @TiarasOceanView . Sorry you have to do all the cleaning on your own, it is very tiring, I would help you if I could. Your Friday was very busy too, I hate wasted trips. I am happy you are having a holiday today And I hope you are enjoying it. 
. Sorry you have to do all the cleaning on your own, it is very tiring, I would help you if I could. Your Friday was very busy too, I hate wasted trips. I am happy you are having a holiday today And I hope you are enjoying it. 1 person likes this
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
22 Jun 17
Some of us do appreciate going back to work to get a rest from the time spent at home @bluesa
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
23 Jun 17
@bluesa Yes, but it is what we are all feeling and thinking!
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
22 Jun 17
@PatZAnthony , tell me about it, it is strange when time off gives harder work than work!
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
18 Jun 17
The weather has been crappy here and will be for a few more day. Made a chocolate cream pie for father's day.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
19 Jun 17
@Freelanzer , loving the sound of that chocolate cream pie. Hope your weather improves and you had a good weekend. :)
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Jun 17
I spotted the dew drops immediately in your pretty photo. You have an eye for beauty. Our cabinets go right up to the ceiling, so I lucked out having to scrub up there. However, I need a step stool to reach things on those high shelves. At least your work is done, and you have a sparkling clean house now. Hope your dad has a wonderful Father's Day! Try to relax. On Friday my cleaning lady came, our son stopped by for a visit, and I had a nail appointment.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
19 Jun 17
Thank you, Dianne, so happy you could see the dew drops! Good you do not need to scrub high cupboards, sorry about the hassle of a step stool. You had a chock a block full weekend my dear friend, thank you, and a belated Happy Father's day to your wonderful husband. What colour are your nails @DianneN ? 
@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
17 Jun 17
No plans really. As no father to celebrate.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
17 Jun 17
@Courtlynn , I am sorry. I hope you still have a good weekend and get some rest.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
17 Jun 17
@bluesa don't be. I'm glad to have been raised just by my mom.
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. If I could share the cupcakes with you and your son, I would. They are carrot and banana cupcakes with vanilla coffee icing.
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
17 Jun 17
@YouKnowWho , thank you, I will try for that on Sunday. I hope you're having a fun weekend :)
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