And another thing I hate. . .
@GardenGerty (160883)
United States
July 19, 2023 7:41am CST
I hate it when I want to do something and Bob tells me I can't, or it won't work. It happens every time, so I just wait until he is gone or asleep and do it anyway.
I wanted rid of my sofa, because I really need a sleeper sofa if I have any sofa, and because Bruno has clawed the fabric and stuffing off of one corner,
I really want a recliner for days when I cannot sleep well in bed.
Bob says "The cats will just claw the recliner" (I think now that they can go claw trees outside they will not, plus I will use a squirt bottle on them.)
Bob says "It is longer than the trailer, it will not fit". But I know we got it here somehow, and if it does not fit completely it can hang out.
So, I was awake at 4:30 this morning. I made coffee. Ate a small breakfast and then moved the sofa, got it out the door--a real challenge. I did not start that until it was light.
Using the 2 wheel dolly I got it to the trailer. Let it rest a while, then popped it in. You know what? It does fit. That was all done before seven this morning.
Quit telling me I can't. I will have to prove you wrong!!
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@BarBaraPrz (47623)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
19 Jul 23
You is Woman! I hear you roar! 
I really hate it when someone says "It can't be done" especially when they say "We tried it once." Once? Have they never heard of "Try, try again"?
I really hate it when someone says "It can't be done" especially when they say "We tried it once." Once? Have they never heard of "Try, try again"?4 people like this
@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
20 Jul 23
Sometimes you have to step back, eyeball the task, then do it in small pieces.
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@Fleura (30539)
• United Kingdom
20 Jul 23
@GardenGerty You know the answer to the question 'How do you eat an elephant?'
'One bite at a time.'
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
22 Jul 23
@Fleura Exactly right. Sometimes I move things one inch at a time. It does eventually get done. If I am honest I enjoy the challenge.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
20 Jul 23
Just have to use brains as well as muscles.
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@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
20 Jul 23
@GardenGerty Exactly but some people seem to have no brain at all. They should go to see the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Jul 23
Oh good! It did fit. Yay!
I know how that is. People telling us we can't. Geesh!
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
22 Jul 23
@celticeagle That could be. Also when I was little my daddy and his dad had a moving company. I was around it a lot.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
20 Jul 23
It was a big job for an old lady but it would have been a bigger job for him and he is a bit older than me. I think I judge sizes better. Plus if it was too long it could just hang out.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Jul 23
@GardenGerty .......I think it is a woman thing.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
20 Jul 23
I am actually doing my workouts to be ready for back to school. I have listened too much to the "you can't do that" and it is going to stop.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
27 Jul 23
@much2say I may need to go back to work to rest.
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@much2say (55905)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Jul 23
@GardenGerty Oh yah . . . the start of school is creeping up soon! You do what you need to do because you know you can do it 
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@wolfgirl569 (107900)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Jul 23
I have done that a lot. My Bob don't even say it anymore
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
20 Jul 23
I think he has poor judgement on what will fit where. I am filling up a trailer for a trip to the dump.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
20 Jul 23
If I want to do it, I will figure out how to.
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@Kosgey (1706)
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21 Jul 23
@GardenGerty yes, you have the power to choose for yourself.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
27 Jul 23
@Kosgey I need more energy, but I manage with what I have.
@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
22 Jul 23
Hahaha I know exactly what you mean Heather..that cant is for the birds for us..
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
22 Jul 23
Eventually I turn things into "I can" and proceed anyway.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
27 Jul 23
@RebeccasFarm That is just what we must do.
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
22 Jul 23
@GardenGerty I do too Heather..it bothers me when they start interfering with my plans.
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@DaddyEvil (137484)
• United States
20 Jul 23
There's always a way. I'm glad you succeeded.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
20 Jul 23
I have often had to do it myself, so I do.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
20 Jul 23
Oh, he knows it. Wonderwoman has been suppressed for a while while caring for a sick husband and she is just fixing to shine again.
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@Fleura (30539)
• United Kingdom
20 Jul 23
@GardenGerty This just reminded me of something that happened yesterday - will write a post!
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
20 Jul 23
The nice thing is that while I am up really early I can get stuff done. Until school starts, then I have to get ready for work.
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@LindaOHio (181320)
• United States
20 Jul 23
Good for you. My husband is a negative Nancy too. He will say "no" before he even tries. Good job. Enjoy your day.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
22 Jul 23
You would think he would know better. He has three sisters. A determined woman has lots of power.
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