I cleaned out part of my bedroom closet. Did deep cleaning of other rooms and over next week throwing out stuff I never use anymore.

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I organized a closet that has been driving me crazy. I have a couple of other things to tackle too.

No, but I have been surprisingly busy at work (from home). My clients are primarily nursing home residents and they are calling for reassurance and also just to chat. They are all locked down and lonely, anxious, and bored.

No. A little, not much. I'm not a make work type of person. I'll do what's needed but I don't go looking for more. We're caught up on all the "what's needed now" tasks.

I bought 240 yards of fabric last summer at an estate sale. I got it all washed and folded at the time, but now I am ironing each piece and folding them onto comic book boards. I know that sounds frivolous given what is happening, but unless I become ill, I've got nothing but time. It's only been 4 days for us, but every day feels like Saturday to me, LOL. Except that I don't have to save all my house chores for the weekend. I can do them whenever I feel like it. My only real problem is that although I don't have to get up at 4:30 every weekday morning, my body has not yet received that message.

I'm glad your getting to experience a little freedom from your job without guilt.

Wednesday, I cleaned the stove, did the laundry, cleaned the bathroom and changed the sheets. Yesterday, I went grocery shopping. Today, I've found myself drawn towards the kitchen. I have made two jars of Mexican style pickled carrots, a batch of hummus and have tried my hand at making yogurt. I had a taste a little while ago and it is delicious. Not nearly as sour as the plain yogurt found in the stores; it has just a bit of a tang. I can't wait to have it in the morning with some fruit.

My mother always said that the best way to wash a floor is on hands and knees and getting right into the corners, so I took advantage of isolating to give the kitchen floor a good scrubbing. Our cleaning woman was here a couple of weeks ago but may not be back for a while. I also darned a pair of socks that are favorites and too nice to throw out.

Nope! Not getting a whole lot done. I am cooking at least two meals a day.

I started on the pantry the other day. It's poorly constructed and I don't like the way my stuff fits. If I at least get a few things straightened out, then I can see what I have again.

I dug right in this morning to shred some and get some ready to take to Staples for shredding, the year’s worth of paper that collects. I do save everything important for the year, but recycle what has no personal info. I Closed myself in the den and turned on Barry Manilow, then Saturday Night Fever, then big bands. Yes, it took that long because I’ve just been piling up mail, after paying bills, and letting it be there. I feel so much better!

We are working on several home improvement projects. Right now it mostly outdoor stuff since Home Depot and Lowes have the basic materials needed.

First day I felt like doing anything and all I've done is feed my face and the dogs. Tomorrow I plan on unpacking some planters I bought and starting some seeds. Maybe finally putting together the last section of shelf on the grow light stand I bought a few months ago. I am so lazy. I can't believe I still haven't finished it. I just wish it was warmer out so I could start some seeds outside.

A little but this is not a big change from our normal daily life. Tomorrow a neighbor is bringing me some fabric she has so I can make masks.

We closed on our house last Monday. We have made multiple trips to the storage building, so with one more trip today, we should be out of my in-laws' house and into our own chaos. If we get orders to shelter in place, we have plenty to do!😳

We had to stop what we were doing so we could go pack up his dorm room. They didn't give the official get out until this past Friday, even though they probably knew when I picked him up after exams March 12th. Back to distance learning tomorrow. And working at home. Did get a lot farther. Ordered outside furniture for the gazebo we set up, so that is done. That project guess back more than 10 years. Why did we wait? ;)

I wish there were things to do..too early for gardening but it's coming. I shred personal paper work as I pay bills don't do clutter very well, cleaning? well with just two of us there isn't a huge need I keep things pretty tidy and clean once a week..so far we are both still working M-F so we only have the weekend...Ya I guess can't say I am getting much done. Washed a wall yesterday just to see and now thinking maybe I will do the rest if I get desperate.

Wow you guys are all so productive! My house has come to the point where it’s just best not to move anything so you can’t see there’s a layer of dust...I’ve become my mother ! Lol.

Document shredding. Patio furniture wash & rinse. Fireplace cleaned and shut down for the season. Marble counter tops cleaned and sealed.

Today is movie day.

In spurts. I cycle through cleaning that has been neglected (washing baseboards and such), painting trim that needs an update, and reading books/catching up on the news. It's still chilly here but we will soon tackle garage spring cleaning and a little yard work.

Yes. I have mostly caught up on outdoor spring cleanup and vegetable gardening prep in between rains. I have lettuces coming up in the ground and seedlings I am tending under grow lights. I still have some weeding and mulching to do, but will get to it when I get to it.

This is the time of year when I tackle some attic clean out, so that is getting done. I already have a stack to donate to the thrift store when I feel it is a little safer to go there. Usually only encounter one guy we hand off to on the loading dock, but still. I plan to go to DD’s and help paint DGD’s room next week most likely.

Woke up tired, with some pain on breathing. No fever, maybe it's allergies. I threw a tablecloth over the pile of clothes I was going to put away, going to walk the dog, take some OTC meds and go back to bed.

I'm not getting jack done,save cooking a couple meals everyday. SO has declared that he will not be eating from restaurants during this time. I am still working and since one of my lovely coworkers has the flu and is out, I am working a lot more(NOT MAD ABOUT IT,I get paid hourly and would rather she keep herself and her flu germs at home). I used all my lysol as we all share a desk and computer. I worked 3 of her day shifts and go back to my regular nights tonight. I got my groceries and managed to put my house in some sort of order,but I have a long to do list that will either have to wait for my vacation the week of April 6th, or must be done a little at a time over the days I work. And that vacation may be postponed. I have got loads of candles and cubes and sprays to make,I need to get my garden supplies for the year and plant, etc. Muffin needs to go to the vet to get a bath and a mani-pedi. I would bathe her myself, but it's still chilly some nights and she does not like to sleep inside. She is also a squirmer and therefore it is tedious trying to brush her. I would rather pay someone to do it when I am busy like this.

SO is at home though as his work was slow this week and he is getting through his list and that makes me happy. He got some rocks delivered and has been spreading those out,getting his various vehicles to whatever shops they need to get to,(no small feat) and he went and saw a litter of puppies that he may potentially get us one from. He also fixed his stupid tractor (I call it stupid because he bought it the day after I was told I didnt really NEED a wheelbarrow) and straightened up the mess he made of out carport.

Oh! I did manage to convince some wonderful gentlemen at work to help me rip out some asian jasmine plants that were in my work garden and that I hate fiercely. I only planted them because my boss at the time bought them for me to plant, and it would have been rude not to. I knew nothing of asian jasmine and had no clue of the evil nature of the beasts. But she is gone now and I am tired of fighting them and them winning and taking over and killing other,wanted plants. I have been trying,unsuccessfully to dig them out for months. The gentlemen took pity on me and went and um,borrowed, a forklift from the maintenance shop and hooked chains to it and ripped them out,giant roots and all. Then they carried them off, hopefully back to hell where they came from. That sight made my whole YEAR! If I had known that the keys were left in the equipment I would have borrowed a forklift months ago myself and done it. I haven't driven a forklift in years. But it was part of a former job for a long time and I imagine I still could. It wasn't hard then..... Anyway, they told me they thoroughly enjoyed it. They said it was nice to have something to do on a weekend rather than sit around and stare at each other between tasks. I am soooooooo grateful to all of them. Now I must decide what to plant in their place. So many possibilities!

Lucille, I hope you feel better. This pollen that blankets everything is making me feel very icky. Eat something chocolate and get some rest.

Lucille.....hope you feel better. A month ago DH had the flu. He stayed home from work for a week. We hadn't gotton back into the swing of things, until now.

*Then started ripping out the upstairs broken granite counter top. Took out the cabinets, started repairing and remodeling it all.

*We walked into a Lowes to get a tube of silicone, remarked, "Isn't that vanity cute!" The salesman said it's the last one, display model, I was told to get-rid-of-it...how about $100. SOLD! So that started the remodel of the powder room, half bath.

I organized my pantry, and I have been potting waterlilies and starting rose cuttings. I haven't been outside as much as I'd like because it has rained for 3 days, but my roses that I bought last fall are looking awesome. The rabbits had nearly eaten some to the ground, but they have bounced back. Some of my rose cuttings have already rooted and I potted them up in larger pots to grow on to a size to set out. Some of the rose seeds I planted are germinating...and that is pretty exciting to me. I have walked around the pastures and found some dogwoods growing in the fence lines. Still making little discoveries about this place. I love living here, and my " isolation" has been enjoyable for me, and it is a good excuse to stay home and just piddle around. Also have lounged around with the cats.

I have good intentions but haven't activated them yet.

I'm with chessey35. Before this hit, I'd been working 7 days a week to get my reports done. Then instead of the usual break, we hit it into high gear for another 7 days to deal with the crisis. I took 2 days to just sleep and do nothing. Today is activation day.

What a green thumb you have, Marilyn!! My mom used to be able to grow any rose with a small cutting; she would put a glass jar over it once it was in the ground. What fun to discover which plants are growing on your property.

P.S. We always enjoy pictures of your animals. (Hint, hint)

I'm prepping a guest bedroom for installation of a shiplap wall behind the bed.

Before all this began I started working on my mud room, painting and re-papering. I am 70 and don't work. Physically I'm not real strong so I can only do so much in a day. I am glad that I have this project to keep me busy. There are some cabinets with an old formica counter in the room and I wanted to replace the counter. Fortunately my daughter and and I took a trip to IKEA ( a 2 hr drive) on March 7th and I purchased a new countertop so I will have it when I get to that section of the room.

This is my first day working from home and hubby is home as his jobs (motorcoach bus driver) have been cancelled until the last week of April. Hubby is polishing/waxing all the wood trim on the windows of the first floor this week. There's a lot. I will go around after him and clean the windows (inside) then he will follow up with cleaning the outside of the windows once I'm done. That should take this week to complete. Too cold for us to be outside yet but hoping for nice weather this weekend to start cleaning up the back and doing some burning. I pulled paperwork that can be purged and gotten rid of, we burn all ours.

So far I e done my mother’s taxes and mine. I’ve been going through loads of paper and deciding whether to toss or file. That should be done soon. Paid my bills and other usual stuff. Everyone keeps talking about the shows they e binged and I would like to do,that for a day or two, but haven’t yet. I did get in some good long walks when the weather was nice. Lots of plans, like clean the garage and the basement but they have been on my to do list for years.

My morning was spent converting over 1K 35mm slides to digital. Now we can toss the slides and have useful space in closet.

DH is feeling more productive and wants to replace the family room floor with Pergo. We'd taken out the carpet four years ago and put down vinyl "temporarily" while housebreaking the new puppy. Never got around to upgrading. We'll head out to Home Depot to get the materials tomorrow. He's not as physically strong as he was but this is something that he can take his time to do. Too damp, outside to do much in the yard or work on upgrading the truck. Glad we got the new bed liner in before it rained. Small mower shed came in today. Need to layout a slab for it and my BBQ hut we are building. Plenty to do, but it's time versus weather right now.

I'm doing what I always do, paying bills, keeping abreast of financial matters and keeping the household going. I am happy not to shop but by the end of the week I will have to go out into the mess once again. Waiting to hear what riding schedule will be available this week so I can plan around that.

I just finally repotted some seedlings into bigger pots and started a few tomato and flower seeds. I have no clue why I started so many lettuce seedlings and so few zinnias. I need more zinnias and only have 2...and about 12 lettuce seedlings now. I also have no one to share them with because I'm self quarantining until I have lab results.

I have to wash my floors. The last time I did them, I did it on my hands and knees, a good scrubbing. They're dimply, and dirt gets into the little dips and grooves. I steam them regularly but I found that doesn't do as good a job as scrubbing.

On a nice sunny day, I plan to vacuum and clean the inside of my car.

I have a few loose photographs that I saved from purging. They need to be put in an album.

While on my morning walk I found this little 4 drawer cabinet awaiting garbage pick up. I hauled it home. Let's see if I can make it handsome again.

Any suggestions regarding pulls?

Well I still have to work and the stress of what's going on is acting like a tranquilizer for me so that'll be a no on getting things done. lol