At times like these I really wish I could clone myself so one of me could stay home and do what needs doing here and one of me could run errands that need running.
Come to think of it, at times like these, one clone wouldn't be enough. I'd need at least four, maybe more. And all of them would need to be very strong and have no debilitating diseases. I don't need a bunch of people who look like me milling around my house moaning and groaning and complaining. I want clones with no factory defects.
But, alas, our technology hasn't come that far yet. So for now there's just the one of me, and it doesn't work very well. Some of my parts are definitely the worse for the wear. So that's why things are taking so long, I guess.
Yesterday was a very productive day. Good neighbors and friends Gene and Paul came over and worked in the basement all afternoon. I can see progress, and they're coming back at a later date to help me finish up cleaning it out.
While Paul and Gene worked in the basement, I worked upstairs. I discovered that the liquid deglosser that I used on the desk before I painted it will take the paint of the porch. That and a little elbow grease. I got half of it cleaned before my elbow wore out. I'll finish it up today. Thanks to all of you for your suggestions. The most interesting suggestion I received came from Jean who mentioned peanut butter as a paint remover. She says her SIL swears by it. I just have to give that a try.
Not all of you were hot on the sink bird bath idea, but some of you liked it. I'll let you know later what I've decided. Thanks to all for your ideas and suggestions.
Sorry for the just-out-of-bed, before-my-shower clone photo. I was playing around with the PhotoBooth application and couldn't resist posting this one.
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On 05/25/2010, Sandra Neel Hutchins said ...
Your home will be ready for a magazine spread before too long! Things are looking lovely. I really like all the soft restful colors you are choosing.Take care of yourself, and like me, take those rest breaks. Too bad we aren't thirty ( forty? fifty?) now that we are retired and want to get so much done quickly. Fibro and lupus have many of the same problems so I understand your desire to "git er done" even if your body doesn't cooperate.
On 05/25/2010, Barbara Anne said ...
I hear you and had to laugh at the photo and your wish for more of you - only healthy! Remember in the movie Multiplicity, clone 0.4 was happy but rather limited in intelligence. I can still see him bicycling along sailing pizzas at homes as if they were newspapers!
My days are limited by lupus, fibro (tho not as bad as yours), and blasted fatigue. Bother and bummer to the max!!!! If you find a way to get worthy copies of yourself, please send me the instructions.
Cheers for Paul and Gene for helping you in the basement! Cheers for you for working from can to can't (my grandmother's words) upstairs. Your house will be back in order soon, and a lovely new site it will be. Why, I imagine you coming to a standstill to admire your newly decorated rooms every time you walk by a doorway!
Hugs!
On 05/25/2010, Helen in Switzerland said ...
Oh Susan, I love the photo! I'll have to try that one myself!
I still think you should be so proud of all the progress you've made. You can't see the wood for the trees yet, but your readers can - and we are just amazed at how much you have got done. You certainly put us all to shame! It will be done soon - I know it will! Don't give up hope!
On 05/25/2010, Nicole said ...
Two heads? I like it.
On 05/25/2010, Stephanie said ...
I love the photo and wish for some clones all the time. I really could use them, too. I always think about the movie, Multiplicity, too (like Barbara). Very funny. Good luck with everything! Hang in there!
On 05/25/2010, Teresa said ...
Oh, when you find the clone recipe let me know. I'd love to leave a clone here to do the 'mom' duties while I bask in the sun on the beach somewhere!
Take care.
On 05/25/2010, KAI said ...
I WANT CLONES, TOO! Coooooool! But I want Lupus & Fibro-free, shattered kneecap-free, overweight-free (heehee - pushing my luck, huh?) clones with pretty hair! Seriously, that photo booth thing is awesome! So is all you are accomplishing AND your wonderful friends & neighbors AND your darling Andy who assist whenever possible. I just wish I were near enough to help. Worthless Kai! As for the sink, YOU decide! You have lovely taste & whatever you choose to do will be EXACTLY the right thing! LOVE YOU!
On 05/25/2010, Alison said ...
You need a wife :o)
On 05/25/2010, Linda F. said ...
Just read your post from yesterday. Look for a product called UN-DO. (I'm pretty sure that's what it's called!). You can find it at a scrapbook store or Hobby Lobby or Michaels. It's a product meant to remove stickers from scrapbook pages and it works great on those pesky stickers retailers put on everything. I use it all the time, although I can't seem to find my bottle right now, that's why the question on the name. Hope that helps!
On 05/25/2010, Brenda Kula said ...
I think you look quite nice in that photo. I don't think I look that good before I've had my morning coffee! Yes, I wish I could be cloned some days. But I'm such a klutz we'd probably just trip over one another.
Brenda
On 05/25/2010, *karendianne. said ...
Sorry for the photo, are you kidding! It's great. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. I smiled. Your post is perfect. I enjoyed every word. Warmly and with a darn good smile, *karendianne.
On 05/25/2010, kayellen said ...
I love your sense of humor and writing Susan:)
I just added the google follower on my blog too! Only took me a year to figure it out!? lol
Your photo cracks me up!!
Hugs,
Kay
On 05/26/2010, Loribelle said ...
I LOVE THE PHOTO!!
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