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    Argh, not now!

    So it's 8:30 on Friday night and a friend calls and says she is going to be in town tonight from DC and wants to hang out... This means she will see my apartment. Being the Southern belle that she is, that means I need to clean. Damn... now I'm in the same boat with Angie and Krystal but I only have 30 minutes.

    Crap!
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    That feeling sucks.

    Glad its not me....(she says raising a glass)
    Wife to a Urologist. Mom to DD 15, DD 12, DD 2, and DD 1!
    Native Jayhawk, paroled from GA... settling in Minnesota!

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    • #3
      Originally posted by ladybug
      That's why God made closets. I can't even begin to count the number of times I've shoved my messes into closests. Just don't let anyone open them.
      God did not make closets in 110 year old apartment buildings in the city of Richmond. I have one mini closet in my bedroom for a small amount of clothes and that's IT! Can you imagine?! My vacuum is sitting next to my desk, my Swiffer is leaning on the dining table, and my ironing board is next to the TV.

      Got any other great "cleaning" gifts from God??

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      • #4
        Got a veranda?
        Wife to a Urologist. Mom to DD 15, DD 12, DD 2, and DD 1!
        Native Jayhawk, paroled from GA... settling in Minnesota!

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        • #5
          I use laundry baskets. I go through the room and put everything in it that doesn't belong, then I put the basket in the garage or basement!!!
          Luanne
          wife, mother, nurse practitioner

          "You have not converted a man because you have silenced him." (John, Viscount Morely, On Compromise, 1874)

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          • #6
            Well, Amber, yes I do! Great idea! I just stuck a couple fans out there - hope it doesn't rain!

            Luanne is a little optimistic. No basement, attic, anything. Just 550 square feet of storage-less goodness! I'll let you know how it goes!

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            • #7
              Under the bed!!!!! The washing machine and dishwasher can also hide things!!
              Luanne
              wife, mother, nurse practitioner

              "You have not converted a man because you have silenced him." (John, Viscount Morely, On Compromise, 1874)

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              • #8
                Don't forget the shower!
                Wife to a Urologist. Mom to DD 15, DD 12, DD 2, and DD 1!
                Native Jayhawk, paroled from GA... settling in Minnesota!

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                • #9
                  We could open our own cleaning service!!!!
                  Luanne
                  wife, mother, nurse practitioner

                  "You have not converted a man because you have silenced him." (John, Viscount Morely, On Compromise, 1874)

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                  • #10
                    ~Mom of 5, married to an ID doc
                    ~A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss

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                    • #11
                      You guys crack me up! Luckily I have 22 days to clean up, not a mere 30 minutes.
                      Cristina
                      IM PGY-2

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                      • #12


                        You are all so AWESOME!!! So very helpful in one's time of need!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Luanne123
                          Under the bed!!!!! The washing machine and dishwasher can also hide things!!
                          Ok, let's see... What's in my tiny apt?

                          Bed? Check!
                          Washing machine? No...
                          Dishwasher? NO!

                          BUt....

                          I GOT IT DONE!! They just got here! Gotta run! :!

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                          • #14
                            Quick cleaning hint:

                            If someone comes to the door unexpectedly and the house is messy, grab a broom from the closet and get a damp dishcloth and lay it across your shoulder...then go answer the door.

                            "Oh, hi..I was just in the middle of picking up....come on in"

                            Be sure and swipe something with the wet dish towel and then keep picking up while they are there.

                            It will make them think the house is less messy than it is.

                            Kris
                            ~Mom of 5, married to an ID doc
                            ~A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss

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                            • #15
                              Kris....that is the best cleaning advice I have ever heard. You are better than Fly Lady!

                              I'm glad you made it in time, Stella. It seems like unexpected visitors always show up when my house is at its worst.

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