Guest Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Have you any good excuses for not having done any house work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 What do you mean? I havent done the housework! I did it, it just got messy again. Failing that I tell my family to sack me if they've any complaints...still waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 any excuse is good enough for me, Mimi! besides I spend too long in here to do any housework! You? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I like that Rea about getting the sack actually I've never signed a contract. Yes Susan I also spend too much time here, it is much more interesting than housework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 "There's no one here to see". That's my get-out clause. The girls are away with their dad. "I'm writing an assignment for my latest OU course". That's my excuse. Both suit me well at present. Diane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 im with Rea on this one............................... :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I only ever do housework if I'm expecting visitors nowadays. Life is too short and I've done it for long enough. And I'd much rather be here......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I have got to do some housework as we are having a staff meeting here next Tuesday!!!!!!! I like you Carol tend to do it when we are having visitors or when I feel it's getting so bad that my mum is going to make some comment about it!!! It's amazing that even at the age of nearly 51 I still get told off by my mother!!!! And I don't need an excuse not to do it! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I'm a man, it's not my job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I'm glad you put that shocked smiley up Steve! It's a pity there isn't one for a tongue in cheek as I'm sure you don't really mean it! At least I hope you don't! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 So tell us Steve...just what is a man's job??? And if you're really feeling guilty, put the vacumn in the middle of the room so if unexpected guests arrive it looks like you were just about to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 What's a vacuum? Re what is a man's job - living dangerously apparently... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Mimi When my man sometimes looks at me in a way suggesting that the house is not as tidy as it could be, I respond, The kids and I had great fun doing........ Quality time with them instead of doing chores is acceptable I didn't have time to dust but look I've made you a lovely evening meal (I do always cook a proper meal, nothing too fancy but fresh veggies etc, I'm not a microwave cook like my friend, her husband thinks all meals should be proceeded by a 'ping') I had a great game of golf today (I don't know how I am getting away with this one except my beloved knows it makes me a happier bunny and is helping to keep me fit and healthy) But mostly I say 'You knew I wasn't very domesticated when we met and I lifes too short' to which he usually replies, 'Great I'll have to arrange a funeral and put the hoover round' I hate housework Sue x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Oh as some of you Know, I know Steve in the real world and I have seen him wearing a pair of those lovely fur trimmed rubber gloves as modelled by Kim and Aggie, he is a domestic god Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Fridge magnets: Boring women have immaculate houses You can touch the dust but please don't write in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Sue - tell all does he have fluffy mules as well!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I'm sorry? (Bewildered, slightly nervous smiley!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Even better: "You can sign your name in the dust, but please don't date it" Diane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I really like that one diane!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hali No he hasn't got a mule, just a rabbit, guinea pig and lovely old dog called Ellie Sue x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 And two gerbils! Speaking of which, I just posted another new article from Dee - The Dead Hamster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 errr, housework?? whats that then? talking of dee's artcile, had a hamster once. For some unearthly reason we called him 'Houdini'. He got out once (well several times, hence the name) but on this one occasion we didnt know he was missing until these 2 girls knocked the door one day saying 'anyone'ere lost an hamster'? 'err dont think so, said I, but Ill go and check'. Sure enough , Houdini was absent. Cage completley intact, he was found 5 doors down from us in the middle of winter and still alive! We still dont know HOW! whats it got to do with housework? Absolutely nothing but I'd hate to admit what happened to him on another escapade!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I have this crosstitched in the kitchen! Although you'll find our house a mess, come in, sit down, converse, it doesn't always look like this, some days it's even worse. Also "this house is protected by killer dustballs" As you can guess I don't like housework. On a more serious note (well its my excuse and I am sticking to it ) I have a bad allergy to dust, so if my house is too clean I am rather wheezy and sneezy when I go to visit my friends! As I said that is my excuse and I am sticking to it Gizzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Good excuse Gizzy! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Housework? I thought that's what the kids were for Seriously, though, my excuse is the truth - I can't stand it! If I leave it long enough my hubby will do it, but it does become a bit of a competition to see who will cave in first (a bit like answering the phone...) I used to be houseproud, but now I've got a life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I only operate in accordance with policies, procedures. plans long short and medium but I can't find one for housework Oh dear me what a shame Of course I am too busy to even think about going to find it and if anyone has one then please DON't share it!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Thought I'd share these words of wisdom with you When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar... and the beer. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes." The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. "Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. "The golf balls are the important things - your family, your children, your health, your friends, your favorite passions - things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else - the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. There will always be time to clean the house, and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand." One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of beers." Only in my case it would be red wine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 That is absolutely brilliant and soooo right Beau - I love the last bit about the beers (or like you, the wine!) Thanks for sharing it Sue J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Thanks for the timely words of wisdom Beau, They may very well find their way into my kitchen wall. Thanks again Beau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Excellent Beau, Thats going on the notice board at playgroup next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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