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Marthe48

(20,654 posts)
Thu May 22, 2025, 11:45 AM Yesterday

Well it started out an ok day

I was going to start working in the basement, sorting and organizing. I had most of the basement blocked off so my elderly cat had limited area to mess up. But she found a way around. Thinking of putting litter boxes where I don't want her to go. :/ I cleaned up after her and sanitized as much as I could. Letting it dry for awhile. I cleaned out my freezer and planned to put a bag of trash out for pick up tomorrow. I put a bag of trash out Monday, so the house didn't get stinky. Before I got the 2nd bag ready, I looked out the door. For the first time ever, a critter had knocked over the can and tore up the bag. I put on disposable gloves and got a bigger bag, cleaned that mess, rinsed off the bin.
As I recover from sensory overload, I am trying to decide what smell I hate more -- old cat poop or ripe garbage. The rest of the day just has to go better!

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Well it started out an ok day (Original Post) Marthe48 Yesterday OP
I'm sure it will. You might consider justaprogressive Yesterday #1
Thanks! Marthe48 Yesterday #2
These kinds of trials and tribulations put everything into perspective. Take care of yourself. Walleye Yesterday #3
Thanks for sharing. 'cept for the cat poop and garbage stuff. twodogsbarking 23 hrs ago #4
Lol Marthe48 23 hrs ago #5
Rather than choose between hates, give thanks you can still smell and move and care. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz 16 hrs ago #6

justaprogressive

(3,746 posts)
1. I'm sure it will. You might consider
Thu May 22, 2025, 12:01 PM
Yesterday

PAMPERING yourself for the rest of the day.
Retail therapy
Hot bath
Gal. ice cream...

Marthe48

(20,654 posts)
2. Thanks!
Thu May 22, 2025, 12:04 PM
Yesterday

I pampered myself all week, was ready to get to work. I'll head back to the basement and try again.

Walleye

(40,478 posts)
3. These kinds of trials and tribulations put everything into perspective. Take care of yourself.
Thu May 22, 2025, 12:20 PM
Yesterday

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