tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post3028110694506506572..comments2024-03-28T23:25:07.821+00:00Comments on Jean's Knitting: Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038517988391228260noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-215335364328200122013-01-09T17:09:54.409+00:002013-01-09T17:09:54.409+00:00I laughed about "cleaning up for the cleaner&...I laughed about "cleaning up for the cleaner" too, until it happened to me! As it works out, I do a bit of pickup around the floors and counters so that my cleaner's time is not wasted in moving around my piles of stuff. Good discipline for me, and with kind of a schedule we don't get quite so out-of-control as we used to! Over time it has worked out wonderfully. Hope it works for you too.<br />Beverly near YosemiteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-34096795925163177752013-01-08T23:38:07.680+00:002013-01-08T23:38:07.680+00:00There is another boxy sweater you might like on ra...There is another boxy sweater you might like on ravelry:<br /> http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tweedy--stripey<br />Just one size, but easily altered. <br />Erin in PA<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-63202536902029390642013-01-08T21:46:55.104+00:002013-01-08T21:46:55.104+00:00The Senior Cat tells me that his "Calvinist w...The Senior Cat tells me that his "Calvinist work ethic" does not allow him to pay other people to do things he "can and should" do himself. We have no hope of getting a cleaner while he thinks he can sweep the floor. (I have to quietly sweep up the missed bits later.) catdownunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959328192182156574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-69359803689546877252013-01-08T15:00:40.626+00:002013-01-08T15:00:40.626+00:00I was just thinking yesterday about the kilt hose ...I was just thinking yesterday about the kilt hose you were planning to knit for Archie and wondering if you were still planning to make them. <br /><br />My mom has a cleaner at her new residence and the rule they have there is the cleaners do not do any dusting. I think it is out of fear of items being damaged. I'm wondering if you kept the dusting job for yourself if this might help reduce the risk of damage to your furniture and anything sitting on the pieces. It sounds like it is going to be a fine balance between reducing your workload and reassuring your husband that all will be well. For your sake I hope having the cleaning lady works out. kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-17676924515583792522013-01-08T13:14:55.986+00:002013-01-08T13:14:55.986+00:00but wouldn't your health and sanity in not hav...but wouldn't your health and sanity in not having to do all the work by yourself make a little damage to furniture more acceptable if it really did happen? having perfect picture frames on the wall doesn't help if your back is sore all the time?:)) my mother doesn't want a cleaning help though, she would start to sort and clean before that person comes, just to have a tidy house to present to a "stranger":)which is missing the point, but then it's her decision.... Woolly Bitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961632742998726155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-80059347972479949412013-01-08T12:38:09.714+00:002013-01-08T12:38:09.714+00:00I agree with other commenters that I think you wil...I agree with other commenters that I think you will enjoy having someone scrub the kitchen/bath so you no longer have to do so.<br />You could save your energy for knitting and reading.<br />have a good week!<br />Lisa in TorontoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-14472711182249079622013-01-08T09:55:58.101+00:002013-01-08T09:55:58.101+00:00You might let the cleaner do the non-controversial...You might let the cleaner do the non-controversial things, and reserve those more delicate tasks for yourself! My mother's marvellosu Polish cleaner does clean so enthusiastically that she has rubbed all the numbers off the dials on the cooker - which has made life there a little more "interesting".But the bath and sinks and floors positively sparkle :-) Mum refused to ask nicely for a gentler touch in some areas, but I think it would be a reasonable request........my advice would be to enjoy teh help and support while you have it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com