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6 hours today to get house and laundry sorted - anyone want to join me?

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Hollyhead · 24/06/2023 09:50

House looks like a bombs hit it and due to a ridiculous schedule haven’t done any more than keep food preparation areas clean for about a fortnight. Going to start a blitz at 10, anyone else doing a big housework day today?

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Ohmych · 24/06/2023 18:07

Another half an hour I cleaned the rest of the walls and skirtings in the dining room and the patio doors. Just kitchen now to do.

Hollyhead · 24/06/2023 18:37

Well done everyone, I called it a day at 5.30 but had a very successful day! Looking forward to gardening and then a walk with friends tomorrow as
a reward!

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Tighginn · 24/06/2023 18:43

Get a life, seriously, 6 hours, ffs...

Ohmych · 24/06/2023 19:35

I am done. Off for a much needed shower. Can't even have a drink to reward myself because I have to be in work for 6.30am tomorrow.

Hollyhead · 24/06/2023 19:52

@Tighginn you ok? Seems a bit strange to join the thread so aggressively at this late stage. That’s the only 6 hours housework I’ve done in 14 days. It’s so nice to finally after a mental fortnight, sit down in a moderately clean and tidy house. It actually feels like a treat!

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JenniferBooth · 24/06/2023 19:58

Nope Im on strike till the heatwave is over My HA turned the flat into a sauna with their works so they can take the consequences

Jk987 · 24/06/2023 20:06

Why is it down to you? Whoever lives with should be doing it too. You shouldn't have to spend 6 hours of precious free time on shared responsibilities. At least half that time should be doing enjoyable activities.

Hollyhead · 24/06/2023 21:36

@Jk987 because I quite enjoy doing it and DH took the Dc out to town to do opticians/new shoes then cinema. I think I got the nicer deal floating around at home listening to podcasts and finally getting to sort the house.

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Solongtoshort · 24/06/2023 23:06

Omg……l have only just looked at munsnet, but this was my day today and l was in a little huff with myself for starting half way through, l thought why am l doing this.

today l done 2 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms and the garage 5 loads of washing, l did cheat and use my dryer on the school uniforms so l don’t have to iron them.

To be honest l probably could of been faster but whilst doing ds room we had a chat and then in dd room (which l thought l would never get out of alive) we also read two chapters of a book tried on clothes and done some hair styles, dh feed and watered us cleaned both cars and hovered, then l went the tip and got back to visitors who left at 9.30pm (couldn’t take a hint) tomorrow l will change the beds because the washing machine will be free and do the kitchen, the living room and dining room will just take a quick lick.

l am glad l wasn’t the only one, feels good doesn’t it.

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