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Minor jobs you're putting off doing for no reason.

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LadyFidgetAndHerHandbag · 01/06/2021 22:07

My espresso machine needs descaling and the steam wand needs a proper clean. I haven't done this because the descaling liquid is at the back of the bottom cupboard and I can't bend down so need my husband to get it out for me.
Have I asked him to do that? No. I have no excuse for not asking him and I'm pissing myself off with it all.

Please tell me your own minor jobs that haven't been done.

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alwayswrighty · 02/06/2021 06:52

Deweeding the front garden because in reality it's not a small job, and we're getting it turned into a drive hopefully later this year so the motivation is zero.

LadyFidgetAndHerHandbag · 02/06/2021 08:05

I also put off hanging pictures. No idea why cos I love having art hanging on my wall but the effort of finding a frame, putting it in the frame, deciding with my husband about where to hang it and getting my tool kit is all too much effort.

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Bananalanacake · 02/06/2021 08:37

I also need to trim my bush and shave my legs but that involves charging up my Ladyshave.

Wrongsideofhistorymyarse · 02/06/2021 08:46

Backing up my photos on my phone
Cleaning two windows

crapbagmikecrapbag · 02/06/2021 08:48

I really need to get some quotes for waste removal- we've got some broken furniture and bags of garden waste that need to go and a giant, very old mattress currently propped up in the spare bedroom that needs taking away.

The mattress has probably been there for 6 months... Blush

LadyFidgetAndHerHandbag · 02/06/2021 08:51

@Bananalanacake

I also need to trim my bush and shave my legs but that involves charging up my Ladyshave.
I currently look like Mr Tumnus but I can't do anything about it due to the aforementioned inability to bend. My husband doesn't feel comfortable shaving me (fair enough) so I shall have to wear trousers while it's hot because I don't want to get a stranger to wax my legs.
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MightNeedABiggerGlass · 02/06/2021 08:52

@Derbee
That made me laugh Grin

Mumoblue · 02/06/2021 08:52

The living room lightbulb has blown.
Though I wouldn’t say it’s for no reason - I’ve never changed a lightbulb before. This is the first one that’s gone since I broke up with my ex, who I lived with since I was 19.
I’m nervous about doing it. Confused For some reason I always worry that I’ll grab it too hard and it will shatter.

BrilliantBetty · 02/06/2021 09:10

@Mumoblue don't worry. It's unlikely to shatter. It's probably one of the new LED / plasticky type anyway. Be quite gentle, give it a twist and bobs your uncle!

You'll be kicking yourself as how easy it is. You can definitely do it Smile

greenalltheway · 02/06/2021 10:42

@crapbagmikecrapbag

I really need to get some quotes for waste removal- we've got some broken furniture and bags of garden waste that need to go and a giant, very old mattress currently propped up in the spare bedroom that needs taking away.

The mattress has probably been there for 6 months... Blush

Check out your local council, they usually do 'bully waste' collection and you can get it all gone in one collection.

Where I am, you pay for up to x items, or a price for a specific item I.e. fridge. They collect most things. You book a slot, pay and then leave it all outside on the day.

greenalltheway · 02/06/2021 10:43

Bulky * ffs

Nuggetnugget · 02/06/2021 10:47

My wardrobe is an absolute state 😭🙄

Letsallscreamatthesistene · 02/06/2021 10:48

Sorting one specific drawer in the kitchen. It annoys me everytime I have to go in it for something but cant bring myself to do anything about it.

Getawriggleon · 02/06/2021 11:11

Calling any tradesperson. This gives me the most anxiety of any task regardless of how necessary it is or how pleasant they are.

Ironing. Always mountains of ironing.

Reallybadidea · 02/06/2021 11:19

Phone calls. It's always phone calls. I can present to hundreds of people at a conference without too much angst, but phone the GP's surgery to book a smear test - nope, I'll put that off for months Blush

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