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Have you started your Spring cleaning yet?

Susan Louise — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 23:42:47 GMT

Today DH and I got up REAL early to see the Sandhill Cranes leave the water to go to the fields and eat (by way of the TV through Roku). By 7:30am we were on our way to see what migrating birds has been passing through at our local parks/lake. We saw over 100 Bald Eagles on the lake (still covered mostly with ice) and massing flocks of Franklin Gulls...LOVE them! I just think it's so cool how far they have to migrate from along the east coast of South America (mainly Peru) to areas north of us. I especially enjoy watching them fly on the thermals...not like in 'v' formations like Geese or Ducks...

FUN to watch them fly overhead!

Then we stopped at McD's for breakfast before heading home to tackle cleaning out the garage. We just completed the task and hand washed both cars...WOOT! What a thrill to get a daunting, unpleasant task completed. It is always so much nicer to work outside gardening/lawn/birding supplies, etc when the stuff we need/use isn't covered heavy in dust. cobwebs and just plain old crud.

Now it's time for dinner...making a salad and have a supreme Freshetta pizza (gonna add some extra cheese & pepperoni)...

Then relax...life is good!

Re: Have you started your Spring cleaning yet?

GCR18 — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 01:30:14 GMT

A little too early here. We still have snow on the ground. Have unseasonable temps coming this week, which should melt the snow. Probably won't be doing much outside for at least another month. Your outing sounds very relaxing. I love hanging out in the garage.

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Lilysmom — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 11:46:12 GMT

We are still in deep snow and ice but the good news is we will have some above zero temps this week.

I did some spring cleaning inside already like washing down the kitchen cupboards and cleaning out some closets over the winter months. I can't wait to see the grass again and begin gardening. Feb and March have been brutal winter months here in Nova Scotia. We have had a lot of precipitation which froze so we have ice like I've never seen before.

Come on spring!!! LM

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Mominohio — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 13:03:07 GMT

Still completely covered in snow in this part of Ohio, so no outside spring work yet.

Inside starts today. I have been cleaning closets, drawers, basement etc all winter, and usually have all the walls and curtains washed, furniture and carpets steam cleaned and done by now, but was waiting until a litter later this year because we have a graduation this spring, and I wanted the effect of all that work to be evident then. Should finish up in here just in time for the mowing to start in late April!

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jackthebear — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 13:07:07 GMT

No, but I actually saw some grass yesterday, so Spring is coming

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ID2 — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 13:24:21 GMT

I just put my house up for sale. So I've been ""Spring cleaning"" for about 3 months now! Lol!

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luvdoodles — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 18:49:26 GMT

Not yet, with 10 foot mounds still around here I am not in the Spring mood yet. Maybe when I see a patch of green grass it will motivate me. That may not be until May and I am not exaggerating.

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Chrystaltree2 — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 18:51:14 GMT

No....because spring isn't here yet. My housekeeper and I did discuss what needs to be done. We'll talk details in a week or two.

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GinaV24 — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 18:52:16 GMT

LOL, no, I'm still working on getting the ice and snow off the driveway. Once I do that, i can do some cleaning inside.

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Silklights — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 18:53:34 GMT

Okay, don't hate me, but I guess I'm the odd ball here. I'm super fussy when I clean every week, so I don't have to do any spring cleaning or fall cleaning.

I do, however, do special things like clean my windows twice a year (both inside and out) and I move my fridge and stove and clean the floor/wall behind them. And wipe down the sides and back of the fridge and stove. And I vaccum the back of the fridge where the compressor is. Other than that, nothing special is needed.

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Suzeecat — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 19:10:09 GMT

Although we had a glorious sunny, warm (30s and 40s, LOL) weekend, we still have a lot of snow on the ground in MI. I live in a condo so there is not much for me to do as far as yard work, although I can relate about getting all the gunk off the inside and outside of my car.

As far as "spring cleaning" indoors, I have two cats, so I am constantly cleaning - EVERYTHING!, EVERYWHERE!, regardless of the season. I tend to do more of an all-over clean/declutter in the Fall, after my son goes off to college and before the holidays get into full swing.

Re: Have you started your Spring cleaning yet?

JustJazzmom — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 21:59:54 GMT

We are waiting for the snow to melt off most of the lawn. Unable to do anything outdoors except remove snow from pathways. But today's temps in the mid 40's helped a great deal!!

Re: Have you started your Spring cleaning yet?

brewhaha — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 22:05:42 GMT

I'll wait til next spring.

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beckyb1012 — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 22:12:52 GMT

On 3/9/2015 brewhaha said:
I'll wait til next spring.

and I will decide which year at a later date too for that particular spring.

Re: Have you started your Spring cleaning yet?

sarpy — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 22:42:08 GMT

Your mention of the Sandhill Cranes brought to mind when they land in the middle of our state, Nebraska. They usually come thru here during the last of March. People flock from all over to sit and watch them. Quite the sight!

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Vamp — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 23:43:32 GMT

Getting ready to put our house on the market, so our spring cleaning is on steroids this year!

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Snicks1 — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 23:52:33 GMT

Yes, de-cluttering, painting, sprucing up each room of the house....about halfway done. Won't get any done once it gets warm outdoors, so it's now or never, .

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AuntG — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:29:09 GMT

Yes, when I had a day of vacation I deep cleaned our guest room and upstairs bathroom. Then I moved on to the den and master bedroom the next day. This weekend, it will be the sunroom and living room. I'll end in the kitchen the following weekend.

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Sunshine Kate — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:31:33 GMT

I can't wait to start spring cleaning. Have to wait for the weather to warm up first. I'm not motivated until I get warmed up.

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Susan Louise — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 21:45:29 GMT

On 3/9/2015 sarpy said:
Your mention of the Sandhill Cranes brought to mind when they land in the middle of our state, Nebraska. They usually come thru here during the last of March. People flock from all over to sit and watch them. Quite the sight!

Hi Sarpy, They have arrived already...started arriving about 10 days ago. We've been watching the huge massive flocks at the Rowe Sanctuary take off at dawn and come back at dusk (through tv streaming - RoKu) for several days now.

We hope to go back out that way again next Spring to see them 'in person'...lol