Weekend Plans?

[hibiscus09]

You could get a prescription for Flonase -- it works wonders and doesn't cause all the side effects. I take Allegra sometimes, but it really dehydrates me.

[kpc]

Have tried to flick snot, but am inept so far. I always manage to screw it up. Will continue practicing. Thanks for the advice.

[kpc]

Yeah, never tried flonase.

[Veronica]

You really need to make sure that one nostril is covered and your mouth closed, and then just give a strong blow. Personally I try to aim more down than back.

Almost hit Thom's boss who was riding with us today. We were coming down off the mountain and I looked back and didn't see anyone. Then poof they were right behind me as I decided to clear my poor nose. His son is a triathlete so he knows the routine.

V.

[snapdragen]

Originally posted by jobob
Great food, but so noisy - I find it really hard to carry on a conversation there.

Hmm, which one did you go to, the one at Santana Row wasn't too bad - Magianno's at the same place is the real noise bucket.

Have some fun while you're in Denmark kiddo!

[annie]

I'm in the do-housework-only-when-it-rains-or-company-is-coming support group! Kids, birthdays, spouses, those may be more important than biking, but not housework. What's a little dust compared to the peace of mind you get from riding? It takes time, but it's possible to lower your housecleaning standards bit by bit. I did it and will never go back. Besides, those kids and spouse (or SO) can help out, can't they? I would bet they are the ones that make most of the mess. Why SHOULDN'T they take some of the responsibility for cleaning? And if they don't care enough to do so, why should you? We're not cleaning slaves if we choose not to be. Sorry, don't mean to sound militant. I know my house is far from perfect so I'm probably defending my reason for having it so.

annie of the messy house

[trekchic]

I've come up with an idea:

I work full time (I am part owner of a business with my dad and brother that keeps me on the road---day trips mostly until about 4:00 every day) as does my husband. We have 3 kids--al of whom are involved in sports year round, which costs a lot of money! We eat out quite a bit because we are always on the run. SO...here's my idea... if we skip eating out 6 times a month, I can afford to have someone come in and scrub my house 4 times a month! Then all we have to do is keep the dishes and laundry done and sweep the floors during the week and she'll do the rest! That works for me! And if everyone else gets to spend money on doing something fun..........so can I, right?!?

I've already decided to go with it whether or not everyone agrees with me! That's called making an executive decision and I just did it! I'll let you know how it goes over!

Kim in TN

[annie]

Kim,

AWESOME !!!!!!!!!

Talk about figuring out what to do and taking charge. Good for you!
Enjoy your extra riding time.

annie

[bentforlife]

I've been threatening to hire outside help for my house for a long time. I think it's finally time!! I can't keep up with it during the week so that makes me a slave to the house on weekends. And Sundays are out because of church(we all need a day of rest anyways!). My daughter is so busy with school work and piano/violin practice that she's not much help either.

But with three shedding cats I can't ignore it or else we are overrun with furry dust bunnies! I think I'll do my research this summer(since I'm off ) and find a reputable company to hire.

There, I've decided. Easier than I thought. i just hope the hubby doesn't get too upset.



Donna

[kelrunran]

I moved "house cleaning" to the bottom of the list when I was working full time, two kids in sports/activities year round, and I was in college. I was then only a "runner". Now I have graduated and I am now training for "trialthons" so we (the family) have kept house cleaning at the bottom of the list.

I don't think it will ever get priority, even when the kids have moved out because my husband is an adventure racer/triathlete so we have lots of playing to do .

Happy parents make a happy family

Kelly

[ragbrai40]

I've been threatening to hire outside help for my house for a long time. I think it's finally time!! I can't keep up with it during the week so that makes me a slave to the house on weekends.

Ok gals, I'm at an age where I refuse to be a slave to anything anymore and have taken the plunge and have someone that comes in once a month to clean my house. I never, ever thought I'd have cleaning help, but with 4 boys, a husband and not enough time in the day between their sports, husband's work and golf and me trying to bike - I was constantly angry on the weekends when cleaning the house. And worse of all, I took it out on everyone around me! Who wants to clean "dribbled" toilets when it's sunny out? NOT ME! Not to mention, I didn't make the mess in the first place!

I spot clean to keep up, but there's nothing and I mean nothing like the feeling of coming home to a clean house and not having to do it yourself!!!! And there's time for that bike ride......

But then ladies, I'm anal about keeping a clean house and wish I could be more "lax" about housekeeping, luckily my husband is the same way, so it wasn't a hard sell, especially when he saw how happy it made me - even more so when I was on my bike more!

Go for it girls - you deserve it!

[trekchic]

Ladies........this is so worthwhile! I've found someone who comes highly recommended and only charges about $40 a week! My sanity is worth $40 a week, don't you think? We're having a yard sale in a couple of weeks, so I am emptying out everything in my house that's not necessary which only makes it even easier to keep clean. I am liking this!

OK.......I'm off for a ride now!
Kim in TN

[ragbrai40]

only charges about $40 a week! My sanity is worth $40 a week

You're getting a deal @ $40.......I'd pay more for my sanity! Maybe I'd better shop around!!!

[MightyMitre]

Phew! so much to reply to!!

Firstly, French trip was excellent.
Very sunny and warm and my face is glowing red. Didn't think it would be so hot so the only shorts I had were cycling shorts and sat out in the garden relaxing in them.

Didn't do quite as many miles as I expected, but on the Sunday some of our club mates came over on the ferry for the day and rode out to the cottage, where we have a fantastic picnic in the garden - loads of cheese and salad.

As for housework - I've never been so relieved to here that other people's houses might nearly be as bad as mine. Ours is like a bike shop/ bomb site most of the times and as for dusting... what's that?

Love the idea of a cleaner. At the moment, I'm secretary of our cycling club, work full time, I'm doing a year long correspondence course for a diploma, I've got 4 guinea pigs to care for, I'm trying to fit in some training and I've also now got a wedding to plan for next year...

If some one came in a few times a month what a difference that would make

Might have to make that executive decision!

[ragbrai40]

I posted in the triathalon section, but thought I'd share here as well, since it was "over the weekend". I completed my first duathalon Sunday, 3k run/ 17K bike/ 3k run. What fun! I am a biker who's trying to run and some days are good, some bad, but for the most part the race was a great experience!

I placed 7th in my age group and 119/150 overall. Was pretty happy with results! Now that is over, I can start working toward the century! Woo hoo!


Have a good one ladies!