Too Anal? Safe For Work... - Page 2

Chocolatl · 11-10-2007, 05:51 PM

I don't think the inventory thing is a bad idea at all. I do a short form of it sometimes, myself. I'll take a look at everything we have in the freezer, fridge, and pantry, and if we have a surplus of stuff I'll put it on the DNB (Do Not Buy!) list. Then, when we go shopping, it serves as a reminder NOT to buy another carton of eggs when I already have two dozen at home. When stuff is finally used up, it gets taken off the DNB list, and we're allowed to buy it again.

limey · 11-10-2007, 05:58 PM

When I defrost the freezer I wrap everything in a sleeping bag and a couple of blankets and them jam it in a laundry basket (to make sure it doesn't unfurl) and put it in the coolest room in the house. This'll give you a good two-three hours to defrost the freezer.
We're not dead yet ...

monster · 11-10-2007, 07:34 PM

Chicken is currently on my DNB list (I got in trouble....too much chicken -we have a new fridge freezer in the kitchen, but I went shopping in the middle of changeover, so we haven't actually managed to empty the old one yet, so it's in the middle of the floor pluggesd into an extension cable....---containing all sorts of mysttery items---)

Sundae · 11-11-2007, 04:52 AM

Okay, I've made a start.
Back here to post the first pics and because I'll miss the 2 minutes silence if I go into cleaning mode.

Ahem, the duplications are mostly mine - naan breads and chicken. To be fair to myself they take up very little room. HM does have some duplication although as a man who will never knowingly walk past a bargain I suspect they were Buy One Get One Free - breaded chicken and fish. And they come in boxes so they take up more room.

Still, just getting rid of the ice should mean it all fits in, neat and tidy.

Sundae · 11-11-2007, 06:54 AM

It's hard to take a picture of a defrosted freezer.
In the end I decided to stop faffing about and get the food back in there.

It's still very well packed, I'm going to tackle HM about using the boxed food as a priority.

I've emptied and cleaned out all the bins, cleaned the bathroom including a good scrub at the limescale in the toilet, cleaned the kicthen floor and surfaces and the cats' litter tray. Oh and emptied HM's washing and put on an airer (given how much he puts in a wash this is a significant job!)

The place does look like I've done some work, I just hope the freezer stops beeping before HM comes home, otherwise his first question before he's even taken his shoes off will be, "What's that beeping noise, is the freezer open?" and that would spoil it!

limey · 11-11-2007, 07:24 AM

I'm knackered just reading about what you've achieved SG! WTG!

Sundae · 11-11-2007, 07:46 AM

Well, he hasn't said anything.
I don't know if it's because he hasn't noticed or doesn't think it is worth commenting on.

And he's running a bath now, so the room will have been clean for approx 1 hour

And because he's having a bath I also lose the computer.
Never mind - I know I worked hard, and I'll just go to the gym to complete my sense of achievement.

Undertoad · 11-11-2007, 07:57 AM

Guys don't always say anything but I'm sure he is appreciative!

ZenGum · 11-11-2007, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

And because he's having a bath I also lose the computer.

????

I'm unable to follow the connection here.
Is the comp in the bathroom? Does he like to surf and soap? Are you obliged to stand sentry outside the door with fresh warm towels?

Enjoy your sense of achievement, that you will feel next time you open the freezer. Cleaning your home is a good step in self-empowerment, acting against the entropy that is taking over.

I thought he should at least notice. Still, he seems pretty nice in most ways.

Sundae · 11-11-2007, 08:36 AM

Actually he didn't take it as he wants to listen to a match and he can do that on the radio. I use his laptop to log on, and yes he usually takes it into the bathroom with him. Mostly to listen to the radio (especially comedy on Radio 4)

I was a little disappointed, but in truth I am proud of what I did and I agree I can enjoy the benefits without any kind of commendation. Except Dylan took advantage of the clean litter tray about 10 minutes ago to lay the most fearsome log I've ever smelt. I think it has damaged my sinuses.

hampor · 11-11-2007, 10:24 AM

Put a check mark on each thing in the freezer.

Six months from now, anything without a check mark goes to the bottom of the pile.

Iggy · 11-15-2007, 11:41 PM

That is totally awesome SG! I'm a little late coming in here, but I wanted to comment too. Defrosting a freezer is really hard work, and even if he didn't say anything, I am sure he appreciates it.

I don't think you are being too anal... I try not to buy too many frozen items just for the simple fact that they get freezer burn pretty easy, and the more stuff in the freezer the quicker the ice builds up and it needs defrosting again. I need to do some major cleaning around our apartment too... I just can't seem to work up the motivation. Maybe I will now. I always feel content after cleaning.

I also wanted to say that although I didn't post about your losing weight (at least I can't remember if I did) I wanted to say that I can see a difference, and you are doing a great job. Not all of us are as fit as jinx and labrat and all the others, but we are all beautiful in our own way. You are a good motivator for me too... I need to get up off my butt and exercise on a regular basis as well. It is really depressing to know that I am classified as obese because of my weight. But keep up the good work!

I'll be cheering for you!

11-10-2007, 05:58 PM	#17
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	When I defrost the freezer I wrap everything in a sleeping bag and a couple of blankets and them jam it in a laundry basket (to make sure it doesn't unfurl) and put it in the coolest room in the house. This'll give you a good two-three hours to defrost the freezer. We're not dead yet ... __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

11-10-2007, 07:34 PM	#18
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Chicken is currently on my DNB list (I got in trouble....too much chicken -we have a new fridge freezer in the kitchen, but I went shopping in the middle of changeover, so we haven't actually managed to empty the old one yet, so it's in the middle of the floor pluggesd into an extension cable....---containing all sorts of mysttery items---) __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-11-2007, 04:52 AM	#19
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Okay, I've made a start. Back here to post the first pics and because I'll miss the 2 minutes silence if I go into cleaning mode. Ahem, the duplications are mostly mine - naan breads and chicken. To be fair to myself they take up very little room. HM does have some duplication although as a man who will never knowingly walk past a bargain I suspect they were Buy One Get One Free - breaded chicken and fish. And they come in boxes so they take up more room. Still, just getting rid of the ice should mean it all fits in, neat and tidy. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-11-2007, 06:54 AM	#20
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	It's hard to take a picture of a defrosted freezer. In the end I decided to stop faffing about and get the food back in there. It's still very well packed, I'm going to tackle HM about using the boxed food as a priority. I've emptied and cleaned out all the bins, cleaned the bathroom including a good scrub at the limescale in the toilet, cleaned the kicthen floor and surfaces and the cats' litter tray. Oh and emptied HM's washing and put on an airer (given how much he puts in a wash this is a significant job!) The place does look like I've done some work, I just hope the freezer stops beeping before HM comes home, otherwise his first question before he's even taken his shoes off will be, "What's that beeping noise, is the freezer open?" and that would spoil it! Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-11-2007, 07:24 AM	#21
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	I'm knackered just reading about what you've achieved SG! WTG! __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

11-10-2007, 05:51 PM	#16
Chocolatl Glutton for Gluttony Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,409	I don't think the inventory thing is a bad idea at all. I do a short form of it sometimes, myself. I'll take a look at everything we have in the freezer, fridge, and pantry, and if we have a surplus of stuff I'll put it on the DNB (Do Not Buy!) list. Then, when we go shopping, it serves as a reminder NOT to buy another carton of eggs when I already have two dozen at home. When stuff is finally used up, it gets taken off the DNB list, and we're allowed to buy it again.

11-11-2007, 07:46 AM	#22
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Well, he hasn't said anything. I don't know if it's because he hasn't noticed or doesn't think it is worth commenting on. And he's running a bath now, so the room will have been clean for approx 1 hour And because he's having a bath I also lose the computer. Never mind - I know I worked hard, and I'll just go to the gym to complete my sense of achievement. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-11-2007, 07:57 AM	#23
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Guys don't always say anything but I'm sure he is appreciative!

11-11-2007, 08:36 AM	#25
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Actually he didn't take it as he wants to listen to a match and he can do that on the radio. I use his laptop to log on, and yes he usually takes it into the bathroom with him. Mostly to listen to the radio (especially comedy on Radio 4) I was a little disappointed, but in truth I am proud of what I did and I agree I can enjoy the benefits without any kind of commendation. Except Dylan took advantage of the clean litter tray about 10 minutes ago to lay the most fearsome log I've ever smelt. I think it has damaged my sinuses. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-11-2007, 10:24 AM	#26
hampor Colloquialist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SiliValley Posts: 75	Rotation is a godd idea too Put a check mark on each thing in the freezer. Six months from now, anything without a check mark goes to the bottom of the pile.

11-15-2007, 11:41 PM	#27
Iggy Back and ready to tart up the place Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 850	That is totally awesome SG! I'm a little late coming in here, but I wanted to comment too. Defrosting a freezer is really hard work, and even if he didn't say anything, I am sure he appreciates it. I don't think you are being too anal... I try not to buy too many frozen items just for the simple fact that they get freezer burn pretty easy, and the more stuff in the freezer the quicker the ice builds up and it needs defrosting again. I need to do some major cleaning around our apartment too... I just can't seem to work up the motivation. Maybe I will now. I always feel content after cleaning. I also wanted to say that although I didn't post about your losing weight (at least I can't remember if I did) I wanted to say that I can see a difference, and you are doing a great job. Not all of us are as fit as jinx and labrat and all the others, but we are all beautiful in our own way. You are a good motivator for me too... I need to get up off my butt and exercise on a regular basis as well. It is really depressing to know that I am classified as obese because of my weight. But keep up the good work! I'll be cheering for you! __________________ Chock-full of naughty goodness.

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