thanks i thought some one mite get a laugh out of them delma ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 2:05 PM Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: 10 Housekeeping Tips.
> > Hi, Delma. These were good. LOL. > > Becky > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Delma" <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 1:28 PM > To: "RecipesAndMore" <[email protected]> > Subject: [RecipesAndMore] 10 Housekeeping Tips. > >> >> >> 10 Housekeeping Tips. >> >> 1. Vacuuming too often weakens the >> carpet >> fibers. Say this with a serious face, and shudder delicately whenever >> anyone mentions Carpet Fresh. >> >> 2. Dust bunnies can evolve into dust rhinos when disturbed. Rename the >> area >> under the couch "The Galapagos Islands" and claim an ecological >> exemption. >> >> 3. Layers of dirty film on windows and screens provide a helpful filter >> against harmful and aging rays from the sun. Call it an SPF factor of 5 >> and >> leave >> it alone. >> >> 4. Cobwebs artfully draped over lampshades reduces the glare from the >> bulb, >> thereby creating a romantic atmosphere. If your significant other points >> out >> that the light fixtures need dusting, simply look affronted and exclaim, >> "What? And spoil the mood?" >> >> 5. In a pinch, you can always claim that the haphazard tower of unread >> magazines and newspapers next to your >> chair >> provides the valuable Feng Shui aspect of a tiger, thereby reducing your >> vulnerability. Roll your eyes when you say this. >> >> 6. Explain the mound of pet hair brushed up against the doorways by >> claiming >> you are collecting it there to use for stuffing hand sewn play animals >> for >> underprivileged children. >> >> 7. If unexpected company is coming, pile everything unsightly into one >> room >> and close the door. As you show your guests through your tidy home, >> rattle >> the door knob vigorously, fake a growl and say, "I'd love you to see our >> Den, but Fluffy hates to be disturbed and the shots are SO expensive." >> >> 8. If dusting is REALLY out of control, simply place a showy urn on the >> coffee >> table >> and insist that "THIS is where Grandma wanted us to scatter her ashes..." >> >> 9. Don't bother repainting. Simply scribble lightly over a dirty wall >> with >> an assortment of crayons, and try to muster a glint of tears as you say, >> "Junior >> did this the week before that unspeakable accident... I haven't had the >> heart to clean it..." >> >> 10. Mix one-quarter cup pine-scented household >> cleaner >> with four cups of water in a spray bottle. Mist the air lightly. Leave >> dampened rags in conspicuous locations. Develop an exhausted look, throw >> yourself >> onto the couch, and sigh, "I clean and I clean and I still don't get >> anywhere..." If "From dust we came, and to dust we shall return," then >> who >> are all >> those people under the bed? >> >> >> >> > >> > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
