This is how cleaning starts? EFF THIS!!!!

brettw22
brettw22 Posts: 7,623
edited March 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
OK, so this isn't a happy moment for me......in fact it's ridiculously embarrasing. Really this isn't the norm, but after weeks after weeks being out of town and only here for long enough to unpack, repack, etc. the motivation to do anything other than sleep is minimal.

The problem is I get beyond tired of 'cleaning' and most of the time it's just shuffling stuff around because as i start to go through things, the stuff spreads.

Ultimately, the pictures are being posted more as a challenge to myself to get a LOT of work done, and over the next 2 days. I have to give up to the process and not shuffle, but organize.

Challenge on........
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited March 2005
    and the other side of the room......
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2005
    Brett,

    you're a trooper. Move forward and clean up your room!!!

    JK man. I know how overwhelming it can be sometimes. But how I tackle large projects like yours is to put on some high energy music and start at one end of the room and make your way to the other. It's really not that bad. yeah it takes most of a day or two. but once it's done, it's done.

    then kick back and get lost in some more tunes.

    good luck man, al

    P.S. reward yourself with something you've had your eye on lately. It's motovation like that, that will make it easier.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,775
    edited March 2005
    Take it all outside...burn it...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited March 2005
    It's going to feel amazing once that's all clean. Then you need to have a badass dinner & vino and watch a good movie or listen to some music.
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  • hotwheelman
    hotwheelman Posts: 1,300
    edited March 2005
    Looks like we are in the same boat brett, only my distraction are these pesky kids....now where did I put that spray for that.:D All jokes aside I feel your agony, our master bdroom and office is a freakin disaster area and I look for the ants to carry it off soon.
    "Its worked so far but we're not out yet."
    "Hey big man let me hold a dollar"
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  • TN_Polk_Lover
    TN_Polk_Lover Posts: 243
    edited March 2005
    Time to call the TLC television show "Clean Sweep" for a room make-over.
    Robert
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    You are officially in the high-end of the deep-end of the top-end.

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  • leog
    leog Posts: 25
    edited March 2005
    Hate it!
    Only way i get through it, is to crank up the tunes, and just DO IT.
    With three kids, the wife and myself working, you know it piles up fast. Also like you suggested, dump the kids for a day or two, only way to go.
    good luck.
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  • RobXant
    RobXant Posts: 201
    edited March 2005
    I'd invite my boss or in-laws over. That'd motivate you to clean up.

    My wife invites friends over a few times a month, and I'm so scared and embarrassed that I spend hours cleaning the night before. If we were to allow anyone to see the house in it's 'natural' state I fear they'd call DHS and haul off our kids.

    If it weren't for company coming over, my place would look like a Buffalo Bills's basement in Silence of the Lambs!

    I feel you, bro!
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited March 2005
    Brett,

    Invite a friend over to scream at you: "Brett! If you don't get all this crap picked up RIGHT NOW, I'm gonna' get a big green trash bag and pick it up for you!! I'm not kidding!" Have him/her leave for a few hours, return, and scream: "Did you think I wasn't serious??!! I'm getting the bag NOW!!"

    This works like a charm with our 4 1/2 year old son who, by the way, is now your biggest fan.

    Mike (and Mitchell who clicked the thumbs up)

    (PS - If you ever find the PS Audio cables, let us now how they sound in your setup) ;)
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited March 2005
    I'm sorry, I really don't see the problem. The TV and speakers are on one side of the room and on the other side of the room there is an empty place on the couch to sit. What level of perfection are you looking for anyway? :confused:
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  • RSTERN
    RSTERN Posts: 287
    edited March 2005
    Acoustical treatment ? :D
    My 2 kids can do that to a room in about 45 min.
    Good luck
    Rob
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  • hotwheelman
    hotwheelman Posts: 1,300
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by RSTERN
    Acoustical treatment ? :D
    My 2 kids can do that to a room in about 45 min.
    Good luck
    Rob

    I have one that can do it in 10......and I am not kidding when I say 10.
    "Its worked so far but we're not out yet."
    "Hey big man let me hold a dollar"
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2005
    Brett, you're a long-time member, funny guy, and I can't wait to meet you in person. But MAN! Maybe you need to get shamed into cleaning up after yourself?

    Brett, my garage and shed are cleaner, or I should say more organized than your living area. I mean that.

    Buck up man, you need to be proud of your surroundings.

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited March 2005
    Trust, there is ZERO pride about the current status. I'm sure it has a LOT to do with my attitude as of late, thus the intent to get it cleaned up and back to what is seen in my SHOWCASE pics. It's sad to thin that the pic in this thread is the same space shown in those photos.......

    Trust, the shaming is a big thing, and I knew I could count on you all...... :p
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited March 2005
    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    If my house ever got like that due to me , my wife would toss all of it out on the front yard along with my dumb ****.

    Dude man what a mess. But I do see the laptop and clear spot on the couch. Hell 1 piece at a time , you'll get it there.

    Dan
    Dan
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2005
    it takes a BIG man to admit he has faults. ;)

    we all have them.. some of use just never show that side of ourselves to anyone.

    you all already know about mine. ahem... (clears throat).. look for a thread called speaker **** :p
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2005
    I cannot believe you would let your spotless beautiful room that is in the showcase turn into such a pigpen! Hell if you can't keep it clean for yourself at least keep it clean for the dog!

    What is so difficult about putting things back where you took them from rather than dumping them all over the room? If you did this you wouldn't have to worry about cleaning when you got back from all of your traveling.

    Instead of buying another piece of gear, hire a housecleaner to help you get that dump back in good order, and keep them to help you keep it that way.

    Expect it to cost a lot of money, since you have been such a slob!:mad:

    Cathy

    Originally posted by brettw22
    Trust, there is ZERO pride about the current status. I'm sure it has a LOT to do with my attitude as of late, thus the intent to get it cleaned up and back to what is seen in my SHOWCASE pics. It's sad to thin that the pic in this thread is the same space shown in those photos.......

    Trust, the shaming is a big thing, and I knew I could count on you all...... :p
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  • masanz1
    masanz1 Posts: 511
    edited March 2005
    a few of these I had to check and make sure my wife didn't post. Some gave their kids 45 minutes, wow I wish:D. The friends over trick works real well for us, that and a couple of Power Ranger SPD rewards for cleaning. Hey, I bet if you put your mind to it, it will take about a day to get that done.
    Matthew
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,775
    edited March 2005
    Im going to be the first one to say it...

    THe picture of the dog...

    its not a real dog...

    *laughs*
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited March 2005
    Ya....the beauty of that lil dog is he doesn't ****, make noise, or require food. He's fake, and I appreciate him for not being a pain in my a$$..... lol

    Oh......and he's cute.....awww....lol

    EDIT: (thank you Cathy.....:p )
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited March 2005
    You need to TAKE SOME TIME, man. I have this same kind of problem. I have TONS of **** to move, but no real place to put it. I'm not kidding, either. What a f#cking mess.
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited March 2005
    As a side note, he does have skillz......look at the lil **** stand on his head (he's doing so on my couch in this pic).....AMAZING!!!
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited March 2005
    Like I keep telling my wife, you either need less stuff or a bigger house :rolleyes:
    And I'll tell you now, part of your problem is that out of all the crap in that room I don't see one freakin' beer. Sheesh...what up with that :confused:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,775
    edited March 2005
    Hmm...

    Not near as bad as my sisters...try again
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited March 2005
    The hardest beverage that I've had in my body is Diet Coke, which I've quit as of this past Monday. I was off of it for 6 months at one point, then started again. This time I'm goin for longer.....and the temptations have been HUGE. Water is NOT the same......
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2005
    You're right, water is terrible in liquid form. As your spiritual advisor, I suggest you start out with a small amount of water in frozen form (chunky style). Surround that vile material with Gosling's Black Seal Bermuda Rum, and see just how fast that foul clear stuff improves tastewise!

    You're welcome,

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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited March 2005
    Your wisdom is beyond description, oh Grand one ;)
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by dragon1952
    Your wisdom is beyond description, oh Grand one ;)
    What are you talkin about......that dude is OLD.....his wisdom to age ration 's right on par......
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2005
    I'm just old enough.....to know how to clean up after myself. One needs to be able to set an example for the NEXT generation.

    Definitely old enough to know that you don't dick up the taste of excellent rum with ANYTHING. Thanks Dragon.

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited March 2005
    Hot damn!!!:eek: And I thought my brother's room was bad.

    Put on some great tunes on those Polks and start cleaning, before you know it, you'll be finished. I see a pair of RTi12 and the PSW1200 Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice:cool:.

    Maurice
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