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Old 12-29-2010, 04:12 AM
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Secrets: Retired, no kids, no husband, I have my meals cooked for me and the cook washes up.
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Old 12-29-2010, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
i'm just always doing something...and
i'm the queen of timers. if i get on the computer for 'browsing-socializing' i set a timer for 45 minutes. when it goes off...the computer goes off. :
That is impressive. I'd prob be a bag of nerves waiting for it to ping.

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Old 12-29-2010, 04:20 AM
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Get up - feed the critters (dogs, turtle, chickens) do chores - then I make a bowl of cereal and a cup of coffee - and sit down to read the Board. Can't start my day without it. By that time I am guilt free and can jump into quilting.
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Old 12-29-2010, 04:43 AM
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I like to get books on tape from the library & listen to them while I quilt. Even if I finish a project, sometimes I'll stay in the sewing room and clean up while I hear the end of the story.
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Old 12-29-2010, 05:10 AM
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Perhaps it is partly dependent upon where we are on the time line of life. I did not even begin seriously to quilt until after I had retired from my regular job. I used to spend a lot of time reading, but find I use most of that time now to be at the sewing machine.
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Old 12-29-2010, 05:28 AM
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I do my quilting in spurts, but I get more done when the weather is really bad, and I know I can't be getting out. I
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Old 12-29-2010, 05:34 AM
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There is a live in maid, cook, driver/go for, the pets' sitter and grounds keeper. NOT, NOT only in my wishes.

Right now, have almost an empty nest, own "boss" but I keep active. A member of four groups which are all focused on quilting. What else LOL the QB, guild, charity and a faith/spiritual group.

It also helps to be an insomniac. No secrets just lots of me time, of course with all of the -s & +s. Just try to keep the energy level up and positive most of the time.
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Old 12-29-2010, 06:42 AM
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Even ten minutes while waiting for the potatoes to boil, etc. makes a BIG difference--don't forget to set a timer so you do not burn stuff!
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Old 12-29-2010, 06:51 AM
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This is going to be one of my new year's "resolutions" - spend more time at the sewing machine! I work full time and do almost all the work around the house, but I have to prioritize! and quilt making is moving UP the ladder this year.
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Old 12-29-2010, 06:57 AM
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I find myself on this board way way too much and getting nothing accomplished
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