In retirement I find out how hard my wife would work to keep the house clean. Now that she works full time outside of the home, I try, but she was wise to lower her expectations a bit.
Thanks, Mother Gargle. And with advice like that, I’ve earned the Dirtiest House on the Block Award. Any dirtier and I might get one of those cute little Condemnation For Pollution Notices. I’ve already received a notice for having a yard with too high weeds. It is strange though that other yards with higher weeds didn’t get notices. I guess I was just the lucky one.
Some people actually enjoy cleaning houses. I am not one of them, but I have hired someone who is. She and my dog adore each other. I can always leave when she is here and know my dog is very happy and safe.
If you want to see a pristine environment with no dust, just go right past my place, because you won’t see one here. I do clean once in awhile, but am not obsessive about it.
I agree, with Mother G…. My guests often remark about the “interesting patina” on my tables…. I tell them not to move anything as there will be a shiny spot underneath it. : )
Sounds like something Wilberforce MIGHT say. However, he really wouldn’t. Though I’m surprised that Ramona would say that to her daughter, unless in a jesting way of course. However, Ramona isn’t really known for her sense of humor. However, I’ll say it was a jest due to the Spirit of the Season……
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member 12 months ago
This time I agree with the old lady.
oldpine52 12 months ago
I guess that is one reason to let the old battle axe hang around so much, she makes everything else look better.
Little Caesar 12 months ago
The world is made of dirt.
Uncle Kenny 12 months ago
Never thought I’d agree with Mother Gargoyle.
Ahuehuete 12 months ago
It’s like a soap opera: it never ends!
Qiset 12 months ago
No one will notice until it’s not done.
The dude from FL Premium Member 12 months ago
Love Lady Gargle, she is a saint to me!
cracker65 12 months ago
The old bat is making sense.
GROG Premium Member 12 months ago
Sweeping her out of there would make the whole place a lot cleaner.
stillfickled Premium Member 12 months ago
Is that supposed to be a dust pan?
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member 12 months ago
It’s like car repair. Fix one thing, another part breaks!
nosirrom 12 months ago
No wonder Gladys is complaining. All that cleaning is giving her dustpan hands.
FGWaiss 12 months ago
My sentiment exactly!
Jeff0811 12 months ago
In retirement I find out how hard my wife would work to keep the house clean. Now that she works full time outside of the home, I try, but she was wise to lower her expectations a bit.
pat sandy creator 12 months ago
she makes a good point…
bobpickett1 12 months ago
Never paint the ceiling in the bath room. The next thing you know you will be doing the whole house.
ChukLitl Premium Member 12 months ago
Mamma said it’s a job that no one notices you did, but every notices if you didn’t.
russef 12 months ago
Whatever you do, DON’T CLEAN THE GARGOYLES!!!!!
dbrucepm 12 months ago
lazy person logic
WaitingMan 12 months ago
I knew it was time to get out the broom when my hardwood floors started to look like shag carpeting.
mommavamp 12 months ago
The thing about dust is if you leave it alone, it develops a lovely patina. It’s also a “protective coating.”
Just-me 12 months ago
Impeccable logic Mother Gargle, impeccable logic.
General Trelane (Ret.) Premium Member 12 months ago
Ramona . . . . you totally caught me off guard with that one .
flemmingo 12 months ago
Why is Gladys holding the old battle axe’s ride home?
ladykat 12 months ago
True, Mother Gargle, too true.
suelou 12 months ago
Same goes for painting!!… or getting one new piece of furniture in a room…
preacherman Premium Member 12 months ago
Thanks, Mother Gargle. And with advice like that, I’ve earned the Dirtiest House on the Block Award. Any dirtier and I might get one of those cute little Condemnation For Pollution Notices. I’ve already received a notice for having a yard with too high weeds. It is strange though that other yards with higher weeds didn’t get notices. I guess I was just the lucky one.
CorkLock 12 months ago
Gladys’ must be jogging while cleaning. Check out that sweatband. Go gal.
Chris 12 months ago
even the dishes. :}
Chris 12 months ago
sadly it does make sense… sigh. :J
MuddyUSA Premium Member 12 months ago
That is Mother Gargles philosophy…………..regarding life!
Tired 12 months ago
My wife yells at me when I suggest she cleans up the kitchen. Now I’m walking on eggshells!
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member 12 months ago
That also explains Mama’s personal hygiene philosophy.
Moonkey Premium Member 12 months ago
Some people actually enjoy cleaning houses. I am not one of them, but I have hired someone who is. She and my dog adore each other. I can always leave when she is here and know my dog is very happy and safe.
Buckeye67 12 months ago
So we now know that in addition to all her other faults Mother Gargle is a slob.
cuzinron47 12 months ago
No comment, I don’t want to incriminate myself.
Lola85 Premium Member 12 months ago
If you want to see a pristine environment with no dust, just go right past my place, because you won’t see one here. I do clean once in awhile, but am not obsessive about it.
KEA 12 months ago
not appear… you cannot clean something without getting something else dirty. (doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it)
ericlscott creator 12 months ago
Wish I could get my hair to do that.
T... 12 months ago
Gordo4ever 12 months ago
I agree, with Mother G…. My guests often remark about the “interesting patina” on my tables…. I tell them not to move anything as there will be a shiny spot underneath it. : )
raybarb44 12 months ago
Sounds like something Wilberforce MIGHT say. However, he really wouldn’t. Though I’m surprised that Ramona would say that to her daughter, unless in a jesting way of course. However, Ramona isn’t really known for her sense of humor. However, I’ll say it was a jest due to the Spirit of the Season……
Ron Bauerle 12 months ago
Home s/b clean enough to be healthy, dirty enough to be happy.
Since I’m a bachelor, I can also get away with: if I never touch it, why should I clean it?