2018 TO-DO LIST
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boogieshoes
I started the 2017 list with a wish that things would get better - that obviously happened, especially with regards to health! So, this is the 2018 list:
HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE
1) roofer came and fixed roof for a reasonable price, but then told me to save $$ for a new roof this year or next. Goal: $10k for a 30yr concrete job.
2) I need to fix the garage door. Which means I really need to get someone out to look at it, update the radio signal to a new code for a new set of garage door remotes, and to fix/ repair the track/ lever thing. Or replace the track and door.
3) I need to repair – or more likely, replace – the outside door to the kitchen.
4) I also need to replace the one window in my living room that’s cracked. It’s possible this will be part of a set replacement, but it completely depends on what I can do at the time.
5) I have a number of outside outlets, and outlets in the kitchen, that do not work. I need to get those fixed.
6) I need to get the door to my bedroom fixed. This *will* be a replacement, because although the door is new, it was hung in-correctly.
7) I need to repair the light above roomie’s vanity.
8) I need to fix the window casings where the prior owner’s dog chewed on them. This may end up being done in conjunction with an update on casements.
9) I am determined to caulk windows this year. If I get really ambitious, I will do #3 and #4.
The items I'm specifying this year will help with the heating and cooling bills. And since I'm in the middle of organizing and downsizing - this can only help, hah.
HOUSEHOLD UPDATES
1) Finish the office updates, which includes:
a) go thru the electronic stuff
b) sand/ paint the shelving
c) presumably, i will have my card catalog up and running, at some point, and as I enter books, I can make a final keep/ send to goodwill determination.
3) I need to primer-paint the bathrooms.
4) I want to finish painting all the trim.
5) I want to get window film for the windows, and also wood casing updates, and curtains. This is an expensive project that will probably be put off until most of the rest of the stuff is done. (ETA1: I keep forgetting, but this has to wait until I replace the windows. Thre's currently ugly lattice-work in the windows, which are double-hung jobs. My preference is for German-style windows: unmarred glass, single-hung windows that swing in or out. This will probably need new casements, too, but we'll see.)
6) Yes, I’d like to update the kitchen, but that will probably have to wait a while. what's left: cabinets, new appliances, backsplash, new counter-top
7) It is more likely I will be able to paint the master bedroom walls, ceiling, and stencil lines.
8) I also want a wall-mural of Neuschwannstein in winter (which can be done via wallpaper).
GARDEN PLANS
1) Build another box. Should go quicker this time
2) Mulch and place and pavers
3) Fill the boxes with soil
6) Seed the boxes with seeds bought from organic farmers.
7) Need to acquire a lawn/leaf bag to catch grass clippings for the compost pile
8) Throw iron out/ recycle it. Replace with new iron
9) mulch mulch mulch
The iron bit is actually almost done - need to drive the last bit to the recycle place and get it totally done.
LANDSCAPING
1) Price how much it would cost to turn the front ditch into a River Runs Through It
2) Work with Landscaper to generate a plan for my yard
3) Goal: retaining wall done by end of year.
4) Price out concrete for extra parking space.
5) All I need to do on the furnace patch is the capstones on the 2-stone high wall.
6) Goal: clear and mulch 20ft along the back fence.
7) Mowing upkeep, which at this point includes cutting up the three downed limb-tree-things and burning.
Jr Minions will be back in the yard soon, and we shall overcome - er, continue.
SCA SKILL SETS
a) Since I did, indeed, put in the archery *lane* last year, my goal for this year is to dig out the rope and stakes so I can secure the target butt I also bought. And then, I can start practicing!
b) Find the in-work stumpwork piece i was working on, finish it, and enter it into at least one A&S contest. And also:
c) Remember to photograph the garden and the stumpwork as it is being completed.
STITCHING GALLERY
I’m rolling several stitching things this year.
3) Try to make Dorsett buttons this year.
4) Finish another Mag7 Doggie (I've taken this kit to work to work on my lunch hours)
5) See if I can make more progress on the Christmas cardinals.
6) Laney's sampler (and no, I *didn't* set a single stitch on this last year, why do you ask?)
7) I'm really thinking about doing a 'narrative embroidery' and donating it to the Navy SEAL museum. Right now my goal on this is to decide on a cohesive narrative and draw said narrative out. It's likely that if I get this far, this piece will take over my life for a bit.
FANNISH ENDEAVORS
1) I still... have those two essays on writing to finish!
2) Finish Seventh Gift
3) See if I can't make progress on the TS cross-over
4) Upload stories to Dreamwidth, and AO3
5) Start Projects on:
a) LB!JD is actually a girl
b) Alternate Ending to 'Something Wicked'
6) Contact Seremela and talk to her about permission to post LMG, since this story depends so heavily on hers.
7) Finish slice-of-life stories
8) Finish Highlander-AU first 3 stories
9) The Bitter Glass (Green Day 'verse story)
PERSONAL ADMINISTRATION
1) Organize household items, including
a) disaster kit
c) electronic items
2) begin going through electric files: pitch/ keep/ organize
3) Make the database for my library
4)Maintain bill filing system
5) Convert VHS and audio tapes to updated platforms. (Contingent on buying platform converters)
6) Make a list of cyclical maintenance duties and times due.
7) pay good chunk of personal CC
HEALTH MAINTENANCE
1) Make an exercise plan and stick to it, although be prepared to be flexible.
a) Include Kinnect-X games, and
b) Put Kinnect-Play on the Calender Schedule program with the household chore list.
2) Stick to Cross-fit program I found. This is really a 'cross-fit for weenies' program, for the seriously out of shape. It does assume all your joints are working, so I have scaled down parts even more than it already is. It's a 100-day program. My goal for the first run-through is to get into the habit. My goal for the second run-through is to do the routines as written. I may still have to substitute for running, but I hope I can do the other exercises as prescribed.
Notes: Ideal weight-loss should be 1-2 pounds a week.
FURNITURE PROJECTS
1) Finish that silly chair!
a) make two matching wood sides (this is a dremel-project, and includes finding my tools... somewhere in the garage...)
WISHING THESE WISHES WERE MINE
1) Acquire Garden Software to help Plan Garden and Gardening Stages.
3) Acquire a VHS to DVD converter
4) An audio-tape to CD converter,
5) Replace professionally-produced products with the newer professionally-produced versions.
6) Buy a new tv (look, the old one is a 1994 Toshiba… that came with rabbit ears. No lie.)
7) Buy an XBOX 360
8) Kinnect X
9) Consider buying a household organization software
10) Patio/Deck Design Software
11) Household Design Software
12) Get a calligraphy desk and comfortable chair
13) Get a cabinet for use in that area
14) computer desk kit
15) lawn-leaf bag for mower
16) tow-behind cart for mower
17) Rocking Chair
18) Ashley furniture set
19) Running boards, tonneau cover, and bed extender for Zeke
20) New roof
For me, the big things this year are: electronic organization, weight reduction now that my body's not fighting me, and working on archery. Which of course means I have to get the archery stuff out in the yard to practice! I'll get there....
-boogieshoes, the busy
HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE
1) roofer came and fixed roof for a reasonable price, but then told me to save $$ for a new roof this year or next. Goal: $10k for a 30yr concrete job.
2) I need to fix the garage door. Which means I really need to get someone out to look at it, update the radio signal to a new code for a new set of garage door remotes, and to fix/ repair the track/ lever thing. Or replace the track and door.
3) I need to repair – or more likely, replace – the outside door to the kitchen.
4) I also need to replace the one window in my living room that’s cracked. It’s possible this will be part of a set replacement, but it completely depends on what I can do at the time.
5) I have a number of outside outlets, and outlets in the kitchen, that do not work. I need to get those fixed.
6) I need to get the door to my bedroom fixed. This *will* be a replacement, because although the door is new, it was hung in-correctly.
7) I need to repair the light above roomie’s vanity.
8) I need to fix the window casings where the prior owner’s dog chewed on them. This may end up being done in conjunction with an update on casements.
9) I am determined to caulk windows this year. If I get really ambitious, I will do #3 and #4.
The items I'm specifying this year will help with the heating and cooling bills. And since I'm in the middle of organizing and downsizing - this can only help, hah.
HOUSEHOLD UPDATES
1) Finish the office updates, which includes:
a) go thru the electronic stuff
b) sand/ paint the shelving
c) presumably, i will have my card catalog up and running, at some point, and as I enter books, I can make a final keep/ send to goodwill determination.
3) I need to primer-paint the bathrooms.
4) I want to finish painting all the trim.
5) I want to get window film for the windows, and also wood casing updates, and curtains. This is an expensive project that will probably be put off until most of the rest of the stuff is done. (ETA1: I keep forgetting, but this has to wait until I replace the windows. Thre's currently ugly lattice-work in the windows, which are double-hung jobs. My preference is for German-style windows: unmarred glass, single-hung windows that swing in or out. This will probably need new casements, too, but we'll see.)
6) Yes, I’d like to update the kitchen, but that will probably have to wait a while. what's left: cabinets, new appliances, backsplash, new counter-top
7) It is more likely I will be able to paint the master bedroom walls, ceiling, and stencil lines.
8) I also want a wall-mural of Neuschwannstein in winter (which can be done via wallpaper).
GARDEN PLANS
1) Build another box. Should go quicker this time
2) Mulch and place and pavers
3) Fill the boxes with soil
6) Seed the boxes with seeds bought from organic farmers.
7) Need to acquire a lawn/leaf bag to catch grass clippings for the compost pile
8) Throw iron out/ recycle it. Replace with new iron
9) mulch mulch mulch
The iron bit is actually almost done - need to drive the last bit to the recycle place and get it totally done.
LANDSCAPING
1) Price how much it would cost to turn the front ditch into a River Runs Through It
2) Work with Landscaper to generate a plan for my yard
3) Goal: retaining wall done by end of year.
4) Price out concrete for extra parking space.
5) All I need to do on the furnace patch is the capstones on the 2-stone high wall.
6) Goal: clear and mulch 20ft along the back fence.
7) Mowing upkeep, which at this point includes cutting up the three downed limb-tree-things and burning.
Jr Minions will be back in the yard soon, and we shall overcome - er, continue.
SCA SKILL SETS
a) Since I did, indeed, put in the archery *lane* last year, my goal for this year is to dig out the rope and stakes so I can secure the target butt I also bought. And then, I can start practicing!
b) Find the in-work stumpwork piece i was working on, finish it, and enter it into at least one A&S contest. And also:
c) Remember to photograph the garden and the stumpwork as it is being completed.
STITCHING GALLERY
I’m rolling several stitching things this year.
3) Try to make Dorsett buttons this year.
4) Finish another Mag7 Doggie (I've taken this kit to work to work on my lunch hours)
5) See if I can make more progress on the Christmas cardinals.
6) Laney's sampler (and no, I *didn't* set a single stitch on this last year, why do you ask?)
7) I'm really thinking about doing a 'narrative embroidery' and donating it to the Navy SEAL museum. Right now my goal on this is to decide on a cohesive narrative and draw said narrative out. It's likely that if I get this far, this piece will take over my life for a bit.
FANNISH ENDEAVORS
1) I still... have those two essays on writing to finish!
2) Finish Seventh Gift
3) See if I can't make progress on the TS cross-over
4) Upload stories to Dreamwidth, and AO3
5) Start Projects on:
a) LB!JD is actually a girl
b) Alternate Ending to 'Something Wicked'
6) Contact Seremela and talk to her about permission to post LMG, since this story depends so heavily on hers.
7) Finish slice-of-life stories
8) Finish Highlander-AU first 3 stories
9) The Bitter Glass (Green Day 'verse story)
PERSONAL ADMINISTRATION
1) Organize household items, including
a) disaster kit
c) electronic items
2) begin going through electric files: pitch/ keep/ organize
3) Make the database for my library
4)Maintain bill filing system
5) Convert VHS and audio tapes to updated platforms. (Contingent on buying platform converters)
6) Make a list of cyclical maintenance duties and times due.
7) pay good chunk of personal CC
HEALTH MAINTENANCE
1) Make an exercise plan and stick to it, although be prepared to be flexible.
a) Include Kinnect-X games, and
b) Put Kinnect-Play on the Calender Schedule program with the household chore list.
2) Stick to Cross-fit program I found. This is really a 'cross-fit for weenies' program, for the seriously out of shape. It does assume all your joints are working, so I have scaled down parts even more than it already is. It's a 100-day program. My goal for the first run-through is to get into the habit. My goal for the second run-through is to do the routines as written. I may still have to substitute for running, but I hope I can do the other exercises as prescribed.
Notes: Ideal weight-loss should be 1-2 pounds a week.
FURNITURE PROJECTS
1) Finish that silly chair!
a) make two matching wood sides (this is a dremel-project, and includes finding my tools... somewhere in the garage...)
WISHING THESE WISHES WERE MINE
1) Acquire Garden Software to help Plan Garden and Gardening Stages.
3) Acquire a VHS to DVD converter
4) An audio-tape to CD converter,
5) Replace professionally-produced products with the newer professionally-produced versions.
6) Buy a new tv (look, the old one is a 1994 Toshiba… that came with rabbit ears. No lie.)
7) Buy an XBOX 360
8) Kinnect X
9) Consider buying a household organization software
10) Patio/Deck Design Software
11) Household Design Software
12) Get a calligraphy desk and comfortable chair
13) Get a cabinet for use in that area
14) computer desk kit
15) lawn-leaf bag for mower
16) tow-behind cart for mower
17) Rocking Chair
18) Ashley furniture set
19) Running boards, tonneau cover, and bed extender for Zeke
20) New roof
For me, the big things this year are: electronic organization, weight reduction now that my body's not fighting me, and working on archery. Which of course means I have to get the archery stuff out in the yard to practice! I'll get there....
-boogieshoes, the busy
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Date: 2017-12-29 11:00 pm (UTC)Speaking of household organization software, there's a program I use to manage our library which is based on modules. The standard modules are software, movies, music, images and books, but you can modify or create your own modules. It's open source and free, and called DataCrow, in case you're not strictly looking for something ready-made: http://datacrow.net/
And speaking of catalogs, are you planning to make your own card catalog? If so, I'm interested in how it turns out.
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Date: 2019-01-21 06:19 pm (UTC)I made a card catalog a long time ago, but i 'lost' it in ensuing laptop moves. I had more stuff than the usual IBSN-title-author-summary, because I wanted to sort by different things. So I also had general category (sci/fi, textbook, poetry, mythology... etc), and I regularly re-order my books into chronological order, so like, in the case of Narnia, I didn't have 'the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe' as the first one, but the one where we first meet Frozen Queen....
I finally got that file recovered, but I'm not sure if I'm just going to stick with that one, or get a version of M$ Access, because I want to be able to run different reports like 'To buy, to replace (because I bought the hardback, but prefer paperbacks instead...), To donate, loaned out to...'
I'll probably post once I've decided on something. And since it's going to wind up being a catalog of things, not just books, and serve as my 'house contents insurance report', then having something ready-made, especially if it's somewhat adaptable, would be nice. :)
-boogie
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Date: 2019-02-02 08:51 pm (UTC)