tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post2472548464930811239..comments2024-03-05T04:53:05.648-04:00Comments on Canoe Corner: Oh the weather outside is frightful..Margueritehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-15145339341143975532010-11-29T12:48:25.245-04:002010-11-29T12:48:25.245-04:00fer - I suppose it was, it took a few hours of cle...fer - I suppose it was, it took a few hours of cleaning up but I'm a bit of a natural organizer. I have a hard time working when there's a mess around so I know I'll really appreciate this come spring.<br /><br />Floridagirl - I love organization but even I can't be bothered to wipe down my shovels after each use. What a huge amount of work that would be! I think the key is coated steel tools, they seem to handle the rough usage a lot better.<br /><br />Debbie - part of my cleaning up binge is that I'm already itching for it to be spring. It's like if I can't work outside I'll organize my stuff so it'll be ready for me to work outside!<br /><br />Laura - If I had 3 kids to look after I don't think I'd be in such a hurry to clean the garage either! Besides, you put me to shame creating those lovely flower beds.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-81476692183715147182010-11-28T14:23:31.026-04:002010-11-28T14:23:31.026-04:00Nicely done! I need to do a good cleaning on all m...Nicely done! I need to do a good cleaning on all my tools. In fact the garage is in serious need of a clean out too! Sadly I think none of these things will happen any time soon. My reasons? #1 I'm lazy #2 the trailer is STILL broken, so I can't haul away all the crap that's messing up the garage!<br /><br />Sigh.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15152576863110442101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-13535972958773315352010-11-28T07:20:58.642-04:002010-11-28T07:20:58.642-04:00What a sense of accomplishment you must feel. I h...What a sense of accomplishment you must feel. I have to admit, some years I get around to cleaning up my shed but others it seems to go by the wayside. It does make a huge difference though to have everything straightened out and in its place for easy Spring access.Debbiehttp://gardenofpossibilities.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-60449748683232969922010-11-27T13:30:51.623-04:002010-11-27T13:30:51.623-04:00Good for you, Marguerite! Reminds me I need to gi...Good for you, Marguerite! Reminds me I need to give my shovels a good scrubbing. I'll have to look for some of those rust erasers. Just wish I could be more disciplined to clean and dry them after each use.Floridagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16357453320897720393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-31024315118496166942010-11-27T10:46:14.114-04:002010-11-27T10:46:14.114-04:00Bub - I'm not sure my cleaning would be what y...Bub - I'm not sure my cleaning would be what you have in mind. I tend to be of the 'chuck it all the garbage' mentality. I've been known to throw out perfectly good and valuable tools simply because I couldn't identify them.<br /><br />The Witch - What would Christmas be without Lee Valley! I've been told in no uncertain terms this past week to stay out of my husband's online account as there may be items for me in there. yippee.<br /><br />Liz - I know, shovels, forks, hoes. Cleaning up my tools took much longer than expected. But I figure I can manage once a year.<br /><br />Jennifer - I never used to clean my tools but as I've accumulated tools I love I've become more particular about caring for them. <br /><br />TS - seems you've picked up on my obsessive streak! yes I sure do like my tools.<br /><br />GardenWalk - I know a few people were planning on hanging lights this weekend but I'm staying inside myself. Time to start Christmas baking I think.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-22538603860855212212010-11-27T10:05:19.547-04:002010-11-27T10:05:19.547-04:00Wow, it seems like a lot of work. I am amazed by y...Wow, it seems like a lot of work. I am amazed by you. I struggle to get my little balcony organized and it is only 2mts square. I am sure it will all go smoothly next spring because you will have everything ready.ferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307248426034018988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-86253365417011923262010-11-27T08:51:46.772-04:002010-11-27T08:51:46.772-04:00You have inspired me, now only if the weather will...You have inspired me, now only if the weather will cooperate, outside garage and all. 28 degrees and windy as all get out. Today was to be my Christmas light hanging day. Think I will move inside for the decorating.:grin:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-2944845797468097902010-11-26T18:59:30.974-04:002010-11-26T18:59:30.974-04:00You actually buy tools to clean your tools with? V...You actually buy tools to clean your tools with? Very impressive!!! My tools are... not as clean as yours! I admire your determination. I don't get the organization itch until it's almost spring and I'm dying to garden but don't have any plants that are awake yet. You are way ahead of me! :0)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-8251454761368977992010-11-26T17:10:40.678-04:002010-11-26T17:10:40.678-04:00You put me to shame! I am amazed my tools have fil...You put me to shame! I am amazed my tools have filed for divorce. I leave them out in the rain and cold on a regular basis. I have a whole collection of trowels, just so I can always find one to use.I should follow your fine example and clean them up for next spring. Have a great weekend!Jennifer@threedogsinagardenhttp://threedogsinagarden.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-86719517857603264262010-11-25T20:37:40.194-04:002010-11-25T20:37:40.194-04:00You're supposed to clean your shovels? Dang. W...You're supposed to clean your shovels? Dang. Where's my list...Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04490707739030306265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-77970988181062695062010-11-25T17:52:12.019-04:002010-11-25T17:52:12.019-04:00I also like to keep my garden shed spotless going ...I also like to keep my garden shed spotless going into the long Winter haul. It's so nice to visit the shed in the dead of Winter with snow all around and yet you walk into a nice organized shed on the hopes of a early Spring. It gets your hopes up to start planting seedlings indoors.<br />You have done a great job of cleaning your garden tools.<br />Where would we be without Lee Valley. It's on my Christmas list as always.<br />I have the crokinole board which is just beautiful.The Witchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02021866057255311124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-74072569886656355282010-11-25T17:00:58.589-04:002010-11-25T17:00:58.589-04:00Okay, so now you've been super organised and s...Okay, so now you've been super organised and sorted your garage (well done, I'm green with envy!), fancy a trip across to my part of the world to do mine? <br /><br />I feel it's only fair to warn you though, at first sight (and second) your heart will drop into your boots at the sheer amount of things to go through. <br /><br />I keep inviting myself and declining, so I'll totally understand if you choose to decline ;o)Bubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352255530335299560noreply@blogger.com