What Have You Been Putting Off That Needs To Be Done Soon?

Personally I prefer to declutter in big chunks. So even when working I would work all day on the weekends to get it done. I also cleaned out a few homes for others this way and had big sales to get rid of the stuff.
 

I put off doing things that need to be done outside. I was too cold, then we went into rainy season, now it's too hot.... My list can go on. I just need to make myself do one thing a day instead of letting the whole list overwhelm me.
 
I'm usually on the ball most of the time. When my husband passed away his funeral was straight forward, everything went according to plan. Now I'm getting concerned because I want to have a prepaid funeral, very simple and a private affair. I've made out my Will, but I need to let my boys know of my wishes concerning my funeral. I'm an Organ donor and not sure of the process when I die. I want to make out a list of the music I want played; I keep procrastinating on what to do. I also saw a nice coffin like a hand-woven basket, which I'd like. No wonder I can't sleep at night as details keep spinning around my mind. Does anyone have any suggestions??
 

Filing. I loathe doing it. I have it "sort of" filed into various stacks, but that's as far as it's gotten.

Calling the contractor. Unfortunately that backfired; she retired at the end of last year! Now I have to find someone else to do the various small jobs we have accumulated. Ugh. Hard to find small job contractors these days.

Downsizing. Dragging our feet on that one, but we need to put some attention to it. This year's almost half over already!

Was able to check off one item, a biggie. I've been meaning to update our RLT for at least 5 yrs or more, and FINALLY got around to making the appt. Met last week and hopefully will have the docs in hand soon. But then I'll need to do the letter of instruction plus talk to the new secondary trustees, so we're still not quite done yet.
 
Lara said:
I'm refinishing a huge pine dining table that seats 8. It has a beautiful grain and I'm almost finished sanding it. But I've got a block with the next step. A clear finish brings out a yellow in it...which I don't want. Stain color choices are just not floating my boat. I like the natural look it has now.

I also need a finish what will protect from the moisture that periodically comes from "my" ocean or Florida's. My renters last year ruined my other mahogany table by placing wet glasses on it and hot things without using the coasters provided leaving white spots. Usually fixable but I waited too long.

To finish I'm thinking Polyurethane...maybe 2 coats...semi gloss?

My "putting off" can best be attributed to FEAR rather than laziness. I just don't want to mess up and I'm out of time for making any mistakes as rental season is in 6 days.
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If it helps, I was in the same boat with a large oak coffee & end table damaged with water staining. Let it sit for a couple of years but tackled it late last summer. Here's what mine looked like and here is the finish I used. Mine was oak and yours is pine but the theory is the same.

Before:
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Finish I used: It's a stain & protective coating in one. Worked beautifully!!
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Finished Table:
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I liked the lighter tone I ended up with. The original was a little harsh for my liking.
I hope you get inspired to tackle the finishing process (y)
 
The battery in my car had been acting a little funny for a couple of weeks. The other day I went to drive someone to the store. The car wouldn't start. That's what I get for procrastinating, I thought. I should have bought a new battery last week. I called AAA and guess what? The battery was still under warranty. I got a new battery for $10. and change. Sometime it pays not to rush into things.
 
hollydolly said:
when you think about going through everything to throw or donate... it's too much , so you don't do it....


..so.. instead just do one drawer, or one side of a closet... and deal with another drawer another day...

That's how I started doing mine especially when I was working full time, because I just didn't have much time to clear stuff out, and so I kept putting it off, because it was just too much all at once to do...
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That is great advice and I did start yesterday with a box of old stuff I have. The only problem is in that box of stuff I ran into this Life Magazine special I forgot I had and spent the next two hours browsing through it...lol.

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oscash said:
I'm usually on the ball most of the time. When my husband passed away his funeral was straight forward, everything went according to plan. Now I'm getting concerned because I want to have a prepaid funeral, very simple and a private affair. I've made out my Will, but I need to let my boys know of my wishes concerning my funeral. I'm an Organ donor and not sure of the process when I die. I want to make out a list of the music I want played; I keep procrastinating on what to do. I also saw a nice coffin like a hand-woven basket, which I'd like. No wonder I can't sleep at night as details keep spinning around my mind. Does anyone have any suggestions??
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Can you talk about funeral plans with your kids. You could provide them with the details, music, casket, etc. I'm almost certain any funeral director could advise on the process for organ donation. Also, if you pick your funeral home, you can do a prepaid plan, and review all details beforehand, as you know. If you do that, you can give all your requests and detail of your wishes to the funeral director.
 
Della said:
they can't be bothered to send us a 3x5 card to put in our glove box. Instead we have to do their work for them and buy a computer printer for their convenience
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My insurance doesn't send a paper copy either, but I discovered that on their website when I log into my account, one of the pages has an option to have them send me a paper copy in the mail. Unfortunately it isn't a permanent option, so I have to remember after each renewal to log in and use it.
 
birdy said:
Can you talk about funeral plans with your kids. You could provide them with the details, music, casket, etc. I'm almost certain any funeral director could advise on the process for organ donation. Also, if you pick your funeral home, you can do a prepaid plan, and review all details beforehand, as you know. If you do that, you can give all your requests and detail of your wishes to the funeral director.
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Thanks for all your information birdy: It's a difficult subject to discuss and my sons don't want to talk about it. I'll just have to make a list of my wishes and tell them where I've filed it, along with the Title Deeds of my house.
 

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