What Do You Want For Christmas?

[DapperButch]

Materially, I would like a new vinyl back window for my convertible and a quality oil extractor.

[betenoire]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Exactly. I have a lot of laminate flooring. It is perfect for it. I use regular tap water. Flooring I would guess to be mid-grade and has never looked cloudy. Let me know how you make out (seriously!).

I'll keep you posted. It's actually on sale this week at Canadian Tire so I might go and pick it up as an early giftmas gift to myself.

So you use tap water and no product? My mother uses a tiny bit of vinegar. Do you think I should try it both ways?

And how the hell are you doing?

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by betenoire

I'll keep you posted. It's actually on sale this week at Canadian Tire so I might go and pick it up as an early giftmas gift to myself.

So you use tap water and no product? My mother uses a tiny bit of vinegar. Do you think I should try it both ways?

And how the hell are you doing?

Yes, just tap water, but I understand that a lot of people use vinegar/water for cleaning. Before I use it I always vacuum the dust up first.

I am curious as to why there continues to be some sort of residue on your floor. Could the flooring have been ruined by a product someone used on the floor? If so, then I'm not sure it matters what you use (like changing to steam) making a difference. Doesn't Just G put floors in for a living...maybe you need to take a pic and send it to someone/bring it into a store....you said you have tried a lot of products. I mean, what could explain the cloudiness?

ETA: I am doing ok....I will PM you.

[betenoire]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Yes, just tap water, but I understand that a lot of people use vinegar/water for cleaning. Before I use it I always vacuum the dust up first.

I am curious as to why there continues to be some sort of residue on your floor. Could the flooring have been ruined by a product someone used on the floor? If so, then I'm not sure it matters what you use (like changing to steam) making a difference. Doesn't Just G put floors in for a living...maybe you need to take a pic and send it to someone/bring it into a store....you said you have tried a lot of products. I mean, what could explain the cloudiness?

ETA: I am doing ok....I will PM you.

I'm thinking that since if I handwash and dry the floors they look passable, they're probably not completely ruined. I'm not super invested in how they look, I guess - this is just a rental and one day the floors will be someone else's problem. It's just a little embarrassing for me that they look kinda dirty all the time even when they're not.

EVERYBODY - WE WILL NOW STOP DERAILING THIS THREAD TO TALK ABOUT MY FLOORS! I PROMISE! <3

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by betenoire

I'm thinking that since if I handwash and dry the floors they look passable, they're probably not completely ruined. I'm not super invested in how they look, I guess - this is just a rental and one day the floors will be someone else's problem. It's just a little embarrassing for me that they look kinda dirty all the time even when they're not.

EVERYBODY - WE WILL NOW STOP DERAILING THIS THREAD TO TALK ABOUT MY FLOORS! I PROMISE! <3

Yes, makes sense. I would try it without the vinegar first, and would use distilled or purified water, just to keep the water as "pure" as possible (since you don't really know what it is in the products that is creating the cloudiness)

And yes we will stop derailing.

And yes to my gf (who may come across this at some point), I am aware that I do nothing now and you are awesome and the one who always does the floors, but it is not like I have no memory of it! lol

[JustLovelyJenn]

Originally Posted by LipstickLola

We always got an orange and an apple in our stockings when I was little, I still do this for my youngin's

We do this, have for generations. Only.... we also get one fruit or veggi of our choice, last year my kids picked brussle sprouts.

[Kenna]

A trip to spend Christmas with my nieces.

[Spirit Dancer]

First for time with him
Second the kiddo to have her christmas wish.

[Bit]

{{{{{{{{{{Spirit Dancer}}}}}}}}}}}

I wish the same for you, darlin.

[JustJo]

This one is tough....especially since I just spent the last few months giving stuff away by the carful. I don't want to re-clutter my life. The things I really do want...new solar heat panels for the pool, and nice patio furniture so we can eat dinner out there....are a bit big for a Christmas stocking!

Sooooo.....I love nice scented candles....and I'd really like us all to decorate Christmas cookies together....the ones you cut out with cookie cutters and are shaped like stockings and stars and wreaths and such.

[Jesse]

Originally Posted by betenoire

If you're in the market for a mean and eccentric Canadian cousin, drop me a line.

Originally Posted by WolfyOne

Since I have family I don't like or talk to, I decided years ago family isn't about blood relatives
With that said, I've made my own family over the years and enjoy them very much
I think many of us have found each other for that reason
It doesn't have to be a holiday to enjoy the family feeling
Come on down our way and some of us will show you a family built on love and mutual respect not blood

Thanks so much! You've all reminded me that a family definitely does not need to be blood, nor do they have to be nearby...they just need to care. I realized when I read these and the other replies that I have a big family after all.

[scootebaby]

Originally Posted by JustJo

This one is tough....especially since I just spent the last few months giving stuff away by the carful. I don't want to re-clutter my life. The things I really do want...new solar heat panels for the pool, and nice patio furniture so we can eat dinner out there....are a bit big for a Christmas stocking!

Sooooo.....I love nice scented candles....and I'd really like us all to decorate Christmas cookies together....the ones you cut out with cookie cutters and are shaped like stockings and stars and wreaths and such.

honey i just wanted to say "great job" on the subtleness...lol...i am all for the cookie idea...make extra bc u know i gotta taste some to make sure they are edible enough for others

as for me....i already got my present when her and the rooster moved here--though its been rough it has all been worth it.