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Post by pastlifepea on Dec 1, 2016 18:05:29 GMT
1. Using some sort of new cleaning device and discovering how much filth has actually been in my home, car, etc. I got a new vacuum cleaner last night and tried it out. An area of carpet I had vacuumed with the old one two days ago filled the canister almost halfway within 8 feet. So gross, but oh man, what fun! I did the same thing when I got a hardcore carpet shampoo machine a few years ago. 2. TV shows/movies about polygamy. Fiction, reality, whatever...I have an unhealthy fascination with this. So what are your perverse pleasures? Do tell...  |
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Post by Anita on Dec 1, 2016 18:13:44 GMT
I get a thrill out of decluttering. I keep telling DH if he dies before me, I'm becoming a minimalist. And I mean it. There's just something liberating about getting rid of stuff you don't need. If only I could convince him of that.
My other perverse pleasure is watching fire burn. No, I don't set them, but they are beautiful to watch.
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Post by lurkingsince2001 on Dec 1, 2016 18:34:58 GMT
I'm on board with all those already mentioned.
But not just decluttering, but organizing as well. Finding the perfect way to arrange something or plan for placement is fun to me, the search, the frustration leading to epiphany, drawing up plans or charts...
Also, marking something off a to-do list. Whether lining through, or checking off, or both, I enjoy that sense of accomplishment.
I will say thought that I'm the only one in the house like this: the others just couldn't care less. This drives me bonkers and frustrates me.
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 1, 2016 18:52:53 GMT
I get perverse pleasure when in the winter, people from the south ask me about our weather here in Minnesota. And they do, every time, lol. The worse it is, the happier I am to share!
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Post by Linda on Dec 1, 2016 18:57:34 GMT
I'm on board with all those already mentioned. But not just decluttering, but organizing as well. Finding the perfect way to arrange something or plan for placement is fun to me, the search, the frustration leading to epiphany, drawing up plans or charts... Also, marking something off a to-do list. Whether lining through, or checking off, or both, I enjoy that sense of accomplishment. I will say thought that I'm the only one in the house like this: the others just couldn't care less. This drives me bonkers and frustrates me. yes- this is me...right down to being the only one in the house who cares |
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Post by peano on Dec 1, 2016 18:59:21 GMT
I abhor those America's Funniest Home Videos type of shows--I think they can be cruel and mean-spirited. That being said, I love the show "My Cat From Hell" because I find it hilarious when those batshit crazy cats on that show claw the crap out of people.  |
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Post by Julie W on Dec 1, 2016 19:01:14 GMT
Yes, yes - decluttering for me too!
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Post by papersilly on Dec 1, 2016 19:01:22 GMT
decluterring, organizing, cleaning, pruning....you know....all the things an undiagnosed OCD would thrill in
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Post by Linda on Dec 1, 2016 19:06:45 GMT
I abhor those America's Funniest Home Videos type of shows--I think they can be cruel and mean-spirited. I do also - everyone else I live with thinks they are 'funny as hell'....I can't stand them |
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Post by kmcginn on Dec 1, 2016 19:20:10 GMT
All you "declutterers" please come to my house! I love when it is done but I abhor decluttering. You can clean/organize to your heart's content and make me very happy!! LOL
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Post by Flowergirl on Dec 1, 2016 19:25:18 GMT
1. Using some sort of new cleaning device and discovering how much filth has actually been in my home, car, etc. I got a new vacuum cleaner last night and tried it out. An area of carpet I had vacuumed with the old one two days ago filled the canister almost halfway within 8 feet. So gross, but oh man, what fun! I did the same thing when I got a hardcore carpet shampoo machine a few years ago. 2. TV shows/movies about polygamy. Fiction, reality, whatever...I have an unhealthy fascination with this. So what are your perverse pleasures? Do tell... We got a new vacuum cleaner last month and DD was teasing me because I vacuumed for close to two hours! This thing pulled so much stuff out of the carpets and fluffed up the matted down carpet in the high traffic areas. Today I vacuumed the family room where our bird's cage is kept. He's molting and the little feathers flying around the canister really amused me for some reason. My other pleasures come from purging and organizing. And from my mother, I love getting dirt and stains out of things. The nit-pickier the job, the better! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2016 19:47:15 GMT
1. Using some sort of new cleaning device and discovering how much filth has actually been in my home, car, etc. I got a new vacuum cleaner last night and tried it out. An area of carpet I had vacuumed with the old one two days ago filled the canister almost halfway within 8 feet. So gross, but oh man, what fun! I did the same thing when I got a hardcore carpet shampoo machine a few years ago. I want to know what brand vacuum you bought! I might need one. I've never had a bagless one until I bought a Shark. Now I'm fascinated by how much is in the canister every time I use it! I always changed the bag in my old Hoover every other use but I never looked into it. But I always wonder if it REALLY is getting everything....I'm suspicious! |
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Post by used2scrap on Dec 1, 2016 20:46:12 GMT
When I am sick, only the worst reality show will keep me entertained...keeping up with the Kardashians.
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Post by scorpeao on Dec 1, 2016 20:52:52 GMT
Whenever my SO shampoos my carpets I run over to see the gross water when he's emptying the canister. Also when I swiffer I get a lot of joy out of looking at the cloth. I'm so weird.
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Post by pastlifepea on Dec 1, 2016 20:55:47 GMT
1. Using some sort of new cleaning device and discovering how much filth has actually been in my home, car, etc. I got a new vacuum cleaner last night and tried it out. An area of carpet I had vacuumed with the old one two days ago filled the canister almost halfway within 8 feet. So gross, but oh man, what fun! I did the same thing when I got a hardcore carpet shampoo machine a few years ago. I want to know what brand vacuum you bought! I might need one. I've never had a bagless one until I bought a Shark. Now I'm fascinated by how much is in the canister every time I use it! I always changed the bag in my old Hoover every other use but I never looked into it. But I always wonder if it REALLY is getting everything....I'm suspicious! I bought this Dyson one from Costco. It had great reviews and it was a Black Friday deal. Ordered online and just had it shipped for free. www.costco.com/Dyson-Ball-Complete-Upright-Vacuum.product.100278179.htmlTo be fair, my old Hoover was probably at least 10 years old. It was a bag vacuum and those bags would be packed. I have two dogs that I am amazed they have any hair on their bodies given the massive size and amount of dog hair tumbleweeds I see. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2016 21:23:28 GMT
Thanks, pastlifepea! I may need one of those...
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Post by dulcemama on Dec 1, 2016 21:33:42 GMT
I get a thrill out of decluttering. I keep telling DH if he dies before me, I'm becoming a minimalist. And I mean it. There's just something liberating about getting rid of stuff you don't need. If only I could convince him of that. My other perverse pleasure is watching fire burn. No, I don't set them, but they are beautiful to watch. OOoooooo! Fire! *eyes glaze over* |
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Dec 1, 2016 22:39:10 GMT
I get a thrill when the shower drain is clogged and I get to pull a HUGE clump of hair out! I then proceed to make everyone come and look at it!
I also love the feeling of getting all my paperwork filed, checkbook balanced, and taking a huge load of stuff to donate.
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Post by Grom Pea on Dec 1, 2016 23:21:23 GMT
1. Using some sort of new cleaning device and discovering how much filth has actually been in my home, car, etc. I got a new vacuum cleaner last night and tried it out. An area of carpet I had vacuumed with the old one two days ago filled the canister almost halfway within 8 feet. So gross, but oh man, what fun! I did the same thing when I got a hardcore carpet shampoo machine a few years ago. 2. TV shows/movies about polygamy. Fiction, reality, whatever...I have an unhealthy fascination with this. So what are your perverse pleasures? Do tell... Dh is eagerly anticipating a new vacuum, I'm guessing so he can do the same thing, ha ha! |
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Post by pastlifepea on Dec 1, 2016 23:23:38 GMT
Whenever my SO shampoos my carpets I run over to see the gross water when he's emptying the canister. Also when I swiffer I get a lot of joy out of looking at the cloth. I'm so weird. I would SO do this if anyone else in my house would actually entertain the idea of cleaning the carpets. I do get very excited when the dirty water looks like chocolate milk. Ewwwww!!!! We have the Roomba that does most of the wood and tile floors so my swiffer cloth joy has been somewhat diminished by that. Emptying the Roomba canister is not very visually exciting. |
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Post by gracieplusthree on Dec 1, 2016 23:42:18 GMT
I cant say I have any thing right now, no new revelation but I remember having moments like that when I first discovered Mr Clean erasers. I remember cleaning one thing after another, after another, going through the house, wiping off doorframes, light switches, the thing pulled crayon off the wall---I remember this especially elated me LOL.. My young adult niece was living here at the time and she got up and said to me "what are you doing,I keep hearing you like squeal" LMBO.. I was trying to be quiet but.. |
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Post by roberta on Dec 1, 2016 23:42:49 GMT
Reading strange message board threads. They are so fun!
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Post by kelly316 on Dec 1, 2016 23:53:15 GMT
I get a thrill out of decluttering. I keep telling DH if he dies before me, I'm becoming a minimalist. And I mean it. There's just something liberating about getting rid of stuff you don't need. If only I could convince him of that. My other perverse pleasure is watching fire burn. No, I don't set them, but they are beautiful to watch. Yes, all of this! Let's take it a step further and burn all of the things we declutter! |
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Post by originalvanillabean on Dec 2, 2016 0:28:57 GMT
Also, marking something off a to-do list. Whether lining through, or checking off, or both, I enjoy that sense of accomplishment. This is me too. Also, criminal shows about drugs, intervention, lawyers, crimes etc. It fascinates me. |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Dec 2, 2016 0:37:33 GMT
Reading strange message board threads. They are so fun! Yes! Also, buying new strong/tight hair elastics and immediately tossing the old, stretched out ones. Finishing a package of scrapbooking embellishments. Or using up a paper pad. |
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Post by *Shannon on Dec 2, 2016 1:33:38 GMT
I stack up the lint I pull from the lint screen after each load. I love seeing all the different colored layers.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2016 2:09:11 GMT
My other perverse pleasure is watching fire burn. No, I don't set them, but they are beautiful to watch.  I did a short stint with the USFS straight out of HS and was on a fire crew. Fire, especially wildfire, totally fascinates me. It is a living, breathing, efficient destructive force. As devastating as fire is, I can't help but be mesmerized watching it burn. Provided no one is injured. |
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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 2, 2016 2:35:27 GMT
Walking around my house with a magic eraser
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Post by berty on Dec 2, 2016 2:50:59 GMT
Ok, I'm just gonna say it - popping pimples. (Hangs head in shame)
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Post by gorgeouskid on Dec 2, 2016 3:10:20 GMT
My name is gorgeouskid, and I take perverse pleasure in watching Dr. Pimplepopper youtube videos.
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I did a short stint with the USFS straight out of HS and was on a fire crew. Fire, especially wildfire, totally fascinates me. It is a living, breathing, efficient destructive force. As devastating as fire is, I can't help but be mesmerized watching it burn. Provided no one is injured.
