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Re: Are you a list-maker or a muddler-througher?

MarineMom_texas — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:31:09 GMT

Like so many answers ahead of me on this thread, definitely a list maker. I have made lists all my life. If I am having company for dinner, I have a list for each day before the dinner and what has to be done. I couldn't go to the store without a list and DH is finally learning that when he eats the last of something (like ice cream - LOL) it has to go on the grocery list or it won't be bought! DH is great at making a list for Wal Mart and then forgetting to take it with him but he is getting better. My list making is rubbing off on him (after 35 years - LOL).

Re: Are you a list-maker or a muddler-througher?

bobswife — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:02:18 GMT

partot:
I make lists for everything... even a list of my lists!

ITA with Partot!

I can't imagine accomplishing anything without a list.

In fact, I have a Whiteboard (just like Hubba, Hubba House but smaller ) that I note my daily To-Dos upon. It's right here by my computer as I speak.

I also have a notebook for my Grocery shopping and a notepad in my purse for those notes and lists that come up every now and again. Heck, I always carry two pens with me because one may cease to write at the most inopportune time.

I am Krissy. I am obsessive about my compulsions.

Fun question, MiraBelle!

Re: Are you a list-maker or a muddler-througher?

kaye12000or — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:58:55 GMT

Well, I got the company work done, but no cakes, some laundry and no straightening of the house. I didn't get very far on muddling through my list....

Re: Are you a list-maker or a muddler-througher?

Bunnyboo3 — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:49:25 GMT

I make a list , then forget to bring it with me half the time...LOL

So I end up muddling thru it too

Re: Are you a list-maker or a muddler-througher?

Charlotte_SD — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:43:01 GMT

I muddle through until it gets serious; then I make a list. I always have a running grocery list attached to the fridge, however, and I think I would cease to function without my weekly Sierra Club calendar open in the kitchen.

Re: Are you a list-maker or a muddler-througher?

Alaska_Prof — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:39:14 GMT

A little of both, but mostly a list maker. For big dinners I make a list of when things have to be done. I use my menu and write times by each item. I do make grocery lists, Christmas gift lists, camping lists, and thing like that.

Re: Are you a list-maker or a muddler-througher?

MOMTLJK — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:32:08 GMT

I have to make lists for EVERYTHING! If I didnt,nothing would ever get done. I have a notebook that I make my lists in. There are grocery,each kid's Christmas list,chore lists(daily and bigger jobs to be done when I have time),honey-do lists for DH(they keep piling up,lol),list of things to get done at inlaws old house,list of phone calls I need to make,a chore lists for the kids.

Re: Are you a list-maker or a muddler-througher?

Adria_NyxxTX — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:51:29 GMT

First I make a list, and then I muddle thru it....

Re: Are you a list-maker or a muddler-througher?

kaye12000or — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:35:57 GMT

Mostly I muddle through, but the list is in my head. Like today, I need to bake a cake, finish a company order, do the laundry and straighten the house. Those are on my list. I Have to get the order done, but the rest will fall in amongst the swim lessons, lunch, dinner and everything else and we will see where my muddling gets me by this evening.

Re: Are you a list-maker or a muddler-througher?

akfishergirl — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:28:38 GMT

Suze.. I knew I liked you!!!! I am a computerized lister too!!!! When I sold the boat I gave the new owner my lists.. he has thanked me many many times for them...I also keep menu's and grocerlists together.. that way I can look thru and get ideas....I used to have filecabinets full of lists...*LOL*

Re: Are you a list-maker or a muddler-througher?

SuzieQ2 — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:11:12 GMT

I am a list maker... I have a running list on my counter for the grocery store. I even trained hubby that when he runs out of something to put it on the list. I have a chore list.. ( things still don't get done) & I even have a list going of what we need to take on our trip although it isn't until the end of Feb. If I forget my grocery list I have to turn around... go home & get it. I can't fuction without it... can't even muddle.

Re: Are you a list-maker or a muddler-througher?

akfishergirl — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:46:44 GMT

I am definately a list maker...I may muddle thru the lists but I live by lists!

Re: Are you a list-maker or a muddler-througher?

partot — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:37:52 GMT

I make lists for everything... even a list of my lists! It can be maddening to some, but it's the only way that I can function.

Re: Are you a list-maker or a muddler-througher?

Summer74 — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:00:16 GMT

I'm GREAT at making lists. I'm equally great at losing them, though....

I keep a custom-made grocery list in Word. I print it out each week, highlight what we need, and then go shopping. The list used to be arranged the same way the store was, but then the store remodeled. I've had strangers stop me in the store and say, "Wow -- look at all the things on your list!" No....I only need what's highlighted, not the entire list!

Re: Are you a list-maker or a muddler-througher?

beeje — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:00:08 GMT

I am a list maker --- who always has a notebook of lists in my purse.

At work I am the same way, each day before Ieave work, I make a list for tomorrow, and then prioritize the list in order of importance.

I learned this while doing hurricane relief back in the early 90's. It sure does help.