Monday, August 6, 2012

The Organizing Olympics, Day 10: Fridge Wrestling


Fridge Wrestling is a difficult event.  Your opponent is a mighty one, as soon as you think you have victory, you are tackled by a nasty container found at the back of the fridge.




Wrestling involves, strength and stamina.   You are going to wrestle the lids of some strong smelling containers filled with nasty science experiments.   The shelves will require wrestling, and a plunge onto the mats (also known as the sink and hot soapy water).    


The rules of this event are as follows:
1.       Keep “like” items together (fruits, veggies, leftovers, eggs)
2.       Expired food gets tossed
3.       Food you will not consume gets tossed
4.       Clean the shelves

Set your timer for a 15 minute training session and we begin with one shelf.
Pull everything off the shelf and make some quick decisions.  
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  • How old is it? Can't remember when you cooked something - Toss
  • Will it be eaten?  -  Donate if not
  • Is this the best shelf in the fridge for this item?
Go!    
Sort items into categories on the counter and make your decisions.    
Wash your shelf and only put back what will be stored on that shelf.
Training camp is over; it is time to head into the main event. 
You are strong, you are mighty, you can win this match!
Use your timer to ensure you take a break and to keep yourself focused and moving.
You win double gold, if you label the shelves in the fridge so everyone know where to put items back.  Pick one day per week to maintain the fridge...the day before garbage pick up would be an excellent choice.

Some examples could be:   Jams,  Eggs, Milk, Dairy (yogurt, sour cream, Labneh),  Left Overs.

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