Weekly Flylady Thread 28th July 2008

pigpen

Mudbath wrote: »

Pigpen - we get two or three a day. Most are fine and just leave when you say no. I think this one realised I couldn't go anywhere so he carried on trying to sell! Right, must do tea xx

Then you should have kicked him in the bollockies and shut the door lol

pigpen

tiamai_d wrote: »

Pigpen, hope he gets over it soon, good that he is a smaller dog, they usually get over these problems sooner than larger dogs.

Madbath, sounds painful, I'd have taken it our on the salesman. We usually say 'oh, were getting evicted next week *sniff-ggrarrr-wheet-junky-pose-with-hunched-shoulders* always works! :rotfl:

Actually... it's only if we cut our grass that we get salesfolk... been waiting AGES for a driveway salesperson to come round (I mean, come on, with grass 6 foot high we would be a serius possibility for a driveway, oh and the 2 cars maybe???), but sadly, only kitchen folk.... I don't want a new kitchen...yet.... I want a drive.

OK, better feed the brats, S&S kitchen and tidy up living room.... hmmm.. brats can be banished upstairs me thinks.

Her other woof that had the same took 3 weeks to get mobile but this one isn't anywhere as severe.

Maybe you should have a note that says 'unless you are selling driveways bog off!!'

skintscotslass

REDMADCURLS wrote: »

SSL - about to head to new job after 4 months off - couldn't face going back to NHS - but still anxious about new job/return after sick etc etc. So I wish you the very best of luck, wherever you end up!

Thank you RMC. If I dont get this job, then I'll go back to my previous job. I'll start off part time (getting paid full time, hurrah!) and take things very slowly. When do you start your new job?

Valli

tiamai_d wrote: »

Madbath, sounds painful, I'd have taken it our on the salesman. We usually say 'oh, were getting evicted next week *sniff-ggrarrr-wheet-junky-pose-with-hunched-shoulders* always works! :rotfl:

I get rid of callers/phone sales (windows etc) by telling 'em I rent (I don't).
And they never want to sell me a timeshare because I am single and partnerless - sad, isn't it!

REDMADCURLS

skintscotslass wrote: »

Yes, 7 of us and now that its 5.20 on Tuesday, I really dont think I'm going to find out tonight :mad: I'm getting quite cross:mad: :mad: :mad:

8!:D
Yeaah call them and say my fly ladies are waiting..................then they will just think you have tipped over the edge.................well thats what my DH said when I shared our 'lists' with him

pigpen

Tuesday funtime & frolics

WM x6
TD x 2.. just socks and undies
DW x2
BM
laundry out, folded, away
4 ebay parcels to package and post
1 cheque to put in bank
2 binbags to drop at charity shop
Ring bank and sort out the overdraft..not helpful on Monday so ringing back
Work out the finances for the next couple of months to incorporate a payment off the OD.. and the double utility payments..
Hubby lower the landline tariff we are on.. it is barely used so I refuse to pay this much.
Photograph and list the bits I rescued from Tiddles cupboard
Sort DS2's uniform and replace what needs replacing and buy DS3 new trousers (10)
HHC in girly room.. I cleared a substantial amount already only 90% of the room to get through now!!
HHI

Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean windows and all glass..
Clear the mantel and only put back the items which are supposed to be there..
Level 3
Wipe and water plants
Extra Mission:

1. Sort out school bags and DS2, everyones shoes & trainers stationary
2. Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.

Tuesday trauma - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors.. covered in mounds of laundry at the moment so will have to wait!
Clean the oven..
Wipe dining table..
Level Three
Dust furniture in dining area & check cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances..
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances & kick boards..
Clean out your mankiest kitchen cupboard..
Extra Mission

1. Run the WM through 'clean cycle'.. .. both machines done
   
2. 31 fling boogie..
3. Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET.. did the ones in the bathroom and loo as well.. filled my wheelie bin!

Best shift my big fat furry and do some wiping wile I do dinner... potato awfuls and wishwingers and other slop tonight.. can't be faffed!

REDMADCURLS

skintscotslass wrote: »

Thank you RMC. If I dont get this job, then I'll go back to my previous job. I'll start off part time (getting paid full time, hurrah!) and take things very slowly. When do you start your new job?

Start next Thurs. -Gently does it!

I tried that return to work with NHS and after two weeks phased return, ended up in hosp the following Monday - taken out of work by ambulance - very embarassing but was in bad way (turned out to be not major, but really thought I was dying) So after that (7 weeks ago) manager was 'charming'. Went in 2 weeks ago and said my sick line runs out in 10 days and then I am on holiday for 2 weeks and then I am gonners...........his response 'well as long as you are sure I did all I could to support you............' (thinking he is worried I am going to claim against Trust)

So now I am out of NHS, which means carp terms, (sick pay) but I am still glad..cant be doing with all those bureaucraps!

skintscotslass

tiamai_d wrote: »

WOOHOO!!! DS1 has childcare!!!!

Finally, finally, I have after school care sorted for DS1 so I can now officially look forward to going to college!!!!!!!!!! :j :j :j

Tia, great news love :T :T :T

kazmeister

Fingers and toes crossed for SSL

Poor Mudbath - that must have really hurt. Loved your daughters response :rotfl:

Was going to say some other things but have forgotten, memory like a goldfish me

Update on the big list
Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Vacuum through the living room, [strike]hall[/strike] and stairs - done the hall and mopped the floor rest to do later
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean windows and all glass.. including the tv screen
Clear the mantel and only put back the items which are supposed to be there.. and that doesn't include letters, keys or other treasure!
Wipe and water plants
Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it..
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

1. Sort out school bags and lunch boxes and other school related stuff for the new year.. including coats and shoes.. what needs replacing??
2. Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.
3. Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
4. Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it

Tuesday trauma - Kitchen and Dining Room
[strike]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces[/strike] - all done
[strike]Sweep and mop floors [/strike]- all done
Clean the oven.. - does cleaning the door count
[strike]Cleaned the hob [/strike]
[strike]Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)[/strike] done
[strike]Dust any extra furniture in dining area[/strike], checking for cobwebs on way round - forgot the cobwebs
[strike]Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster [/strike]- all scrubbed and done
[strike]Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards[/strike].. - all done tops and bottoms kickboards to do with floor
Clean out your mankiest kitchen cupboard.. mine is the baking cupboard.. what is yours?
Extra Mission : help yourself

1. [strike]Run the WM through 'clean cycle'.. hottish wash with a splosh of vinegar, soda crystals bleach.. whatever you fancy just clear those pipes of gunge![/strike] - amazed OH as I've done this
2. [strike]Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!-[/strike] all done
3. 31 fling boogie..
4. Have a film fest.. with popcorn and pop!! - thinking may pop out with DD to get as DVD as only me and her tonight
5. Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

So thats it for now, will delete done stuff and post as a starting list tomorrow

hex2

'undiverse' SSL? Blimey, I used to sit at board level for a division of a major construction company, and once got asked if I had the painters in when I vetoed one of their less people friendly (aka immoral, illegal) suggestions. Are you by any chance working in the public sector? If so I guess they are still faking the paperwork! Fingers crossed for you anyway.

RMC - I do fell sorry for NHS Managers and their HR people. It would kill me, not very good at rule books. I just try and treat people how i would like to be treated in the same circumstances.

I have re-read my earlier post and would like to stress that I miss that cat very much. I was moving into rented, and worked away a lot so I couldnt take him with me. I even paid catimony for a couple of years. The only time I cried during the whole breakup was when the cat got in my suitcase and wouldn't get out (incidentally covering all my nicely ironed clothes in ginger hair).

I have fed the children, DH is going to be late. I still havent hoovered so better crack on with that and feeding the cats, dogs, chickens and fish.