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Weekly Flylady Thread 25th August 2008

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  • juliejim
    juliejim Posts: 7,944 Forumite
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    polkadot - can't you just email back and ask what colours they come in as you can't remember.

    Toots - my house is getting me down too - I haven't stopped all day and I've only got two rooms tidy! Hugs!

    DH has arrived home now so I'm off.

    Night all

    Jue
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  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,504 Forumite
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    polkadot wrote: »
    Valli so are you saying the fact that it was negative doesnt mean Im not pregnant? Im confused. whilst doing the shopping list Ive been wracking my brain trying to work out why else I could be so late?:confused:
    You still could be...what I am saying is, if you get a positive you are...
    If it's only early days there might not be enough hormone to show...in the 'olden' days you had to test your 'first' of the day. But it could be stress...you could give it another week. Trouble is - if you're anything like me you would want to know...now!
    Yes - a negative result might well mean you are pregnant - but that it's too soon to tell yet.
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • nicki_2
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    I'm back..a little later than planned but I've just cleared out my cleaning cupboard properly :eek: I thought I had stuff under there but I don't, and found stuff I don't remember buying :rolleyes::o Dragged it all out, put it on some shelves in the kitchen so I can see what's what and use stuff up. The only things that have gone back under the sink are laundry / garden related and the packet of kitchen towel everything else is on the shelves...now I may be more inclined to clean the brass and windows :rotfl:

    Oh and I've put tea on ;)

    So since I only worked on the kitchen that bit of the list now looks like this:

    Wednesday Washdown- Kitchen
    Level One
    [strike]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces[/strike]
    Level Two

    Sweep and mop floors
    [strike]Clean oven and hob[/strike]
    Level Three

    [strike]Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc [/strike][strike]Wipe all the windows in these areas!! [/strike][strike]Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..[/strike][strike]Wipe out a dirty cupboard... get rid of everything you no longer need and make it all pretty and tidy!
    [/strike]Extra Mission : help yourself
    1. clean any spillages in the fridge
    [strike]Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!

    [/strike]
    1. Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET
    DD is currently singing Bon Jovi songs loudly except all she can sing is the "oooooohhhh " bits :rotfl::rotfl:

    Right, next job - phone my mum! ;) :wave:
    Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.
    Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!
  • boddy
    boddy Posts: 3,326 Forumite
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    Not long been up but one WM load in and have showered and had something to eat. Now to see where I am with my lists.

    Have managed to get an overtime shift tomorrow. Im pleased as I can throw what I earn there at my debts.

    Monday Melee - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
    Level 3
    Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
    Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –
    Tuesday Chuck!- Master Bedroom & Landing
    Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead
    Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
    Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more
    1. Clear out your sweaters.. how many are fit for making into draught excluders?
    Wednesday Washdown- Kitchen and Dining Room
    Level Three
    Extra Mission : help yourself

    Thursday Thrills- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Clear any clutter from desk
    Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
    Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Level Three
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
    Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
    Extra mission: Take your pick!
    1. Fill a binbag for charity shop!
    Friday Frenzy- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
    Level Three
    Clean 2 windows
    Grab a toy box and throw/rehome anything that is no longer wanted.. it'll be chrimbo before we know it and we need the space!!
    Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
    Extra Task List
    1. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
    2. HHI
    Zed42 Welcome back

    Johanne Thats brilliant news. Im so pleased for you. After what happened yesterday its just the lift you needed.

    polka Big hugs for DS.

    bumble-bee Welcome and Happy Anniversary.

    juliejim Enjoy Mama Mia. I thought it was brilliant.

    Toots Big hugs. Dont knock yourself. I think you have been doing really well. Look at what you have achieved. Have 5 minutes a cuppa and small steps. I think we all have some days where its one step forward and two back.

    Im off to see what I can get done. WM nearly finished so will get the towels hung up.


  • toottifrootti
    toottifrootti Posts: 6,427 Forumite
    Thanks dustykitten, denisefowler and greenbee for your words of wisdom and support. It has really got to me this week - I think my 2 days away have taken its toll. I am tired (i was nodding off at my computer class this morning!) I know I shouldnt try to do too much but want to feel 'normal' and try to do what i can.
    Anyway I have made new lists as you suggested and now I have 5 things on my urgent&important list (3 from the original and 2 I had forgotten) - there's quite a few on the non-urgent& imp list and a lot on the not urgent/not important list!!! Thanks for that help it has put things into perspective a wee bit!
    Regarding the ironing greenbee I have already takenout the non iron stuff and its still a mountain but I am going to TRY to not stress about it for now.

    Since I last posted I have cleaned the main work surface, the hob and splashback and the cupboard fronts and the small appliances so the kitchen looks ok - but i am now going to make tea so it wont last long!!!

    I will come back later as I need to ask help with my urgent bits.
    toots xx
    Peace will be mine
    could do better - must try harder
    Live each day as if its your last
    DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts

  • toottifrootti
    toottifrootti Posts: 6,427 Forumite
    Thanks too bumblebee, gingergirl, julie and boddy - I hadnt read your posts when i posted! I think i have been trying too hard!

    toots xx
    Peace will be mine
    could do better - must try harder
    Live each day as if its your last
    DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts

  • Dustykitten
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    I've cleaned half the floor - deep cleaned and resealed it.

    Deleted more emails today and updated another survey site.

    Fish and chips cooking so one last bit of sealing and then dinner - I've tried not to snack today as I've put on a couple of pounds but I'm hungry now.
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • Valli
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    Polkadot – I am merely going to say that THIS is the friendliest, most supportive thread (g*d help us if ever Studentphil drops in!):p

    Toots :A– so many people have said sensible things (thanks Denisefowler) can I add my two pennorth? Put yourself first – IYSWIM – what YOU need comes before others needs. (I loved the typo BTW – Deniseflower – I’d be tempted to change to that! That’s how I think of you, now!) Well, you’ve posted since and sound more optimistic. Just take care of YOU Toots!

    Shell2001 Good luck with that – never had a kidney infection but that is sounding awfully like it to me. I believe that lots of fluids are in order – but get that one double checked – as I say – no personal experience here! Greenbee’s advice sounds just the job.

    Orkneystar fab baking! The loaf looks really yummy!:p

    Nicki – Brill on getting the forms in – now you KNOW they have them. Sending ‘move Nicki NOW’ vibes to Wigan!:T

    Since my last post beds are made, a window cleaned, kitchen floor mopped - it wasn't on my list but the mop needed cleaning then I carried on...clean water tho!:D

    Notice a few not around today - hope you're all having FUN!
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • polkadot
    polkadot Posts: 1,867 Forumite
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    Thanks boddy, the piriton seems to be doing its thing now
    Valli I am like you! I do want to know-and then there's winning this swaddle me thing-Ive not had many wins the last few months.Its like Im being told something.
    Julie I found the comp using google, the thing is theres no sign of it on MSE. So I wanted to post it on the I won board so I can add it to my signature but I dont want to get yelled at;) The people on the comps board have been getting quite twitchy lately and it seems to be all about stars:(
    Greenbee and bumble bee sorry I missed it ealier-Happy anniversary:j
  • polkadot
    polkadot Posts: 1,867 Forumite
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    Ah, I got another star and I didn't see when:( I never see my stars go up:(
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