Weekly Flylady Thread 1st September 2008

Flylady_Flower

Hi all,

I have done sweet bu**er all today, really, nothing, nada, zilch, just could not be asked, but feeling a bit better now so might get on - hubby just got in so that might go out the window tho!

Anyway, just catching up (only up to page 48) so thought you might all like this for anyone feeling like me - just been emailed it...

I REALLY NEED TO GET GOING, BUT JUST CAN'T SEEM TO GET MOTIVATED...........

It made me smile anyway...

johanne

CONGRATUALTIONS VANILLA...:D

Not feeling very well today probably not hepled by fact DD had me up 7 times betwen 10pm and 6am :eek:

I have felt a bit rough last few days but today ive woke up with a sore back which is swollen round my bad kidney again and keep going hot and cold, got a banging headache and ache head to toe. So guessing im on my way to another water/kidney infection...! (Have a kidney problem that cant be dealt with till i finish breastfeeding as i need an intravenous dye xray :undecided)

Have decided to give up with my uni assignment.. DD wont let me put her down today so no way it will be finished... got 20 days to get my end of course exam in.. so will just concentrate on that and accept a zero score for this.. should still pass the course aslong as i do ok on the exam.. so figure thats the best thing to do.

Anyway DD just realised im not in the room (sooner i can arrange wireless internet the better!!) so off i pop again.....

polkadot

Valli wrote: »

Hey Polka - friends are there for you when you need them -they don't mess you about and if they do they should have the good grace to apologise. She asked you to bake a cake...then she mentioned a shop cake..you were right to ask. Hope you didn't lend whatever she wanted!
Incidentally I am pleased to see that someone - your Df - realises that, if you sue (anybody) someone - usually the taxpayer or other customers pay. It's like these 'accident' claims or when people 'inflate' an insurance claim - they say - well the companies can pay they have load of money conveniently forgetting that the companies get their money from the customers who pay inflated insurance premiums. Having said that I do believe that people should be compensated adequately for injuries - they should have enough money to have an excellent quality of life but there are some claims which are 'massaged'. Apparently there are people who feel that inflating an insurance claim is perfectly acceptable. Rant over. Sorry!

Thanks Valli
She just called as she got my email and it was taking too long to write a response. Apparantly none of what Ive said to her is true and I am very insecure and no one can talk to me. She has a lot of friends and doesnt need someone as needy and petty as me-so I told her she didnt have to stick around,by the end of it she was screaming at me so I put the phone down on her. Ive spent almost every week day on the phone to her for between an hour and two for just about the last 6 months. Listening to her rant and stess and she's just told me that Im all about the drama-I guess at least my phone bill will go down if she decides shes done with me. On a positive note though-I just met another saffer who lives down the road from me:jI saw her name on freecycle and had to ask. Turns out she is so Ive been gabbing away to her on yahoo in afrikaans.

Dustykitten

Back with parcel, one happy boy and a little half hour spent with Nan so I guess parcel not being delivered turned out well.

Soappie I didn't get anymore info on the male side but I now do have a little more info on Nan's mum's side. As both Nan and Grandad lost parents as children they were brought up by many aunts ect and it doesn't seem much was ever mentioned. I'll email you at the start of next week if that is ok?

Tea in the AGA and then off cricket. DS3 watching weakest link now - my kids are like grannies.

Flylady_Flower

Kazwookie - Hope you have a better weekend, take care x

Vanilla - Congratulations, really pleased for you and OH

Pigpen - How did the interview go? am sure it went brilliant from what you said before. You'll be fine for the OT next week too - I don't know why they stopped dog licences either and think they should bring it back - adding cats is a great idea too - might even stop some thefts if they have to say where they got their dogs from - mmmm, maybe not, they're crafty bu**ers theives aint they...

Sexymouse - where do you get your great emicons from? They're brilliant...

Polkadot - the last thing you need to be worrying about now are someone elses feelings, but I do understand that she is a friend and it's horrible when you argue - [STRIKE]she sounds like the kind of person that will calm down once she's had some time, so if you still want to stay friends, I can't see it going on too long. But do you need this? people like that can be hard work and you're just sorting yourself out, so please take care... x[/STRIKE] Ignore all that, I've just read your last post and she sounds awful and I think you are better off without her. I have friends who listen to all my problems, moans, insecurities, ect for hours, umming and ahhing in all the right places and putting in their tuppence worth when I need it - and I do the same for them they never moan about me or tell me what your "friend" has just said to you. You will be much better off without her and I'm glad you managed to put the phone down this time - good on you!

Johanne - Sorry to hear you're not feeling good at the moment, hope you feel better soon - isn't it always that time though that kids play up? I'm sure they sense something is not right and it upsets them. good luck with your end of course exam - have you tried freecycle for a wireless router? (knowing you, you already have, but thought I'd ask )

polkadot

Thanks Denise

I know you're right and I feel better about it now-I just realised I have told you about this one. Remember I had to go be with a friend who had to deal with a trouble visitor? Same one-trouble was LL who needed top do work in the house. She cancelled appointments with him because he arrived fairly late and then didnt want to deal with him alone.
Ive just been thinking back and I really havent lost much-except quite a bit of time-and Im going to miss doing the cake-I was REALLY looking forward to that. Id love to know how to break into the market-Id be happy even to do them for free just coz I like doing them so much-twice a year just isnt enough.

Where has pigpen got to? We're all sitting biting nails waiting to hear.

Valli

denisefowler wrote: »

Polkadot - the last thing you need to be worrying about now are someone elses feelings, but I do understand that she is a friend and it's horrible when you argue - [strike]she sounds like the kind of person that will calm down once she's had some time, so if you still want to stay friends, I can't see it going on too long. But do you need this? people like that can be hard work and you're just sorting yourself out, so please take care... x[/strike] Ignore all that, I've just read your last post and she sounds awful and I think you are better off without her. I have friends who listen to all my problems, moans, insecurities, ect for hours, umming and ahhing in all the right places and putting in their tuppence worth when I need it - and I do the same for them they never moan about me or tell me what your "friend" has just said to you. You will be much better off without her and I'm glad you managed to put the phone down this time - good on you!

Nice one Flower - I agree with you -friendship is a two way street and a good friendship is one where there is mutual support -
Polka's 'friend' sounds like she has issues - this one sounds just like someone else's 'friend' (see earlier threads!) another user who wants it all her own way. Glad you've found someone else to chat to Polka - hope that develops into a supportive friendship for you!

Valli

***scrolls back to check***
Her light's on!

Hey Pigpen - how'd it go? You were in our thoughts!

greenbee

Progress so far this week:

Sew buttons on a pair of trousers and a jacket
Hem two pairs of trousers
Book school governor training
Put up clock
Quadrant in wardrobe
Get house stuff quoted for and booked
Re-book hair appt. cancelled when ill
Wash bedroom muslins
Order tulip bulbs - Angelique
Mowing/garden
Book tree surgeon – sycamore and chestnut to be removed before spring
Glass top for lacquer cabinet (measure & order)
[strike]Get car scratch/dent & headlight fixed[/strike] - booked for while I'm away
Get my windscreen replaced before MOT – phoned autoglass
[strike]Book MOT (end Sept) [/strike]- booked for while I'm away
B&Q kitchen catalogue
Appointment with Nationwide re. mortgage
[strike]
Send off receipts for expenses
Change lightbulb in passageway
Book dentist
[/strike]Change outside lightbulbs for energy saving ones

Monday Mop- Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
[strike]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces[/strike]
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
[strike]Clean the fridge and work anything that needs using soon into your meal plan[/strike]Done at weekend
[strike]Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)[/strike]
Level Three
[strike]Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round[/strike][strike]
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Wipe all the windows in these areas!! [/strike]Still clean
[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. [strike]
   
2. S&S over the hob and oven
3. Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
4. [/strike]
5. 34 fling boogie.. (Clear kitchen table & dresser)
6. [strike]Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell heavenly[/strike]

Tuesday Chuck - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
[strike]Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs[/strike][strike]
[/strike]Level 2
[strike]Dusting, even if around everything [/strike][strike]
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe[/strike] You think I’m brave enough to have clutter after a month of this thread?! I put away the bulk buy of recycled loo paper that was delivered the other day… I just need to find a home for the recycled kitchen roll that came with it!
[strike]Clean windows and all glass.. [/strike] Still clean
[strike]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![/strike]
Level 3
[strike]Wipe and water plants[/strike][strike]
Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it.. [/strike]Hotspots all migrated to study where they belong!
[strike]Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself[/strike]
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

1. [strike]Filing.. find a pile and file it [/strike]Well, moved it to the study…
2. [strike]Wipe down any paintwork that needs it[/strike]. All done last week, and still looking lovely and shiny!
3. [strike]Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!![/strike] Nothing to fill it with… although I will start on the sitting room bookshelves soon
4. [strike]HHI (did someone mention they needed one?)[/strike]

Wednesday Wiiing!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
[strike]Check fire alarms are working..blahblahblah!![/strike] Mine work... I wonder if pigpen's battery has managed escape from the packet and hide in the alarm yet :rolleyes:
[strike]Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Fling open the window and let in the Autumnal air (or spring for those 'down under'!)
[/strike]Level 2
[strike]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen.. [/strike]
Air the duvet – where? It’s raining…
[strike]15 minutes floordrobe clearance [/strike]– I wouldn’t DARE leave my clothes on the floor any more
Level 3
[strike]Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Grab a box of gibble from the landing and rehome it.. put it away or just get rid.. make a space! [/strike]Landing is empty!!
[strike]Count up how many energy saving bulbs you need and work purchasing them into your budget!! .. We will save some pennies this winter![/strike] Lots of spares in cupboard from freebies…
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

1. 34 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
2. [strike]
   
3. Clean all paintwork on the landing
4. Clean windows in these rooms
5. [/strike]Clear out your tops!! You do NOT need those 'comfy' or the stained tops.. they need flinging.. get them gone.. right now.. go on..

Thursday Thrills- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
[strike]Clean floors in these rooms[/strike][strike]
[/strike]Level Two
[strike]Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside![/strike] and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
Clear any clutter from desk - shouldn't have moved those hotspots up here should I?
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
[strike]Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc – no need[/strike][strike]
Wipe down tiles in bathroom..
[/strike]Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
[strike]Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required [/strike]– no need
[strike]Collect all the dirty laundry [/strike]
Extra mission: Take your pick!

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
2. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
3. Clear a shelf.. clean it.. and make it look nice!
4. replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it

Friday Frenzy- spare room
Level One
[strike]Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc[/strike][strike]
Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it![/strike] Have been waxed & had my eyelashes died. Next appointment booked, pedicure booked
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the [strike]light shade[/strike] and curtain pole!!!
[strike]Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! [/strike]No need… not used recently!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Make a start on sorting out the summer stuff to out away/get rid of
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

1. [strike]15 minutes in the garden.. preparation for winter, harvesting, weeding or just enjoying![/strike] No way am I going out in that :rotfl:
2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
3. HHI
4. Friday fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

I didn't think I'd manage to catch up after Wednesday & yesterday, but it looks like I'm making progress at last. I might even manage to catch up with some work too!

Hex - thanks for the offer re. questions. I may well be in touch... although I think the questions are probably fine, I just get bored with asking the same ones time after time! Hopefully I'll get some interesting answers, but I suspect not

Polkadot - you don't need toxic friends. Consider her as your Friday fling and donate her to someone else. Friendship is about give and take, and making allowances for other people, not taking advantage and trying to make them feel small. There is such a thing as having too many friends if you include people like this, but she isn't really a friend. We all think you deserve better Chunky has demonstrated what a friend should be like

Johanne - keep drinking the water and don't overdo things. Hopefully it'll calm down soon.

Kazwookie - hope the weekend is better

TAG - glad you enjoyed your child-free zone

Soappie - definitely the right prescription for back pain. I swear by it, but don't try it at work Have you (or Mudbath) tried TENS? I've been using it for years, and it's the ideal solution for work (I have a tiny unit that clips on my belt), and if you're a chronic pain sufferer and get a doctors' note the kit is VAT free too.

Dusty - if the kids are settling down with cricket & TV, you need to go out paint the town red to make up for it

Pigpen - we're all on tenterhooks - how did the interview go???

greenbee

Valli wrote: »

***scrolls back to check***
Her light's on!

Hey Pigpen - how'd it go? You were in our thoughts!

She's obviously talking to her other friends first and we thought she liked us best