Weekly Flylady Thread 29th September 2008

Valli

Hi all
Stopped rainingand the sky has gone all blue...
I have to pick up DS's GF to watch the match - that'll be fun - hope she wraps up warm

Greenee - didn't you think you'd like to take up my offer of a freezer contents swop then... and hadn't you already tried 'percussive maintainence?'.
It's a loose wire BTW!

Hugs to all of you who have injured the groin ... and christmas babes too - bit off isn't it when people 'forget' your birthday or 'lump it in...'

I remember a friend of mine who had an early January baby who regularly got 'forgotten' 'because we have no money left after xmas...' by aunties.

And I bet organising parties is a nightmare...

boddy

Well it seems its our turn to have some sun up here.

Im pleased because its meant Ive been able to get into the garden.

Have cleared most of the weeds and cut some stuff back so a job well done.

Also did the bathroom before that so flying going well today.

Jake came back today starving. Wish I knew where he goes to when he disappears.

AnWsMum Glad to hear W is feeling better.

Dusty Well done at the NCT sale.

Serena Hope you all feel better soon.

SS Sorry to hear you are still feeling carp. I feel a bit better but my DD has had it bad for a week.

juliejim Hope Oh arm feels better soon.

sexymouse and pigpen Hope your legs are ok.

TAG My sisters birthday is Christmas Day and my DD was born New Years Eve. Me Im a summer babe.

Off to make lunch then whizz Henry round while its cooking.

pigpen

greenbee wrote: »

Pigpen - so the question is, did you attempt to hang the curtain before or after going to the pub Sounds like another thing you should be delegating to the vast number of willing volunteers you have in your house!

Given the fact the curtains are 3m drop... they are hubby's job!!

I haven't stitched the header tape on yet.. must do that today... but I need to dig it out of he understair cupboard.. which means I need to tidy the shoes and coats and bags.. and I don't want to!

pigpen

Valli wrote: »

Hugs to all of you who have injured the groin ... and christmas babes too - bit off isn't it when people 'forget' your birthday or 'lump it in...'

I remember a friend of mine who had an early January baby who regularly got 'forgotten' 'because we have no money left after xmas...' by aunties.

And I bet organising parties is a nightmare...

I am a christmas baby WITH an injured hip lol

HATE

number 1.. birthday presents wrapped in christmas paper!!!!
number 2.. a 'joint' present they would have bought anyway if your birthday was in July but you'd have got a separate pressie then too.. CHEAPSKATES!!!!!
number 3.. noone wants to go out for a beer because they are saving for New Years Eve OR just skint... my cousins b-day is New Years Eve.. everyone goes out for her birthday!

My chillies have 19th December (she was due end of January!) and 15th January (but he was due mid-March!) My 2 November babies were due New years eve.

greenbee

Valli - if you were going to do my ironing & pick up my kitchen units on the way down here to do the swap I might be persuaded For some reason I'm reluctant to give the hifi the same treatment I'd give a PC (I have no qualms about hitting them - frequently before even trying the reboot option - it's part of the technical training, along with putting mac keyboards through the dishwasher...). The question is whether I can be bothered to work out where the loose wire is. As the unit is stuck high up on an inaccessible shelf, it means I have to make an effort, so we'll just have to see how much it annoys me.

I am, however, going to give in and get myself a digital radio for the kitchen, as every time I breathe it seems to interfere with the reception at the moment

Boddy - enjoy the sun... its wet here, and once again, the grass is about 6 inches high with no chance of it being cut anytime soon

Off shopping now, then back to watch a DVD, do some ironing and maybe run the dyson round the floors so I have a reasonably easy start next week (assuming Pigpen doesn't notice and have even more bright ideas ). And on Monday morning I WILL do my recruitment paperwork and presentation for Tuesday... really... I will!

SarahShattered

Christmasshopper what about freecycle for all your stuff? I love giving and getting that way. :money:

greenbee and boddy :wave: thanks! and I'm glad you're on the mend boddy.

pigpen you're right that they have no stamina, but they cave because we do so much no? :rolleyes: + thanks for the updates about Christmas. It's focussing my attention for sure! :eek: :eek: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Julie what news about your OH???

Well, I've swept through, unloaded and re-loaded DW, and WM. Helped DD2 with science homework..... on investigating 'white powders' I've gotta tell you it took all my strength of character not to say she was testing cocaine, speed and heroin. :rotfl: :rotfl:

We've showered the pooch! :eek: That's so bl**dy tiring at the best of times. Ah well, done now. DD3 is still with Grandma, *somebody catch my while I faint* It musty be going well! Here's hoping eh?

I'm going to go and put the BM on.... BTW, piggers I love the idea of them being 'bread bombs'. When I was making the rolls last week, I thought... oh, that's what pigpen's on about!

SS
xx

froddington

Hello everyone and welcome to any newbies

Yucky weather here too - not sure it's stopped raining since late yesterday afternoon!!

Have knocked a few things off my list and have made a large amount of soup - my first attempt and it tastes yummy

SM and Pigpen - hope you're not in too much pain - I can sympathise!

Tag - well done on the photos!

Minging Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room

Extra Mission : help yourself

2. Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!

Wednesday Wobbles - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum through the living room
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean windows and all glass.. including the tv screen
Clear a drawer .. any drawer
Level 3
Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it..

Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

1. Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.
2. Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!

Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!! and polish the printer!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc

Extra mission: Take your pick!

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms

Weekend list

1. HHI
2. CLEAR YOUR DESK OF DETRITUS!! wipe it.. and get some of that junk filed.. we should be on top of this now!!!

pigpen

SarahShattered wrote: »

pigpen you're right that they have no stamina, but they cave because we do so much no? :rolleyes: + thanks for the updates about Christmas. It's focussing my attention for sure! :eek: :eek: :rotfl: :rotfl:
...

BTW, piggers I love the idea of them being 'bread bombs'. When I was making the rolls last week, I thought... oh, that's what pigpen's on about!

SS
xx

Glad someone appreciates me!!! lol

Has 'bread bomb' become a new title in your house yet though?

toottifrootti

Hello everyone
Have only done a quick skim through the thread - and that still took me over an hour!!!
flower - love the pooches!!!
pigpen - glad hazel is back to 'normal' after her op
greenbee - interesting freezer list - you seem to have found your motivation this weekend - glad you enjoyed your outing.
dusty -well done at the sale - no wonder you have a sore back - hope it eases off today.
AnW'smum - glad wee W is feeling better
TAG the first few sales of ebay will take you a little time but then it will become second nature - paypal is great - you didnt used to have to sign up straightaway before just so long as you give it as an option of payment you could leave the registration until tomorrow or whenever - just have it ready for the money to come rolling in!!! would be glad to help.
julie - sorry to hear about DH's arm - hope it gets easier soon
loopy-loo - please dont stress yourself about the mess honey - it didnt happen overnight so wont get cleared overnight - baby steps make huge inroads after just a short while - as greenbee(i think it was) has said just be realistic about the goals you set - little and often works very well.
pigpen re the curtains...you should know better .......!!! LOVE the large bold countdown - thats what I need - in my face - to try to achieve it all and then have time to enjoy it all - I love Christmas but dont enjoy doing it for no-one.
Supergirl SS - you had better get well soon ....or else .......Friday will be cancelled!!!!! you poor thing - hope each day sees an improvemnet.

I am sure I have missed someone out so please forgive me if its you - and I seem to be a bit dyslexic with the typing today so try to ignore my spelling mistakes!!!
I was exhausted last night - I did have a quick read of some posts but was falling asleep at the pc so gave up and went to bed.
Had a lovely but tiring day at my brother's for my nephew's 11th swimmimg pool birthday party in the afternoon- a dozen 10/11 year olds and 3 littler girls - 2 nieces and a friend - OMG the noise and I was worn out watching them - they had a large inflatible plastic squidgy obstacle course type thing in the pool - boy did they love it then party food - hungry little monsters!!

In the morning I had arrived quite early and we did the presnt opening bit - I seemed to have doen ok there especially with a beenie hat with skull and cross bones on it which he wore all day!!!! (£1.59!!!!!) - his main present was a magic set which we had to drag him away from for lunch!!!
I did reading homework with littley niece and english with bigger niece so that was fun!!!
The travelling wears me out - its not that far just awkward to get to - 4 buses!
On the flying front I have still got a few things to do today but have done WM and DW is getting filled nicely for later - was going to batch cook but think I will leave that till tomorrow when I have fully recovered.

Nice and sunny day here at mo so hopefully washing will dry ok.

hugs to all those not feeling up to scratch.

toots xx

froddington

AArrgghhh :mad: The shelf in the cupboard under my sink in the kitchen has just fallen down on one side :eek: And I'm leaving to go to football in 20 mins!!!

It'll just have to stay fallen down until I get back (or until I can find time to deal with it :rolleyes: )

The rain has eased off tho so I might get to the match without drowning!!!