Weekly Flylady Thread 13th October 2008

mumofjusttwo

Afternoon all.

Christmas card list question- well last year we send a pm to Pigpen saying we wanted to be on the list and gave our address (if we wanted to) and an email address. We then send e-cards or cards in the post .

HTH

kazwookie

thanks mumoftwo

Pm on its way to pigpen:D

carol22_2

Thanks Kazwookie, trip to morrissons for me tomorrow then!

Ooh and i like the xmas card idea!! Thanks for explaining it Mumofjusttwo! When am i meant to pm my address?

I'm off for the night, drinks with friends then collapsing in a drunken heap (only joking). Then the long trip home tomorrow after buying stardrops and a few other bits and bobs.

Have a great saturday night everyone! See (?) you all tomorrow xx

Justamum

denisefowler wrote: »

I know Valli, which is probably why I got a bit teary on the drive home - always scares the bejesus out of me anything like that because I start thinking of what could have been, not seeing the kids again, ect... mortality eh, I never like looking it in the face. So sorry for your sisters friend, I know a few friends who have been in fatal/near fatal accidents and my friend is a fireman so is often telling us of things that happen (cheery guy! ) but it really makes you think...

Oh, and I don't think you are belittling my accident at all, always take what you say as a good thing, not a personal dig...:D

I think the tearyness could probably be as a result of shock. I had a very near miss a few years ago when I was coming down a hill in the rain. At the bottom was a bend, but as I braked to go round it I aquaplaned. Coming in the opposite direction was a lorry :eek: I managed to steer myself out of it just in time - missed the lorry by a matter of inches. I was shaky and teary all the way home because of the shock - I wasn't hurt at all. It took me a while before I would even drive in the rain again, and even now I'm a bit nervous about it.

Justamum

greenbee wrote: »

quote=Valli;14936777]
OMG I do not hang hankys correctly - I use one peg and hang from the corner AND I peg my socks by the leg hole...two pegs for towels - but three for a bathsheet...I am a peg failure...

***hangs head in shame***

[/quote]

Ditto for the hankies and socks. I don't hang towels up, they go in the TD

Justamum

I haven't actually got any bruises, but I feel tender in a couple of places.

Went to patchwork this morning, and got a bit carried away with the cutting, so the border has ended up a bit narrower than it should have done! Oh well.

Went shopping with DD1 afterwards as she needed to get a couple of things for the Hallowe'en disco at school. She's going as "evil Po" We got a head band thingy from Claires which has a fluffy black circle on top and it looks like Po's head.

Had to go and pick up DS from a fair where he was helping on the Cub's stall. There was a woman there selling lace, so I asked if she taught it, she said she teaches at home between 7 and 10 on a Sunday night, so I might start going. I learned a little bit about 16 years ago, but the teacher emigrated to Canada and a few months later I went to live in Swaziland, but I really want to take it up again.

I've only skim-read the past three pages but do I understand correctly - if I PM Pigpen with my address I'll actually get a card this Christmas? Normally the only cards we get in this house are for the children.

loopy-loo73

ok, final update for the day ...
Monday Misery - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Level Two
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors[/STRIKE]
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Extra Mission : help yourself

1. [STRIKE]37 fling boogie..[/STRIKE]

Tuesday Terrors- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas [/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/STRIKE]
HHI
Level 3
[STRIKE]Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it.. [/STRIKE]

Wednesday Whoopees!!- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush[/STRIKE]
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
[STRIKE]Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins![/STRIKE]
Extra mission: Take your pick! [STRIKE]

1. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
2. replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it [/STRIKE]

Thursday throws!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
[STRIKE]Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.[/STRIKE]
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
[STRIKE]Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Air the duvet[/STRIKE]
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing[/STRIKE]
Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead
[STRIKE]Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.[/STRIKE]
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

1. [STRIKE]31 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter [/STRIKE]
2. the drawers/cupboard beside the bed.. space please!!

Friday Finale- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
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]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Vacuum the floor[/STRIKE]
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
[STRIKE]Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! WASH THEM IF NEED BE.. READ HERE to find out why!![/STRIKE]
Level Three
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
[STRIKE]Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors[/STRIKE]
Extra Task List

1. Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle [STRIKE]
   
2. Mid week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend![/STRIKE]

Squeakend list.. for those who want to do it only.. feel free to opt out!!

A chance to get other family members involved.. or a chance to catch up!!

1. [STRIKE]Uniforms and lunch boxes washed and cleaned and ready for Monday (last week before half term for us south of the wall) [/STRIKE]
2. Wash any coats that need doing.. mud sticks!!
3. meal plan for the week
4. [STRIKE]spend at least an hour with your little ones and loved ones.[/STRIKE]
5. HHI [STRIKE]
   
6. Binbag dance.. charity shop/bin/give away... just fling it! [/STRIKE]
7. MUST clean birds [STRIKE]
   
8. MUST visit parents[/STRIKE]

made curry for tea, hoping to get dd2 in bed at a sensible time so i can spend some 'quality' time together

catch you all tomorrow,
Lou x

Dustykitten

Life doesn't get much better than BBQ salmon and sea bass with a sol with a slice of lemon in - using up bits in the freezer to defrost on Monday.

1. spend at least an hour with your little ones and loved ones.
2. HHI
3. HHG
4. check Gas electric prices
5. Bake a cake
6. mending
7. [strike]order new toothbrushes
   
8. [/strike]visit library
9. [strike]cancel subscription[/strike]
10. [STRIKE]M&S order[/STRIKE]
11. check credit card statement
12. DS3 h/w and reading
13. meal plan for the week
    
14. [STRIKE]
    
15. see what christmas cards I have already
16. [/STRIKE]hoover last 2 bedrooms/bathrooms
17. on line order - natural collection/maya sticks/lawn feed
18. ebay stuff

Time to get a bowl of water to soak my feet whilst having quality time watching x factor.

Kids BBQing marshmellows now.

froddington

I've decided to do one more HHC tonight to finish off the bedroom and get the bed made!

HHC 7:30 - 8:00 if anyone is sad / desperate / mad enough to join me

toottifrootti

Awh justamum - will have to make sure you get a card this year!!!
dusty - you should have said you were having a BBQ - I love BBQ salmon and sea bass I would have helped you use it up!!!!!! LOL

I had a baked potato ........not quite the same!!!!

toots xx