Weekly Flylady Thread 20th October 2008

pigpen

denisefowler wrote: »

Big thanks for the weekend off Pigpen, I think I need it...

Excuse me??

I KNOW we DESERVE it!!

Now.. enjoy!!

greenbee

denisefowler wrote: »

I know some of you will shout at me for this, but I hate the whole 'personal injury claim' thing. Don't get me wrong, my insurance are doing it and I know it's what everyone does, but as soon as I mention to anyone what happened, they all go 'oooh, whiplash, big claim...' as though that's all I've done it for, it makes you feel such a fake,

It's completely understandable... when I had my whiplash I claimed for physio on my health insurance and left them to deal with my car insurance company. The important thing is to get the treatment, and let the physio advise you as to whether to make a further claim.

Remind the people who are commenting that there are two very different things meant by whiplash - one is short-lived but unpleasant effect of being badly jarred (and not having your headrest set up properly!) which you'll get over (fingers crossed this is what you've got, it's what I had), and the other is a much more serious chronic injury with long-term, often permanent effects on your ability to live a normal life (hence the payout over and above the treatment for the acute phase).

don't worry about the house being a mess, remember, your a flylady, you can get it back up to scratch in no time!

And as for your DS, he'll get there eventually. Boys do. Admittedly usually just after they need to, but they do manage it!

Try to relax this weekend.

Dustykitten

Greenbee - can't up my night usage - w/m and d/w on timer everynight, only use tumbler about 20 minutes a fortnight. We have regular gas heating.
My supplier recons 15% for E7 but I think that is too low. The rates are all so confusing especially as my current one has standard charge and lots of the others don't. I've done energy line quotes so will try another tomorrow.

? If I switch do I use a comparison site or cashback - never had much luck with quidco only pigsback.

greenbee

Having not actually posted a list all week... here it is

Mending
Quadrant in wardrobe
Order tulip bulbs
Mowing/garden
Book tree surgeon – sycamore and chestnut to be removed before spring
Glass top for lacquer cabinet ([STRIKE]measure[/STRIKE] & order)
House insurance



Monday Moobles- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Clean the windows..
Level 3
Wipe and water plants

Tuesday trauma - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level Two
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Clean out your mankiest kitchen cupboard… or another box from the garage
Extra Mission : help yourself

1. Degunge the fridge
2. Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a
3. 34 fling boogie.. ?possibly all those cake tins

Wednesday washings- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
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
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!

Extra mission: Take your pick!

1. Wipe the [STRIKE]skirtings,[/STRIKE] door and window frames in these rooms
2. replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it - refill shampoo & conditioner
3. clear a clutter spot in the bathroom and make it clean and decluttered!

Thursday Thllliiing!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Air the duvet
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort through linen/airing/understair cupboard get rid of eveyrthing past its best
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

1. Clean windows in these rooms

Friday... SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a bit of catchup!

Level Two
Change any smelly bedding that needs doing
[STRIKE]Clean the fluff out of the TD filters..[/STRIKE] or clean the WM/DW filters
Level Three
HHC clearing the messiest room in the house
Wash any windows that are needy
Complete ALL your dailies.. some of you have things on there that I have been seeing for weeks! lol
Extras

1. Polish all your mirrors!

Off to bed now... have to be up early and get to Winchester for my haircut!

greenbee

Dustykitten wrote: »

Greenbee - can't up my night usage - w/m and d/w on timer everynight, only use tumbler about 20 minutes a fortnight. We have regular gas heating.
My supplier recons 15% for E7 but I think that is too low. The rates are all so confusing especially as my current one has standard charge and lots of the others don't. I've done energy line quotes so will try another tomorrow.

? If I switch do I use a comparison site or cashback - never had much luck with quidco only pigsback.

In that case, you're probably better off asking to come off E7. As you'll keep both meters but add the figures together (for most suppliers anyway), you'll soon work out if you should be changing back. E7 isn't usually supplied to households that have gas, because they don't have the need for such large amounts.

You should find that if you do all the comparison sites listed on MSE you'll get a consistent top result, so it should be clear who to go for. Apparently its worth going through a cashback site (what have you got to lose?) although I've never used them - I thought I might try for my house insurance this week) - again, what do you have to lose?

Chances are, your best bet will be a dual fuel online tariff of some kind, as these are the cheapest for the suppliers to service, so tend to have the best rates. PM me if you get confused and need more help.

Dustykitten

Thanks Greenbee - as heating has been off for 3 hours now I'm a bit chilly! I'll do some more tomorrow and may need to take you up on your kind offer.

I just have one E7 meter with digital 2 rate display on it.

Sleep well x

Flylady_Flower

greenbee wrote: »

denisefowler wrote: »

I know some of you will shout at me for this, but I hate the whole 'personal injury claim' thing. Don't get me wrong, my insurance are doing it and I know it's what everyone does, but as soon as I mention to anyone what happened, they all go 'oooh, whiplash, big claim...' as though that's all I've done it for, it makes you feel such a fake,

It's completely understandable... when I had my whiplash I claimed for physio on my health insurance and left them to deal with my car insurance company. The important thing is to get the treatment, and let the physio advise you as to whether to make a further claim.

Remind the people who are commenting that there are two very different things meant by whiplash - one is short-lived but unpleasant effect of being badly jarred (and not having your headrest set up properly!) which you'll get over (fingers crossed this is what you've got, it's what I had), and the other is a much more serious chronic injury with long-term, often permanent effects on your ability to live a normal life (hence the payout over and above the treatment for the acute phase).

don't worry about the house being a mess, remember, your a flylady, you can get it back up to scratch in no time!

And as for your DS, he'll get there eventually. Boys do. Admittedly usually just after they need to, but they do manage it!

Try to relax this weekend.

You're right - just need to get my head to start working instead of aunt flo at the moment - she's right getting on my nerves! :rolleyes:

Thanks for the pep talk Greenbee, you're always there for us, just remember we're here for you too if you ever need us...

and Pigpen, you're right WE ALL DO DESERVE IT... HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT WEEKEND!

Right am off to bed now, started going then saw I'd left the laptop on so this is me switching it off... I am... really...
Night all... x

savingforarainyday

Well have been really busy all week. Following you list pigpen. Its addictive.

Did really well on monday, nearly did everything:eek:
Was going too well, coz tuesday was dire and only managed level 1 and some of 2
everything went wrong.
Wednesday started again. I have noticed a definite improvement of the general surface level of muck. The only thing that escaped me all week was the conservatory, despite my promises to sort it. It is what do you call it ONE GIANT HOTSPOT Well I will regain control of it.I will keep you all informed.. It will make a riveting read:o

Don't think I will get much done tomorrow. dd here for weekend with bf and there is a big family party tomorrow. But sunday, i think I will add my own little gems to the list

Flylady_Flower

savingforarainyday wrote: »

Well have been really busy all week. Following you list pigpen. Its addictive.

Don't think I will get much done tomorrow. dd here for weekend with bf and there is a big family party tomorrow. But sunday, i think I will add my own little gems to the list

Well if you're following Pigpens lists, you're in luck coz :j :j :j THERE'S NO SQUEEKEND LIST THIS WEEKEND!...:T :T :T We're all having it off... (take that however you want, it's your weekend... )

Right, I really AM going to bed now, night x

nicki_2

pigpen wrote: »

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!

No weekend list.. I don't care if you can't function without one.. I am FORCING you to have the 2 days off.. start of half term for some and end of half term for others so a much needed couple of days off.. especially for me...

You are kidding me aren't you? I've got no chance! I need to finish this ECA by Monday and get it printed and ready to post :eek::eek::eek: I'm still only a third of the way through it!!! (Dare I mention that the ironing pile hasn't been touched so DD hasn't got any clean, wearable uniform for school, or her brownie uniform - which includes me still needing to sew a badge on the sash - ready for next week, neither of which she has worn this week :o ooppps)

I'm going to bed! :wave: