Weekly Flylady Thread 20th October 2008

soappie

rach wrote: »

Soappie - have you thought about doing your grocery shop online? I didn’t used to like the idea but I love it now, so convenient and easy! I also used to find it hard to let people help me, determined to be a superwoman, but often they actually want to help!

I did online shopping for nigh on 10 weeks a few years ago when I broke my elbow and couldn't drive. I hated it - the substitutions were ridiculous (prime example - I ordered a whole leg of lamb to feed six with some left over - what turned up was a tiny half shoulder which wouldn't have fed two!), you didn't get the option to buy any reduced stuff and I never had the patience to trawl through the online aisles looking for the bogofs etc. so I stopped doing it. I know it works very well for some people, but sadly, not for me.

toottifrootti

Morning everyone
thanks for wondering where I was - I wasnt far away but I couldnt post as i was so down it was making me cry when I tried to type it out - its my own fault - I have tried to do too much again!!!
I never should have attempted the bedroom - whatever possessed me to think I could mange it - it has been a nightmare and I am not finished - if you hear me saying I am going to be doing something similar again please yell at me!
None of my friends are near enough to help out and my mate across the road would except he has just had his carpel tunnel operation so he's no use.

I ache all over and am exhausted - although the extra hour has helped - even if it was on the floor (no mattress)!! the logistics of emptying the bedroom have been a nightmare as the flat is small and I have had to move things several times to get space.
today should see the carpet in the bedroom and then I will have to try to make it fit.
I havent kept the posts i wanted to answer so my apologies to everyone!

Welcome to the newbies - this is THE best thread!

hugs to all those not well or down, hugs to those with sick kiddlies in fact HUGS TO EVERYONE!!!
Wish I was nearer sheffield too - bet they have a great day!

toots xx

AnW'sMum

toottifrootti wrote: »

Wish I was nearer sheffield too - bet they have a great day!

Awwwwwwwwwwwww HUGE HUGS to you, sounds like you have had a rough time. I can't remember whereabouts you are (my overflowing saucepan strikes again!) but if I could I'd come and collect you

Dustykitten

Morning all raining here so washing on the maiden.

Enjoy your meet those of you going.

Toots huge hugs hun. You're not the first flylady to start a task and then wonder why you started it (I know you have the extra burden of your health my love). It sounds like you have gone too far to go back now. Hopefully you will get the carpet down but they are heavy have you planned for that? Cutting to fit it not too tricky - if you don't have gripper rods around the room already you can get really strong double sided tape. Remember once the furniture is back you won't be seeing most of it so it doesn't need to be perfect. Good luck with it and try to not do too much in one go.

We are having roast at lunch today as OH is off to France on business tonight but just for a day so best get the meat in the AGA and myself in the shower.

AnW'sMum

And don't feel down just look at what you have achieved so far. If you hadn't started yet then you would still have it all to do. Instead you are more than halfway there, just remember it is not a race and will get sorted. Once it's all finished you will have a shiny new bedroom to admire.

Mrs_Thrify

Gosh, so many, so bussey, early in the morning, well done all. Me, I have just got out of bed and made myself an egg sandwich for breakfast. I am having visitors today, so am off to get dressed, wash the dishes and light the coal fire, tidy around,,,,,

jjef

Morning all,

finally have that big yellow thing shiny down not seen it in at least a week.

Hope everyone going to the meet up enjoys their afternoon.

Todays plan -
WM - x 2
DW
evening meal
Ironing
M&S & Next online orders (school bits for girls)
shredding
sort out and file this weeks post
bank a/c balancing
kitchen, LR, bathroom quick s&s

Thinks thats all for now heading for a shower and will then sort out the veg etc for tea.

hollyh

Hi

In my HHC i

Tidied. Polished & Hoovered Ds2's room,
Tidied landing

And my list now looks like this

Wednesday washings- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
[STRIKE]Clear any clutter from desk
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]defragment your pc while doing this.
[/STRIKE]Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!

Utility Room
Tidy
S & S
Hoover
Mop

Thursday Thllliiing!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
[/STRIKE]15 minutes floordrobe clearance
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. 34 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
2. Wash any curtains that are in need.
3. Clean windows in these rooms
4. Clear the top of a bedside cupboard/chest of drawers or shelf

Friday... SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a bit of catchup!
Level Three
[STRIKE]HHC clearing the messiest room in the house
[/STRIKE]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. Clean out a cupboard.. the one you hide papers and junk in will do
2. Polish all your mirrors! Downstairs done
3. Dust/clean all your lamp shades Downstairs done

I'm going to have a quick catch up of the thread then i'm going to do another HHC 10.15- 10-45 when i'm going to do my bedroom, which is so shocking it might take more than HH:o

kazwookie

Morning

where are you all?

toottifrootti

AnW'sMum wrote: »

Awwwwwwwwwwwww HUGE HUGS to you, sounds like you have had a rough time. I can't remember whereabouts you are (my overflowing saucepan strikes again!) but if I could I'd come and collect you

I dont think so - I'm in Scotland!!!!! Lovely thought - thanks AnW'sMUm xx