Weekly Flylady Thread 17th November 2008

Valli

embb wrote: »

I'll do my 'five things' bit now......at first I thought oh no I can't find five things....then all those positive mental attitude books flooded back in and I thought actually, I can probs think of 100....but then I thought I can't put that many cause they'll all think I'm a right big head (I agree whoever said that earlier) conditioning you see, it's not good is it, so here goes (but not 100)

Great wife
great Mother
very loving
caring
hard worker
diligent
good time keeper
good lover
good weight trainer
can handle a household all by myself
I can sing
I can play instruments
I'm a good cleaner
easy going
thoughtful
positive (mostly)
encouraging
efficient
good cook (when I want)
helpful
honest
Trustworthy

I wont go on.......:D

Ooh I could've waited and pinched some of these too - esp the handle a household one...
I'm out of practice with some of 'em too:rotfl:

Didn't mean to ***goes to get tissues for weeping flyladies...***

Menolly_2

Awwwww, Johanne, that's so sweet - we've got one like that of youngest grandson taken last Christmas. He'd been playing around on the electronic piano and all of a sudden, he simply flumphed over on to the keyboard!

Valli, thanks so much for posting that........made me well up *snif* ! LIke Flower, my best friend (my cousin Chrissie) is miles away - we do try to support each other on the phone and I hope that one day, DH and I will be able to move closer to her and her DH - they are good friends!. Another dear friend moved miles away and, sadly, died of breast cancer earlier this year. Coming here is like being able to have coffee with a great bunch of friends and I am so glad that this thread exists - hugs to you all!

OrkneyStar - thank you for your list - made me stop and think......it is very easy when things are hard and the "black dog" is sitting on your shoulder, to think that you are cr*p at everything and that nothing you do is any good - been there, done that....partly the menopause, partly difficult times at work. Coming here makes me realise that I'm not alone, that there are people out there dealing with way more difficult situations than I am. Also, how wonderful it is to belong to a network of people so willing to care about folk that they may never meet. Thanks, flyfriends! :grouphug:

Flower - that's great news about the tax rebate :j !!!!!

OddjobKIA - sending best wishes and positive vibes for your 2nd interview!!!

Lady-Liberty - I know it's not much consolation, but at least you have a date now and those couple of weeks will pass quickly. Easy for me to say, but try not to worry - will keep you in my thoughts, hun!

At work, still trying to kill the AntivirusPro2009 virus:mad: :mad: :mad: . Will catch up with my list later!

Valli

johanne wrote: »

Me too.........:rotfl:



I thought you said she fell asleep in her tea - what a Flylady - cleans the high chair before taking the pic!

Bless her ...

Brought back memories of tired and hungry son on way back from cub camp - bought a burger (from you-know-where) he ate So s-l-o-w-l-y and then, half way through keeled over...and slept for 14 hours solid:eek: at about 8 years old!

PLEASE NOTE NICKI: IF WE ARE SEEING EACH OTHER IN PUBLIC ANY TIME OVER NEXT FEW MONTHS CONSULATION OF OUR CHOICE OF COATS BEING WORN MUST BE MADE VIA TEXT PRIOR TO LEAVING THE HOUSE...... COS ITS THE SAME ONE YOU BOUGHT :rotfl:

Great minds ...

jjef

Can't believe how big this thread is this week its just taken me 20mins to find my list which considering its size should have been easy.

Any way here it is -
Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
[STRIKE]Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs[/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Fill a box with clutter from around the room.. make everyone gather their own belongings and put them away.. whatever if left goes in the bin!
[/STRIKE]
Level 3
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

1. [STRIKE]Clear a hotspot[/STRIKE]
2. Sort out coats and bags and shoes

kiddies rooms/spare rooms/neglected rooms!!
Level One
Level Two
Vacuum said piece of floor
Strip and wash the bedding
Level Three
Fill a binbag of rubbish and a binbag for charity shop.. only 37 sleeps before the fat guy comes and we need space!.. assuming we've been good!!
Wipe any sticky grots and dust away
Extras

1. Sort through one cupboard.
2. [STRIKE]
   
3. Make an appointment for your christmas hair cut.. and make sure you keep it!! This is your treat and you deserve it.. can't have you looking all scruffy for the big man himself can we? You might scare the rein-diators
4. [/STRIKE]

Thrilling Thursday - Bathroom(s) & Study/2nd living room
Level One
Clear floors of junk and clutter
Level Two
Vacuum floors
Clear a hotspot
Level Three
Clean the loo/bath/shower/sink/tiles
Extras

1. [STRIKE]
   1. Get all those empties out!
   2. Get up to date on phone calls!! And make any necessary appointments.. dentist/vet/dr etc.. do it now!!
   [/STRIKE]

My bits
WM [STRIKE]x 3[/STRIKE]x1
[STRIKE]
DW
TD
BM
[/STRIKE]bake - choc traybake, choc toffee crisp cake
HHI x3
study x2 1hr slots
amend car registrations docs with change of address
start writing xmas cards - 10 a day W Th F Sa Su
shredding


going to do HHC 1.30-2, 2-2.30 & 2.30-3 if anyone want to join me for one

Pink_Fairy_2

Johanne - fab photo (we've all got those, I'm sure) and good news about the wasp nest thingy, IYSWIM, should be easy to remedy.

OJK - good news with the 2nd interview, hope that goes great!

We are a star bunch on here, aren't we?

Valli

Oddjob
Good luck for Monday...keep us posted

And almost EVERYTHING from the line has now been ironed - about 4 items left because the maiden's full! I love a blowy drying day

Now where's that washing line smiley...

jjef

SarahShattered wrote: »

I'm trying to plough through the 3 for 2 on M&S online.... yawn... it's SO boring!!! *yawn* :rolleyes:

I'm planning to do that tonight have just been through all my xmas bits and made a list of what i want.

Anyone now if you can use vouchers online with M&S?

Justamum

Flylady_Flower wrote: »

we [strike]should[/strike] WILL have £2,200 next week!!!

Brilliant news!

OrkneyStar wrote: »

(Yes I vaxxed the carpets and yes my back is now very very very very very sore!)

I've got a Vax carpet shampooer and avoid using it like the plague. Emptying the bottom out, refilling the tank - all gets a bit much. And it doesn't actually shampoo very well anyway.

Hope your back is better soon though, and don't do it again :rotfl:

OrkneyStar wrote: »

Those struggling to find things about themselves, are any of these true to you ?
1. you can sing I like singing, but whether or not I'm in tune I don't know!
2. you are musical Can't read a note
3. you can sew or knit After a fashion. I enjoy sewing when I get a chance, but knitting is sooooooo boring!
4. you are a good listener I try to be
5. you encourage people Yes
6. you are a good organiser Hmmm?
7. you are dealing with your debts/you are good with money We don't have any debts (but we would if DH dealt with the finances) and I do try to keep a check on any spending
8. you make people smile
9. you have lost weight I've probably lost my entire body weight a number of times over the years in total. I could do with losing at least a stone, but I'm not even going to try if it involves starving myself and doing exercise just to keep it off.
10. you have overcome illness
11. you are laid back
12. your children are wonderful human beings, largely due to you I'm trying to make sure they grow up to be decent people.
13. you are generous I think so
14. you know when to quit and when to fight. I don't like confrontation or arguments
15. you can cook or bake brilliantly. Nobody's died yet! :rotfl:
16. you give love to everyone you know.
Need I go on.....
xxxxx

poohbear59 wrote: »

Pigpen I would love to do Christmas cards but know I will be taking too much on so I will have to say I will have to leave it for now.

I've stocked up on Christmas cards for this. I'm dreading the stamps though :eek::rotfl:

Johanne - Sarah is beautiful.

jjef

valli -your post brought a tear to the eye but everything you said we very true

flower - congrats getting your rebate - still jumping about are you?

okay shifting of here now to start flying...

OrkneyStar

Justamum wrote: »

I've got a Vax carpet shampooer and avoid using it like the plague. Emptying the bottom out, refilling the tank - all gets a bit much. And it doesn't actually shampoo very well anyway.
Hope your back is better soon though, and don't do it again :rotfl:

Yes it is FIL's, and I agree its not brilliant (especially for toddler food debris thats been walked on lol).

OrkneyStar wrote: »

Those struggling to find things about themselves, are any of these true to you ?
1. you can sing
2. you are musical
3. you can sew or knit
4. you are a good listener
5. you encourage people
6. you are a good organiser
7. you are dealing with your debts/you are good with money
8. you make people smile
9. you have lost weight
10. you have overcome illness
11. you are laid back
12. your children are wonderful human beings, largely due to you
13. you are generous
14. you know when to quit and when to fight.
15. you can cook or bake brilliantly.
16. you give love to everyone you know.
Need I go on.....
xxxxx

Glad some of you found the list helpful- of course its not exhaustive- there are loads more things that make us wonderful people!
And just for the record, I certainly CANNOT profess to being all the things I thought of on that list lol (my five are on a different post). Funny I put singing on first yet cannot hold a note and have been accused of being tone deaf!! Oh well . I'd love to be able to sing properly- it never stops me at Church, just feel sorry for those around me lol.
I am off to rest now, take care all and catch you tomorrow.