Weekly Flylady Thread 17th November 2008

embb

Helloooooo

Got an hours dinner break before going back to work, had a sarnie and now I'm wondering whether to attack the list now instead of after work I could do it now then have free time then, OR I can get teenie to do it but it wont be done to level 3 which is what I want....I don't really want to do it now but it would be good use of time and I'd be grateful when I got in. Buggarit....I'll do it now Yes? *ummms and arrs some more*

Serena glad everything went ok at the hossy.
Mudders nice to see you back, wow you've been busy :T
oddjobkia Happy Birthday to your DD x
Pigpen hadn't realised it was your DD's birthday yesterday sorry. Looks like she had a fab time.....great photo x

Pink_Fairy_2

KAAT_LADY wrote: »

Christians did take over all the pagan festivals you know ..our church was celebrating Halloween now that’s not christian,, and there are a lot more of pagan festivals that the church has taken over
no offense intended

None taken! I agree.

serena wrote: »

Hospital went okay - and they have decided there's no problem, and recall in three years. Fine by me.

I'm glad about that for you.

serena wrote: »

kaat-lady - very true that the early church built their calendar around the pagan festivals in a deliberate attempt to replace their importance. That's one reason why I have no real problem with non-Christians having a mid-winter celebration, it's a tradition that goes back much further!

Orkney - I never had a problem with Santa - St Nicholas is worth remembering I reckon! In fact, in Canterbury, there is a 'true St Nicholas society', and he always arrives (I think in green robes) on 6th December.

We've always had stockings from Father Christmas, which are always small things, including an apple and an orange in the toe every year without fail.

I second this. Orkney - I understand and wholly (or should that be Holy?) agree with what you said about the true meaning of Christmas - you only need to check out my Facebook, but somehow, we've managed to keep the two alongside - the true meaning, and the "Fairy tale" of Father Christmas. We always do stockings (and mine are 24 and 17) as well as other gifts, but we always go to Church including Christmas morning.

Actually, the best two Christmases we had were in Harlow where my parents were the Corps Officers. They did Christmas Alone, catering for 300! :eek: the first year I was an escort on the minibus, the second year I drove one, DH drove both years. We collected everyone, when they arrived it was coffee and mince pies, then dinner and pudding followed by drinks, then sandwich tea and cakes. Everyone had a gift and a goody bag with food "treats" for the next day (and possibly a bit more). In between refreshments, we had entertainment - all from volunteers. We had a Mum and Dad with 3 children all bringing their violins, flutes etc to play, a comedian, juggler, etc etc. They all came for half an hour and stayed longer just to share and socialise. It was lovely! The local market stalls donated fruit and veg, the supermarkets donated tins, packets etc and a Turkey Farm donated the birds. And a local Muslim Dellboy type donated good hard cash - and came to chat to the "guests" sharing food and drink. That is the true meaning of Christmas IMHO!

:coffee::coffee::coffee::coffee::coffee::coffee: anyone? It's lunchtime and all I've managed to do is complete a job application form!

Flylady_Flower

Mudbath wrote: »

Hiya
Just a really quick hello to you all and hugs to all my lovely flylady (and man) friends. Not been on at all as DH has finally decided that it's time to sort all the rooms out in this house. It's a miracle!!!
Hugs to everyone. Hope you're not all too busy! Speak soon xxxx

Long time no hear...:T

Just a quicky - we have 2 men now...;)
Glad you're getting sorted - come round and do mine after...
Right, really must go now, see you all later...

Davgirl1

My list for today
Tuesday Trouble - kitchen and dining room
Level One
[strike]clear and wipe work surfaces[/strike]
[strike]Wipe down all the major appliances[/strike]
Level Two
[strike]Wipe the tables and replace the cloth if necessary[/strike]
Wash and open the windows
[strike]Deweb and defluff these rooms[/strike]
Level three
[strike]Clear and mop/vacuum the floors[/strike]
[strike]Scrub down the dining chairs..[/strike]
[strike]binbag dance! Grab a binbag.. fill it up.. and chuck it out![/strike]
Muck out the fridge!
Extras - help yourself!

1. [strike]wipe and replace ALL the small appliances[/strike]
2. [strike]Empty and wash out bins[/strike]
3. [strike]S&S the hob and/or oven[/strike]
4. Clear out the top cupboard that always gets left because you can't see on it!!
5. [strike]do more forms for selling US house[/strike]
6. [strike]HHI[/strike]

I've also vacuumed the car out - it was disgusting.

angelnikki

Flylady_Flower wrote: »

Hi AngelNikki - hope you're feeling well at the moment! have you had your appointment yet? was it this month?

Hiya Flower :hello: Hope you're well LOL what appointment the one that was in september? Had it and was diagnosed and referred back to my doc who I need to go and see when I'm up to it. I had an Occ Therapy appointment last week but I cant remember any of it now

I'm fine thanks, I've been worse. Lots of leg pain but DS's cheering me up with lots of singing and cuddles. :happyhear

Feeling really foggy at the moment and not able to take much in. I'm finding I'm really having to concentrate and make my brain work really hard just to feel like I'm 5% conscious. I miss not being able to just think normally and remember what I was thinking 5 seconds ago. I am reading all the posts but they're only going in a word at a time and not really connecting as sentences or posts :wall: so apoligies for not mentioning anything and hugs to all that need them. xxx

List Update:

dailies
S&S kitchen[strike]Mon Tue[/strike] Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
5 a day [strike]Mon[/strike] Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
rest [strike]Mon[/strike] Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
bed by 10(ish) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
WM [strike]Tue x2[/strike] Thu
TD [strike]Tue[/strike] Thu
Baking Tue
[strike]double check Tuesday’s MrT order[/strike]
MrT delivery 7-9pm
Online banking and t/fers
Update GC and pots spreadsheets
sort out paperwork

living room and playroom
[strike]Dust and polish[/strike][strike]
Sort DS's toys[/strike]

kitchen and dining room
[strike]Clear and wipe work surfaces[/strike][strike]
Muck out the fridge![/strike]
Make fridgebottom soup
[strike] Wipe and replace ALL the small appliances[/strike]
S&S the hob
Wipe the table
Sweep the floor

I'm gonna have a :coffee: and then start on the kitchen.

Take care all

Nikki xx

Craftyscholar

:hello: I'm back. Numb one side and with a tendency to dribble, but although he said it was a difficult tooth to get out it was the easiest I can remember.
Many thanks for all your good wishes. Now just waiting till I can have something to drink.
Welcome back Mudbath. You have been busy:eek:

SummerMoon

Right, one huge box emptied and the contents relocated.
Dinner warmed up and eaten (HM chicken soup)
DS2 fed (toast... He asked for it)
Hob wiped down
TD finished

Need to find my maths file and then off I go.
Back later.

Mudbath

Flylady_Flower wrote: »

Long time no hear...:T

Just a quicky - we have 2 men now...;)
Glad you're getting sorted - come round and do mine after...
Right, really must go now, see you all later...

Lol....ok, hello all flyladies and TWO flymen!!!!! xx

pigpen

johanne wrote: »

Pigpen - DD is gorgeous!! Hope your not supersticious (sp?) though.. was always taught not to put umbrellas up in the house as it was bad luck and would make it rain! :rotfl:

Thank you!

We WANT it to rain so she can use her brolly!!

gunsandbanjos

If anyone else wants to do the Crimbobingo on quidco PM me. Like pigpen says you can only have 3 people per team i believe.