Weekly Flylady Thread 15th December 2008

rach

soappie wrote: »

Rach, you'll laugh at this - I know because I did! I had convinced myself it was on the south side of the street. I parked my car near the train station and walked up looking to my left. I was surprised I couldn't see it but, then realised it was across the road on the north side of the street. When I came out again, I automatically turned right instead of left to get back to the car and was really surprised when I couldn't see it parked up anywhere but then realised I was almost at the precinct - I had to walk all the way back again!

:rotfl::rotfl: would've been quicker to walk from home probably! That area was my old stomping ground... I do miss it in some ways...being known was lovely.

rach

DH has gone to get the food, typically just as he went his team equalised....have now promised not to turn the tv over so he can rewind when back!

Pile of stuff on sofa in lounge is annoying me, should be easy enough to sort tomorrow but i don't usually have hotspots...still, tomorrow's another day.

Had a lovely bath with my book and was reflecting on how all the tension has gone out of my shoulders and how great I feel now work is over for a while! I don't hate my job but I do find it stressful. Feel rather sleepy again, won't be too late to bed tonight. DH reckons he doesn't fancy any wine tonight but we'll see...I might have to crack open the gin or vodka otherwise...

toottifrootti

soappie you are an angel - finding lil_me's Lego- a little boy will be so pleased and an extra for Christmas dinner- you have made that lad's christmas i bet!!!
michelle thats good to hear that you and the boys are feeling better - roll on tuesday when Oh will be able to give you a hand.
vanilla huge hugs honey for you and DH - hope he 'mends' real quick - was going to ask about the bump but I see dusty beat me too it - glad you and he/she are well and kicking! How's Bo - is he looking forward to his first Christmas???? Congratulations of passing your exams too!
mudbath so your bum is going to be famous - in The Lancet probably!!! glad your DN was on the ball and got the Doc there pronto.
serena thats great news that your Mum got back to the home - hope she had a lovely birthday and enjoyed your visit. Loved your phrase' forced labour' made me chuckle!!!
SSL I cant believe you have been there 3 months [STRIKE]and no fire alarm [/STRIKE] and only 1 fire alarm - do what lil_me says and call the fire prevention team - they will come and do inspection and give you superduper no battery fire alarms!!!
Valli very well done on organising your work party and it sounds like a huge success - psml at the vision of the secret santa presie and you scoring brownie points with your boss!!!!
iriedaughter you are naughty staying up so late when you have Lo's to look after! But I can see your point too! hope you have recovered by now!!
ashia hope your sinus pain went away and you had a good day in Leeds

toots xx

toottifrootti

Dustykitten wrote: »

Toots did you notice my sig is back for christmas - just for you?

awh bless you Dusty:A :A
I think its just a truly loving saying and especially for this time of the year its very appropriate IMHO.
toots xx

lil_me

Finished early as I decided to watch strictly, I'm not a huge fan of the programme but used to dance in my childhood and still enjoy watching good standard dancing.

I think it's Penny who has Tom in her signature. I'll be honest I think I prefered Lisa and Brendan so far, based on dance quality alone, she's come such a long way aswell, Rachel and Vincent such chemistry! Actually as I typed the rest of this message Tom came on, he's done an amazing job of that! Sorry but Lisa and Brendan 10 10 10 10 brilliant!

Rach nice to know you are managing to wind down a little, I am sure the stress of the travelling doesn't do you much good either. Enjoy your evening.

DSs are watching DVD (documentary on Wolves Grandad got DS2 for Christmas) in DS2s room, I am very worried they will start investigating my room, earlier DS1 tried to get in there and when I said no I think I made him suspicious.....

mumoffour77

Okays
I done
wm
dw
swept kitchen floor
emptied td and folded clothes
and shreaded the Carp that was posted all during the week......Oh I also found 2 cheques .....one for £60 and the other for £47.50, so I am now 107.50 richer:)

toottifrootti

mumofjust2 hope Ds is all better now - good luck with the organising for the new job - its from home isnt it - I am sure you will be just fine!!
hex its nice to see the place looking spick and span after all that plaster dust isnt it - you must have worked really hard - well done - you deserved your walk today. I love picnics!!!
AnW's MUm - so going to see that band was a waste of money then - you didnt seem to enjoy it very much:rotfl: :rotfl:

lil_me glad you got the visit to WIL sorted - it would have been really hard to come and visit you in jail for murder until after new year!!!:rotfl: :rotfl:
at the risk of upsetting you - thank you so much for the link to Megan's come back story - I read it with tears and joy and it was a privilege to watch her videos - you have lovely memories there of her on the beach.
toots xx

Pink_Fairy_2

Evening everyone, I'm still here! :wave:

Marginally better today as I don't feel yucky and am coughing less. Still got the gurgly chest though.

Thank you for all the get well wishes, sympathetic hugs etc.

soappie wrote: »

Well done Pink - just what are you going to do with the massage couch when it arrives? Or daren't I ask?

Errrrrrrrr - massage. Seriously, I'm doing a Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology, and a Diploma in Holistic Massage - and it's all free!:j:j:j It's something I've always wanted to do, I did do a basic Reflexology course years ago (30 weeks) but couldn't afford to go on to the Diploma course, so now I'm grabbing the chance with both hands.

serena wrote: »

Pink Fairy - call the doctor if you need, that's what they're there for, and big big hugs.( My DS tends to be really horrible about stuff sometimes and then I discover that it's something totally different that is the trigger - could this be your OH too? Maybe he's really worried about losing his job when you are unwell and also not working? )

I suppose it could be, but I am getting sick pay, so not too big a problem. I've fortunately now got two weeks leave anyway, so hopefully I'll be fully recovered by the time we start back in the New Year.

Johanne - I might be teaching you to "suck eggs" as it were, but when mine were small, I used to put a plastic tablecloth under their high chair to catch the fall out. That way, you can just shake the debris into a small pile to sweep up, then wipe over the cloth for next time - easier than cleaning carpets.

AnW'sMum wrote: »

It was ME :j:j:j:T:T:T well me and Miss A.

Had a great time as one track started Miss A said 'this must be a new on on the new album' 'Mmmmm' said I 'It's new to you but it is actually their first ever hit!' She loved every second but was shattered.

Bought her a new T shirt and tour prog, tradition carried on from when DH and I used to go and see them

I'm glad you had such a wonderful time, both of you.

Emily - sounds like all going according to plan. Thinking of you on Upheaval Day, but at least once your things are in, you can take it easier sorting everything out. If we don;t see much of you over the next few days, I hope all goes well on the day, and have a wonderful Christmas.

Mudbath wrote: »

Does anyone think i'll be up for our usual christmas tradition? Every christmas eve we go to the garden centre, choose a decoration each and buy the pets their presents (DD does this). DH can drop me off right outside the door of the garden centre. I'm allowed ten minute walks from Christmas day so it's only a day early. I could take a cushion to protect myself (as in hold it over my stomach not hit people over the head). What does everyone think? xx

Our garden centres have wheelchairs to borrow - that might be a safer option for you, as people are less likely to bump into you, which could cause some damage. Otherwise, it might be very nice for you to go out for a short while. Definitely need a cushion over your tum in the car though! I see Soappie suggested that as well. And I've just seen the post about the tinsel etc.:rotfl:As for getting off the sofa - cushion against tum and roll you feet to the floor, fold yourself over in the middle with the cushion in place, then - very carefully - stand! :T

SSL - glad you've been out and got a smoke alarm. Pigpen's experience has probably made us all think hard about the risk of fire! The news from Edinburgh was shocking.

:hello: jeanbitus and welcome.

I've had my Sainsbury's delivery today, and done shopping at Lidl's/Aldi's with no problem - I was very surprised. I've also done my usual dailies, and washing and tumble drying.

When we sat down for lunch (I just had a cup-a-soup as still feeling iffy) we found A Miracle on 34th Street and watched that. I love the old films, and Natalie Wood was a beautiful little girl. At lunch OH announced he's climbing tomorrow, so as a punishment I sent him to B & Q! :rotfl:I said if he was going to be out all day, he could do the plastering (smooth over stuff) around the chimney breast so I could paint it tomorrow. I've put a coat on the longest lounge wall as well, but that's more than enough for today.

I went up for an early bath before Strictly, we've had pizza for dinner and I'm going to do some knitting, with my feet up!

Hope everyone else is well or at least recovering, we've had such a lot of problems recently.

toottifrootti

angelnikki hugs honey and I hope things are ok with you - get thet DLA thing done - they cant back date it so the sooner you get it done the better - they may be able to do some of the form with you over the fone!!!
SSL thanks for the tickets offer but I cant mange through - it was lovely of you to think of us.
toochoosey hope you are feeling better - you have been busy - dont think you need much more motivation!!
mumoffour77 ooooh thats a result - imagine misplacing 2 cheques - glad you found them before they went out of date - nice surprise!!
Rach you have been dashing about a lot recently and all that commuting cant be healthy - nice to see you relaxing - enjoy your evening.
toots xx

soappie

Thanks Pink for the explanation on the massage table - I didn't realise you were studying that!

Pheasant Phling is smelling and looking divine. It's gone down to a really low heat now whilst I do some veg.