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Weekly Flylady Thread 15th December 2008
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valli - a quarter of the bag would be fine. I'd stick some vinegar in the fabric softener bit too if I were you...
our little tree is up and looks lovely, made good progress with my old list, which I won't bother copying over, but most things done. Watched the end of little dorrit - had to rewind it a couple of times to work it out so whoever it was getting confused PM me cos i worked it out in the end...
I have my last week at work :j very glad about that! Clearing out the cupboards at work tomorrow (full on flying!), they really need doing so I'll be glad to get them done...then celebratory lunch with colleagues. Have DH's work meal on thurs and my office one on Fri!! :beer:
For now I'm pretty much ready for bed (after half a bottle of wine) and look forward to attacking the list when I get in tomorrow.
ETA: pink i think you know what we all think....Mum to gorgeous baby boy born Sept 2010:j0 -
sorry to be a bit cheeky - but I NEED to know how much of that soda to put in my WM...tonight!
sorry valli honey - I dont measure I just throw in a good amount but nowhere near a quarter of the packet - probably about 2 good handfuls!! - HTH!!!!!
toots xx
ETA having read rach's post maybe I am not using enough!!!Peace will be mine
could do better - must try harder
Live each day as if its your last
DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts
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Count me in again please. This week I'll mainly be decorating, preparing for Xmas & preparing to move house0
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Right! Here's my list ready for tomorrow. I intend to fly when I get in from work but I do have to buy the FC presents for my class before Thurs and don't know what to get some of them ....................
Monday - bathroom
Level One
Clean the loo and the bath and the basins!
Defragment PC and run spyware scans while scrubbing
Level Two
Wash windows
Declutter floors
Level Three
Wash bathmats
Extras -- Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..
- Post all the cards you need to post
- collect parcel from PO
- post Play parcel
- buy FC presents for class
- car checks
- dye hair
- pay CC
- contact Union"There's only one way of life and that's your own" - Levellers
"I'm feeling like a Monday but someday I'll be Saturday night" - Bon Jovi0 -
Pink_Fairy wrote: »I've had sick notes for every week and the doc doesn't just give them for no reason. I think I'll be staying home again!
I'm going to be as popular as sour milk, but I ache such a lot from coughing, can't be delivering training sessions without coughing and spluttering, and don't feel strong enough to be wandering around doing observations - apart form the high risk of spreading germs in care home
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are you moving before Christmas emily??Peace will be mine
could do better - must try harder
Live each day as if its your last
DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts
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I cant go to bed yet as I fogot to dry off my mask etc for using -doh!!!!!
toots xxPeace will be mine
could do better - must try harder
Live each day as if its your last
DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts
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A list for me then:
Monday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Level One
Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins!
Defragment PC and run spyware scans while scrubbing
Level Two
Wash windows
Clean curtains/blinds etc
Declutter floors
Level Three
Wash bathmats/shower curtain and furry bog hats
Replace any sponges/flannels/toothbrushes etc that need it
throw out any empty bottles.. decant dribbles into fuller bottles
Extras -- Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..MiL, godsons.
- Post all the cards you need to post
- Wrap all the presents for family/friends
fill out & post health ins form
package up presents to send
buy travelcard for 2009 (have interest free loan from work)
make drs appointmentMum to gorgeous baby boy born Sept 2010:j0 - Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..MiL, godsons.
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Watched the end of little dorrit - had to rewind it a couple of times to work it out so whoever it was getting confused PM me cos i worked it out in the end...
I don't mind adapters losing characters and extra story lines from Dickens, but I see no reason to change part of his main story line for no obvious reason
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*walks in and gives such a loud scream Santa in his workshop has to put his fingers in his ears* :eek::eek::eek:
Why the hell did I volunteer to do extra hours this week?:wall: I have so much to do and I don't know where to start. Well I guess a list would help (Black = daytime, Blue=evening, purple=post 6pm) :
Monday : Placement (overtime as its now Xmas party & show time :rolleyes: and they need all the help they can get!), Asda/Aldi - end of Xmas pressies & something for DD to take to Brownies party on Tuesday, Study - Block 2 - 7 remaining sessions & any CMA I can complete!
Tuesday: Placement (Afternoon is KS2 show), Write family cards & amy remaining shopping if necessary, DD to Brownies for party (needs something to take) 6pm-8pm no subs/uniform, STUDY - BLOCK 3 As much as possible
Wednesday: Placement (Chaos). Dark wash, Study CMA,
Thursday: Placement (More Chaos), Mums to see family, Avon pick up, Start work on TMA02
Friday : Placement (Overtime, last day of term, finish at 1.30), Library with DD, Study, try to get next section of TMA02 done
Saturday : Clean house top to bottom! Study
Sunday : Ex here - me wrapping DD's pressies!
Tuesday 23rd 2pm - Panto for me & DDTaking her to see Cinderella. She's never been to the Liverpool Empire and I'd like to see it properly :rotfl:
To do :- MACAW : Get up and out by 8.45am
- Write Xmas cards
- Laundry (White, pink, dark, bedding)
- Spend some proper quality time with DD (I see Jenga, Monopoly timed game etc
)
- Get DD to help with meals
- Ironing
- Clear clutter.
- Check bank daily - Ex has sent me my money to the right place, but its not appeared in my account
:eek::mad:
Monday - bathroom
Level One
Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins!
Level Two
Wash windows
Clean curtains/blinds etc
Level Three
Replace any sponges/flannels/toothbrushes etc that need it
throw out any empty bottles.. decant dribbles into fuller bottles
Extras -- Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..
- Post all the cards you need to post
Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!0 - MACAW : Get up and out by 8.45am
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