Weekly Flylady Thread 26th January 2009

Lady-Liberty

Oh Triker huge hugs, just what you didn't need. Was the car legally parked, I know these private clamping companies are notorious for putting signs up where you can't see them or in tiny writing, & employing thugs to carry out the task. We had an awful firm around here not that long ago, turns out one of the 'clampers' was an ex-murderer...says it all really. Sorry I can't be of any help, but surely you can report them to someone xx

Chunters_a_lot

Sorry can not remember who else is having trouble with a leaky / cracked toilet. I thought I would share the current situation in my downstairs toilet

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/Chunters/100_2257.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/Chunters/100_2258.jpg

The cistern had been cracked and leaking at the back for some time - weeks / months / years The wall behind is soaked and the dehumidifer packed up today:mad: There is also some penetrating damp around the top of the walls that we haven't been able to find the source of yet, there are a couple of things going on outside that could be cause and I think we are just going to have to get them all fixed at once.

Anyway we are also thinking about doing more than just drying out the walls and replacing the cistern. Alongside the toilet is a passageway of the same size leading to an external door we don't use (there are 4 other external doors we do use:D ) so I'm thinking of getting the stud partition wall ripped out, the external door blocked (just from the inside at the moment, would cost too much to block up the outside as well) and creating lots of lovely storage space as well as keeping the toilet and wash basin in there.

To bring it back on topic - I didn't have to clean this toilet today and imagine all the clutter I could banish with a nice new storage area:T :T

greenbee

Monday - kitchen and utility mess
Level One
Continue to dejunk utility room Took a few bits that live in the car back out...
Level Two
Level Three
Extras

1. HHI

Tuesday - Living room, hall and stairs!
Level One
Hoover the sofa... waiting for filter to dry...
Level Two
Wash windows
Vacuum under furniture you can move... waiting for filter to dry...
Level Three

Wednesday - bathroom, study and loo!
Level One
Clear and wipe surfaces
Scrub the [STRIKE]shower, bath,[/STRIKE] loo, [STRIKE]basins [/STRIKE]etc.. including the stands/pedestals
Level Two
declutter and vacuum/mop the floors!
Wash windows
Level Three
Wash any blinds/curtains in need
Wipe any chairs
De-web and de-fluff the room
Extras

1. clear, wipe and refill study shelves
2. clear and wipe desk (I can do it, honestly)
3. pack up cake tins for rach
4. Wipe all the paintwork

Thursday - general flingishness
Level One
S&S kitchen
Vacuum a messy floor! I will, if the filter is dry!
Level Two
Wash any neglected grubby windows..
Polish the porch! Front door... I didn't get it done last time...
Sort through handbags and purses and other general dumping of loose change and receipt places! (buggy basket is atrocious!!) Did work bag last week
Level Three
Declutter the pc desk/magazine rack/toy box
Extras

1. write down 5 things YOU are good at!! (A little self appreciation goes a long way!)
2. HHI
3. 15 minutes filing

My extras:

Pay tree surgeon - will have to ring... still can't find the invoice TUESDAY Have called...
Organise Friday (visit bed showroom, Royal Academy)
Buy screen wash and matches
Think of fundraising ideas for ribbon walk (apart from selling excess wedding cake test batches at work!)
Christening present... I'm sure there's something around somewhere that will do
Wrap presents
Governing body gap analysis
Wash & store remaining dog bedding
Finish clearing study - I've done a bit more
Make decision on bed (Friday)
Agree date to finish utility room

So rather a lot to catch up on at the end of the week... but less than normal!

froddington

Triker - huge hugs! That's awful. Not sure what to suggest - pop into the police station tomorrow, contact your councillor / MP / insurance company / local paper There must be something that can be done .........

pigpen - great news - think you should give Tabitha lots of extra hugs from all of us

I did my 60 in 60 and was surprised how quick and easy it was and it has already made a difference:j Thanks mudbath for the idea :T I will aim for 60 a day during the week and maybe more at the weekend.

Off to update my list now .........

hellsbells45

Tomorrow's list Thursday - general flingishness
Level One
S&S kitchen
Vacuum a messy floor!
Level Two
scrub kitchen floor if up to it
put ironing away
Level Three
Declutter the pc desk/magazine rack/toy box
Wash any neglected bedding.. - mine and vacuum bed
Extras

1. write down 5 things YOU are good at!! (A little self appreciation goes a long way!) Listening, researching, negotiation, ideas, creating, (cards, clothes, knitting....)
   
2. HHI

froddington

List updated ready for tomorrow - not too bad for me as quite a lot isn't relevant (no pets, neglected bedding, porch, dining chairs, etc.!)

Monday - kitchen

Level Two
Empty a cupboard.. clean it out then wipe and replace everything neatly..
Vacuum the floor

Extras
Wash the window

Tuesday - Living room, hall and stairs!

Level One
Clear and wipe surfaces

Level Two
declutter and vacuum the floors!
Wash windows

Wednesday - bathroom

Level Two
mop the floor

Level Three
De-web and de-fluff the room

Extras
Wipe all the paintwork

Thursday - general flingishness

Level One
S&S kitchen

Level Three
Declutter the pc desk / magazine rack / little table

Extras
write down 5 things YOU are good at!! (A little self appreciation goes a long way!)
HHI
15 minutes filing

My one-a-day (or 7-a-weekend!!) list
- take compost and book to dad
- sort and box football programmes
- pay money into mortgage
- make soup
- collect Avon from mum
- sort box of books
- car checks

Flylady_Flower

Triker wrote: »

Sorry guys, no flying by me today, too upset, myself and Pigpen went into town earlier , less than an hour later, came back to find my car half way upa towtruck, felt that intimidated by the private parking enforcer I called 999, police useless, had to pay £250to get my car back, gutted is an understatement.:(:cry: There's also damage to my car but voice on end of mobile phone from private parking company laughed at me and put the phone down on me.

Huge hugs Triker, how awful and upsetting, and I am sure there is something lawful in place now precisly because of this... I got clamped before and charged £95 but £250 :eek: AND damages...

I have just found this on the RAC website - won't help you as you've already paid, but you might be able to ring the number and see how they can help you?
What to do if you get clamped on private land:

• Ask to see the clamper’s licence. If they don’t have one, report them to the SIA on 08702 430 100. If they won’t release your car you should contact the police.
• If they do have a licence, ensure you know the name of the person or organisation to whom you are paying the release fee and obtain a written receipt.
• If you feel that the licensed clamper you have dealt with has behaved in an inappropriate way, you should take the matter up with them. However if they fail to resolve your complaint, you may have a case in civil law against them. You should contact your local Citizen’s Advice Bureau or Trading Standards Officer.
• If the clamper causes damage to your vehicle, complain to the police.

They are ars3holes and need sorting out, so if you report it to the police, ring them and complain while a policeman is there so he can hear it himself (or if they don't want to know, get them to call and pretend to be you...) It is a criminal offence to damage someones property so the police HAVE to act on it...

Hope you feel better about it tomorrow, take care...

toottifrootti

pigpen wrote: »

Right..

Tabitha is home and I am going for my auntie hugs tomorrow afternoon.. after college.

Triker is in need of some virtual hugs.. she is fine.. but she just deserves some.. and she got a beautiful glass chicken today from her most wonderful of friendies..

I have another assignment I need to get done.. but that is a quick thing and the tutor gave us most of the answers already.

Get well vibes are need for another tutors son.. he was involved in a serious accident this morning and is having emergency surgery this evening now they have got him stable!

Hugs for Triker and Sunnygirl and Diva and everyone else in need!!!!

Thats great news about Tabitha - enjoy your time with her and your sis.
get you assignment done while the answers are still fresh in your head!
Get well and big healing vibes being sent for your tutors son - thats sad.
Hope you have read all about the childcare things in Martin's email.

triker - huge hugs honey that is so not fair! I agree with the others about a complaint/ insurance claim if appropriate. Just what you didnt need!

hugs to all the poorlies with colds and pain etc
toots xx

Natty68

Triker - hugs hon, that must have been a terrible shock.
Sunnygirl - hugs sweetie, the others have said what I wanted to say so all I can offer is more hugs for you.
Pigpen - make sure you give Tabitha lots of snuggles from her virtual Flybaby aunties, when you see her tomorrow.

Tuesday - Living room, hall and stairs!
Level One
Clear and wipe surfaces
Scrub the sofa.. - this will be done next week when I have the right bits
Level Two
declutter and vacuum/mop the floors!
Wash windows
Vacuum under furniture you can move.. hubby's (especially summermoons OH) are super strong and all manly so they can do this NO problem!! - how do the dogs manage to get their toys stuffed under the sofa!!
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings that are in need - this will be done next week when I have the right bits.
Sort through coats and bags and shoes etc
De-web and de-fluff the room
Extras

1. wipe and water any plants
2. Wipe all the paintwork in the hallway and up the stairs!

Wednesday - bathroom, study and loo!
Level One
Clear and wipe surfaces
Scrub the shower, bath, loo's, basins etc.. including the stands/pedestals
Level Two
declutter and vacuum/mop the floors!
Wash windows
chuck out all the empties
Level Three
[De-web and de-fluff the room
Extras

1. empty and wash out bins and laundry baskets
2. defrag the pc while scrubbing down tiles
3. Wipe all the paintwork

Thursday - general flingishness
Level One
S&S kitchen
Vacuum a messy floor!
Level Two
Wash any neglected grubby windows..
Polish the porch!
Sort through handbags and purses and other general dumping of loose change and receipt places! (buggy basket is atrocious!!)
Level Three
Clean out any pets
Declutter the pc desk/magazine rack/toy box
Wash any neglected bedding..
Extras

1. write down 5 things YOU are good at!! (A little self appreciation goes a long way!)
2. HHI
3. Wipe down dirty dining chairs or sofas or suchlike
4. 15 minutes filing

Natty's Extras

• Strip bed and remake with clean bedding - dogs put their muddy paws on it this morning and it needs restripping:mad:
• Change library books
• Buy DH's birthday card for tomorrow - I've got his present but somehow forgot to get hm a card
• Tidy up dog toys and place in their home - there are only two dogs but they make more mess than kids I reakon..lol
  
• Wash dog duvets and other bedding from their beds.
• Walk dogs - day 1, day 2
  
• Write thank you letters - should have done this last week but somehow forgot a couple.
• 27 bin bag fling
• Wash load x 2
  
• S&S bathroom
• Wipe all chrome in kitchen
• Shine sink
• Wash breakfast things
• Check emails
• Hoover living room
  
• Hoover stairs
• Wash door shelves in fridge
  
• Balance finances-wow just did this and I actually have more money than I thought I had got. Oooh big decision do I save some for my MOT/Service next month, or go and get my hair cut/coloured now. Bearing in mind that D will be giving me the balance of my savings account that he is holding for me for the car, and the car doesn't go into the garage until after next month's payday...
  
• Veg box delivery
  
• Meal out for D's birthday today - this was gorgeous, we went to the Indian restaurant in the village..mmm
• 60 item fling - going to have a go at Mudbath's 60 fling challenge
• Take out sausages to defrost for dinner - Thursday
  

AnW'sMum

Chunters_a_lot wrote: »

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/Chunters/100_2257.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/Chunters/100_2258.jpg

Your floor tiles look almost identical to the kitchen tiles I laid approx 15 months ago this is the point where I read further and find you hate them :rotfl: