Weekly Flylady Thread 16th February 2009

kassey

ETA - kassey honey - you havent deleted it all??!
Have now Toots , Keep losing internet connection .

sexymouse

Thanks for everyone who's written to me about the gas bill. This is the first one we've had since we've been in the house, and after speaking to the consumer people, the problem was that the meter only shows 4 numbers, but each of those number needs to be multiplied by 10 or something (this is what OH says) so instead of us using 154 cubic feet, we've actually used 1540 cubic feet. I'm really confused, but basically it means that we've used a hell of a lot of gas this quarter, so the bill is right so he's paid it (£220). We think the main reason may be that we've been using the gas fire a lot cos the house has been freezing even when the heating has been on (probably because the roof isn't insulated and the windows need replacing).

The second freecycler who I emailed has just collected my items, so another thing out of the house.

OH is busy sanding the bathroom cabinet ready for painting and putting up.
I've got to go out and get the food shop before we have lunch at 2pm by which time, OH should have finished the cabinet.

Will do the car boot when I get back as it's nice and sunny at the moment.

See you all in a bit,

sexymouse xx

msgnomey

Weekend list!!
For everyone to share!!! If you get all these done Auntie Toots may find a golden sparkly star for you!!

1. Clean out the car boot!!!!!! Oh yes the boot!! lol
2. Clear out and clean the porch!
3. Get everything ready for school/work on Monday
4. [STRIKE]
   
5. S&S the kitchen
6. S&S the bathroom
7. [/STRIKE]
8. Clean out the pets.. they are pongy!
9. Meal plan for the week
10. Organise the finances for the week.. I know a lot of get paid this week! YAY!!
11. Sort out one cupboard/chest of drawers
12. Vacuum a neglected room
13. [strike]Wash any windows that need it.. preferably the one you always seem to leave! [/strike]
14. [strike]Easter Eggs-none at all!! [/strike]
15. [strike]Spend some time as a family.. no tv, no toys.. just talk!! You CAN do this!! We will watch a DVD tonight we always do on a Friday and a Saturday and then we snuggle and chat in bed afterwards bliss[/strike]!:T

well that's as far as I've got, off to visit my gran but I'll be back later and I WILL finish the list!!

scaredy_cat_2

hello everyone, haven't really been around since friday am as DH had his hernia op yesterday so lots of waiting around to bring him home which didnt' happen as he had to stay - he doesn't seem to like general anaesthetic much it happened last time too. So off to collect him at half one. Have taken girls to pet shop and park today as they have been such patient girls waiting around too. I am going to have an hour swishing kitchen and tidying around and sorting some washing.

see you all later - think i will update my weeks list this evening!! No stars but a much tidier house

nicki_2

embb- ~~~~job vibes~~~ for you DD

Soappie - Pics look fantastic! :T:T:D:D

Toots- :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Slightly longer than a HHC as I couldn't get near the computer due to a wet floor :rotfl:

Monday - Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Level Two
[STRIKE]Sweep and[/STRIKE] mop floors
[STRIKE]Clear and[/STRIKE] wipe table.. add a clean cloth if necessary!
Level Three
Clean the oven Oven is soaking in oven cleaner ATM Oooppps forgot I'd put the cleaner on
Wipe all kickboards
Wednesdays are Wonderful!! - Living pit, hallway, stairs!!
Level One
[STRIKE]Vacuum/mop floors Half way through! [/STRIKE]
Level Two
Wash the windows and the front door.. inside and out!
Level Three
Wipe all the paintwork! Halfway through

Outside
Level 1
Sweep FOH
Clean windows FOH (can't do the back ones except for the kitchen one)
Wash down paintwork
Clean Brass

Weekend list!!

1. Get everything ready for school/work on Monday
2. S&S the kitchen
3. S&S the bathroom
4. Wash any bedding that has been neglected
5. Meal plan for the week
6. Organise the finances for the week.. I know a lot of get paid this week! YAY!!
7. Decide who you need to buy easter eggs for this year and work out when you should be buying them.. one a week.. or none at all!!
8. Spend some time as a family.. no tv, no toys.. just talk!! You CAN do this!!

Okay, I'm going to go mop & finish a couple more jobs - I'm determined to get all 5 stars this week :rotfl::rotfl: :wave:

lil_me

sexymouse, that sounds rather confusing, mine only shows 4 numbers but that is all I am using (the last 3 as it's a new meter) I've not seen one that you have to multiply by 10 before..... This is from my November-January quarter. This bill came to £81.32, we live in a 3 bedroom detatched house, very draughty unfortunately, hob is also gas. 1540 cubic feet units here I am sure would cost about £600 ?

http://www.gas-guide.org.uk/meters.html states you read the first 6 digits even if it's a 6 digit meter

YOUR GAS USAGE
Meter: 002452** Reading last time 898 Reading this time 965 Units 67
Correction factor 1.02264 Calorific value 40.6
Total metric units used 193.9 cu mtrs
Units converted to kilowatt hours 2186.76 kWh

Oh this site may make it easier for some to convert to kwh http://energylinx.co.uk/gas_meter_conversion.html

scaredy cat hope your DH is on the mend soon

Triker do you need a new buddy for the stopping compulsive shopping/reducing grocery spends challenge? I remember the 'not buy anything unless I need it' which started before was good.

Flylady_Flower

Triker wrote: »

Small announcement I have a fridge freezer, delivered this morning :j:j:j:j, second choice but I'm happy as it's here. Stayed with Boots electricals in the end as their customer service was excellent. So I'm a happy bunny.

Excellent news, and they must have had good customer service as you were fuming, so to deal with that is great... glad you're finally sorted though...

Hubby is going to cook us breakfast now... (bit late, but I'm STARVING) and then we're attacking the garden - dogs have got onto the garden bit again and turfed up all the grass, dug holes, etc so we need to sort that out - also need to bath them both - they stink!!!! (it's like bathing a horse with toby though... he's so big and the hair :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: ! drives me mad...)

kazwookie

Toots is it safe to come out yet?:rotfl:





Cleaned my car inside and out and boy did it need it
Started on clearing back the garden, come in for a drink and pop in here.

SarahShattered

HHC turned into 2 hours cleaning!

Wednesdays are Wonderful!! - Living pit, hallway, stairs!!
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Extras
Get a pile of filing done!!

Wednesday done!!!! :j

Thursday - Bathroom & Study
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
[STRIKE]washing sorting... folding and dispatching[/STRIKE]instead of ironing
Extras

Thursday done!!! :j

Friday funtime and frolics! - Childrens rooms!
Level One
Level two
Level three
Extras

Friday done!!! :j

Twinkly Tuesday - Master bedroom & Landing
Level One
Strip bed and wash sheets/duvet cover
Clear the floor of gibble
Level Two
Clear the landing of detritus
Vacuum these floors
Wash the windows (and any curtains/nets the need doing)
Level Three
37 fling boogie!!
Empty upstairs bins
Make sure all the smoke alarms are working and if you have high sleepers you should have alarms in those rooms too.. make appointments with the fire safety people if you don't and they fit really good ones free of charge!!
Extras
List 1 thing on ebay!
dust away all the webs upstairs!
Sort out your airing cupboard!


Right just master bedroom and landing to do. Then I've got to crack on with my application form, go and buy pressies and cards ...2 parties tonight!!! Got to somehow transform myself into a glamourous person! :rotfl: :rotfl:

juliejim

I suppose I'd better get dressed as we haven't had dinner yet and I'm having my hair cut at 2.30.