Weekly Flylady Thread 30th March 2009

3tabbycats

sexymouse wrote: »

Sorry if I'm teaching you how to suck eggs, but I used to have loads of trouble cooking rice (usually it'd end up sticky) but since reading one of my cook books, I've been able to get it perfect every time. This is the method I use:

Allow 1/2 small cup for each person. Bring a large pan of water to the boil (no need to measure - just fill it completely), put in the rice (no washing it first), stir it, and keep the pan on a rolling boil for 10-15 minutes. Drain in a colander whilst rinsing with warm running water, and then you should have lovely fluffy rice. Another thing that my Dad does (but I don't) is to put it in an ovenproof dish after cooking, stir through a knob of butter, and dry out a bit more in a warm oven for about 5 minutes.

Anyway, I'm off topic, so who would like to join me for a HHC in a couple of minutes?

Thank you, sexymouse, I'll try your method next time, I had a burnt sticky mess last night, I could've used it as wallpaper paste!:rotfl: I've tried the Jamie Oliver method thats part boiling then leaving it to steam, last night I tried the 1 and half cups of water for each cup of rice..and I definately don't recommend that! I've been resorting to using boil in the bag & throwing half away cos the bags are too big..not very MSE..:rolleyes:
Anyway better post something about flying else I'll be in trouble!

Twinkly Tuesday ~ master bedroom and landing
Level One
[strike]Strip and wash the bedding
clear the floordrobe[/strike]
Level Two
Wash the windows
[strike]Clear the landing of gibble[/strike]
Vacuum the floors.. and the mattress before remaking the bed
Level Three
Dust and deweb
Wipe any grotty paintwork and furniture
Check those smoke alarms!

Really must sort through the airing cupboard later too..I swear theres more in there than in the wardrobe..

xx_Jo_xx

rosepink1984 wrote: »

Jo, are you nuts???? You are on holiday. Put the cleaning cloth down! Step away from the Stardrops. Go and have fun!!!!

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

he he - i dont really see it as a holiday, visiting family isnt really a holiday....:rolleyes:

Anyway, im helping out my mum.....thats allowed

Good news is that i found a whirly in my mums that she doesnt use, so thats coming home with ME!! :T

sexymouse

Evening all,

Sorry I haven't been on earlier, but had lunch at my Mum's then have been preparing for my interview tomorrow all afternoon, so decided not to distract myself by coming on here until I'd done it all. Have written notes on all of the job specification that they've written will be included in the interview, including looking up a clean joke to demonstrate a sense of humour - this was very tricky to find a clean joke that was actually funny and didn't just make you cringe.

Have done a load of washing today since doing the bedroom list this morning, and also made lunch and cleared up at my Mum's. Hospital appointment was 40 mins late and the nurse didn't even apologise for the wait! She was fairly inconsiderate the whole way through to be honest, even starting off talking to my Mum and then running out into the corridor to join in a conversation out there in the middle of speaking, with no apology then either. She really hurt my Mum when she took off the dressing, and kept on starting sentences and not finishing them. I'm glad she's on holiday next week when we go again! Never mind, my Mum went to bed when she'd finished her lunch as the morphine and cocodamol tend to knock her out a bit.

Off to dinner at MIL's next door at 6.30 and I've just remembered that my Mum said I'd call my Nan about her shopping again! She's told her that I'll do it online for her on Ocado, but I've never used it before.

Glad the op went ok Triker, and hope that you can sit comfortably soon - have your kids got a rubber ring by any chance to sit on?

Hope to get online later this evening, but if I don't, have a great evening, and if you could, please send some good luck vibes over my way at 10.30am tomorrow (that's when my interview is).

See you later,

sexymouse xx

toottifrootti

egon wrote: »

toots how did you managed to print out organized home papers? My come out just with the heading.

wasnt me honey - i was having the same problem - I think it was toochoosey who was doing all the printing!

scared 1980 - you should be well chuffed with yourself - you are coping really well and YES cuddles with the girls are FAR more important - dont be aiming to do too much - you will just get disappointed - aim to do 1 extra job and if you have time then do something else.
well done rosepink for trying - could you get OH to go with you later - and have you washed up 6 things today??? NAG NAG NAG!! lol (cant get the smilies to work!1)

hugs serena - I hope you feel better - dont want to miss your holiday!

There must be a problem with the site as I am having trouble posting and have no smilies working and the thanks button wont work!!!
have given up as i cant get it to accept it - says its too short!!!! catch you later!

Back to try again - at least the thanks button is working so hopefully should manage to post this as well!
well done mummyyof5 it is a lovely cardi.
thats great news about the keys 83rachel - dont get tooooooooo carried away at B&Q!!!
oh so its a battle of wits is it hex :rotfl: ((hugs)) for you for your bad day.
LadyL ouch thats a sore one - bl**dy cars!!!! ((hugs))) for the hormones!
AnW'sMum - lovely proud mummy moment - well done to Miss A!
Dusty loads and loads of hugs and *energy* vibes for you - I wish i was nearerr to help.

started this at 2.15 and couldnt get stars done either - BAH humbug!!!!!

Guess what - I am meeting xx_Jo_xx tomorrow before she travels back down your way!!! It will be lovely to see her - I know you lot have seen her on facebook - I think she will get a nasty shock when she meets me!!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I went and got my new glasses and a few bits and bobs in poundland/tesco's and superdrug - i am trying to stock up on a few things
Think i might just have overdone it a bit though!!!! Ooops!
Got myself a pedometer to see if I can increase my steps - used to do about 3500 a day which is pretty pathetic but was good for me - I doubt if I am doing half that now!

This morning i received a little surprise package from 'a flylady' - it made me smile - but i dont know who to thank - and thats a shame - I really did think it was Mudbath as there was a spotty dog bookmark - I think thats a good clue but she denies all knowledge!!!! Anyway whovever sent it THANK YOU for being so thoughtful and kind and sweet. It made my day!!! xxxxx (but you really shouldnt be wasting your money on me!!!)

right food.......

toots xx

toottifrootti

sexy will be keeping everything crossed for you tomorrw - *good interview* vibes by the lorry load winging their way to you angel - I hope it all goes well for you.
toots xx

gratefulforhelp_2

sexymouse wrote: »

Evening all,

Sorry I haven't been on earlier, but had lunch at my Mum's then have been preparing for my interview tomorrow all afternoon, so decided not to distract myself by coming on here until I'd done it all. Have written notes on all of the job specification that they've written will be included in the interview, including looking up a clean joke to demonstrate a sense of humour - this was very tricky to find a clean joke that was actually funny and didn't just make you cringe.

Have done a load of washing today since doing the bedroom list this morning, and also made lunch and cleared up at my Mum's. Hospital appointment was 40 mins late and the nurse didn't even apologise for the wait! She was fairly inconsiderate the whole way through to be honest, even starting off talking to my Mum and then running out into the corridor to join in a conversation out there in the middle of speaking, with no apology then either. She really hurt my Mum when she took off the dressing, and kept on starting sentences and not finishing them. I'm glad she's on holiday next week when we go again! Never mind, my Mum went to bed when she'd finished her lunch as the morphine and cocodamol tend to knock her out a bit.

Off to dinner at MIL's next door at 6.30 and I've just remembered that my Mum said I'd call my Nan about her shopping again! She's told her that I'll do it online for her on Ocado, but I've never used it before.

Glad the op went ok Triker, and hope that you can sit comfortably soon - have your kids got a rubber ring by any chance to sit on?

Hope to get online later this evening, but if I don't, have a great evening, and if you could, please send some good luck vibes over my way at 10.30am tomorrow (that's when my interview is).

See you later,

sexymouse xx

Is it a teaching interview, have you mugged up on APP, community cohesion? SEAL???

AlwaysHappy

Evening all, I've had a really busy day today so only skimmed the posts so will just say a big hug to everyone who needs it - I know theres always someone in need of a shoulder (though mines still very sore so a one armed hug will have to suffice).
Rosepink - a huge well done to you, each time you do it is a huge achievement, you should be really proud of yourself!
With a little (lot) of help from my husband we have achieved ALL LEVELS FOR BOTH MONDAY AND TUESDAY and now decluttering a bottle of wine!!! Have a nice evening everyone.

Mudbath

toottifrootti wrote: »

This morning i received a little surprise package from 'a flylady' - it made me smile - but i dont know who to thank - and thats a shame - I really did think it was Mudbath as there was a spotty dog bookmark - I think thats a good clue but she denies all knowledge!!!! Anyway whovever sent it THANK YOU for being so thoughtful and kind and sweet. It made my day!!! xxxxx (but you really shouldnt be wasting your money on me!!!)


toots xx

Mmmm strange...so you still don't know who it was from - spooky :cool: !!

I've just helped DS learn his cub promise and now i'm off to s/s a bit.

Good luck Sexy xx

Hugs to all xx

rosepink1984

Hugs Dusty, it must be so hard and stressful trying to do everything. While you are sorting out your Nan's place try not to worry too much about your own house. Would anyone be able to help you? Hope things get better for you. Don't forget to give yourself a little bit of time everyday, even half an hour reading a book/having a bath/going for a stroll or whatever you like. You have lost someone you love very much and are immediately terribly busy, so make sure you look after yourself and have a little time everyday where you can relax. Big hugs to you xx

Am in a bit of a state this evening - woke up from nap to find can hardly move either arm. DH had to help me to take my top off and put another one on! He's been really sweet and kind and sprayed it with a painkilling spray, and it's got a bit better. Feel really tearful and we are supposed to be going out. Really don't want to. Will have to decide soon, we are leaving in 10 mins!
Ug.

toochoosey

I have caught up to pg.12, will carry on in a mo. I wanted to ask AnW'sMum(or anyone who might know), can you explain the dot 2 dot thingy for me please, I must have skimmed what that was.

T-K-D been to, did some studying there(bout 20 mins), so better than nothing. I have just checked my written list and the only things I have crosses out is hoover/mop/dust downstairs. Seems I may be busy tomorrow(the kitchen still looks good though....actually OH came home yesterday when I was in the middle of cooking an dthe kitchen was a mees. I asked him if it looked like I had spent nearly2 hours cleaning it, He said "no", oh, thanks. So he went to the pub and I did a 5 min S+S, when he came back later on, he said, "oh, you've been busy", hehe. So the point of my babbling is that I want to keep on top of this(I was starting to fall off the wagon) then it can be quickly done......

I'll shut up now.......