Weekly Flylady Thread 6th July 2009

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procrastinator

Hi Ladies
Can anyone help me please? My DS has walked on a biro which has leaked onto his cushioned floor and I can't get it off. I've tried the infamouse star drops to no avail. Also tried neat washing up liquid, diluted bio washing powder. Have lightened the colour slightly but not much. Any other ideas for things to try?
Many thanks

toottifrootti

hello rosieben i have sent you a pm - we would love to have you join us - we are all in the same boat - I often panic thinking what if there was a fire or soemthing the police or firebrigade would have a fit!!! I hope the lists will help you - a new thread starts tonight - just watch for pigpen's post announcing it and click on the big letters and that will take you across. Welcome to the madhouse!!!

bevan hope the haircut turns out to your liking and relax and have a chilled time - you have had a lot of stress recently.

ooooooooooooooh its bacon on a croissant time for meeeeeeee!!
toots xx

soappie

hex2 wrote: »

Soappie - J22 of the M1 here - is it me or are you having a cup of tea every 30 minutes? Do you think you could make a book out of it - one of those round Ireland with a fridge types?

I think I could make a book out of it! And maybe I'd have to alternate between tea and loo stops!

Valli wrote: »

Add Valli J29 M1 if any good...
(**mutters - that Toots! - what some people will do to get out of flying;)**)

Thanks Valli!

Dusty - I'm certainly a mad bat, but I don't think I'll do the motorbike side car bit. But I could wear a headscarf and huge sunglasses

Have a lovely time Jinky

Thanks for the numbers Jo and the kind offer to chauffeur. I'd like to pop in but I think I'd prefer to drive then I can stop off and visit others. I might pop in and visit a couple of uncles and Aunts. One's near Rochdale and another's near Norwich

Welcome Rosieben

Two loads of washing done and another quick trip to Mr. T for a half price salmon. Thought I'd stock up. Am going to have a bite of lunch then get filleting and slicing again.

toottifrootti

procrastinator wrote: »

Hi Ladies
Can anyone help me please? My DS has walked on a biro which has leaked onto his cushioned floor and I can't get it off. I've tried the infamouse star drops to no avail. Also tried neat washing up liquid, diluted bio washing powder. Have lightened the colour slightly but not much. Any other ideas for things to try?
Many thanks

found these suggestions for you

Ballpoint Pen Ink: First, saturate material with an alcohol-based hair spray (this seems to be a very popular method). The alcohol content in the hair spray will break up the ink. Be sure to place an absorbent paper towel or rag under the stain to catch the excess. You then need to blot the stain with a rag. Repeat the process until the stain is removed, then launder as usual. A word of caution before trying this method: some fabrics may be damaged by the hair spray solution. If in doubt, test on an inconspicuous area first, or consult with a professional dry cleaner.


These suggestions are also suitable for dried writing ink, ball point pen, or marking ink. Soak the stain in "sour" milk - this is an old fashioned, but effective method. Fresh milk also works, but sour milk is faster. Sponge or dip the stain in equal quantities of methylated spirits (wood alcohol) and household ammonia (test on coloured fabrics first). Rinse in warm water. Rinse again in warm water containing a little ammonia, then finally in fresh water. Sponge with pure Dettol. If not effective, try iso-propyl alcohol or dry cleaning fluid (from chemist

Dustykitten

Deleted some emails
Done some online banking
Sorted out online application

It has gone very black here probably because the campers are back!

Library open in 20 minutes so I'm planning my escape

Beki

Crossed one more thing off my weekly list - don't think i'm going to be able to get the other two done until next week now

My 5 jobs for this week are -

1. [STRIKE]send off wii + wii fit that i sold on ebay [/STRIKE] DONE
2. go through 10 boxes in the storage shed - freecycle anything not needed/not sentimental
3. [STRIKE]sort through DS's wardrobe/shelves and donate any unwanted toys/clothes to his nursery[/STRIKE] DONE
4. [STRIKE]fill all the holes in the paddock with topsoil[/STRIKE] DONE
5. re-seal around the bath, and paint the MDF bath panel white

Choccybix

OrkneyStar wrote: »

(PS Did anyone see the Killers live on BBC3 last night, at T in the Park- it was great!).

:j Oooh me, me! They were FAB :happyhear

Right, on with the flying update...

Well not so good this week (sorry Toots ) only achieved Level 1 each day.... BUT did get the whole family sorting out 2 x Room(s) of Doom aka the Kids Rooms. So far each week I've avoided the Friday lists cos I've not been able to see their floors let alone do any cleaning in there. Big achievement for our household :T

Not so good on my list of 5 either. This is it so far....

[STRIKE]1. Order Mums pressie[/STRIKE]
2. Complete tax form
[STRIKE]3. Write party invites[/STRIKE]
4. Iron and list ebay clothes bundle Decided to do this after hols nxt wk
5. Buy new cable for laptop After hols

Chox

procrastinator

toottifrootti
Thanks so much for your reply, I have been off the comp scrubbing. Will let it dry whilst having a coffee then try the hairspray suggestion. Don't have ammonia or meths, but anyways you have given me new hope.
Thanks again.

toottifrootti

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Thats one thing that I wont achieve - I would have liked Quasars 5 red medals!!!! And to be a Money Saving Magnate!!!!

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Oh and I have a challenge /wish for you all to consider - i would like an avatar but never find anything suitable.............? any ideas?