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Weekly Flylady Thread 6th July 2009
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Phew!!!! I've caught up with as much of the thread as I could but couldn't read all of the pages and pages and pages of posts since yesterday morning! Really sorry if I've missed anything (but I HAD to watch Torchwood
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TAG - Happy belated birthday for yesterday; hope you had a good day!
GettingHitched, madcatgirl, delain, Beki, hermoine - welcome
raggydoll - welcome back and congrats
OJK - good to see you back
tia - wow, another shop; congrats
flower - take care; hope all continues to be good for you
soappie - I see life is living up to your name again at the mo
mummyof5- lovely pic
Triker - how awful! glad it's sorted though; hugs
We have a suspected case of swine flu at school as of yesterday - school staying open though. We just had to send a letter from the DoH to the parents to let them know - 2 phoned in to say 'ok, we'll see you in September then' !!! but the rest have been fine.
Oh, and no-longer-a-friend has got up to even worse mischief AND managed to alienate 2 more people as well :rolleyes: AND has got herself a formal oral warning at work too........."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 -
Been for my walk (and been fed!). It rained the whole time, so we were pretty much soaked, but it was a good chance to have a natter too.
Came home, walked round the block to make up the extra steps I needed, then caught up on here. Apologies if I miss anyone, but I'm posting quickly, then off to have a bath and get my stuff ready for the gym tomorrow!
Triker - did you check the salary they were advertising your job for? I hope they're paying you enough! And I think you should ask your line manager/HR to explain how the error came about and emphasise how stressful it was for you (I'm sure it's worth a small pay rise, or at least an extra day off!)
Dusty - apparently 10,000 steps is what you should be aiming for as a minimum. The scheme I'm on has set a challenge for this week to beat your previous day's total every day this week. I think you need to work out what you're prepared to accept as a minimum and try to exceed it where possible, but make sure that you have a level that you don't go below (probably the 10,000 that you need just to keep healthy). Obviously if you're ill, or recovering from a very long walk etc you can have a day or two of lower intensity, but not too much! My average over 45 days is now somewhere around 12500, and I had some very bad days in there when work was problematic, but I'm hoping that every day this week (although Thursday may be difficutl) will be over 14,500. I have 180 steps still to go today to beat yesterday's total!
vibes for boddy's DD and Pigpen's social worker
Froddy - keep away from your ex-friend. It sounds like it's a good thing you worked out what she was like when you did.
It's too dark to wash the last kitchen window now, so I'm off for my bath. I might drop in again before I go to bed...0 -
SW is coming at 10 to decide if DS1, GF and Jacob are ALLOWED to stay here for a weekend.. so vibes that the old hag is in a half human mood please!!!
Vibes that the old hag is more than in a half human mood and that DS1, GJ and J get their weekend pass to stay at yours.T
Could I have positive job vibes for DD please. There is a chance when she finishes her training at mums home there may be a full time job for her.
And more vibes going yours and DD's way boddyfroddington wrote: »soappie - I see life is living up to your name again at the mo
Fortunately I'm not directly invovled But if it goes the way we are deducing then I shall splash out on a bottle of champagne in a couple of weeks froddington wrote: »We have a suspected case of swine flu at school as of yesterday - school staying open though. We just had to send a letter from the DoH to the parents to let them know - 2 phoned in to say 'ok, we'll see you in September then' !!! but the rest have been fine.
Sending you a sneeze free few weeks hun xxfroddington wrote: »Oh, and no-longer-a-friend has got up to even worse mischief AND managed to alienate 2 more people as well :rolleyes: AND has got herself a formal oral warning at work too.........
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Dusty - seems everytime I click on the multiple quote you drop off! I meant to say earlier that I hope your moat didn't become an indoor swimming pool but it seems it's under control. Hope it stays that way xxx
Mudders - hugs to you and yours...
Rach - hope day Two was OK
I'm off to bed shortly. All the washing up is done bar one casserole that's soaking. Sleep well ladies and gentsI am the leading lady in the movie of my life
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I have eventually got a list done!
Toots List
Monday
Find out about cleaning help - whats the cost?
[STRIKE] Blood test - at home[/STRIKE]
clean splashbak
clean tiles around cooker
Magnificent Monday ~Crabby kitchen!
Level One
Clear and wipe worksurfaces
Empty and wash out the bin.. make it smell sweet!
Level Two
Wipe all appliances.. large and small
Wipe over units and kickboards
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Three
Sort and wipe a cupboard.. throw away all those germ harbouring chipped plates and mugs!
Thoroughly clean the oven and hob
Wipe the table.. does it need a clean cloth?
Extras
- Wash any filters that need it.. don't forget the extractor hood!
- Wash the windows if they need it
- Clean/descale a small appliance.. shake the crumbs from the toaster.. defuzz the kettle...
- Scrub out the fridge.. incorporate those 'slightly wilting' things into your meal plan!
- Wash out the vacuum cleaner.. wash those filters and let it dry thoroughly before reassembling
- 100 thing fling!!
- 15 minutes filing
- Photograph 20 things you wish to sell!! (you can do more if you wish!!)
- Upload pics to the computer!
Sort through the freezer.. what do you have loads of and what needs using first.. Meal plan for the next week and make a shopping list... based on what you found in the freezer
[STRIKE] MacMillan House - take spare/not needed nail polishes and any other nail care things.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] post balls[/STRIKE]
Tuesday ~ Living Room/s, Hall,
Level one
Declutter the floors and flat surfaces
Empty and wash out wastepaper baskets etc
Level Two
Wipe sofas
Vacuum floors... or mop them.. whatever..
Wipe over any paintwork/doors etc
Level three
Vacuum under furniture you are able to move without injuring yourself
[STRIKE]Wash any soft furnishings[/STRIKE]
Do a BIIIIIIG declutter... toys gone, shoes gone, paperwork gone...
Extras
- Wipe and water neglected plants
- Dust and deweb
- Wash any windows that are in need
- Binbag dance!
- List 5 things to sell/freecycle
- 60 in 60 ..
- List 5 items for sale/rehoming!
- Make sure details on paypal etc are up to date so you can accept payments! (guess who has 3 cards just expired!!)
Outing with CSW - Destiny antique centre
District Nurse calling - pm
present for niece - half done must finish and post
check results of blood tests before changing meds on thurs morning
Speak to C before she goes away on hols tomorrow
Phone B&Q
Wiggly Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Loo, Study
Level One
Declutter the floors
Mop/vacuum
Level Two
[STRIKE]Scrub the bath, shower, basins, toilets, cisterns (esp the high ones that get neglected), bidets etc..[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Scrub down the tiles,[/STRIKE] defrag the computer while you do this
Declutter and wipe the desk
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wipe the paintwork and radiators in these rooms[/STRIKE]
Wipe down any chairs/sofas etc
Take any laundry to the wash baskets, inc. shower curtains bath mats loo hats etc
Extras- Wash windows if needed
- Dust and deweb
- Polish any glass/mirrors
- Degrot the keyboard mouse etc. remember the bacteria in greater quantities than on the loo... BLEURGH!! make a note of what you DO NOT need to buy.. we are using what we have!!
- Drag out the desk and declutter/vacuum under and behind it.. dust the pc case before putting it back!
The Great Declutter and Selling challenge ~ Wednesday
- Binbag dance
- Fill a bag for charity!
- List 5 items for sale/rehoming!
- Make sure you have materials to package the items yo are needing to post
Thursday
[STRIKE] Speak to toxic before she goes away to Italy[/STRIKE] had a text today
The Great Declutter and Selling challenge ~ Thursday
- Sort through the underwear.. yours or the childrens! Fling those greyed manky pants and holey socks!
- Tea towels, hand towels and bath towels... fling those which are gross, manky or otherwise hidden at the back of the cupboard!... The local dog rescue places and PDSA are usually desperate!!
- List 5 items for sale/rehoming!
- Make sure the items are clean and ready to post
- Find another item that can be freecycled!! (saves listing and posting time)
freecycler coming to collect in pm
The Great Declutter and Selling challenge ~ Friday
- List 5 more things to be rehomed/sold
- Fill a binbag.. you decide whether it is for charity/friend/bin/etc
- List 5 items for sale/rehoming!
- Find another item that can be freecycled!! (saves listing and posting time)
ongoing extras to do
7 - finish knitting shrug thingy
38 - knit for a charity!
award stars
plus my dailies (where poss!!)
poundland - brown paper, nonslip stuff, brown tape
2 small wine for NOF
t-shirts
continue to put stuff away
water plants indoor and outdoor
get dust sheets from shed
sew buttons on grey cargoes
mend navy shrug collar.
[STRIKE] clear freecycle emails[/STRIKE] 235 = all done
tootsxx
'money and good health is coming easily to flypeople'
ok thats me for tonight - will probably be able to delete some more of this when my brain is working again
night everyone
love and hugs to everyone that wants or needs - well everyone really
toots xx
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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Thanks Greenbee - I'm on 13093 (putting on after the shower so probably easily add a few hundred from before then) which is better than yesterday by far but then I did do a short cycle ride yesterday which obviously is not included step wise.
G&B and Poohbear not seen either of you this week - hope you are both ok
Frodders hugs for the suspected swine flu, I guess it is more of a risk for some of your pupils
Heading up to bed in a minute now, really hope to do better with the flying tomorrow.The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair0 -
Toots isn't it past your bedtime? and that list is way to long! xxThe birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair0
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Fortunately I'm not directly invovled But if it goes the way we are deducing then I shall splash out on a bottle of champagne in a couple of weeks
Oooh - will you be able to tell us more then?Top news
Now, now - I resisted putting lots of and :rotfl:in my post!Froddy - keep away from your ex-friend. It sounds like it's a good thing you worked out what she was like when you did.
No worries there - I'm staying right out of the way! Interestingly, I've been planning a bit of a night out for my birthday and 3 different people have checked if she is coming before saying 'yes'!!!
Going to post my list ready for tomorrow and then head to bed ........"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 -
Dusty - thanks; yes, some of them are very vulnerable - particularly those who need oxygen in school or who have degenerative or cardiac / respiratory conditions.
Off to bed now so night all, sleep well x
Magnificent Monday ~Crabby kitchen!
Level Two
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Three
Sort and wipe a cupboard..
Thoroughly clean the oven and hob
Tuesday ~ Living Room/s, Hall, Stairs
Level one
Declutter the floors and flat surfaces
Level Two
Vacuum floors... or mop them.. whatever..
Wipe over any paintwork/doors etc
Level three
Vacuum under furniture you are able to move without injuring yourself
Wash any soft furnishings
Do a BIIIIIIG declutter... toys gone, shoes gone, paperwork gone...
Wiggly Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Loo, Study
Level One
Mop/vacuum
Level Two
Scrub the bath, shower, basins, toilets, cisterns
Scrub down the tiles
Declutter and wipe the desk
Level Three
Wipe the paintwork and radiators in these rooms
wash shower curtain, bath mats
New Weekly Challenge...Incorporating
My one-a-day (or 7-a-weekend!!) list
- Photos onto computer and sort / file
- [STRIKE]Count, bag and bank change in moneyboxes[/STRIKE] £31.00 to bank!
- 2 x HHI
- Research and order tent
- Filing and shredding up to date
- [STRIKE]Avon order[/STRIKE]
- Car checks"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 -
Well done on your steps Dusty ... was it all the running around sorting out the moat that did it, or is that just your normal day?! If that's what you usually do, you're obviously fairly fit. But if you want to lose weight, you need to increase your step count and decrease your calorie intake (simple really isn't it!). I found that at around the 10k mark it wasn't making a difference to me, but keeping it above 12500 consistently is having a visible impact!
soappie - we look forward to seeing a link to the local/national press imminently...
I've had my bath, and I'm just going to pack up my gym kit before recording todays step count. I've done rather more since I got home than I thought I would, so I've set myself a somewhat challenging target for tomorrow... I foresee a long CV session in the gym (hopefully before the training session, but given the time, it may have to be after!).
Sleep well...0 -
I've done some studying and had a bath so i'm going to bed now, goodnight all xx0
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