Weekly Flylady Thread 13th July 2009

serena

School's out for summer....Yay!!:j

Actually, I had a call for a day's supply tomorrow, but was feeling so shattered I turned it down. I'm vaguely regretting it now!

DS1 was in school all day with me, scanning in stuff for us for 6 solid hours, terribly boring. There were no lessons today, as there were all sorts of reward assemblies, trips, and a fair as well going on. As I'm not a tutor, I spent most of the time doing admin.

Back to flying tomorrow...

:hello:Hi to all my flylady friends!

Valli

Gald you got there ok Fedup ..
Have decluttered another 2lbs of blackcurrants and they are cooked awaiting sugar so I will leave them, wash up and go for more sugar - and there are STILL MORE on the bushes...
pther jobs have been done oh - and thanks for stepping into the jam breach last night re the sterilising for SunnyGirl or sunnygirl???
I oven sterilise my jars btw...

Pen - if you're around do you have/know of a blackcurrant cordial recipe at all?

greenbee

Valli - I think Dusty was making blackcurrant cordial the other day...

toottifrootti

xx_Jo_xx wrote: »

:rotfl: Yes we spoke about this when we met the last time. The only problem with that is they are wise to my methods :rotfl: they will know that i took it to dump it

I didnt really think it all the way through either as I am limited in what I can take in my hand luggage.......so, freecycle it is!

I realise you are only up for a couple of days but LO is up for 2 weeks - you surely havent managed to get all his stuff on as hand luggage have you?:eek::eek:

natty ooooooooooooooh please tell me about the indian head massage I might have to add that to my wish list - I had forgotten about that - as for reflexology - you def need to try it - it is soooooooooooo relaxing - I have only had it once 3 years ago and loved it! i will be getting it sometime at MacM House and am really looking forward to it. Well done getting your last complaint letter done!!
happy holiday time serena - how long do you get?

Dustykitten

greenbee wrote: »

Valli - I think Dusty was making blackcurrant cordial the other day...

I sure was I'll find the link and add it in a minute.

Swimming done, dinner done, just waiting for DS2 to get back from his trip to Thorpe Park.

Think I'll do a HHC and get the bathroom done.

Tomorrow I need to go to the court to get Probate for Nan's Estate so that will be a lot of the day taken up. I think I might find it quite hard, I know from before it makes it all even more final.

Dustykitten

Blackcurrant cordial

I like this recipe because not only does it taste good, it also doesn't involve boiling the blackcurrants, which destroys the vit C content.

2lb blackcurrents
1 pint water

Put both in a big bowl. Mash the blackcurrants.
Cover with a clean cloth.
Leave 2-3 days in a cool, dark place.
Place the bowl over a saucepan of boiling water, let the mixture warm through and stir well to release the juices.
Strain through a muslin cloth.
Measure the liquid and add 12 oz sugar for 1 pint liquid. Heat v. gently to dissolve the sugar.
Pour the liquid into bottles.
Keeps 6 weeks in the fridge or can be frozen.

pigpen

Fridays list is up...

greenbee

OK... so I've got a lot of catching up to do by Monday!

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 fridge
Wipe the table.. does it need a clean cloth?

Extras

1. lean/descale a small appliance.. shake the crumbs from the toaster.. defuzz the kettle... de-mank the microwave
2. Scrub out the oven and hob
3. Pressure wash drive
   

Twinkly Tuesday ~ Living room, hall and Stairs
Level One
Declutter the floors
Declutter the flat surfaces above the floor!!
Level Two
dust and deweb
Vacuum and mop
Wipe over the sofas, or any marks off them
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings that are in need
Wipe and water plants
Wipe over any cabinets/electricals get rid of those stick finger prints!

Extras

1. Wash windows if they need it
2. Wipe any grubby paintwork/marks off walls/doors
3. Polish any metal (brasses or silver!)/glass
4. Empty and sort a cupboard or drawer

Wednesday Woes ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level One
Strip the bed and wash sheets.. replace them BEFORE BEDTIME!
Declutter the floor of clothing, shoes, junk etc
Level Two
Declutter the flat surfaces.. even if you just spend 15 minutes trying to find a deeply buried place!
binbag dance
Vacuum all the floors!
Level Three
Sort through a cupboard...
Wash any other soft furnishings
wipe paintwork

Extras

1. 15 minutes filing
2. make those important calls you've been putting off!
3. Phone a friend/family member just for a natter!

Thursday Thrills ~ Bathroom, Cruddy study & Loos!!
Level One
Declutter floors of grot, laundry and junk!
Scrub the tiles and tubs and toilets and sinks!
Level Two
Declutter the desk and give it a wipe.. don't forget the keyboard etc
defrag the computer, delete 50 useless emails and uninstall an unused programme!
15 minutes filing
Level Three
Wipe over any chairs/sofas in these rooms
vacuum/mop the floors
Clear and wipe a shelf or two!

Extras

1. HHI
2. Wash outside bin
   
3. Wash any sticky windows

Friday finale! ~ Spare room & utility room
Level One
declutter and vacuum spare room floor!
declutter and mop utility room floor
Level Two
unpack and put away suitcases
deal with outstanding washing up & put away clean stuff
wipe paintwork in utility room
Level Three
dust and deweb spare room
sort a cupboard in the utility room
check and refill cleaning stuff and toiletries

Extras

1. [STRIKE]spend half an hour or 30 minutes doing something for YOURSELF!!! That does not include going to the shop on your own to buy little Timmy new undies! Hair appointment, nail appointment etc..[/STRIKE] reflexology on Tuesday!
2. Make any vital phonecalls
3. Check direct debits have been transferred to new current account
4. Pressure wash patio

And then there's my list of 5...

1. Change outside lightbulb
2. Fill screenwash
3. Sort car insurance
4. Keep looking for jobs
5. Can't remember what the last one was, so I'll have to go back and check!

gsysezz

Not much flying occuring here today but finished work contract at school today so 7 weeks to get a firm grip on the situation.

My pedometer arrived from Amazon and have managed 5268 steps since 1pm - not too bad as walked loads this morning.

GOing to have a bit of a surge of energy on the flying front for the next hour or so. Hope everyone else is having a good day!!

thifty

Well have just had 2 awful days and the result is that my house is back on the market due to a very fussy buyer who has been looking for over a year and wants an old house which does not require any maintenance. I would like a self cleaning house with a money tree in the back garden but then we can all dream cant we.

i spent an hour with her yesterday going through the survey report in minute detail to the point where I must have bit my tongue so mnay times. Sent hubbie out of the way as I know he was at end of tether with her and would have told her to persist off!:rotfl:
I also spent 3 hours cleaning nad tidying before she came and 2 hours ironing after she left (made me feel a bit better) Hopefully now we know where we stand i will sleep tonight and have had something to eat today too. On a positive note i have lost 3 and half pounds this week without even trying so if you want to lose weight ladies put your house up for sale:rotfl:
I actually feel relieved for my neighbours too as they are nice. The crazy woman also wanted to bring her dogs to look at the garden to see if they liked it pmsl Good riddance
Now rant over I am off to search for my list, the chip shop and my bottle of Gordons!