Weekly Flylady Thread 20th July 2009

xx_Jo_xx

soappie wrote: »

Good luck for the interview Greenbee!

^^^ what she said!

There was an annoucement made this morning that they are legally bound not to say anything......once the legal process has been finalised later today they will be able to offer a full annoucement and advice on what happens next.

In the mean time I have cancelled DD's and Standing Orders to at least avoid bank charges.....

Ive rung the estate agents and told them I cant pay the rent.

cally_c

Morning everybody!

So sorry to hear about your job/wages Jo, I hope something can be resolved this morning.
Also sorry to hear you didn't get your job Valli, but something better may be just round the corner, fingers crossed!
& good luck to Greenbee today.

Hope all the poorly-sick people feel better soon.

My list,
Wednesday Wishy-washy ~ Living Room, Hallway and Stairs
:j:jALL DONE:j:j

Thrilling Thursday ~ Master bedroom!
:j:jALL DONE:j:j

Frantic Friday ~ a bit of it all!!
Level One
Empty and thoroughly clean out one cupboard!
Clear ALL the hotspos in one room!!
Level Two
Declutter & vacuum a floor.. preferably your messiest room! Has to be one you've not done this week
Find 20 things from each room to throw in the bin!
Sort through the linen cupboard.. do you REALLY need it all?
Level Three
Sort through one cupboard of clothes and fling all that is no longer vital
Fill a binbag for charity shop
Tidy a book shelf

Extras

1. dust and deweb anywhere that needs it
2. Wash any grimy windows
3. Tidy out your handbag/s
4. Empty ALL the bins in the house!

New Weekly Challenge... Last week of this for a while so make it count!!
1.finish cutting hedge once green bin is emptied on Weds.
2.[STRIKE]write at least 1 letter to friend[/STRIKE]
3.rub down paintwork upstairs
4.sort compost bins
5.[STRIKE]book manicure as treat once 4. is done![/STRIKE]

off to make a start....

soappie

xx_Jo_xx wrote: »

^^^ what she said!

There was an annoucement made this morning that they are legally bound not to say anything......once the legal process has been finalised later today they will be able to offer a full annoucement and advice on what happens next.

In the mean time I have cancelled DD's and Standing Orders to at least avoid bank charges.....

Ive rung the estate agents and told them I cant pay the rent.

Jo- get that CV up to date now. How much is your rent?

greenbee

xx_Jo_xx wrote: »

^^^ what she said!

There was an annoucement made this morning that they are legally bound not to say anything......once the legal process has been finalised later today they will be able to offer a full annoucement and advice on what happens next.

In the mean time I have cancelled DD's and Standing Orders to at least avoid bank charges.....

Ive rung the estate agents and told them I cant pay the rent.

Thanks Jo!

Re the DDs/Standing orders - call all the companies you have them with and explain that you've had to cancel because of the current situation, that you'd like to talk to them about reducing your bill/making alternative arrangements until you know more. Hopefully they will be understanding (make it clear that you are already looking for alternative employment and putting your emergency plan into place... sound like you're in control even if you don't feel like it!)

And maybe use some of yout time in the office looking for better deals on things as a break from updating your CV.

ETA ... it's 10.02... they're late calling me!!!

Valli

chunky79 wrote: »

Valli, Sorry you didn't get the job hun, but i am truly loving your your optimistic out take on life

Thanks for that - I am now mentally revving up for September and I will be super preapred and super fantastic not least because I will be HHP-ing with so many of you on here...

soappie wrote: »

The throwing away 20 things from each room will be difficult. I can see I'm going to end up counting hairs in the plughole again....

I'm the same! I have chucked SO much as has DD BUT DS could be persauded to part with stuff and I am SURE he has outgrown/no longer worn clothes.

Jo (((hugs))) as Greenbee said

get your CV up-to-date
get contact details for your referees that won't require you contacting them at work just-in-case
contact those to whom you owe payments, tell them who you work for and that you haven't been paid
tell the bank that you have/want to suspended all payments too

xx_Jo_xx wrote: »

Greenbee hope you do VERY well!

soappie

Actually, Jo, I was thinking - what b*stards they are doing this on a Friday with no official announcement until later in the day by which time offices etc. will be closed so you all have to wait over the weekend before you can do anything. Utter b*stards....

rosepink1984

Feeling really rough today, had a bit of a late night. I was about to go to bed as I was feeling shattered yesterday at 10pm when DH called to say he'd crashed the car and could I go and pick him up in the truck. He's ok which is the main thing and the other lady involved is ok and her vehicle only had minor damage on the back bumper. Our car is completely wrecked and will probably be written off. DH was behind this woman as they came up to a junction and he thought she would carry on as he thought there was space for them both to get out into the traffic but she didn't carry on and stopped, and he went into the back of her. The bumper is hanging off, the headlights are completely smashed, the bonnet is all crumpled and rumpled.
I picked up another JW who lives near us, he was kind enough to come with me in the truck to help us, and we went to get DH and towed the car home. The lady was very nice, she'd calmed down by the time we got there! She said that DH was gentlemanly enough to apologise and then she had to apologise for what she'd said before he apologised!
He's alright and she's alright and that's the main thing.

Don't think I'm going to do much flying today as am absolutely worn out this morning and have a mahoosive headache. Am waiting for Mr T to deliver my shopping, need to wash up and do some washing as DH says he is running out of t-shirts.

Hugs Neveah and Holly

Hugs Jo, that’s really bad news. I really hope it all gets sorted out and that you get paid – Soappie’s advice seems really good to me, I would definitely ring the bank asap and ask for an emergency OD and then do all the other things she mentions

Sorry about the job Valli

Congratulations Tooch on your exam result

Hugs Triker

Big hugs Natty, hope DH surprised you last night and took you to get the Tamiflu without grumbling

MOAM hope LO’s op goes well today

Julie, resting when you are ill will mean you are better sooner, don’t push yourself to do things if you are poorly

PenPen, I’m so jealous of you going to York, I love it there

Lady Liberty hope your day goes well, where is DS’ uni house?

Chunky glad your OH noticed the house looks so nice, it’s lovely when they notice your hard work

Serena, glad they’ve paid you the money you were owed, that’s a relief for you

Dolly glad that your OH managed to go for his interview yesterday, that’s good, hope he gets the job

Greenbee, hope the interview goes well and you get the job

Sorry for such a long, non-flying post, I will try to do something if I feel up to it. Spose I'd better ring the insurers...

Boodle

Hugs to all you guys who could do with one x Hope Friday is better to you

I might catch up by the end of today :cool: Didn't get a great deal done yesterday as mother visited, as well as a Sure Start rep who told me of all the groups I can't attend because I also have a toddler with me (apparently all the socials/support groups are "baby-focussed" - this includes breastfeeding support groups btw :mad:), or toddler sessions I can't take DD along to because I have a baby (apparently this is to do with health and safety.) Anyway, now that is off my chest...

Magnificent Monday ~Crabby kitchen!
Level One Done
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe all appliances.. large and small
[/STRIKE]Wipe over units and kickboards
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Three
Sort and organise all the drawers in these rooms!..
Thoroughly clean the fridge
[STRIKE]Wipe the table.. does it need a clean cloth
[/STRIKE]
Tuesday Terrors! ~ Bathroom of Doom and Cruddy Study and Lost Landing! Done

Wednesday Wishy-washy ~ Living Room, Hallway and Stairs Done

Thrilling Thursday ~ Master bedroom!
Level One
Declutter the floor and vacuum it!
[STRIKE]Empty the bin and take ALL the dirty laundry to be washed!
[/STRIKE]Level Two
Strip the bedding wash and replace... BEFORE bedtime!!!
Vacuum and turn mattress if it hasn't been done in a while
[STRIKE]Empty the wardrobe.. and put back ONLY the stuff you WILL wear and that fits.. no 'oh I'll fit in that one day'.. no 'I'll save that just in case' .. GET FLIPPING RID!!! - Just did this yesterday and have bags for various famiily memebers/friends [/STRIKE]
Level Three
Dust and deweb
Sort through your underwear and get rid of the dead stuff!
[STRIKE]Put away all the toiletries and make-up left lying about
[/STRIKE]

Frantic Friday ~ a bit of it all!!
Level One
Empty and thoroughly clean out one cupboard!
Clear ALL the hotspos in one room!!
Level Two
Declutter & vacuum a floor.. preferably your messiest room! Has to be one you've not done this week
Find 20 things from each room to throw in the bin!
Sort through the linen cupboard.. do you REALLY need it all?
Level Three
[STRIKE]Sort through one cupboard of clothes and fling all that is no longer vital
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Fill a binbag for charity shop
[/STRIKE]Tidy a book shelf

Hope the day is good to everyone x

soappie

RoseP - hugs for you and your DH for the car crash. As you say, the main thing is no one was hurt.

Have started sorting things to throw from the kitchen. Fortunately, the recycling basket is just about full so there's bound to be 20 things there to put in the bin

Craftyscholar

toochoosey wrote: »

Got a text from welsh tutor saying congratulations ???????
phoned OH and he opened the letter and I got a C which is great but I was only 7 marks from a B but a pass is a pass so I'm off to celebrate xx

Sorry tooch. I meant to say
congratulations :T:T:T:T:T

(it is rotten when you are only a smidge away from the next mark up)

Rose - hugs for you and DH

Has anyone heard from toots?