Weekly Flylady Thread 20th July 2009

AnW'sMum

juliejim wrote: »

Hex - I don't know about the PO but I pay mine straight into my bank account (TSB) without any problems. They only have to put them on the scales - it's hardly rocket science!

The main thing is that the coin is separated into individual denominations, that way we can weigh part bags as well I do believe the PO has a limit but the bank will take whatever you have. Some shops will be pleased to have the change as they are charged by the bank for any coin they ask for.

Ironing mostly done and Buster watched from a few weeks ago.

juliejim

I've just spent my HHC in the kitchen and it still isn't done! At the moment I've got my chest freezer and my fridge in the middle of the kitchen while I clean behind them. I've also sorted the top of the fridge out which had stuff dated 2008 on it!

juliejim

Okay I'm going to do another HHC starting now and then it will be time to go and pick DS up.

morganlefay

I just wanted to thank kind people for friendly messages...I'm currently 'enjoying' a giant Black Dog sitting on my shoulder and doing anything at all seems like far too much trouble, tho I am having treatment so am hoping it'll go away soon. In the meantime I shall lurk here and perhaps all your energy and cheerfulness will help - you do sound like a very nice bunch of people and there aren't so many of those around. I did buy some filing trays yesterday and am planning to start some long-overdue filing today. Also I cleared out the accumulation of about 10 years junk from big bathroom cupboards and yesterday bought some plastic trays which I'm going to organise the small quantity of remaining good stuff into this pm. It's not much but it's a small step forward.
Thank you.......:T

DirectDebacle

Hi,

I wasn't sure where to post this but this thread seems appropriate. There is a site called deCuisine.co.uk which sells kitchen/household goods. Carries a vast range at very competitive prices and has a very professional web-site in design and feel. I ordered from them. Big mistake.

My payment was taken instantly from my bank a/c. Despatch was promised next working day using Royal Mail 1st class.

Cut a long story short the item never arrived. Contact phone no. is either permanently engaged, answerphone which tells you no-one available or just rings and is never answered. Emails are not responded to.

If you ever come across this site and are tempted to purchase from them I recommend you save yourself some potential grief and go elsewhere.

This is their site: http://www.decuisine.co.uk/

and here are some other customers experiences of this company:

http://www.qype.co.uk/place/96880-Decuisine-co-uk-London

http://www.trustpilot.co.uk/review/www.decuisine.co.uk

Please pass this on to others. It could save you money, which is what this site is about.

Thanks.

elf06

Magnificent Monday ~Crabby kitchen!

Thoroughly clean the fridge


Tuesday Terrors! ~ Bathroom of Doom and Cruddy Study and Lost Landing!

DONE

Wednesday Wishy-washy ~ Living Room, Hallway and Stairs

DONE

my weekly challenge 5 will be -
[STRIKE]1) clear computer desk (getting difficult to type theres that much rubbish)[/STRIKE]
2) Get things ready to go to local tip/dump
3) Clear out bottom of hall cupboard
[STRIKE]4) Clean sofa cushion (non machine washable[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]
5) Sort recipe books and find them a place to live
[/STRIKE]

tinkerbellsmum_2

Magnificent Monday ~Crabby kitchen!
Level One-done
Level Two-done
Level Three
Sort and organise all the drawers in these rooms!..
Thoroughly clean the fridge
Wipe the table.. does it need a clean cloth



Extras

1. Clean filters and doorseals!
2. Wash the windows if they need it
3. Clean/descale a small appliance.. shake the crumbs from the toaster.. defuzz the kettle... de-mank the microwave
4. Scrub out the oven and hob

Tuesday Terrors! ~ Bathroom of Doom and Cruddy Study and Lost Landing!
Level One-done
Level Two
Set computer to defrag then clean the bath and loo and tiles and basins and toilets and showers and bidets etc
Wipe over any chairs etc
[STRIKE]Polish the pc/lappy[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Clear a box of clutter from the landing and a hotspot from the study
Vacuum/mop all the floors
Wipe over and dusty paintwork


Extras

1. Wash out the bins after emptying
2. binbag dance in these areas
3. Wash any windows in these areas that are in need
4. [STRIKE]Catch up on a couple of phone calls! (tax credits tax credits ra-ra-ra!!!)[/STRIKE]

Wednesday Wishy-washy ~ Living Room, Hallway and Stairs
Level One-done

Level Two
[STRIKE]Clear the mantle and a hotspot and replace only what should be there![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe and water any plants and dust and deweb![/STRIKE]
Vacuum the floors!
Level Three
Empty a cupboard or drawer and fling all that is no longer needed and rehome anything that shouldnt be there!
wipe all the paintwork and all the doors!

Extras

1. Wash the windows if they need it
2. Binbag dance.. fling that rubbish!
3. Polish any mirrors and pictures and glassware
4. replace any dead lightbulbs in the house.. and test those smoke alarms!!

OrkneyStar

*Jellie* wrote: »

Orkney- hope your back gets better quickly. Take care

Thanks, some days are worse than others. The strong painkillers Dr gave me do nothing for the pain, but they make me tired so not taken any. The thing is I have been better at doingthe physio exercises recently and yet it seems to be getting worse.
It really needs to behave for holidays , especially as I will be doing most of the driving!
Anyway, managed to take DS to park, and also saw daddy (he works near home) and so had a walk round the field with him as he marked the pitches).
x

pigpen

SPAM has been reported.. please ignore!!

*Jellie*

morganlefay wrote: »

I just wanted to thank kind people for friendly messages...I'm currently 'enjoying' a giant Black Dog sitting on my shoulder and doing anything at all seems like far too much trouble, tho I am having treatment so am hoping it'll go away soon. In the meantime I shall lurk here and perhaps all your energy and cheerfulness will help - you do sound like a very nice bunch of people and there aren't so many of those around. I did buy some filing trays yesterday and am planning to start some long-overdue filing today. Also I cleared out the accumulation of about 10 years junk from big bathroom cupboards and yesterday bought some plastic trays which I'm going to organise the small quantity of remaining good stuff into this pm. It's not much but it's a small step forward.
Thank you.......:T

I'm new to the thread too- it is full of lovely people!
Sorry to hear you are struggling with the 'black dog' but glad to hear you are getting treatment. It sounds like you've made a great start to getting sorted at home. A little bit every day seems just the ticket. Well done on everything you've achieved so far :T
I went on a great course for dealing with long term illnesses. One of the key ideas is action planning and works well with the MACAW challenge on this thread.
To action plan
1. Decide what you are going to do
2. Decide how much you are going to do
3. Decide when you are going to do it (time of day)
4. Decide how many days a week you are going to do it.
5. Give yourself a mark out of ten to show how certain you are that you can achieve this.
6. If you are less than 8/10 certain then adjust your plan until you reach at least 8/10 (sometimes feedback from others can help with this)
7. Write all this down and then note each day whether or not you completed the action (with comments)

Example....completely fictional!
This week I will organise my paperwork (what)
for an hour each day (how much)
when I first get up (when)
six times this week (how many days)
Certainty 6/10

Adjustment- find mornings harder to motivate myself so change to after work. Probably won't manage 6 days but if I do 4 I can have a day off in between days on.

This week I will organise my paperwork (what)
for an hour each day (how much)
after work (when)
four times this week (how many days)
Certainty 6/10

M Done
T Too tired after work
W Went out so only did 30mins
Th Went out so only did 30mins
F Break
Sa Did 2 hours as really got into it!
Su Another mammoth 2 hour session

When I reviewed at the end of the week my comments might make me decide to change strategy next week e.g. do little and often as difficult to get it done when a work day or do longer but only on Saturday and Sunday.

I found this really helpful for lots of things- changing eating habits, exercise, relaxation etc.
Hope it is helpful to others