Weekly Flylady Thread 10th August 2009

xx_Jo_xx

tim_n wrote: »

This is a bit of a rant however some history!

Moved into my flat in 2007 and my neighbour was OK at first, just a few minor annoyances, then the new misses moved in and it's been hell over the last six months, we've taken it as far as getting him served with a notice with intent to evict by the local housing association.

Meantime, we've considered selling up and moving, it's a shame but without sleep our lives are awful. I run scouts, goto st john ambulance, have an allotment and a full time job to boot - no sleep makes me crazy

Anyway, so we decided to pack up the non-essentials into plastic boxes and store in my parents mice infested garage (the plastic boxes are a must to stop the mice getting in). So far, I've moved around 14 plastic boxes packed full. The house is appreciatively emptier looking a lot more minimalist. The result is that for the first time it's a bit clearer and cleaner and I'm already wondering what was so great about what is in those 14 boxes that I need to keep (bar a few sentimental things)

Crazy.

So yet again, I'm back to thinking about running with the flylady thread again and trying to keep the place clean and tidy.

Hey Tim, welcome to the thread.....again!

Sorry to hear you're having such hassle with your neighbours. If you are your partner like it there, dont give up - if they are on the verge of being evicted, is it worth hanging in a bit longer until they are gone? Or are you happy to move anyway?

Decluttering is a big thing for most of us on this thread....well done you on filling 14 boxes!!



I have been ironing for FOREVER - well ok, not really, but it feels like it....

ironing pile is slightly smaller, but am off again to do some more while im on a roll! My nice nieghbour is off on holiday today and bringing me over food that shes not taking with her and will be off by the time she gets back...which includes some bananas which will be incorporated into my baking later.....any suggestions??

Craftyscholar

Is it just me???

If you were a roofer coming to do a repair on a semi would it not be courtesy to knock on the next door and tell them you were going to be working (and might have to come on to their side)
Got a real fright at the noises coming from above until I went out to find out what was going on.

Not helped by the fact that next door has been empty for a while - although checked regularly and is in the process of changing hands.

tim_n

:xmastree:

Time to join again!

Though I'll be working from today & not Monday!

xx_Jo_xx

Has someone with the initials LJ added me as a friend on Facebook? I dont know who this is..... dont want to accept if it is some random person xx

OrkneyStar

Magnificent Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area:
All done :j
Tuesdays Tidemark! ~ Living room, Hall, Stairs and Porch!:
All done :j
Wiggly Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom and landing:
All done :j
Thursday Thrills ~ Bathroom, loo and Study:
All done :j
Friday funtime! ~ Little bit of everything that needs doing!:
Level 1 and 3, and half of 2 (really have nothing left to bingbag or donate to charity at the moment so allowed to leave these two out, making soup substituted for baking): All done :j

Off now to finish making some carrot and lentil soup (hmmmm so there is actually a substitute for the baking on Fri L2 lol), removing lentils from the nicely cleaned lentil cupboard!
Once that's on we will make some cards with DS.
Sorry to hear about the neighbours Tim, I have had a bad experience when I lived in Glasgow....bouncing drum n bass/techno from about 2am until 6 or 7am directly above my head :mad::mad::mad:. Lack of sleep=grumpy OrkneyStar!
Hugs everyone and thanks again for all the work re the stars Toots.

hollyh

Does anyone want to join me in a HHC at 11.45?

SarahShattered

ok... really am going now.... got distracted reading another page!

Boodle

Tim_n - Sorry to hear about problems with your neighbours. We moved from a place I loved (bought it from grandparents so grew up visiting there) as we had such noisy neighbours move in. I was heavily pregnant and taking exams at the time - just couldn't deal with the stress. If you can hack though, I would say try and see it through if you love the place.

As for the Cheddar and Pesto muffin recipe... I think I should wait until I have sampled them at lunchtime before I share the recipe. I wouldn't want to land you all with icky offerings! They smell nice and look a bit drier, perhaps more scone/bread-like than the usual sweet cakes, but will have to wait and see. I can safely give you the baby spinach pesto recipe though as we had that with spaghetti for dinner yesterday (with add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and garlic-stuffed olives - yum!) Baby Spinach Pesto - Toast about 2 heaped tbsp chopped mixed nuts. Whiz with about 4 big handfuls of baby spinach, a grating (about 2 tbsp)of mature Cheddar, a splash of lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil to taste and to give the right consistency.

Updated list (gonna start deleting rather than strike through as so long!):
LIVING ROOM
Level one
Clothes put away
Vacuum
Level Two
DD's table sorted and cleaned
Clean hearth
Level Three
Wipe doors and paintwork

KITCHEN
Level One Done
Level Two
Clean sink
Put out recycling
Level Three
Vacuum and wash floor
Sort utility cupboard

PASSAGE/LANDING
Level One Done
Level Two
Dust and clean banister
Level Three
Vacuum
Clean windows

BATHROOM/TOILET
Level one
Clean sink, sink unit and sill
Clean mirror and chrome
Empty bin
Clean toilet
Level Two
Clean bath and shower
Clean bathmat
Level Three
Clean door
Sort airing cupboard
Vacuum and clean floor

OUR ROOM
Level One
Clear floors and put clothes away
Level Two
Dust and clean sills and windows
Level Three
Vacuum
Clean en suite

DD's ROOM
Level One
Clear unit tops
Put clothes away
Level Two
Dust and clean sills and windows
Level Three
Vacuum

hollyh

Off i go then...................

juliejim

I've just finished doing some ironing - still got more to do but I've made a start. The kids are on the fields behind the house with the playworkers at the moment so they'll be back shortly then I need to go to Mr Ts and the library.

I might just do a few more jobs first.