Weekly Flylady Thread 17th August 2009

tootifruities

stars done to 771

Mum_on_a_mission_2

another one not buying any new uniform yet - he's due another growth spurt so much more sensible to wait and his "old" stuff fits fine.

Flying now over for the day - I'm cream crackered so off to my pit

since HHC at teatime I've

HHI
completed two very boring surveys
helped DH with a computer thing or two
made tea, and cleared up
rehomed some more stuff to its correct location, which is not in my office
put dustbin out
read up on gas/electric prices - think I need to do a comparison tomorrow

made a list for tomorrow

night all

Moam

greenbee

Princess_Jane wrote: »

£1,500 needs blasting before Jan when the interest free ends. It's not going to happen but I'm hoping he can make a dint in it before then.

Any tips for crunching credit card debt grateful received!

Pigpen has done AMAZING things to her debt (mind you, her DS did set fire to the kitchen which helped out :rolleyes:, but this would take you a while, as you don't have kids yet...). Flylady Flower has also managed to sort things out pretty spectacularly, but she's not about at the moment. Valli's pretty hot on credit cards... otherwise we're all more in the 'don't spend any money, use up everything in the house before you next set foot in a shop' kind of camp.

Have you managed to get your utility bills down yet?

Natty68

Evening everyone, thank you for the comforting words with regards to lodgercat. I ended up taking him as an emergency to the vets. I turned up at the surgery in tears as I didn't know what else to do. The vet is pleased with him, how I don't know, but I suppose it is to do with him not losing any more weight since Monday when she last saw him. We have gone down another route with his medication, as his tablets are distressing him, he is now having strong steroids pumped into him. His first one was today, and possibly another one on Saturday morning. He does seem to be perking up a bit, he is wandering around the living room and definately seems brighter eyed. DH caught him scratching the carpet just now, didn't have the heart to tell him off as he was so pleased he was doing something other than sleeping or looking lethargic.

I shall be confining him to the kitchen tonight with a comfy bed, his water bowl, some biscuits and a small portion of cat food for him to eat during the night - hopefully!. At least that way I can also see how much food he has eaten during the night

Watched How Clean Is Your House on +1, ack it made me start scratching all over..ugh!! Good thing is that I was doing the ironing while watching and did more than intended, then I went and cleaned the kitchen again..lol.


Magnificent Monday ~ Living room, Hall, Stairs and Porch!
Level One
Declutter all the floors
Level Two
Vacuum all the floors, shake the muck out of any mats
Level Three
Tidy the understair cupboard

Extras

1. Wash any windows in need
2. Clean the mantle.. polish and put back only what is meant to be there.

Tuesday Twinkles ~ Kitchen and dining area - DONE
Level One
Level Two
Level Three

Extras
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

1. Wipe the back door.. inside and out
   
2. Clean a small appliance.. defuzz the kettle, decrumb the toaster etc
3. Scrub out the grill pan
4. Clean light fittings/lamps

Wednesday Wobblies ~ Bathroom, Landing and Loo! - DONE
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Extras

1. Wash the radiator and windows.. polish the mirrors
   
2. Decant any dribbles of shampoo/bubbles etc into a fuller container so you have fewer bottles lurking about
3. Sort through a box of junk, or a drawer or cupboard in one of these areas!
4. Spend half an hour doing something for yourself!! Because you're worth it!!

Thrilling Thursday ~ Master bedroom - DONE
Level One
Level Two
Level Three

Extras
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

1. Wash the windows if necessary
2. HHI
   
3. Binbag dance!
4. Ring vets re. loidger cat not eating and see if I can get some mushy prescription stuff to force feed him with Ended up being an emergency trip instead of a phonecall..
   

Oooh I can get three stars..woohooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

bonsibabe

Monday - DONE

Tuesday - DONE

Wednesday - DONE

Thursday - DONE

Friday Flyby! ~ Childrens rooms/spare rooms or neglected rooms!
Level One
[STRIKE]
Declutter the floors
Strip and wash bedding.. replace with clean
[/STRIKE]Spend half an hour doing something for YOURSELF!!!! You work hard and deserve it!
Level Two
[STRIKE]
Drag the junk from under the bed and put it away nice and tidy
Vacuum/mop floors
Dust and deweb
[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Sort through a box of toys or 'stuff' and get rid of the junk and rubbish!
Sort through a cupboard of clothes and get rid of the stuff tat no longer fits and make it all tidy


Extras

1. [STRIKE]
   
2. Straighten up the bookshelves
3. Wash the windows if needed
4. Scrub down the sticky paintwork
5. Tidy up computer/PS's etc and unsnaggle all the cables!!
6. [/STRIKE]

My goodness I have done loads this week!!!! I am so chuffed with myself!!! My chauvanistic pig of a hubby (no offence pigpen!!) is off on a holiday with his father tomorrow without a thought to me and the kids and whats been going on. Like always head up ares and thinking of no-one but himself. Have told him to think about his effing priorities when he is away but probably what will happen is he will just enjoy himself and not care. I just have to carry on and try to pretend nothing is wrong or the kids will play up. Feel like he does not give a s*** about any of us. Sometimes it feels like everyone else is more important. Sometimes I think I would be better off on my own. I dunno whats going on, sometimes feel like the last 9 years have been a lie. I know he is depressed but its starting to drag me down and I've enough on my plate without getting ill.

Oh well I'd best be off to bed, got loads to do tomorrow. Seen as how half of what was promised hasn't happened, and have to work out how much we will have to live on once his effing train ticket has been paid for.

Nite all xxx

xx_Jo_xx

pigpen wrote: »

15 pubs? I'll be there tomorrow!!! lol

Family are just the best aren't they.. more trouble than they are worth yet we still love them... most frustrating.. Are you the one they know exactly where you live as long as they want something?

Sometimes. My mum and sister phone regularly. the problems are with my dad and his side of family.......

no more flying, except dishes and tomorrows tea

Natty68

thifty wrote: »

does anyone else reduce their soap powder or mix it with anything else? I have eco balls but have got fed up with them and have been buying tablets as they dont take much room up and have been trying to be anally tidy with all the house viewings:rotfl:

thifty I use 1/3 cup of borax, a scoopful of Aldi's version of "Vanish", and a small scoopful of Ariel washing powder. Sometimes I add a scoopful of bicarb if I have really icky stuff. Added to that I use White Vinegar instead of fabric conditioner. I can honestly say that I have really noticed a difference in my washing, even my whites are lovely and sparkly. And since using this concoction DH really grotty hankerchiefs, that I had terrible troubles getting clean, wash up lovely.

greenbee

Natty - so pleased to hear that the vet is happy with lodgercat's progress. You're obviously doing a very good job of looking after him.

Instant messaging set up... old schoolfriend contacted via FB to arrange to meet next week... bottle of wine mysteriously empty... must go and finish filling in the forms to return for the new job tomorrow!

Princess_Jane

greenbee wrote: »

Pigpen has done AMAZING things to her debt (mind you, her DS did set fire to the kitchen which helped out :rolleyes:, but this would take you a while, as you don't have kids yet...). Flylady Flower has also managed to sort things out pretty spectacularly, but she's not about at the moment. Valli's pretty hot on credit cards... otherwise we're all more in the 'don't spend any money, use up everything in the house before you next set foot in a shop' kind of camp.

Have you managed to get your utility bills down yet?

We've ditched and switched, and are paying off Npower at £50 a month :mad:


My OH has finally confessed he doesn't know how to work the meter you kindly sent us.
I'm sorry it's taken so long to get round to it - he has managed to completely gut and renovate a house in that time - just not mine sadly.
I'll post it back asap.

The credit card debt is all his from various times when his car has broken down - he's a self-employed taxi driver so he has loads coming out every month and is completely crap at budgeting.

I try my best but it's like dealing with sulky teenager at times. I used to be softly softly but now I open his mail, stick bills to the fridge with big circles round payment dates and generally get on his case.

toottifrootti

Evening everyone
at the tail end again!!! been a bit sore today as the infection is active but got the antibiotics started so hopefully fingers crossed touch wood and anything else i can think of it will get rid of the infection properly!!!

went across the road this morning to visit my mate as he had his carpel tunnel done last week - so we put the world right over a coffee!
had the cleaner this afternoon and she did the best she could to the LR to make it look reasonable for my important visitors tomorrow and she did a quick whizz round the kitchen and bathroom too.
tonight I have had phone calls and been catching up here.
iriedaughter its so good to see you and i am delighted that you have been catching up on your sleep - I hope you have not been staying up late? You got some good bargains too and it sounds like you have a brilliant plan ahead - be sure to get the planning and any other advance work done - I dont want you burning the midnight oil again!!!
Kazw I know and I am trying but i just dont seem to be getting on here during the day just now so it takes me longer at night to do stars and catch up - but I am still gettimng to bed earlier than before.:rolleyes:
pen pen you couldbnt eat outside here last night - well not unless you had souwester, oilskins and harness to keep you on the ground - I am envious!!!
bonsibabe - take it esy if your back is bad - maybe you overdid it
me good luck to Ds with the application - hope he gets something he wants
jinky not bad Mum at all - he has to learn to budget - a friends son uses it for his bus fares and lunches.
rach sorry to hear you are worse honey - hope the nurse sorted you out - I would stay at home if I were you - you could end up giving it to your friend! I see you are staying put - very wise - hope it begins to clear up while YOU REST!!!!
carlsbergggal well done for doing the tests - I think you are def entitled to time for work related tests etc? and WTG with the star - you are [STRIKE]very trying[/STRIKE] trying very hard!!! (hugs)
witchwoopiggy sounds like a nice day - enjoy your sewing - I may just get to my sewing machine next year!
froddy - yes!!!!
well done julie for taking the stuff to the charity shop - fling fling gone!!!
natty ditto what greenbee said - oh how worrying just when you thought he was on the mend - what about non-cat food type things like milky porridge or ice cream (might sooth a sore mouth) or scrambled eggs - or ven just warm milk in a syringe - that at least would keep him hydrated.sorry not very good at this!!! and dont worry how long it takes you - you are getting there and its important that you dont wear yourself out - you are still recovering!
greenbee WOW! if the job is anything like the training it will be fab - I still dont know whats going on
pigpen now that you have new man who seems to be brill I doubt you will need an escape plan but if you ever do then you are always welcome to my sofa bed xx
FFp - was wondering about you - well done with your lists AND painting - hope you are not getting carried away!
mrs moneyspinner -some people on here still do their own thing so whatever works best for you - I hope you will still keep posting with your news.
mudders - hope the throat gets better and keep us posted regarding stripes - you know how much I will worry - of course its just more evidence that you cannot look after her and she should come and live with me!:p seriously I hope she is miles better in the morninging - gentle cuddles for her.
boddy you will have to start a wish list for when you retire - No 1 go see an airshow!
lil_me No I wouldnt be replacing stuff if you dont need to - its too expensive!!! how blooming annoying for you about the BIL. you are getting to grips with everything - well done - are you looking forward to the new house now - I remember you had reservations?
Jo nice to see you getting the house back in order sweetie - it will make life easier when you start - got another appointment made for my nails for next saturday before i go to my cousins you could always threaten him with an injunction to stop him harrassing you - the thought of it might be enough!
natty just seen your latest post - thats good news - hope the steroids work and he manages to eat tonight. be sure to go to bed and resist the urge to check on him - you need your rest (((hugs)))


hugs to all the poorlies and the poorly pets.

see you all tomorrow - well thats if I survive the invasion of the Shattereds!!!!!!

love and hugs
toots xx