Weekly Flylady Thread 24th August 2009

toottifrootti

polly sorry to see you have a bad back - take it gently - i hope it improves soon.
Sunnygirl What about phoning the RSPCA for advice about getting rid of your squirrels - they might have humane ways of destroying them - dont know if they will help but its a thought! They might be able to lend you a trap.

sexy have just been catching up and saw your amended post - you will be fine on the day - its only natural to be nervous this is a bit different from supply - but think how well you managed that - you were going to all sorts of different schools and not knowing what to expect!
herewegoagain (((hugs))) for you - thats ridiculous that you couldnt have time off - its up to company to sort out cover - if you had been in an accident or somthing you wouldnt have been able to go to work and they would have HAD to cover for you - you will take longer to get back on your feet not being able to rest so be careful not to over do things.
embb I love my carpet - it has transformed the room - I am excited - how sad:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
lady L - how are you angel?
Penny crackling is gorgeous - not that I am very keen on big pigs but piglets are lovely
Elly you are a very strong lady and its a sad situation for you but I am sure you will come through it - keep asking for help from the authorities - keep banging away until they help you and DD - the others have commented far better than I can - my thoughts are with you xx
kazw your garden is just fantastic - you should be very proud of it - what a lovely relaxing haven xx
gsysezz ther are some good deals out there for mobile broadband that come with a free laptop! of what about asking on freecycle - someone might have upgraded
triker glad you have been signed off for a month - you will only do yourself more harm by going back too early and it will give you time to slowly sort things out at home and in your life so you are less stressed (((hugs)))
embb glad FIL is ok and feeling the better of his pacemaker - and the puddy too - she will be enjoy getting outside ( hugs) for both
blueberrypie that is excellent what you have done with the children and their allowances - i especiallyt like the lending with 'interest' - well done to your children for being good at budgeting:T
fedup that is so good to hear - when you look back at how you were at the start you must see a huge difference - well done for sticking with it and I am delighted for you that you are feeling better (((hugs)))
feefee - well done for making 5 minutes for your self - try to do that as often as possible - it will keep you going. and apply for everything that you can - is there any hope of improvement - it must be heart breaking for you and his family - we are here whenever you want to rant.

Have we got any flyladies near Rotherham that could lend feefee a hand??????

bonsibabe hope you have a better sleep and the kitchen gets better after tomorrow
jinky glad you got your appt with the doc - be sure to tell him everyhting. (((hugs)))

remember flyers the 'extras' dont count towards the stars - you only need to do levels 1, 2 and 3

off to do the stars and then bed
toots xx

greenbee

thifty wrote: »

Oh and whats with all the Smurfs? Have you lot gone Smurf mad?:rotfl:

We're just humouring Dusty

jinky67 wrote: »

I havent had one for a while actually:cool:

As for the crying its a bit of both actually, I KNOW I am over reacting to things that wouldnt normally have that effect:o

Oh i can cry walking down the street, but let someone actually see me?:eek::eek::eek::o:rotfl:

If you can explain it to the GP like that it may help - I rang mine one morning and asked whether it could be a side-effect, as it started 6 hours after taking the first tablet. I was told that it was, but not a very common one, and that I should stop taking them. Obviously not an option in your case, but hopefully they can adjust the medication accordingly - hopefully the irrational tears are bringing you down, and if they can stop those, you might feel better.

I've just been reading the spider thread :eek: and have contributed. But I'm not too scared too move from my desk, let alone go out onto the landing, down the stairs and into the loo

tootifruities

stars done to 753

Natty68

Hi all,

Just a short one to say it might be lodgercats last visit to the vets tomorrow :-( I had originally booked him in to see the vet for yet another consultancy over his illness and possibly a mouth problem now. But he seems to have taken a bit of a turn downhill this afternoon/evening. All he keeps doing is going to sleep in weird places, he has even gone upstairs tonight. Now bearing in mind since I have had him (from May) he hasn't been allowed upstairs by my bruiser of a tom Ollie. Now he is wandering up there and going to sleep in weird corners. He has just come out of the spare room, had a drink and is now stretched out next to the airing cupboard door. I have had a weep, okay a really good sob, as I am not sure if he will be coming back with me from the vets.I am hoping for a miracle at the vets, as in they can get him eating again etc..so I am truly hoping that he has perked up by tomorrow morning as this will be the hardest decision I have to make, bearing in mind he had originally come to me just to lodge for a while while his owner was waiting to buy her new house in Bristol. He is now mine due to the fact that I have been paying all his vets bills etc, and as she can't/won't cough up his fees due to not being able to - highly unlikely as she has all her household bills and rent paid for by the MOD.

Hmm Dave and I have just had a thought, how did lodgercat (Fred) know where to go to the water bowl upstairs, if he has only been up stairs once, plus he doesn't like his own water bowl much preferring to use the dog bowl down here normally. We are now wondering if he goes upstairs when I am not at home.

Sorry to put a bit of a downer on the post :-(

Marvellous Monday ~ Kitchen and dining area
Level One
Level Two
Scrub the sink clean and polish up those tiled areas.. clean the gunky grout
Level Three

Extras

1. Wipe the insides of the unit doors
2. Clean a small appliance.. defuzz the kettle, decrumb the toaster etc
3. Scrub out one cupboard
4. Clean all the filters and door seals

Toe-tickling Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
Level One
Declutter the floors
Vacuum said decluttered floors!
Level Two
declutter and dust the mantle putting back only what should be there
Wipe the sofas if needed
Wipe and water plants, dust and deweb
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings that are in need
Clear and wipe window sills, and any electricals and picture frames etc
Empty and clear out a cupboard..

Extras

1. HHI
2. binbag dance
3. Wipe the paintwork and bannisters
4. Wash any windows that have been neglected

Wibbly Wednesday ~ Master Messroom & landing
Level One
Declutter the floor!
Level Two
Vacuum the floor.. and mattress if it hasn't been done in a while!
Dust and deweb.. don't forget the bed frame and light fittings!
Sort through a cupboard.. make it all neat and tidy, tidy and neat
Level Three
Polish and glass or mirrors
Sort a box of gibble from the landing
Extras

1. Fling the dirty laundry to the basket!
2. Wash the windows
3. Wipe the paintwork

Thursday Things ~ Barfroom, loo and study!
Level One
Dust and declutter the desk.. defrag pc!
Level Two
Vacuum/mop floors
15 minute filing and shredding.
Level Three

Extras

1. Clean any windows that are in need
2. Drag out the pc desk and clean under and behind it
3. Wipe down any radiators and fires.

toottifrootti

Toots' List

Marvellous Monday ~ Kitchen and dining area
Level One
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Two
Scrub the sink clean and polish up those tiled areas.. clean the gunky grout
degunge the fridge
Wipe the table, replace cloth if needed
Level Three
Wipe units, kickboards and appliances
Clean the [STRIKE]oven [/STRIKE]and hob
Give the small appliances a wipe over and replace in their comfy homes
Extras

1. Wipe the insides of the unit doors
2. Clean a small appliance.. defuzz the kettle, decrumb the toaster etc
3. Scrub out one cupboard
4. Clean all the filters and door seals

Toe-tickling Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall

Level One
Declutter the floors ONLY THE HALL
Vacuum said decluttered floors! ONLY THE HALL
Level Two
Wipe and water plants, dust and deweb
Level Three
wipe window sills,
Empty and clear out a cupboard..
Extras

1. HHI
2. Wipe the paintwork
3. Wash any windows that have been neglected

Wibbly Wednesday ~ Master Messroom & landing

Level One
Declutter the floor!
Strip and wash the bedding.. remake the bed BEFORE bedtime!
Level Two
Vacuum the floor.. and mattress if it hasn't been done in a while!
Dust and deweb.. don't forget the bed frame and light fittings!
Level Three
Polish and glass or mirrors
Wash the curtains/duvet cover if needed
Sort a box of gibble from the landing
Extras

1. Fling the dirty laundry to the basket!
2. Wash the windows
3. Wipe the paintwork

Thursday Things ~ Barfroom, loo and study!
Level One
Remove laundry to the basket and declutter the floors
Dust and declutter the desk.. defrag pc!
Level Two
Vacuum/mop floors
Scrub the bath, loo, shower, tiles and hand basins.. shine those taps!
15 minute filing and shredding.
Dust and deweb and was any soft furnishings, shower curtains, bathmats etc that are in need
Level Three
Wash down the paintwork and any marks on walls
Tidy a shelf or cupboard
Empty and wash out any bins
Extras

1. Clean any windows that are in need
2. Wipe over any chairs, tables or sofas in these rooms (quite why you'd have a sofa in your bathroom I don't know )
3. Wipe down any radiators and fires.

Extras this week
manicure and pedicure - saturday
Haircut - saturday
Mother here - thursday
mother here - friday
cleaner - thursday
post cards
get suitcase empty for mother
get niece's birthday present for mother to take
find disabled blue badge parking permit
Speak to E
Text to Cousin
transfer money to pay joiner
get doors and old table taken away thursday
activate dongle
arrange for someone to do the garden

pigpen

thifty wrote: »

Piggers can see your point but teaching has become so !!!!!! in the last few years with a huge emphasis on statistics rather than on building relationships with children and teaching for the joy of sharing knowledge that our long 6 week break is about the only thing which gets some of us through the very many !!!!!! parts of the school year. I personally would like 2 weeks in May so I could go abroad for 2 weeks/10 days and 2 weeks in October then 4 weeks in the summer but hey ho I am a very small cog in a huge machine!

Exactly.. the holiday companies take advantage of the same facts and exploit those who have little income and little choice as to when they take holidays. I think even that solution would be easier for the children to handle and some authorities are trialing schemes like this to see how they fare. A shorter holiday means less time getting children back into the routine of learning and behaving inthe classroom too.. or at least the teachers at our school believe it would help.

There are also MUCH less appealing jobs who have significantly fewer holidays and with all due respect people choose teaching as a career knowing the pitfalls and down sides to the job.. I'd be more concerned about catching headlice and children vomitting on me.. but then I'm not daft enough to do the job in the first place lol. Give me a vial of blood and a sample bottle of poop any day lol Though I have heard student teachers say they hate the job and working with children but they want to teach because they get decent holidays, their main aim when asked is to have a headship or consultative role :rolleyes:... That is the mentality that creates the schools with the bad reputation and it is so sad for the children and the staff who want to do well.

I do appreciate what the teachers do for my children but I still firmly believe 6-7 weeks is too long for children, staff and parents too.. the same number of weeks could be had but spread more evenly like you suggest. This would discourage holiday companies being so hard on those who can only get away at certain times of the year, and also take pressure off as the teachers would be able to spend more time with their own families throughout the year instead of seeing them for 6-7 weeks over the summer and running off their feet the other 46 weeks, longer holidays during the academic year would also mean instead of mad planning every weekend or cramming it into the short holidays there could be time for planning and their own families so the staff would benefit too.

Some of the schools here have summer schools run by supply staff who need more experience or who have no desire to be off all summer, but only the children from those schools can attend. The summer playschemes are often to expensive for most families, and most low income families struggle to go away for a holiday and if you have no transport you are basically screwed as far as days out go, says I, with mine who cannot keep their stomach contents in situ for more than 3 miles!.

So while I do see you point about it being the only thing that keeps them going all year, I cannot help but feel if that is the case then they are in the wrong job.. working for the holidays seems very wrong for all concerned, but does explain the apathy a lot of teachers appear to have.

Bear in mind here we here have just about the worst schools in the country and have been at the bottom of the league tables year on year and struggle to get the 'good' staff.. many of the schools employ NQT's because noone else will apply, many do a magnificent job in extremely difficult circumstances with very trying youngsters. This results in the youngsters playing up because they know they are new and are only there for experience and will be gone as soon as they possibly can be. They are then faced with 7 weeks of doing nothing.. it isn't very inspiring.

But I also think school ought to be compulsory up to 18.. or maybe have to reach a certain level before they can 'graduate' such as they have in Germany.

ETA.. that was a rather substantial waffle.. sorry lol.. it is so much easier to explain in person than write it here and try not to offend anyone as that is not my intention.. I'm not that subtle

Now I need to check my gremlins are asleep and harpic the loo's... I hate dirty toilets and hate cleaning them.. but I do it for the results.. .. see.. just like teaching

toottifrootti

huge hugs Natty - thats so sad - I hope the vet can do something - could they maybe put him on a drip to get nourishment in him to help him get over whatever it is thats wrong? It sounds like the little rascal has managed to sneak upstairs at some point! You have done wonders for him and he is loved and cared for - I hope you get a positive outcome tomorrow - will be thinkng of you - i am sending postive healing vibes for Fred and coping vibes for you.
love toots xx

Quillion

toottifrootti wrote: »

polly sorry to see you have a bad back - take it gently - i hope it improves soon.
Sunnygirl What about phoning the RSPCA for advice about getting rid of your squirrels - they might have humane ways of destroying them - dont know if they will help but its a thought! They might be able to lend you a trap.

sexy have just been catching up and saw your amended post - you will be fine on the day - its only natural to be nervous this is a bit different from supply - but think how well you managed that - you were going to all sorts of different schools and not knowing what to expect!
herewegoagain (((hugs))) for you - thats ridiculous that you couldnt have time off - its up to company to sort out cover - if you had been in an accident or somthing you wouldnt have been able to go to work and they would have HAD to cover for you - you will take longer to get back on your feet not being able to rest so be careful not to over do things.
embb I love my carpet - it has transformed the room - I am excited - how sad:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
lady L - how are you angel?
Penny crackling is gorgeous - not that I am very keen on big pigs but piglets are lovely
Elly you are a very strong lady and its a sad situation for you but I am sure you will come through it - keep asking for help from the authorities - keep banging away until they help you and DD - the others have commented far better than I can - my thoughts are with you xx
kazw your garden is just fantastic - you should be very proud of it - what a lovely relaxing haven xx
gsysezz ther are some good deals out there for mobile broadband that come with a free laptop! of what about asking on freecycle - someone might have upgraded
triker glad you have been signed off for a month - you will only do yourself more harm by going back too early and it will give you time to slowly sort things out at home and in your life so you are less stressed (((hugs)))
embb glad FIL is ok and feeling the better of his pacemaker - and the puddy too - she will be enjoy getting outside ( hugs) for both
blueberrypie that is excellent what you have done with the children and their allowances - i especiallyt like the lending with 'interest' - well done to your children for being good at budgeting:T
fedup that is so good to hear - when you look back at how you were at the start you must see a huge difference - well done for sticking with it and I am delighted for you that you are feeling better (((hugs)))
feefee - well done for making 5 minutes for your self - try to do that as often as possible - it will keep you going. and apply for everything that you can - is there any hope of improvement - it must be heart breaking for you and his family - we are here whenever you want to rant.

Have we got any flyladies near Rotherham that could lend feefee a hand??????

bonsibabe hope you have a better sleep and the kitchen gets better after tomorrow
jinky glad you got your appt with the doc - be sure to tell him everyhting. (((hugs)))

remember flyers the 'extras' dont count towards the stars - you only need to do levels 1, 2 and 3

off to do the stars and then bed
toots xx

I am not that far from Rotherham and i could help out xx

toottifrootti wrote: »

huge hugs Natty - thats so sad - I hope the vet can do something - could they maybe put him on a drip to get nourishment in him to help him get over whatever it is thats wrong? It sounds like the little rascal has managed to sneak upstairs at some point! You have done wonders for him and he is loved and cared for - I hope you get a positive outcome tomorrow - will be thinkng of you - i am sending postive healing vibes for Fred and coping vibes for you.
love toots xx

Natty what toots said and a big hug for you xx

Zoelikesjam

I am pished..............why did i make leathal homemade wine???? ive only had two glasses lol

Fly wise....STAR PLEASE TOOTS-thanks to jase....but i also sat in my wheelchair and painted the kitchen with a special adaptor thingy! so we now have a white kitchen personally i dont like it...ah well
The hall has been carpeted!!!!!! its STUNNING!!!!
I have some news sort of but im a bit stressed.....i think im pregnant....oh fudge i know i shouldnt be drinking so please dont have a go......ive been on the pill for months, and using condoms as amelia was a 'pill,(only on it for a few weeks so strill usin condoms) condoms-split-morning after pill baby' sssssso techo i really shouldnt be but my boobs are killing and im miserable and i cant stop upchucking and im sooooooooooooooo tired.......
eeek help? i just dont wanna do a test ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

elly2

Wibbly Wednesday ~ Master Messroom & landing
Level One
Strip and wash the bedding.. remake the bed BEFORE bedtime! I change my bedding every 2 weeks (is that bad?) so it is not due to be changed this week
Level Two
Dust and deweb.. don't forget the bed frame and light fittings!
Level Three
Polish and glass or mirrors
Wash the curtains/duvet cover if needed not needed

Extras

1. Wash the windows
2. Wipe the paintwork
3. Check those smoke alarms are all working as they should be! .. press the button do not set your house alight!!

Thursday Things ~ Barfroom, loo and study!
Level One
defrag pc!
Level Two
Vacuum/mop floors
15 minute filing and shredding.
Dust and deweb
Level Three
Wash down the paintwork and any marks on walls, did the sink unit and bathroom cupboard instead

Extras

1. Wipe over any chairs, tables or sofas in these rooms (quite why you'd have a sofa in your bathroom I don't know ) dont have any
2. Drag out the pc desk and clean under and behind it Dont have a study or even a pc desk

Did some work in the bathroom before/after i had my bath tonight so not really that much left to catch up on .
Have also washed dried and put away every tea-spoon and cup that i own :mad::mad: there are 2 teens and myself that make tea/coffee in this house and they feel the need to use every spoon/cup and then dump it in the sink for me to clean up :mad::mad:
Hope all goes well at the vets tomorrow Natty fingers are crossed for lodgercat.
Elly you are a very strong lady and its a sad situation for you but I am sure you will come through it - keep asking for help from the authorities - keep banging away until they help you and DD - the others have commented far better than I can - my thoughts are with you xx
Thank you Toots there are many times over the last few years that i feel i have failed in my role as a mum when it comes to DD but on i plod in the hope that one day we will come through this and DD is happier.x