Weekly Flylady Thread 14th September 2009

BlimusOreilly

rosepink1984 wrote: »

Big hugs Blimus, hope things work out for you moneywise – what line of work are you in, if you don’t mind me asking?

I'm supposed to be a copywriter but the jobs are getting harder and harder to find. I have a couple of regular jobs which keep things ticking over and sometimes can get one-off jobs. The job that we have just lost (has gone in-house like a lot of things) was a proof-reading job for a hobby magazine.
My DH was a writer too, for music magazines but his work dried up too when we moved to Norfolk! He's already had to completely change his career to teaching. I'm worried that I might have to change too and at 38, I don't know what I could do.

toottifrootti

Just in case there was any doubt I am in this week!!!!!:rotfl: well as in as I can be!!
It has been nice here today for a change - have been busy doing phone calls and making appoitments and some washing - also had dietician in this afternoon to try to solve the problem with my feeding tube - not sure if we have - fingers crossed because if not it will be a trip back to theatre to fiddle about with it!:eek:

Thanks pigpen for the lists and soappie for stepping into the breach yet again!

welcome back and hello to
cha97michelle so lovely to have you back angel - NO LONG LISTS mind!!!:rotfl: enjoy being a SAHM:T
Choccybix we are an addiction - good to see you back!!!!
lou1981 I am sure it wont take you long to get things back under control
Money Saving Diva thats great news about Tristan - get those lists posted and we will [STRIKE]nag[/STRIKE] encourage you to get things done!

good to see you all again!

jinky - good to see you back on form!
penguin83 hope the school transport worked out ok.
hex good luck getting back on top of the house this week - you can do it - you were very good so I have every faith in you getting all 5 stars this week
lell no honey you are on the list - both last weeks and this weeks - check the new additions down the bottom of the main list - and you were on the stars list last week too.
ajmoney the same as i said to Lell applies to you hun - you have not fallen off!!!!!
lilysue good to see you honey - hope all is well in your household
vanilla goos to see you angel - how are Rhys and DH?
beemuzed good to see you posting again - i will be cracking the whip later:rotfl:

funfairprincess wrote: »

Toots glad you had a great time honey and it's good to have you home. I knew you were posting again when I saw how many pages I had to read of last week thread this morning. The thread goes quiet with you.

I'm going for 5 stars this week too. We will not skive and get it done together.

ooooops sorrryyyy am i that bad:rotfl::rotfl: I am pleased you are feeling better too and going to get your 5 stars this week - it will be my pleasure to award them to you and jinky!!!!

holly you are on the ball these days - can I get some of what you are taking?

Eltee12 wrote: »

:xmastree:Help! I seem to have fallen off last weeks list - AND I managed a star on Monday!!!:j

No hun you didnt fall off - you were and still are on HRH's list and my stars list with your star for monday. Good luck with aiming for 2 stars this week - all the work you put in last week will help you achieve it.
Sunnygirl have a (((hug))) I am sure she will have been fine and you will soon get used to your 'freedom'
pigpen thats great going with the overdraft - what a difference that will make to have that money available.
Blimus sorry to hear about your loss of work - cant help with the Tc thingy - what about over on the money threads - you could start a thread for advice? (((hugs))))
michbright hope DD's cold doesnt get any worse.
greenbee hope you are feeling better now
Dusty good luck with the master bedroom - you will have a haven of peace and tranquility
AnW'sMum I am with you on the pedometer - i would like to know what a nomal day is too - not an enforced step count. IYKWIM
Hex WTG with the new PB:T:T all the exercise will help you keep that lovely new slim figure - I wish i could follow your example.
AnW'sMum brilliant news about the refund - well done perseveering with your readings.
valli how bl**dy annoying angel about the poo
elly good to hear the kitties are doing well - have you got homes lined up - apart from half of us that are drooling on here!!!!
Quillion glad it went ok - hope they get their act together and tell you good news soon.
jjef hope you manage to miss the swine flu - thats bad news for you all - how is FIL?
jackywhizz - exciting to get a new car - hope it does arrive tomorrow.
Triker honey if its a bad day then just chill and make plans for your better days (((hugs)))
Natty Helloooooooooooooooo lovely to see you again angel xx
wilf you are doing brilliantly - we could all take a leaf out of your book - your determination is great - you will get things under control I know it!!! (((hugs)))
lady L hope you have had positive news today xxx

I think a kick is required in some places today:rolleyes: so here you are *kick* - thats for beemuzed, me, greenbee and rosepink - thats the ones I can remember for now!!!

catch you all later
toots xx

greenbee

French downloads sorted... Italian playing up, but I'll try again later.

Blimus - I used to work for Euromoney/DK/AA Publishing, and I know most of my ex-colleagues have gone freelance but work in groups so that they can take on a complete editorial job (and they're also collaborating with designers so that they can do the whole thing between them - one person project manages and co-ordinates the others). It seems to have been very successful, so it might be worth considering. I'm sure that if you can both write & proof read, you can do research/copy-editing etc as well. Hopefully some more work will come up - I'm afraid I'm a bit out of the loop after 5 years of working in IT, but if I hear of anything I'll let you know!

jjef

okay list -
Manic Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc




Extra

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2. bins out for tomorrows collection
3. study &finish chap 3 of OU assignment
4. [/STRIKE]

Had hoped to have crossed more of the list but have also been decluttering the kitchen so thats ready for wiping down shortly which will help with the kitchen list.

Triker - how are you doing these days
Pigpen - whats up with you nothing serious I hope
Dusty - thanks for the nudge re ebay photos I have some to upload to turbolister and then i can get the bits listed.


Tea is calling then is dust 7 hoover LR and wipe down kitchen kids into bed and then study.

embb

Hi guys :wave:

Quillion I bought the same coat last week only in Black, it's fab and feels great on. Fingers crossed for the job x

Been to Docs with littley and her Cyst is shrivelling up nicely :j no need to go back, what a flippin relief that is, I'm so happy the Doc I saw last week was talking specialists and all sorts :eek: put the frighteners on me that's for sure, she didn't have a clue, had to have my doctor to diagnose it :rolleyes: today I saw my Doctor again who was Doctor of the Year dontcha know :cool: and knows what he's on about, and it's fine. Life resumes.

Got the spuds on for OH's and teenies tea (we had maccy dees in celebration lol) contemplating doing the list but I'm buzzin so need to calm down a bit first and get focused.

Dustykitten

Jacky I am so jealous about your fiat 500 - what colour are you getting?

DS3 at beavers
DS1 at golf and doesn't need walking boots for the trial expedition which is great news, September is proving to be very expensive.

Toots - bedroom is always clear, clean and tidy. I really need to sort out and make room in the wardrobe/under bed/drawers so it won't look different but will be rearranged behind the scenes. How are you coping, do you still need your carers?

Lady Liberty I was with you at 3:30 and I so hope a plan was devised for you sweetie xx

embb

I thought about you at 3.30 today too LL I was with you ...did you feel my viiiiiiiiibe hope you're ok flower xx

K, tea dished up and kitchen S&S'd-ish, I lit the Chefs Candle I bought from Lakeland yesterday in Newcastle... amongst other things think I've been suckered cause it's made no difference to the smell of burning fat (pork chops) in my kitchen though I suppose I should give it more than 40 seconds :rolleyes:

Think I'll leave todays list till tomorrow I'm still hyper and I need to wrap DD1's pressies for tomorrow and stuff - is she the only 20 yr old to want a Balloon :rolleyes:

hex2

Toots - you do know how to make me feel guilty! No star achieved today (although I did most of the kicthen earlier), and a lot of junk I should not be touching consumed. In my defence I had a rather distressing conversation with MIL re FIl and I do struggle to cope. They have had 48 years together and I simply do not see how she is going to cope without him.

LadyL - I have seen your facebook update, hugs for you, my adored FIL is in a similar boat so believe me I sympathise - which doesn't help in the least but it is all I have. My heart breaks for you, and for your Dh and your family.

I have done HHI but that is it for tonight. Life is too short to waste it on ironing and fat club. Please everyone try and look for positives instead of embracing the black dog. Live for each day and don't waste them. And please tonight take the time to spend some quality time with those who matter to you.

lou1981

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Manic Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Wipe and water plants
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. Sort through a handbag

Extra

1. Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
2. Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
3. Binbag dance
4. tidy bookcase
5. Clean down woodwork
6. Label the Masters uniform.

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:TI have finsished my whole list!! :T Even my OH noticed the difference when he came in yipee!!! Feels very good to be getting it all under control, and next week the Master starts nursey so i will be able to get more done.
I also cleaned the bathroom and washed the shower curtain and walked the pooch twice. Feeling very proud of myself.
Louise xx

kazwookie

My hot water is still missing, so I have come to te conclusion that is it the theromstat in the boiler or some thing similar, so I'll get a sparky round to see what is going on.

Hoovering is done
DW on (heats it own water)
Cleared up OH's stuff into a tidy heap, ready for when he gets back at the weekend, his last week away, goodness knows what the cat will do, as he has been spread out on his side of the bed at night for the last 6 weeks!!!