Weekly Flylady Thread 14th September 2009

Mrs_Beatson

hex2 wrote: »

get rid of books?

Does not compute. Out of cheese error.

or is that just me? :o:o

I am completely incapable of getting rid of books. I hate it when I sell them, I can just about cope with giving them to people I know and like, but only if I have read them first.

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I agree... I LOVE books and would happily take them all off your hands if I was local to you WILF... might have to buy a new bookcase though!!!


ohhhh I love my books... Now, apparently Derren Brown is just about to stick me to my seat, so I must go wee, just in case!!!:rotfl:

very quiet here tonight, the telly must be good for a change!!!

Mrs B x

froddington

I'm soooo glad it's Friday! But ...... at 9:00 this morning, I was asked to do a workshop at our next twilight training session ..................THIS MONDAY!!!

Miss H - welcome

Quillion - hugs

Mrs B - if you find the good stuff on tv, please let me know! I can't find anything to watch!

hex2

Serena - I was going to go for Biflorus Miss Vain on the crocus- £45/1000 which is painful but worth it for the end result, I went for tommasinianus (barrs purple I think) last year for the carpet at the back, and I like the idea of the scent at the front. I have thymes/lavender on the border the bin lorry crushes and that works really well. Might have to get the Anna Pavord for my dad for his birthday - I have to pre read it to check all the words are there! I want this tulip for the border that used to be a rock garden - dining room window looks over it, but I would need enough bulbs to make an impact so just not an option given the lack of work I have at the moment. One thing I have learnt here is that a few of something just doesn't work sadly. My Nyssen wish list runs into the hundreds :eek:.

I picked up my double belfast sink today :j. If I am very lucky DH may even start building the kitchen some time soon. one day this house will be lovely. and very, very full of books

I am really lucky that this husband understands about books and is just as bad as me. He is horrified when I do make myself get rid of stuff. One in one out Serena - that is just horrible! Mrs B - the more I know of you, the more I like you!

:hello:Froddington

tootifruities

Stars done to 864

you have all been really motivated this week - well done :T

Mrs_Beatson

froddington wrote: »

Mrs B - if you find the good stuff on tv, please let me know! I can't find anything to watch!

I think everyone's watching either Strictly Come Dancing or Derren Brown!!!!

fedupandskint

Watching STrictly sozzled tonight! Off to bed soon and will wake up with a groggy headache boo!

lil_me

Hi everyone, yes me AWOL again but I know you all know how stupidly busy I've been so I won't apologise for not catching up and just offer a ((hug)) to my lovelies. Decided to stay home this evening and just pop up the caravan for during the day tomorrow as we're away Sunday at a show, I am full of cold still so neither is a definate yet.

Quillion their loss, obviously you were too good for them, I would ask for more feedback. Maybe worth you feeding back about the way you were treated too x
greenbee can you just get another tree surgeon to quote? I used a guy who did council work midweek then his own on weekends.
Mudders hope your Dad and DS are better soon
pigpen I'm another pleased the kids are getting a decent meal at school, remembering to feed them lately has been a bonus....lol
Mrs B well done!!
LL wow Boston, hope it goes well
Hex do they not do daffodils with thorns I love the black tulips

The good news is on the 27th of September I will be finished my courses (for this year) will have handed the keys in for the old house and will be flying off to Spain for a much needed break.............the bad news is how much stuff I need to get done before I bloomin' go!!! I've been over old house and finished the painting I am going to do doing the doors, steps and walls again this morning. I filled the car (well ish as my back refused to do any more) packed the stuff from the top of the FF, then came home, unfortunately DP been in a sorry for himself mood so I have left it in the car for when he WILL help tomorrow....I hope. I did try to cut the grass at the old house but DP left the grass box here and it just kept clogging up as there was no way to hold it up. Normal stuff loaded and unloaded DW (needs refilling) 2 washer loads

Did my interview today for my exam for my inclusive ed course which went reallly well, just hoping after all this I pass!

Ordered myself a swimming costume off Bravissimo, bit expensive but just hope it fits, sick of wearing something I need to adjust as soon as I move in the water I also as those with FB may have seen ended up having a 'tiff' with I*** on the phone, since we got the TV unit we had no door openers, they said 'supplier issue' I clicked Belfast by accident and it said they had hundreds...anyway so I asked what to do about returning it (I didn't mean it, it took ages to build....just to scare) so they agreed to post them out free of charge from another store result.

Must go got problems with DS2 who keeps saying he's scared in his room, been on & off since we moved and it's a little odd ...then rewind Strictly....watching the young lad off Hollyoaks (Ricky?) he's done well on the group dance..then do a list for tomorrow

froddington

I will get a star; I will get a star; I will get a star ............... maybe

Manic Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs

Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas

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

Twinkly Tuesday ~ Kitchen

Level One
Sweep and mop floors

Level Two
Wipe worksurfaces and see if you can do those small appliances on the way round
Wipe fronts of units and large appliances

Level Three
Clean out the fridge
Wipe the hob and oven

Wednesday ~ bathroom annd cruddy study

Level One
Mop or vacuum as appropriate

Level Two
Scrub bath, tiles, shower head.. sinks toilets keyboards mouses etc...

Level Three
Clear the desk of gibble and give it a dust as you dust and deweb the rooms
Shine any mirrors and clear mantels

Thursday ~ Kiddies rooms, Spare rooms or another neglected room

Level One
Declutter and vacuum the floor
Tidy away all the toys and clothes and games and books that are in the wrong place

Level Two
Strip and wash bedding and replace with clean.. vacuum and turn mattresses if needed
Wash any other soft furnishings.. curtains etc
Sort through a chest of drawers.. dispose of anything that is outgrown, worn out

Level Three
Dust and deweb
Wipe over the bedframes and paintwork
Binbag dance!

FRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDAY! ~ Master bedroom and Landing

Level One
Declutter the floor!
Vacuum the floors

Level Two
Strip and wash bedding and remake bed.. do you need the duvet back on yet?
Clear the floordrobe!..
Declutter and wipe the bedside tables...

Level Three
Dust and deweb.. don't forget the bedframe and light fitting!
Polish any glass bits.. table tops, lamps, mirrors etc
Sort through a box of guff

My one-a-day (or 7-a-weekend!!) list ......
- Tax office
- [STRIKE]CATs report[/STRIKE]
- Desk in middle bedroom
- [STRIKE]Pay CC[/STRIKE]
- 101 in 1001 list
- Progress folders x 5
- Car checks

greenbee

hex2 wrote: »

get rid of books?

Does not compute. Out of cheese error.

or is that just me? :o:o

I am completely incapable of getting rid of books. I hate it when I sell them, I can just about cope with giving them to people I know and like, but only if I have read them first.

The house is oddly clean. DH was a bit shocked :cool:.

*coughs* Wilf - feel free to PM me an idea of what sort of thing. I may be able to help to remove some, although I am treble stacked atm. Just waiting for my lovely bookcase corridor.....

serena wrote: »

ps I can get rid of books - I borrow loads from my sister, and she won't take them back, as she has a tiny house and operates a strict one in-one out policy with books. I pass them on to a neighbour and then to Oxfam. The above does not include my gardening books and don't think of asking me to remove so much as one page of my collection of Gardens Illustrated.

Mrs_Beatson wrote: »

I agree... I LOVE books and would happily take them all off your hands if I was local to you WILF... might have to buy a new bookcase though!!!


ohhhh I love my books... Now, apparently Derren Brown is just about to stick me to my seat, so I must go wee, just in case!!!:rotfl:

I have to cull my books regularly as I've run out of room! I have two large floor to ceiling bookcases (one on the study, one in the living room), plus one small one, the whole of the back wall in the loo (which is where I keep the trashy reading!), a couple more shelves in the study and a couple of shelves of cookbooks. All walk books & maps are out in the utility room. There's nowhere left to put anymore bookshelves (believe me, I've tried to work it out) without actually building them in, and the house isn't really big enough for it to work. Still, at least now I know I can offload them onto Mrs B in future!

Remember though, books make good insulation, so floor to ceiling bookcases on outside walls are a great idea!

Kitchen is looking tidier, despite the vast amount of veggies that need dealing with, as I've actually managed to clear half the table mostly onto the stairs so hopefully downstairs will be done successfully tomorrow.

I think I might actually go to bed soon. I'm tired! I don't even think I can be bothered to have a bath!

toottifrootti

carlsberggal wrote: »

Toots - I see you were misbehaving the other night by posting after midnight yes miss:o- DON'T do it again!! :rotfl:No miss of course i wont:p:p:p:p:p

hi honey hope the decorating goes well!! xx
Lady L - Hi honey - I am ok - Good for you getting an appt in Boston - as you say you will know where you stand better then - and well done with the decluttering I must get going with mine. xx
WTG elly you have done well:T
toochoosey well done - you were looking for another little job werent you?
carol22 hi sweetie pie - I missed you and was wondering where you had got to - hope you visiting went well and you are ready for Uni -here is the link

Dustykitten wrote: »

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8254206.stm

MOAM hope you survived the party:rotfl::rotfl:
well done Mrs B thats a nice surprise:T:T
aw((((hugs)))) Quillion honey - its their loss - something better wil come along soon. the email sounds very encouraging.
mudders (((hugs))) angel and hugs for DS too - hope its not his appendix and hope Dad improves to get his op soon. Nice doctor you have.
Hello Froddy are you feeling better honey?
holly did I miss you somewhere yest or today - you have been on a roll and was sure you would have 5 stars
lil_me WOW you have been busy and you will need your holiday - well done with the course interview and I am sure its just a formality for you to pass.

I have had an afternoon of phone calls - I could hardly get for a pee with out it ringing!!! Did some shopping this evening with a carer but i am tired and a bit breathless so will be off to bed now.

Love and hugs to everyone
toots xx