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Weekly Flylady Thread 28th September 2009

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  • Jassa
    Jassa Posts: 355 Forumite
    Hi all been busy so not had a chance to post. Got DD a new bed frame pink reduced from £120 to £35 and bought her a matress so decluttered that room *fling* Toddler bed and bedding now just needs to be listed and sold *fling* Got 3 roller blinds for the boys room (cream and silver) £1.97 and 2 x 97p and 1 for bathroom door (natural) £1.97. that room now decluttered too *fling, Fling* DS2 got a new bed so his racing car bed needs to be listed too *fling, fling, fling*

    WOW - where are you getting all your bargains from???

    J
    I could give up chocolate, but I'm no quitter!
    Shoe love is true love
    Debt-free 21/12/09 and determined to stay that way - still DF 09/10/17
  • johanne
    johanne Posts: 1,830 Forumite
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    edited 3 October 2009 at 3:36PM
    Hi girls sorry havent been around... lifes been too busy to even consider cleaning.

    Just wanted to say thank you SOOOOOOOOO much for the vibes for my lovely BF's baby boy though!! your all fabulous!!!!!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Apologises for the confusion at first... i have had only 4 hours sleep last night and a really rough week with lots on my mind so wasnt thinking straight....I only realised i hadnt worded it very well on FB when XOH kicked off at me over it (its been one them weeks with him :rolleyes: ) so muchos apologises for the confusion/panic that it was pumpkin!

    Suppose thats what i get for keeping it secret that i had a lovely boyfriend.. and that he has kids! :o

    Dont have any update on LO though waiting for BF to ring or text me... but please keep the vibes going and will let you know!
  • 31st week! THOU SHALT BOAST ABOUT THINE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, but only in special Spylady invisible ink ;-)
    Manic Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining Room ALL DONE weightlifts.gif
    Extras
    1. Wash windows
    2. Clear and wipe all sills
    Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs ALL DONE weightlifts.gif

    Extras
    1. Wipe the hand rails, banisters and spindles
    2. Clear and tidy up all the bags and coats and shoes
    3. Update spreadsheets.. end of month so a lot of you will be being paid.. but we all have more than one!
    4. [STRIKE]We need to start running down our cupboards to make room for christmas bits so make a cupboard inventory and incorporate what you can into your meal plan for the month![/STRIKE]
    Wednesday~ Master bedroom and landing ALL DONE weightlifts.gif

    Extras
    1. wash windows
    2. [STRIKE]wipe paintwork and doors[/STRIKE]
    Thursday ~ Bathroom, Loo and Study ALL DONE weightlifts.gif
    Extras
    1. Wash windows & monitors
    2. Wipe paintwork
    Friday ~ Childrens rooms, spare rooms or other neglected places!

    Level One
    Strip those beds, wash bedding and replace.. turn mattresses and vacuum if not done in a while. Hang duvets to air.
    [STRIKE]Straighten a shelf units/bookcase
    [/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Tidy a cupboard of clothing or just any cupboard[/STRIKE]
    Declutter the flat surfaces
    Vacuum floor
    Level Three
    Wipe walls and paintwork of sticky marks
    Put away all the clothes and toys that are strewn about
    Dust and deweb

    Extras
    1. [STRIKE]Clear out any clothing that no longer fits.. or won't by next summer!
    2. HHI
    3. [/STRIKE]Check coats/boot etc ready for winter... make sure they can wrap up warm without the wrists hanging out and broken zips
    4. Dispose/rehome any toys that are outgrown or broken
    Pen Pen's Weekend List :T ............well, maybe into next week, too :p .............and the week after that :rolleyes:
    • [STRIKE]buy Pandora charm
    • [/STRIKE]return new headphones - they're rubbish :rolleyes:
    • [STRIKE]glass to my car to recycle
    • wash my car
    • reply to Scouts e-mails
    • [/STRIKE]put bank statements onto stick to print
    • Charity Commission return for Scouts
    • check internet banking - football subs
    • Scout campsite accounts
    • [STRIKE]clean out the fridge ............... again :rolleyes:[/STRIKE]
    • sort some credit card slips/statements
    • [STRIKE]ironing
    • book haircut for DD
    • [/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]print DS's timetable
    • order concert tickets
    • review rate of DD's allowance - update SO
    • book hall for Scout meeting
    • reply to PMs - 4 done; 2 more to do :D
    • [STRIKE]pack away DD's tent
    • [/STRIKE]plan trip for half term
    • book eye tests for children
    • [STRIKE]put papers into recycling bin
    • clear out my car
    • make bread[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]replenish loo rolls in 2 loos[/STRIKE]
    • new choir music to C
    • book haircut for DH
    • money from DS for his game
    • join union
    • [STRIKE]put towel into work bag
    • [/STRIKE]register for Garden Organic trials 2010
    • butcher - no pork until monday :rolleyes::rolleyes:
    • check DD's DofE progress
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
  • poohbear59
    poohbear59 Posts: 4,866 Forumite
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    Hi, I am home from my extremely frugal trip to Paris to collect my niece. I have been home a few days and have taken things easy in order to be ready for flying again next week. I have done s and s throughout the house but it really needs a thorough autumn clean.
    Two weddings to go yet and I am still not broke!!
    business mortgage £0))''(+ Barclay's business kitchen loan £0=Total paid off was £96105 PPI claimed and received £13527
    'I had a black dog, his name was depression".
  • kazmeister
    kazmeister Posts: 3,338 Forumite
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    Oh dear where have the last 2 hours gone.

    I have had lunch with DH, well I had leftover macaroni cheese and a mug of tea, he had a beer :rotfl:

    Other than that I have had 2 loads of washing in frommthe line and have risked a third out. Its very windy but does look like rain so keeping a close eye on it.

    Have actually folded said washing and taken to respective rooms for OTHER PEOPLE to put away - I am not their slave.

    Now I really must get on and clear the middle room of suitcases and wedding stuff - its only been in there a month :o

    Back later
    Mortgage, we're getting there with the end in sight £6587 07/23, otherwise free of the debt thanks to MSE help!
  • Have just popped on while I wait for DH to finish cleaning up in the kitchen - it took 3 hours yesterday to wash down all the paintwork in the kitchen/extension and so today we've both been painting - i've done all the coving and his lordship has done the 3 ceilings - looks tons better already and I'm hoping that the water stain on the fresh plaster will cover properly otherwise will have to buy a proper water stain paint.

    Just going to tidy everything back for now, then flit up to homebase while they've got their 2for1 paint thing on - can't quite decide between a light apricot or a pale yellow..... i'll wait to see what they've got

    Have a good weekend all and hugs and healing vibes to those who need them
    x
    I'd rather be watching CSI!
  • zara*elise
    zara*elise Posts: 481 Forumite
    Manic Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining Room
    DONE!!!

    Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
    DONE!!
    !

    Wednesday~ Master bedroom and landing
    Level One

    Strip and wash bedding.. remake bed before you need to get in it! Air bed and duvet!

    Thursday ~ Bathroom, Loo and Study
    DONE!!!

    Friday ~ Childrens pits, spare rooms or other neglected places!
    DONE!!!


    OOOOH so close to finishing, can I still get stars even though it's Sunday?

    xx
    Foreign politicians often zing stereotypical tunes, mayday, mayday, Venezuela, neck
  • tootifruities
    tootifruities Posts: 1,384 Forumite
    stars done to 958
    :heart: R.I.P.:heart:
    Money Saving Diva
    mummyslittleboy
    :heart::A:heart:
  • toottifrootti
    toottifrootti Posts: 6,427 Forumite
    HSbirthday11.giffedup hope you have had a lovely dayHSbirthpressies_5172_064_7483.gif

    hugs and massive healing vibes to Johannes Bf's wee boyHS1bearhugs_5418.gif

    love and pain free days for Lady L HS56f50c5961246aa8e363e52881d43e2b.gifxxxxxxxx

    toots xx
    Peace will be mine
    could do better - must try harder
    Live each day as if its your last
    DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts

  • greenbee
    greenbee Posts: 17,875 Forumite
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    Triker wrote: »
    Greenbee have you got your ESTA visa yet?
    Yes... did it at work on Thursday... printed a copy on Friday... must start putting my paperwork together!

    Triker wrote: »
    I would advise some sandals for Florida, it'll be warm, very warm. For clothes I'd go for light cotton blouses and work trousers (for the work thing) and maybe very light cargo type pants and vest tops for mooching around. Maybe 1 or 2 maxi type dresses for evenings out. Swimming costume.

    Hats, baseball caps if you like, dunno about you but I can't stand having a hot head. Obviously everywhere inside is air conditioned so be aware for skin drying out there too.
    I'll bear it in mind... I expect I'll be asking again next time (Saturday flight :rolleyes: as the conference starts on Sunday and I can't get a flight early enough to get there for the start)
    Triker wrote: »
    If you're not keen on flying maybe this'll help, I'm listening to it daily now on my ipod in preparation.

    Don't forget mosquito repellent, very good moisturisor for face and body (dry heat) and lip balm (dry heat again).

    We've got to get packing too as we're off to Vegas soon.

    I'm not scared of flying. I just find it very very boring and very very uncomfortable! I'm packing lots of moisturiser/foot cream/lipsalve/hand cream/eye drops for the journey. I've also managed to find organic facial wipes for a quick wash before I get there. I think clean undies & a change of clothes if possible would be a good idea. I'm trying to decide whether to take my laptop bag (looks like a large leather handbag) as a handbag or as my total hand luggage. I think I'm going to need to buy a wheely suitcase with a hand luggage bag that slots on top for transatlantic flights, but I'll wait till after Christmas, so I've done a couple of trips and worked it out! When is your vegas trip?
    Valli wrote: »
    Valli wrote: »
    I believe so. I posted three things out in one day and two haven't arrived.
    But they were letters so no tracking :eek:

    Oh Greenbee what about jetlag?

    apparently (I read this in a book once and it has stayed with me) if you make insoles out of brown paper and wear them in flight you won't get jetlag! Just stand on paper and draw round it and cut them out...

    erm - postal strike is affecting some areas but not others, so it depends on where they were going to.

    Jetlag - I'm going to try not to get it. Hopefully I'll be able to have an earlyish night on Sunday (you lot know what time I'm normally up till) and won't be too tired while I'm out there, and then when I get back I have a day off in lieu of tomorrow's travel, which means I'll have to try to stay awake all day on Friday! I'm not sure that I'm prepared to try the brown paper thing... I don't have any to hand!

    Went shopping. Still hate that too... wasn't inspired by the luggage (well, except the expensive stuff!), but did get a few useful bits and pieces. Didn't manage to get painkillers or batteries though :rolleyes:. I should be able to get those at the airport and I'll have stacks of time!
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