Weekly Flylady Thread 12th October 2009

lil_me

Triker wrote: »

I have wide feet and get my shoes from here these days, I love them and they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever wore. Now got 4 pairs.

I remember you posting about them earlier this year, I will have to bookmark it for when I need some. Do they do them fly flots in shops anywhere so I can try them first?

pigpen

I decided my house is like one of those puzzles.. the ones with the little squares that you move around.. until you make the right picture.. lol

lil_me

pigpen wrote: »

I decided my house is like one of those puzzles.. the ones with the little squares that you move around.. until you make the right picture.. lol

Oh, that might apply to mine, I was never any good at those which is probably why mine is so messed up.......

Oh MOAM how lovely, something that is so hard to get is an allotment (well here it is) good luck with it

Had to get the kids to put the IPlayer on, I couldn't even do it when they showed me

DS1 and 2 want a PS3 game each, DS1 has said 2 types of Lego thing he wants so I best get those asap after last year them selling out of the ones he wanted last year as you will all no doubt remember. After that I am stuck...ho hum...not got much cash this year, been a bit naughty last few years with spending too much on family, unsure what to buy any of them is the problem.

carol22_2

The shoe issue...
6 pairs flat ballet pumps
5 pairs boots
2 pairs trainers
1 pair shoe boots
5 pairs high heels
3 pairs slippers
3 pairs flipflops
And still at my parents house...
4 pairs high heels
2 pairs boots
3 pairs flipflops
2 pairs summer sandals
36 pairs... Is that excessive?

Today I have done a load of homework, put away laundry, cleaned the kitchen floor, cleaned the hob, and tidied all my shoes to count them

Madcatgirl

Hi - a bit more flying here. Finished for the night now!

[FONT=&quot]Mooooooooooooonday ~ Kitchen and Dining room![/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Level One – Done!
Level Two
Empty and clean out a cupboard.. fling all that is dead, mouldy or inedible.. and DD1 says all weevilly things too.. but I like them.. they are full of protein!
Wipe and replace all small appliances
Level Three
Clean out the fridge.. you do not need furry food!
Dust and deweb.. and Wipe some paintwork

Extras[/FONT]

1. [FONT=&quot]HHI[/FONT]
2. [FONT=&quot]wash out bins [/FONT]
3. [FONT=&quot]Wash the windows[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Tuesday ~ brats room.. if you have no brats do your own room![/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Level One – Done! :j
Level Two - Done! :j
[/FONT][STRIKE]Straighten a cupboard of clothing
Wipe the paintwork[/STRIKE][FONT=&quot]
Level Three - Done! :j
[/FONT][STRIKE]binbag dance![/STRIKE][FONT=&quot]

Extras[/FONT]

1. [FONT=&quot]HHI[/FONT]
2. [FONT=&quot]Wash windows[/FONT]
3. [STRIKE]Wipe over ALL the upstairs doors!! (don't moan, I have 7!!)[/STRIKE]

[FONT=&quot]Wednesday ~ Living room, hall and stairs![/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Level One
Declutter floors
vacuum right through
Level Two
Dust, deweb and defluff all those electrical appliances to!
Wipe and water plants
Wash sofas/covers and any soft furnishings that need it
Level Three
polish mirrors, glass and metals!
Wipe radiators and paintwork
15 minutes filing!

Extras[/FONT]

1. [FONT=&quot]32 fling boogie![/FONT]
2. [FONT=&quot]HHI[/FONT]
3. [FONT=&quot]Sort through a drawer or cupboard[/FONT]
4. [FONT=&quot]Check window seals for any draughts and stop them up if necessary.. we will be draught free this winter![/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Thursday ~ Study, Landing, Porch and other neglected bits![/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Level One
Vacuum these areas!
Level Two
Declutter and dejunk the porch.. this is where first impressions of your house are made!
Wash the front door and wipe paintwork!
Level Three
Binbag dance!
Wash any sofas/chairs in these areas
Dust and deweb.. esp the porch!!

Extras[/FONT]

1. [STRIKE]Wash any smelly pet bedding[/STRIKE]
2. [FONT=&quot]Wash any grubby windows[/FONT]
3. [STRIKE]List 5 things on ebay!/freecycle.. or just fling them to charity shop![/STRIKE]
4. [FONT=&quot]Change the curtains to the thicker winter ones![/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Friday ~ Bathroom and Study[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Level One - Done :j
[/FONT][STRIKE]declutter floors
Scrub the bath, loo, basins, bidets, showers etc etc[/STRIKE][FONT=&quot]
Level Two - Done :j
[/FONT][STRIKE]Empty and wash out bins
Scrub tiles and polish mirrors
Vacuum/mop floors[/STRIKE][FONT=&quot]
Level Three - Done :j
[/FONT][STRIKE]Wipe chairs and sofas
Wash shower curtains, bathmats etc
Recycle the empties and decant dribbles[/STRIKE][FONT=&quot]
Extras[/FONT]

1. [STRIKE]Clean out and tidy cupboards[/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Replace and curly toothbrushes[/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]Shine the taps with one of the old ones[/STRIKE]
4. [FONT=&quot]Check all the smoke alarms.. don't forget all rooms with high sleepers in MUST have their own alarm in![/FONT]

Do I get stars? I've finished two days! Just need to finish the kitchen and get on with the living room and landing tomorrow. BF has lagged all the pipes in the airing cupboard whilst I was watching Strictly and then screwed hooks onto the back of the tv stand, rolled up all the wires and hooked them up, as well as cleaning under/behing the tv. It was a good idea, but it doesn't look any better! Our tv stand has no board behind it, so you can still see all the wires! Oh well...

Hope you're all enjoying your Saturday nights. By the way, I reckon I have about 25 pairs of shoes, although I probably only wear 10 of them regularly...

toottifrootti

ok a few catch ups ....

lil_me WTG you !!!! the new furniture sounds fantastic - you deserve it! I think your signature is gouing to come true:D well done putting the furniture together - I hope it all fits beautifully and you get it filled up asap!!:rotfl:
wilf how you manage to do anything and look after Macie is amazing - I hope she isnt driving everybody mad with her new singing skill:rotfl:
Diva honey - No you didnt miss my birthday on the MSE list its not on there!!!
Likklegibbon :T:T:T well done on your first ever full week of stars - thats brilliant xx
SSsupergirl Hiya babes :hello:I am soooooooooooooooo pleased that the work thing wasnt as bad as you expected - hopefully some good will come of a bad situation when they resolve some of the issues!!!
MissHiggerty thats pooh about your hearing and I would have been hurt by his words - elderly indeed - i really do think you need to go back and see that nice young man again and help himrealise that your are still young:D (BTW Meals on wheels doesnt exist anymore - its frozen ready made meals now s- you never know the delivery driver might be .....):p
milliejo well done to your Ds :T
natty IMHO you are better off without your toxic friend ven if does still owe you money - she;s just not worth the hassle or the energy honey. Sorry to hear your ME has been playing up I hope it settles down again soon - in the meantime do what you can without tiring yoursekf out
pooh hope your menfolk dont pass on their SF to you (((hugs))) Enjoy having your DS3 home for the weekend
Triker hope you have recovered a bit now - when do you go - hope I havent missed you honey? (((hugs))) for DH thats a long time - it will be a difficult day for him - my best frined's DH will be 60 next year and is retiring from the only job he has had after 39 years!!!!! He is a teacher and head of PE dept. Wow what a load of work you have all done - must be the influence of the new carpets!!!! Hope you have a lovely time away and dont feel too tired honey - no problem about the lampshade thanks anyway xxxxxxxxx
Vanilla a bit late now I am sorry hun but (((hugs))) for your poor mouth - I am glad the dentist got it sorted - hiope it is settling down now - how are all the poorlies - hopefully on the mend?
wilf hope macie is ok now and what about SDS1 - is he ok? Once again you have done loads and loads honey - you are doing brilliantly - is DD home to stay? I will send some *you must help* vibes to DH - its not right that you are doing it all IMHO (((hugs))) sit down and chill!!!!
JillD hope you enjoyed your spa evening and relaxed
Soappie how are the eyes? I see you have moved onto your next project - take it steady and dont wear yourself out this time please!!!!
skint glad you had a better day. well done for not buying the other boots!!
Jassa hope Dh has got himself detangled from operation stack - what a nightmare that can be
Carol are you recovered yet sweetie and did you have a good time?
Louboutingirl I am so pleased for you that your parents were supportive - it will make all the difference to have them to talk to as well.
MrsChaos (((hugs))) and :eek::eek: for the phone bill - thats it he's getting cut off!!!!!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: thats not good though angel - what about getting him to ebay some of his stuff that he no longer uses to repay you? Hope MiL recovers well from her wee op and notices a difference soon. Yes a list is def required for this week- what fun for you and I am sure the boys will enjoy it too.
Dusty honey you are doing so well with your room of Doom that I must try and follow you - everytime i see your post I feel guilty that I havent attacked MountEbay!!!!
Greenbee I agree with hex (and she's an expert!) about considering whether or not you should stay in the job - your health is far more important.
Scared1980 good for you in thinking about your degree again - now that you have routines in place at home with the girls I am sure you can do it:D
3tabbycats you are so right - the internet is like an addiction and you go off checking out websites and links etc etc and before you know it its bedtime - well done to you for giving yourself a curfew - use the timer and see if you can get through the important stuff and before it buzzes - then you could always reward yourself with 30 mins later on after you have done your jobs?
zoe no wonder you are feeling bad - you naughty girl!!! for goodness sake take it easy xxxx
sexy its good to hear that your week was better - hope it stays that way - we will def be thinking of you on Thursday - WTG with the vouchers - you deserve a treat after all the hard time you have had - enjoy it. Try to get a system going for your paperwork from work or you will get in a right muddle angel. maybe some expanding/concertina files if you havent got room for a filing cabinet? Could you put a filing cabinet inthe garage if there is not room in the house?
boddy good luck with the sponsored weight loss - what a worthy cause too.
embb are you actually wilf? you are both working like demons:rotfl:
Hi Aunty Crafty hope you managed to be more contructuve/productive today - studying would be good:rotfl::rotfl:
smileyt the best plan then would be too work on their room first and the bathroom then you know its ready - whatever time you have left you can use for the other areas???? Good luck with the spraying - would the mites have bitten you?
cyclingyorkie good luck with the damp and the project.
MadMayFly well done with the stained glass - it sounds wonderful and I am envious!!!
Mudbath that is brilliant nws - I do hope they are right and he is on the way to recovery (((hugs)))

AnW'Mum well done to you all - fingers crossed it will still be in time!:D
greenbee ouch for the knee and ankle - hope they are not too sore tomorrow when the bruising comes out - have you got arnica to slap on now?
rosepink chocolate is one of the worst triggers for migraines - you are just going to make it worse even with the meds
Valli they probably think you are a lovely neighbour too- I am glad they were there for you this morning:T
froddy (((hugs))) for the bad time at work - thank goodness you had something arranged for today to keep you occupied - hang on in there honey - its not long to your hols xxx

Skint - try Megarider they often have really cheap seats fro £1 upwards or National express are trying to compete with them - worth a try?
lady L - where are you today honey - havent seen you posting - hope you are not having a bad day sweetie?

Shoes - I love shoes but cant afford loads and dont really go anywhere now that I would get the chance to wear nice ones -I have narrow flat feet so find pumps etc very hard to wear.
I have - :
1 pair flat black slip ons for day to day
1 navy smart low heel courts - had for ages
1 black smart crossover strappy low heeled court - had for ages
and 1 pair of toeposts

I got money from my Mum for my birthday to but boots - cant make up my mind what i want and I havent got the energy to trail around the shops to look - hope we dont get a wintry spell too soon!!!!

havent done much today but had loads of interuptions which might mean I get a quieter day tomorrow.
did 1 x Wm and got it dried outside
emptied all the bins
put down weedkiller around the back of the flat - that was tiring on the arms!!!

toots xx

rosepink1984

toottifrootti wrote: »

rosepink chocolate is one of the worst triggers for migraines - you are just going to make it worse even with the meds

Oh I didn't know that. I've not had any the whole time I've had the migraine until today. I won't have any more.

Glad you've had a good day Toots, hope tomorrow is more restful

toottifrootti

ajmoney wrote: »

I have a question about cleaning windows, what do you use? I have a solution in a bottle (shop bought) that works well. However we have some marks from the suckers the window men used to put the windows in and I can't get rid of those. They show up in the bathroom with the condensation really badly and some finger marks too. What will get rid of them?

Hi honey - I am not very good at these trick questions:rotfl: - what about white vinegar - although that is probably whats in your shop spray - or meths - can you feel it with your fingers or is it just when its wet?

Hopefully some of the other flying experts can help:rolleyes:
toots xx

tootifruities

stars done to 990 - I have already awarded more than last week - well done to you all

ok I am off to bed
night all
love abd hugs to everyone
toots xx

greenbee

rosepink1984 wrote: »

Greenbee, I’m sure you know but the passport checking service at the post office is well worth the money – they noticed that I’d put that day’s date as my DOB and it saved me lots of time and money

Thanks - I think the post office strike will be on by the time I get the form and the photos sorted - but once I get my work Amex card I can then use their passport service (as quite a lot of people need them doing urgently for work!). And I'll be able to book my tickets... it's only about 3 weeks away now!

Toots & soappie are right about the chocolate. Coffee, alcohol & cheese are also often triggers. Mine is dehydration or too much sugar. It might be worth doing some research, but the best thing to do once it has started is to drink plenty of water, not eat too much (just enough to go with any pills if they need to be taken with food) and to rest in a dark room until the pain has gone. You may well feel slightly "hung over" for about a day afterwards. TV & computers don't help because of the flickering and the light. When you're better, it might be worth doing some research.

soappie wrote: »

Greenbee - remember the first aid mantra for sprains - RICE - rest, ice, compression and elevate - you need to sit about doing that and nothing else for a while! Seriously, I hope your bruises and grazes heal soon xxx

I know... but I didn't have time for the R, I or E bit! I did, however, strap it up very tightly, so there isn't really any swelling, just a lump at the front. I think I might have done something nasty to a tendon (I guess I'll find out when I go to the physio!). I haven't had a fall for years, and it may or may not be connected to the pain I've had recently, but it did make me realise that I need to get myself a collapsible walking stick for emergencies... I currently just have hiking poles.

Toots - I've put some arnica on already, and I promise I'll put more on before I go to bed. And I am thinking very seriously about the job - I have until the end of my three-month probationary period to get out, so I'll see how things go over the next few weeks. It's sad, as I think that the work itself is something I could really enjoy, and the CV points from this role would be pretty fantastic!

I've cleaned the fridge and am making some tomato & pepper soup from the over-ripe bits I found in there... DW needs emptying by I CBA... I will try to sort out upstairs tomorrow at some point.

I've just been looking at my lovely new suitcases. Similar to this and this and this (but not at anything LIKE those prices). First time I've bought decent suitcases with compartments, and I can see that (once I've learnt how to pack properly ) they make travelling a lot easier! Now I just need to get some quick-drying gym kit so I don't need to take so much with me...