Weekly Flylady Thread 26th October 2009

rosepink1984

Pollybear wrote: »

Yes, please.

Oh, we've got to choose one?

:rotfl::rotfl:

Valli wrote: »

OMG
have just picked up a book I've had for a while, dion't really read and it occurred to me it'sprobably out of print
is it...
it's on offer on Amazon for over £60 well one version of it
dilemma
do I sell
I really rarely refer to it...
trouble is it's THAT heavy it would cost me a tenner to post it BUT the last time I cleared out old books oxfam had them in a locked display case...
(I rather regretted being so generous)

Errm, you have to think about it??? If you can't decide, give the book to me!

jinky67 wrote: »

Morning ladies, I finally have a date:j

I think me and the Ex finally managed to reach and agreement last night, weight off my mind that is, so if you find the jinkster being down...please boot her up the bum:D

will catch up later:A

:j:j

Hi Boodle!

Hellsbells how did the dog get out? Funny about the cat walking to heel!

Boddy, pleased to hear you are doing so well with your weight loss, wish I was! I really need to be more strict about eating, I’m doing well with exercise but just not losing any weight

Dusty, what is FMrF? Hugs, I hope that BD goes away soon xx

Thifty hope your DH is better soon – GO TO THE GYM! You are paying for it, so use it!

Hugs PenPen, hope you can get some good sleep soon

Lil_me, hope you and yours are all better soon

Julie, enjoy the wedding!

Hugs Fedup, going for a walk sounds like a good plan to boot that BD up the bum!

Welcome Scotrae and Thorsoak

Hugs Frodders xx

Morning all!

Plan for the day:
Go to library and chemist
Get on with phase 2 of LR!
Dailies
Find something for dinner

rosepink1984

Someone mentioned they will nag me if I do phase 2, I tried to multi quote but must have had 3 already, so please remind me who you were! I will nag you too!

Question: I went to the library on Tues to get the books I'd ordered and she gave me three books. And when I got home there was a notice in the post to say some more books had come in - they must have been there when I went to collect. So do you think I can ask the library to pay the 50p parking fee I need to pay to go back down and get them? Bit annoyed that she didn't give me ALL my books the first time!

Valli

soappie wrote: »

Valli -- I understand you getting a Friday star because you said you'd done it in the week. Oh and Sooty? :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

combination of SOAPPIE and TOOTS...because she might be 'nipping in!'

WM x 2 out on line....

and Froddy to us flat-vowelled Northerners most Southern accents sound posh! Derbyshire accents sound posh to Lancastrians!
Basaically it's the a -

dreamywings1

NEWBIES

It may seem like a daunting task when you take a proper good look around your home and it finally dawns on you that its in chaos. I lived in chaos for years then last year my world was turned into turmoil, I left my husband and moved back to the UK, chance for a new start. Before moving I chucked out boxes I had stored in the celler, they hadnt been opened for 5 years so figured that whatever was in them I didnt need. I had black bin liners full of clothes (both my own and 4 kids) so I sorted through it so that we all only had 10 t shirts, 10 jumpers/sweatshirts 10 pairs of trousers etc etc etc you dont need loads of clothes its just more work.When I moved into my new place it was immaculate a brand spanking new house, gorgeous kitchen etc nothing like the Army Quarters I had lived in over the past 15 years and it was also somewhere I chose to live rather than being told to live (if you know what I mean) so I planned to keep it looking great. Start with babysteps and build up gradually, it DOES get better and easier although you may not think it at times.

I now have a place for everything, paper work gets filed the minute its come through the door and been read, I keep my shredder plugged in at the side of my chair so letters get shredded daily rather than stacks piling up (I hate sitting their shredding its so time consuming and boring) what I did do over the summer was after we had a BBQ i used to burn paperwork on the coals! Maybe you could use bonfire night as a way of doing this?

I guess what Im trying to say is dont get disheartened, it does get easier, get the kids involved (they will appreciate it as I used to hate it when they asked if a friend could stay over) now my kids know they can have friends over any time, they keep there bedrooms tidy, make their own beds in the morning, they dont have floordrobes any more and the best part is they dont get nagged at! They all have linen baskets for dirty laundry and they know if its not in the laundry basket it doesnt get washed (they soon learn when they want to wear their favourite top/jeans etc and its not clean)

The best part for me is that I now love coming home from work and knowing that I dont have that much to do, I have my daily routines (bathroom, toilets, kitchen, lounge) and it now takes me no more than an hour to do, I usually do 2 loads of washing a day and iron it that same day and put it away (no more piling it up in a basket to iron later). I also have time now to spend doing what I want to do and time enjoying my children and making memories.

OK ive waffled on enough,

Mr T should be here with my shopping shortley so Im going to have a cuppa whilst I wait. This week has been great with no children here, 1 cup 1 plate 1 knife fork spoon fantastic not much washing up! but i can honestly say ive missed them, the house is just too quiet.

Have a great weekend everyone

HUGZ
Dreamyx

MissHiggerty

Flying in and out today - off to stay with my sister tonight & we are all going to the theatre. Then back tomorrow a.m. & people are coming here for the weekend AND THE HOUSE IS READY!!! Oh bliss....

Did the bathroom/study the other day so will collect my star now... Had to go back and do the extra desktop stuff this morning - that was a bit sneaky!!!

Friday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area DONE :j:j:j
Level One
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms (even if it is around the clutter) [/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clean baths, toilets and sinks[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear any clutter from desk [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Clear clutter from floor [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment the pc while doing this (programs.. accessories..system tools.. defragment!.. if you do the disc cleanup as well it clear all the cookies and temporary files too.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean the brushes/dust box/filters on the vacuum cleaner!!!! .. make sure they are completely dry before using it though.. I don’t want anyone electrocuted!![/STRIKE] did the filter last week and emptied the dust collector after DD's ROOM OF DOOM
Extras

• [STRIKE]Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms[/STRIKE]
• Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
• Sort a wardrobe or part of, a drawer or set of drawers making sure it has what needs to be in it and any 'extras' are put where they should be
• Give the pc desk a right good clean! Pull out the case, defluff and degrot it all!!

Dreamywings you are so right - it really does get easier. 5th week in now for me, and the change to our house is stunning.

Off to get some logs and do some gardening in the last bit of sunshine before the bad weather calls.... will be working 10:45-11:45 if anyone wants to join in

MissH
xxxxx

rosepink1984

Going to get dressed and go down to the village and get me books and DH's shaving foam

See you later

hollyh

Morning all,

So far this morning i have

Fed Rabbits
Watered plants
Wm x 1
Dressed myself & DS2
Made beds
Collected laundry
Put ironing away
Put washing out
Tidied Sofa
Put Sausage casserole in SC
Put dry dishes away
Washed up
S & S Kitchen

Tuesday ~ master bedroom and landing

Extras

1. Sort out the junk from your favourite/most used handbag!.. Get rid of those receipts from 1982 from your purse! lol

Thursday ~ Childrens pits, spare or neglected rooms!
Extras

1. List 1 item to sell

Friday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Level Three
Clear clutter from floor
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment the pc while doing this (programs.. accessories..system tools.. defragment!.. if you do the disc cleanup as well it clear all the cookies and temporary files too.
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Clean the brushes/dust box/filters on the vacuum cleaner!!!! .. make sure they are completely dry before using it though.. I don’t want anyone electrocuted!!

Utility Room
Tidy
S & S
Hoover & Mop

Extras

Ebay
Update Xmas SS & wrap
Decorate passage 1 coat on bottom, 3 coats on top, ceiling & coving done
Weed small garden
Clean out car
Update spending SS again
[STRIKE]Make Xmas cake The fruit is soaking[/STRIKE]
Get ingredients for & make Halloween cakes
Do MS & upload results

I'll join you Miss Higgerty.

pigpen

sexymouse wrote: »

Pigpen I'm glad that you are getting back to normal and you've managed to make some headway with the financial help too. How is DS1 getting on in his new place now?

DS1 et al are doing fine.. we are hoping the SW will be signing them off in the next few months..

Mum_on_a_mission_2

Ok, good news from the garage, car has passed her MOT with only one tiny clip needing replacing - but does explain my slightly wobbly lights!

Now visitors & DS on their way back - so

HHC 11.30 to 12.00 anyone?

My jobs are

put DS's room back together
hide the Christmas shopping before DS returns.
turn office into guest bedroom
hoover through upstairs
find spare duvets in the loft or guests will be sleeping without...LOL
shopping list for Mr T's later once car is returned

OK that'll do for now,

Moam

kassey

Friday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area All done soappie :j:D