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Weekly Flylady Thread 30th November 2009

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  • Triker
    Triker Posts: 7,247 Forumite
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    Aww Soappie, you DD was fantastic given the circumstances. No training in the world prepares you for 'real time, it's happening NOW' stuff... and by the sounds of it your DD did everything she could. Absolutely well done to her.:T

    I've decluttered a load of rubbish from my purse, paid off one credit card, cancelled it and cut it up.:j

    My debt total is already decreasing.:D
    DFW Nerd 267. DEBT FREE 11.06.08
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    It matters not if you try and fail,
    And fail, and try again; But it matters much if you try and fail, And fail to try again.
  • kazm for DH what about one of those experince of a lifetime gifts - like off road driving/ hot air balloon flight/ glider flight/ white water rafting? Does he have a good chair at the pc - what about one of these high back leather comfy jobs? watch/ camera/ new phone/ massage/ jacket/ magazine subscription???
    Pollybear yip I saw you had done all the lists so you had your full house last nite!! Hope you have a lovely relaxing weekend - are you going to do something nice or just chill?
    toochoosey - could you say they are for a friends's child? that you are just storing them? maybe Santa dropped some off early as he had so many to do and you will have to wrap them for him? better to get them away out of sight asap!!!!
    greenbee wrote: »
    However, as you're busy organising a spectacular send off for yourself, I take it we're all invited :D
    you will all be very welcome - although i dont want this mass of flyladies sitting in the back of the cathedral wondering where the food is!!!! i will be watching you know so you will have to be on your best behaviour - and no black allowed!!!!
    Ishtar how blooming annoying - could you get someone to watch the children while you whizz round - you could do a list from the website and stick to it to save time too?
    carlsberggran - what a lovely surpise from the soon to be uncle!!!! and Christmas will be very special - enjoy the next 10 days and stop stressing honey - it will all come right with DD - her hormones are all over the place just now - she doesnt mean any harm by it. xx
    boddy hugs for DD - hope she gets well soon
    vanilla what about a paternity test for starters - they only cost about £40 at the GP's? Glad you all had a nice day for DH's birthday yesterday - you all deserve it - belated happy birthday to DH!!
    glad the MP is helping - hope his letter does some good. good luck to the elves tonight:rolleyes:
    Lady L i forgot to say earlier I POSTED MY CARDS TODAY:T:jI put in all the big stamps I had so I hope it helps.

    ok what started out as a semi busy day got really busy for a little while - but I am glad to say all is quiet and in fact i will be going to bed shortly as i have to be up about 6 tomorrow.

    I went shopping with crossroads at 9 to 11 - morrisons and a couple of other bits - i was just sitting relaxing afterwards and waiting for the lunchtime carer when the door opened and in walked the painter and his wife with my wardrobe!!!
    Instant panic on toots behalf as i wasn't expectig them until this evening but thought more likely tomorrow when i was away (they have a key).

    so queue much discussion and re-arranging of bedroom - bringing in the wardrobe - I only helped a little - and then final movements of furniture and reconnection of various electrical bits - so i now have a new (to me) wardrobe - which is :eek:smaller than my last :eek: - it will be big enough for clothes but not really big enough for some extra things that I needed to keep in there - not to worry it is very nice and I will get things organised.
    At least now i can start getting some stuff out of the LR.
    While we were moving etc the carer came in for my lunch - blooming typical but we got there in the end - so now i have been in and out of the bedroom looking at the carpet, the wardrobe and the whole room:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    I havent had the bed in this position before so it will take a bit of getting used to i think. they also brought me a light fitting for the LR so the one that is in there just now will probably be ok for the bedroom. and i gave her a small folding table so all round it was great.

    Hubby the painter will be here at 8 on monday to start the hall so everything is coming together.

    My arm is sore today after my SF jag yesterday so it will be a nuisance tomorrow.

    I have done a small washing load and got it dried despite the frost
    DW has been on and emptied

    shopping all put away

    I am off to bed shortly as i said and wont be on tomorrow until late evening if at all so dont panic - we are off to Mother's for lunch - it was her 80th birthday today - 4 hours driving each way!!!

    Hugs and get well wishes to all the poorlies

    special love and hugs to LadyL

    and a big squishy hug to the rest of you
    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

  • toottifrootti
    toottifrootti Posts: 6,427 Forumite
    edited 4 December 2009 at 9:35PM
    Triker wrote: »
    Aww Soappie, you DD was fantastic given the circumstances. No training in the world prepares you for 'real time, it's happening NOW' stuff... and by the sounds of it your DD did everything she could. Absolutely well done to her.:T

    I've decluttered a load of rubbish from my purse, paid off one credit card, cancelled it and cut it up.:j

    My debt total is already decreasing.:D
    I second that triker

    soappie your DD is a star and the man has a chance because of her - I am sending oads of calming and coping vibes and I hope she realises what a difference she made - you must be very proud of her.

    triker honey I am proud of you - well done for cutting up that card and cancelling it - you are on your way again to becoming debt free :T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T

    love and hugs and strength for your journey to being DF again
    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

  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,371 Forumite
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    Way to go Toots now, chill!!!!!!

    Didnt think of that when she asked me before going to bed....I said it was a leaflet thing from a magazine and that I had thrown it out.....she said "but it was in a DVD case".....I said they do that sometimes to advertize stuff!!!!, She seemed to buy it but will def be more caeful in future!!!!
  • vanilla
    vanilla Posts: 3,277 Forumite
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
    Level One
    Declutter and mop/vacuum the floors

    Level Two
    don't forget kickboards!
    Clear and wipe a shelf or window sill
    Level Three
    Clean the oven and hob.. :D
    Extras
    1. Clean out the fridge.. make use of anything almost past its best
    2. Wash the windows
    3. Drag out a large appliance or 2 and clean behind and under it
    4. Dust and Deweb
    Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom and landing
    Level One
    Strip wash and replace bedding!
    Declutter and vacuum the floor!
    Level Two
    clear the floordrobe!
    Clear a box of stuff away
    Binbag dance
    Level Three
    Clear away any stuff on the top of cupboards/chest of drawers/dressing tables etc.
    Sort the airing cupboard/linen store/towel cupboard.. is there anything past its best? PDSA/animal charities often are desperate for such things!
    Dust and deweb and wipe the paintwork
    Extras
    1. Write up the christmas cards and get them ready to post!
    2. HHI
    3. Wrap more pressies!!
    Thursday - Bathroom, Loo & Study
    Level Two
    Wash windows
    Wipe all paintwork
    Vacuum/mop all floors
    Level three
    Clean the bath/shower/loo's/basins etc
    Wipe the cup rings and dust off the desk
    Scrub down the tiles
    Extras
    1. Binbag dance
    2. Write and post christmas cards!!
    Friday ~ Childrens pits, spare or neglected rooms!
    Level One

    vacuum the floor
    Extras
    1. HHI
    A few things of the list, also folded all dry clothes, wm back on again, dishes done and dog feed.
    3 kids in bed sleeping, DD got sent home early today because she felt sick and i think DS2 is taking it now. Now just need to get DS1 to sleep but he's too busy playing the PS3.:rolleyes:
    Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough.
    And things go wrong no matter what I do.
    Now and then it seems that life is just too much.
    But you've got the love I need to see me through.
    :j :j
  • serena
    serena Posts: 2,387 Forumite
    edited 4 December 2009 at 9:05PM
    Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom and landing Done!!:D:D:D
    Level One
    Level Two

    Level Three
    Thursday - Bathroom, Loo & Study Done!!:D:D:D
    Level One
    Level Two
    Level Three

    Not entirely sure I'll get the Friday star though - quite a lot to do this weekend. DS1 is out all tomorrow, as Oxfam has been offered a table at a local charities Christmas Fair, and his shop manager is sending him to do it, with another volunteer as well. He's quite chuffed to be asked. DD is working 10-2pm. Not sure what DS2 is up to.

    I have lessons to plan, some other stuff to prepare, and also want to finish the shopping to take over next week for our family gathering, and also make the Christmas puddings, which were postponed last week.

    The mammoth is here: www.nhmshop.co.uk/kids-soft-toys/woolly-mammoth-soft-toy/product.html (can't get link to work - gggrrr!)product.htmlproduct.htm

    My nephew asked for the small one, but the bigger one is just gorgeous.
    I only have to find presents for my brother, sister in law, and my Dad. I think I may get a sleeveless pullover for Dad - I could have knitted one had I thought of it earlier! Gardening book maybe for brother - really not sure though.

    Love and hugs toots - have a lovely day tomorrow!

    Love also for Lady-Liberty.






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  • greenbee
    greenbee Posts: 17,654 Forumite
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    edited 4 December 2009 at 9:06PM
    you will all be very welcome - although i dont want this mass of flyladies sitting in the back of the cathedral wondering where the food is!!!! i will be watching you know so you will have to be on your best behaviour - and no black allowed!!!!
    I think a cathedral deserves a new outfit ;) so you need to hang in there to give us all time to save up :p Besides which, you need to get your moneys worth from your lovely newly-decorated flat... oh yes, and you've got your list to get through - have you managed to sort out a Mr Toots yet... because you can't go before that's sorted out :D

    soappie - your DD did a fantastic job. She kept him going until the ambulance arrived, which is what she was trying to do. I'm sure that whatever the outcome, he, his family and the poor client will be incredibly grateful that she was there and had the skills to help him.

    Well done Triker

    Carlsberg - great news about DS, and let's hope DD2 settles down soon.

    wilf - how much stuff have your photographed to list? And will you be listing non-stop all weekend?!

    I will be getting my christmas cards tomorrow, so should have them all sent off on Monday...
    ... and I need to track down moam and arrange to meet up, as I have stuff in the office for her!

    Plan for this evening is to find some food and eat it lying on the sofa watching a DVD...:D
  • Evening folks. Off to find the remains of my list from Wednesday.
  • kazmeister
    kazmeister Posts: 3,338 Forumite
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    soappie - you have pm

    will catch up on the rest of fred later. I need to hoover LR and put all the covers back on inc the one with a broken zip!!!!
    Mortgage, we're getting there with the end in sight £6587 07/23, otherwise free of the debt thanks to MSE help!
  • vanilla
    vanilla Posts: 3,277 Forumite
    vanilla what about a paternity test for starters - they only cost about £40 at the GP's? Glad you all had a nice day for DH's birthday yesterday - you all deserve it - belated happy birthday to DH!!
    glad the MP is helping - hope his letter does some good. good luck to the elves tonight:rolleyes:

    Toots the DNA has to be done through the CSA, they won't except the results unless it's through them.:rolleyes: the gits it would have been a lot cheaper through GP.
    Plus we don't even know if this girl will take a test or let her son take one.

    :Tto new wardrobe.
    Hope you have a lovely day tomorrow.
    .:bdaycake:Happy Birthday to your mum.

    Right i'm away to do more, once i make hubby a cuppa.

    Soappie coping vibes to you DD, she did a fantastic job.
    Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough.
    And things go wrong no matter what I do.
    Now and then it seems that life is just too much.
    But you've got the love I need to see me through.
    :j :j
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