Weekly Flylady Thread 14th December 2009

Penelope_Penguin

poohbear59 wrote: »

Thank you Toots, pigpen and everyone else as I feel like this is the most relaxed Christmas ever. Every room is clean and tidy (I don't count the hall as that is a builder's yard) and pressies are wrapped and ready for Christmas. I wouldn't feel like this if it wasn't for all your guidance and support.

Can I second this :T

poohbear59

Lil_me[/B belated hugs. It is a difficult time, I know. but you have been amazing with both your boys and hopefully now that DS2 is diagnosed too you will be able to get the extra support he needs.

GandB I am so sorry to hear that your LO has been poorly again. I do hope that things can be sorted out for her soon. Hugs and prayers for you both.

Hugs Triker, Blimey you have had a hard time of it lately. I am pleased too that the lady in Morrisons was so generous.

No hugs for pigpenn but I am thinking of you:)

Hugs for those of you who have had car trouble and bumps. I hope you get things sorted soon. Mine is still blocked in here by snow.

rose I hope things are okay for you too. Thinking of you

Must get back to my knitting and stick some potatoes in the oven for later.

hex2

Valli wrote: »

Hex that link does nothing
and don't forget to look VERY surprised when you open that gift;)
DS no doubt will be desperate to get home to see if his sister likes her gift
(there's a white one which is really feisty and inquisitive, wonder if she'll call it Snowball?)

www.bookstore-derbyshire.co.uk

I am well known for no liking suprises


Some idiot is letting off fireworks. All four cats are out :mad:

lil_me

ffp lovely photos
toochoosey £9 would probably only get standard parcels for laptop, last day for that was last Thursday, you'd need special delivery (probs closer to £20) or parcel farce 48 hour
hollyh are you ok now?
poohbear pleased you have the boys home safely now, make the most of it x
rach, you know I am not religious but will be thinking of them, not knowing can be the most difficult part, hope it is not something serious x x
hex they look soooooo yummy
froddy haha I thought you must live close by, neve thought that close, enjoy the gig tonight
Pigpen many happy returns to little Mimi, I thought one shared a special day with AnWsMum, not even going to get into the he's acting like a total c*ck because you know what I think. I wouldn't back down if that is what you want them to do, they live with you !!!!!!, let him moan
Jassa have a lovely time, yes you're supposed to cry try putting a pan of water in the oven to steam it?

Does anyone live along this route who knows of any issues with roads ? ? Manchester - Durham http://www.viamichelin.com/web/Itineraires?strStartLocid=31NDFhd2oxMGNOVE11TkRnd056ST1jTFRJdU1qTTBORFE9&strDestLocid=31NDE5NHMxMGNOVFF1TnpjNE53PT1jTFRFdU5UVTVOakk9strStartLocid=31NDFhd2oxMGNOVE11TkRnd056ST1jTFRJdU1qTTBORFE9&strDestLocid=31NDE5NHMxMGNOVFF1TnpjNE53PT1jTFRFdU5UVTVOakk9&empriseW=315&empriseH=275&intItineraryType=1&caravaneHidden=false&vh=CAR&distance=mi&strVehicle=0&devise=0.6756757|GBP&carbCost=1.00&isAvoidFrontiers=false&isFavoriseAutoroute=false&isAvoidPeage=false&isAvoidVignette=false&isAvoidLNR=false&autoConso=6.8&villeConso=6&routeConso=5.6&dtmDeparture=16/08/2009&indemnite=&itineraryCarType=0&itineraryFuelType=0 I have looked on bbc weather which mentions hazardous on some. DPs Dad lands at 7am from hols, just trying to help him avoid any major issues. If all else fails he might end up taking my car to get them, see if we can find someone near Manchester airport to look after his Dad's

Snowing again here. Been to farm & ordered my meats, no turkey this time (I left it too late & we prefer chicken) got some lovely local (ish) cheeses to start my festive stash. Pork & chesnut sausages to do in the week to hopefully get us in the mood, he's doing pork & cranberry too mmmm. Going to phone my Dad later make sure they are ok, farm track not passable in his car if snow is bad, him & his fiancee are diabetic so worrying. We got 6 boxes sorted, loads chucked out, DP didnt put the ones in garage yet as he got up @ 3.30pm when it was dark (got in after 5am)

DP trying to get into town for work @ the mo, he's struggling in the 4x4 so I think he might not pick the taxi up, we could do with the ££ but better him being safe, town is at a standstill.

signs_of_recovery

Wow! I've done better this week than I ever thought possible.
Still not managing to keep up with the threads though!!!


Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and mop/vacuum the floors
Find and wipe the worksurfaces
Level Two
Wipe the big appliances and units.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe small appliances and replace.. do one thoroughly.. descale or decrumb or degunge!
Clear and wipe a shelf and a window sill
Run the appliances through a clean cycle! degunge filters etc
Level Three
Wipe the table and replace the cloth if necessary.[/STRIKE]
Sort through and clean out ALL the food cupboards.. Sling the grot that has been in there since time began!!
[STRIKE]Clean the oven and hob.. [/STRIKE]


Extras

1. Thoroughly clean out the fridge.. make use of anything almost past its best

[STRIKE]Wash the windows
Get those last minute cards and presents posted!!
Dust and Deweb
[/STRIKE]Tuesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Level One
[STRIKE]Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins!
Defragment PC and run spyware scans while scrubbing the tiles and grout!
Level Two
Clean out the bathroom cabinets.. throw out/charity shop all last years unused/unwanted smellies.
Clean windows, curtains & blinds etc[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Declutter and vacuum/mop floors
Level Three
Wash bathmats/shower curtain and furry bog hats
Replace any sponges/flannels/toothbrushes etc that need it
throw out any empty bottles.. decant dribbles into fuller bottles
[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..
2. Post all the cards you need to post. Last posting dates are drawing very close.
3. Wrap all the presents for family/friends/teachers etc
4. Finalise shopping orders/lists for your christmas food shop.. remember shops are only closed for one day!!!!

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
CLEAR OUT THE ATTIC!!! PMSL... sorry.. it HAD to be done!
[STRIKE]Strip bedding, and wash it.. and get the bed remade.. before bed time! Change duvet cover etc too!
Declutter the floor of all mess and clothes and junk!
Level Two
Vacuum floors in bedroom and landing![/STRIKE]
Clear out and organise any large cupboards ou haven't done in a while.. I am fairly certain I recall someone mentioning a large untidy cupboard..
Organise presents and cards to bed sent to those for whom they are intended..
Level Three
[STRIKE]Binbag dance[/STRIKE]
Empty and wash out all the bins
Replace any lights bulbs that need it, check smoke alarms, clean out any pets!


Extras

1. Wash windows

[STRIKE]Wipe the bedframe and any paintwork
Dust and deweb
[/STRIKE]

1. Clear away any junk on surfaces that shouldn't be there!

Thursday ~ Living room/s, Hall stairs.. and.. and garage! (HA!!)
Level One
Clear some rubbish from the garage.. Ha-ha.. you will all learn
Declutter floors in all these places..
Vacuum said cleared floors!
Level Two
Scrub sofas/chairs/pouffes etc
[STRIKE]Recycle all those old magazine/newspapers etc.. or spend 15 minutes on the filing
Dust/wipe over and fluffy electricals.. you cannot watch the Queens speech if she has a beard![/STRIKE]
Level Three
Vacuum under any furniture you can move SAFELY.. I don't want any injuries to lamps or people this time!
Wash any soft furnishings in need
Wipe over any paintwork/doors that are grubby

Extras

1. Wash a dirty window or 2
2. Clear out/clean the fire.. vacuum out fluff etc ready for Santa!
3. Wipe down 3 radiators
4. Sort out coats, shoes bags etc.. do any need cleaning once school has finished for the jollydays?

Friday -finale!
Level One
[STRIKE]S&S the kitchen and bathroom
Change and dirty bedding that needs it!
Level Two
Vacuum through the rooms that need it
Wash any grimy windows
Collect any stinky laundry from about the place[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Clean the pantry or airing cupboard or understair cupboard or shed..
Wipe out the freezer.. defrost if needed!!
Clear out any grotty cupboard!
Extras for the WHOLE WEEKEND!!!

1. Final final shopping lists
2. Update remaining present lists
3. Wrap remaining presents
4. Deliver presents that you need to before christmas
5. Make a timetable for christmas prepartions.. turkey in.. turkey out.. etc
6. Clear the table and make it look pretty and festive for your christmas meal
7. Bake pies and buns!
8. Stick all your cards up
9. Replace the batteries in your annoying singing things
10. Sort childrens presents into separate bags so they are easier for santa to sort. Also sort which bits you want to go in their stockings.. makes it much easier!

sexymouse

Evening all!

Happy belated birthday to Crafty, and Happy birthday to AnW'sMum. Hope you both had fantastic days.

Hugs to Triker, Rach and her family, Msgnomey, me, pigpen, GnB, ffp, Diva, toots, rosepink, Zoe and anyone else who would like one. Hope all of your luck improves soon.

Thank you to everyone for their cards and ecards, and to LadyL for doing such a fantastic job as postie. Glad you enjoyed the breakfast - I had a really good time too - we must all do the meet-up in Gunwharf, as suggested this morning, over the Christmas holidays.

Any flyladies interested in meeting at Gunwharf Quays over the holidays?

Had a nice afternoon too after I left LadyL and her DH, as I went out with my Mum. Visited a nursery and managed to get my Nana a really pretty white, bleeding into a delicate mauvey pink coloured cyclamen (sp?) for her birthday which is on Monday (92). Also went to West Dean and looked at the art show and had tea and cake in the cafe. Picked up the bag of presents that my Mum has bought herself so that I can wrap them - there are loads!!! Hope I've got enough paper - I'm going to be wrapping the presents that my sister and my Dad are giving her too!

Had a great time at the supply teaching pub quiz on Thursday night - met some lovely people, and we came 3rd! I also won a huge tin of quality street in the raffle that was in aid of the charity Mind. Got lots of presents at school yesterday and we got to go home early because of the snow. Then last night, I went out for one of the teacher's leaving dos with her and a few TAs from school, and had a great time there too, even though I wasn't drinking, and didn't get home until 2.30am this morning. Seen any fairies recently LadyL? lol

Feeling a bit tired now as I think all of the caffeine I've consumed today is starting to wear off.

Think I'll have a little nap before making the dinner tonight.

sexymouse xx

boddy

Since last posting we have had about 4 inches of snow. Im near the coast so heaven only knows what its like further inland. Ive not done any flying either. Theres alwys tomorrow. When I got my wii I got Sports Resort with it. So decided to have a look. So Ive played table tennis, basketball, canooed.

TAG Have had the heating on here most of the day. Glad I got thermostat fitted. Might leave it on overnight and just turn the thermostat down.
lil_me I think the snow will be much worse down your way. My sister lives in that direction and its always bad there.

Mudbath

I'm cold!

Brrrrrrrrrrr!

Mudbath

Happy birthday AnW'smum and any littlies who share the day xx

Pigpen - your KH is twonker but I guess you knew that!!

I've worked all day and now i'm waiting for DH to bring back a takeaway. It's too cold to leave the sofa.

DS very happy as he's just finished a very difficult Starwars Lego set.

Hugs to you all

I'm off to watch the Circus on ITV ..... {Mudbath goes off singing) xx

hex2

before bedtime I must:
wrap the Christmas and Birthday presents we need to deliver
find the bits my dad wants downloading
Find something to download them to
sort clothes for the morning
check if my mum wants jam jars and egg boxes
put the annoying monsters to bed at a sensible time. 6.35 sounds good to me if not to them.