Weekly Flylady Thread 14th December 2009

carlsberggal

Thanks soappie for the recipe - have only ever had venison in a burger type of thing at a game show. But they have been snowed under with them so will give it a go - as long as there's no plucking or removing innards etc. Though I am fantastic at sick/blood/guts or traumas of any kind with humans, just can't do dead things. They should be 'pretty' and ready for the oven!! LOL

jinky67

skintscotslass wrote: »

Jinky – I’m so out of the loop. Have you moved in with Daz or has he moved in with you?

I moved in with him:D

gratefulforhelp wrote: »

sexy do I guess you have passed your NQT?bloody good job, babe, if you can do it there you can do anything anywhere!

I knew I had forgotten someone I had read exciting news about:doh:

Well done sexy...we knew you could do it:j:jI would still be very inclined to note all this down though;)

Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level One
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.
Sort through and clean out ALL the food cupboards.. Sling the grot that has been in there since time began!!
Clean the oven and hob..



Extras

1. Thoroughly clean out the fridge.. make use of anything almost past its best
2. Wash the windows
3. Get those last minute cards and presents posted!!
4. Dust and Deweb

Tuesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Level One
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
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


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 bed done!
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!
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
Binbag dance
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
2. Wipe the bedframe and any paintwork
3. Dust and deweb
4. Clear away any junk on surfaces that shouldn't be there!

All my cupboards are organised....so what can I sub instead eh Piggers?:p
Can I sub unpacking more of my boxes?:D:A

carol22_2

Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
DONE It's all gleaaaming and will remain like that til we go away



Tuesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Level One

Level Two
Declutter and vacuum/mop floors
Level Three
Wash bathmats/shower curtain and furry bog hats
Dark laundry


Wednesday
Lunch with N and L
Hair 1.30
Buy last pressies
Light laundry


Thursday
Lunch with L


Friday
Pack!!
Train 3.30

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
Tackle Boyf's chest of drawers
Strip bedding, and wash it.. and get the bed remade.. before bed time! Change duvet cover etc too!
Level Two
Vacuum floors in bedroom and landing!
Clear out and organise any large cupboards ou haven't done in a while.. - Wardrobe then :eek:
Organise presents and cards to be packed
Level Three
Binbag dance
Empty and wash out all the bins

ExtrasWash windows
Wipe the bedframe and any paintwork
Dust and deweb


Summermoon wow that was lucky!
Toots - Thats where my friend had her Disney themed 18th last summer, it is byoootiful, and should definitely be on your list. And thankyou as always for supporting me.

Me and the boyf had our xmas today rather than wait til Thursday, he got me the most gorgeous hand painted wine glasses. They are so perfect, and a complete surprise. And we went out for a very nice meal.

Love and hugs to everyone!
xxxx

Craftyscholar

Mudbath wrote: »

Unrelated question - do I want a sewing machine? I have never been able to sew. I had lessons at school but spent a year making a hideous skirt which was then turned into bedding by the hamster (best place for it). I've also had a bit of a 'can't let it beat me' feeling. DH wants to get me something for Christmas. Do I ask for one of the mini sewing machines you can get e.g. HERE? What can you do with them? Would it just be a white elephant?

Oooh that's my first posh link!!!:rotfl:

If you are seriously thinking about getting one find a local sewing machine shop. They usually have machines taken in part exchange from people upgrading and some of them run training sessions. You will end up with a far better machine than that 'thing' in the ad. Which means you will be far more likely to use it.

Many thanks to all for the congratulations. I enjoyed the glass of wine, but I know I will end up awake in the early hours (I always do when I have alcohol)

kazmeister

toottifrootti wrote: »

kazm I have had the tissuing too - can be very uncomfortable and painful if they dont catch it quick enough - fingers crossed that the blood results will be good - hopefully you will notice a difference yourself in the meantime. So you have a month to get all the jobs done and the house spotless - thats do-able:rotfl::rotfl: Good luck with DD and NO painting for you!!:eek:

It's OK I decided to make fudge instead but its not going well

greenbee wrote: »

Orange cake is VAST (8 egg mixture, made in an angel food cake tin). It's to go in the freezer so I can take it back to my parents for Christmas.

Think I might take a little detour on the way to visit mum at Christmas

Triker wrote: »

Evening....gawd I'm shattered.:eek: Had my first 'meeting' at work today, luckily I didn't chair it but OMG it was over 2 and a half hours long and a 70 mile round trip and it finished me off. Came home straight to bed and then was awoken for a chippy tea, which wasn't nice at all, chippy standards have declined round here, I digress, half unconscious I tried to eat it then ordered back to bed by hubby.

I'm awake now but urgh, today was gruelling.

Considering what you have been through can you not take it a bit easier at work, it wouldnt pay them for you to overdo it and have to go off again.

Lady-Lib - I scan posts most of the time and my kids say I dont have a memory I have a sieve, and one that only catches the bits I'm interested in at the time

OK NEED HELP - theres a surprise

Decided to make White Chocolate and cranberry fudge for DD's class teachers this year and so far its not going well.

First lot binned when I discovered that the condensed milk was well out of date and far too thick to start with.

Second lot, has to have butter (a little), sugar (a lot) and condensed milk melted slowly over a gentle heat until sugar dissolved. I cant get the sugar to dissolve. The recipe says it can be made in 20 mins + chilling time. I've been a lot longer than that and have taken it off the heat while I have a cuppa and catch up on here.

Any ideas/suggestions anyone?

Cheers
Kaz


As for the ATTIC do you remember these








Well it hasnt got any better so I am so glad I decide that this week I was going to work on last weeks list :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

and as for the garage the sytem goes like this



Dump it

• A under the stairs
• B move it to the tool shed
• C move it to the toy shed (bit bigger)
• D Final resting place - the Garage but of course thats only to keep Harry the bike company

The living room paint got as far as D before the second coat which is why I couldnt find it tonight

Oh boy I better leave now and sort my fudge before piggers chucks me off the thread, but then I do remember her pics of the middle room

ETA At least I know where to find 2 of the Christmas trees !!!!!!!

funfairprincess

Hi all
I'm in again this week.
Toots, pigpen and soappie


Been busy present wrapping and it was DS1's birthday today, that's him a teenager


to my pals Toots and Lady-L


Off to track down my list

Funfairs list of daily dreads
(not in any sort of order!)
If all else fails

Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level One
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.
Sort through and clean out ALL the food cupboards.. Sling the grot that has been in there since time began!!
Clean the oven and hob..



Extras

1. Thoroughly clean out the fridge.. make use of anything almost past its best
2. Wash the windows
3. Get those last minute cards and presents posted!!
4. Dust and Deweb

Tuesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Level One
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
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


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 bed done!
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!
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
Binbag dance
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
2. Wipe the bedframe and any paintwork
3. Dust and deweb
4. Clear away any junk on surfaces that shouldn't be there!

Funfairs must do before the guy in the beard appears list
Carpets washed hall and livingroom
Blinds, livingroom and kitchen
Bathroom painted and new flooring down
Get all the washing done
wash light/lampshades in livingroom
clean out cupboard in my room for prizzies as wardrobe now full.
start wrapping
blind up in boys room now I've found the wee saw.
(will add more as I think of them!!)

toochoosey

There is no way I am going to clear the attic....will try and post pics tomorrow!!!
OH has decided he would like a laptop for Christmas....so much for a budget!!!! Not sure whether to try him on this one first or just get one???????????? Could always go t DD in a couple of years if he can't get to grips with it.......if I don't get one then what do I get???? You would think after 12 years together I would have some idea!!!!!!!!!!!!
Off to bed in a mo so will say Goodnight xx

pigpen

carlsberggal wrote: »

Oooh piggers you are mean. There I was gloating thinking I haven't got an attic or a garage or understairs cupboard so doesn't involve me and you throw in ANY cupboard!!! Am hyperventilating as I type!

Think of it as therapy... focusing any tension or anger or frustration in one productive direction.

I have an entire house to tidy.. and half of it needs decorating too!!!

Believe me.. my house is probaby messier and needing far more attention than just about everyones here.. it has taken me 8 YEARS to get to the point where I have a visible floor in most rooms and a clear work surface to prepare a cuppa on in the kitchen.

And if anyone doesn't believe that I have pics somewhere of our old house and it was dire!

jinky67

pigpen wrote: »

Think of it as therapy... focusing any tension or anger or frustration in one productive direction.

I have an entire house to tidy.. and half of it needs decorating too!!!

Believe me.. my house is probaby messier and needing far more attention than just about everyones here.. it has taken me 8 YEARS to get to the point where I have a visible floor in most rooms and a clear work surface to prepare a cuppa on in the kitchen.

And if anyone doesn't believe that I have pics somewhere of our old house and it was dire!

And to think you are in charge of us all:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:


*legs it*

pigpen

PMSL.. Mrs Meister.. OH just complimented you on your tidy loft... he has been in mine...

Me thinks I win