Weekly Flylady Thread 14th December 2009

Triker

Kazmeister, this is me easing myself in...:o. Occupational health highighted a number of areas where I need to be supported on my phased return, including regular meetings with management to see if I'm ok, reduced work load, shadowing with my colleagues amongst many other things. Not one has occurred, so between myself and my colleagues I've decided to start my own phased return back into work.

And yes, I feel neglected, ignored and abandoned...but it's my job, one I actually like and I also need the money so I don't have many options really. Its a grin and bear it situation. I think it was very apparent to those I was in the meeting with today how 'unlike myself' I was though. A shadow of my former self describes me exactly._pale_


Anyways, I've stopped procrastinating about 1 thing and ordered my Turkey online, I've gone mad and got one from the Well Hung Meat :eek: company. Much as I love chasing the bargains at christmas I haven't got the energy or strength to go out shopping much and cannot bear to be stuck without a turkey.

They have a scheme also that any person whose introduced via a registered person then you both get money off vouchers but I didn't know anyone already registered to 'introduce me'. So not money saving but energy saving and that'll do for me at the mo.;)


BTW, the nearest I'll get to our attic is me glancing at the loft hatch and muttering' I really must get that cleared'.......supposed to be having it insulated...at some point.:D

pigpen

Triker.. if both get vultures.. would the second person have to purchase something in order to get them? I don't have a gobbler either and BIL is actually being rather much of a fooquit with DS1.

toochoosey

Oh and I have written ou the invites.....stoopid things....no envelopes like normal ones but a pretty rbbon to tie them all with after rolling them into scrolls!!!

Have dishes to do....may do them tonight.........

CONGRATS TO ALL WHO GOT RESULTS THEY NEEDED THIS YEAR xx

Sorry have only been skim reading till tonight xx

nopot2pin

pillion wrote: »

why does a PC need defragging? What does defragging do? And what happens if you don't defrag?

Sometimes when computers store or save items, they just throw it anywhere on the hard drive...
To defrag, means that the computer, trys to put that back into some sort of order.
If you dont defrag, it CAN mean the fragments of files takes longer for the computer to find, when you try to access them.
So, defragging, CAN help speed up your computer, espeacially if you have alot of files/pictures/music on it.
If your PC is relatively new, it shouldn't be a problem...
I hope I have explained that well enough ... I really dont want to confuse anyone .. but thats how my mind understands it.

Ok... the list .... I am getting there.... HONEST !!:rolleyes:

Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum the floors
[STRIKE] Find and wipe the worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE] Wipe the big appliances and units.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe small appliances and replace.. do one thoroughly.. descale or decrumb or degunge![/STRIKE] Did the microwave
[STRIKE] Clear and wipe a shelf and a window sill[/STRIKE]
Run the appliances through a clean cycle! degunge filters etc
Level Three
[STRIKE] 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!![/STRIKE] I have been doing the storecupboard challenge for a few weeks.. its a work in progress just now :cool:
Clean the oven [STRIKE]and hob[/STRIKE].. Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Humbug !!! Cant see the oven being done...:o

Extras

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

I am not sure I will ever get star for the Kitchen if the "Clean oven" bit is level
I liked it when it was an extra :D

Tuesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
STAR PLEASE TOOTS
Level One DONE
Level Two DONE
Level Three DONE

Extras

1. [STRIKE] 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.[/STRIKE]
3. Wrap all the presents for family/friends/teachers etc
4. [STRIKE] Finalise shopping orders/lists for your christmas food shop.. remember shops are only closed for one day!!!! [/STRIKE]We are going out for Chritmas dinner...so no need to buy food for the day

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing

Level One
[STRIKE]CLEAR OUT THE ATTIC!!! PMSL... sorry.. it HAD to bed done![/STRIKE]:p:p:pNowt in mine except insulation :cool:
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.. *GULP* :(:(:( bummer... no wednesday star for me
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,

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!

Own extra's

1. Gloss woodwork in bathroom - mask area forgotten about last week first :rolleyes:
2. Fix wee bit of skirting in kitchen.
3. Make red onion marmlade.
4. Bottle chardonnay wine---- its stilll clearing
5. Go to gym at least 4 times this week... Not been yet
6. Start preparing spare room to be decorated. (It wont be this week - but I dont want to take it off my list iykwim)
7. Check car tyres
8. Hoover out car
9. Wrap presants
10. Make Pineapple upside down cake

Will be a shortage of stars next to my name I fear :rolleyes:
Nevermind... Its not gonna get me down
The only way is up

Ok.. thats me off to bed now.
Catch you all tomorrow.
Hugs to all

zara*elise

Right I was meant to go to bed but OH went to an Italian shop in the west end and bought me some delicious tortellini and sausages to cheer me up... so I repaid him by making him some hobnobs and doing a bit more off the lists! I He's such a great guy!

Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom

Level One
DONE!!!
Level Two
Wipe the big appliances (wm intergrated door internal) and units.. don't forget kickboards!
Level Three
DONE!!!

Extras - DONE!!!

Tuesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!

Level One
Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the [STRIKE]basins![/STRIKE]
Level Two
DONE!!!
Level Three
DONE!!!

Extras - DONE!!!

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing

Level One
[STRIKE]CLEAR OUT THE ATTIC!!! PMSL... sorry.. it HAD to be done![/STRIKE] I don't have an attic, garage, or any other storage areas! I cleaned out all the food cupboards and the fridge too, the only other place I can think of is the airing cupboard, and DH is so great with keeping it organised it took less than 10 mins to sort out the towels and everything else... that's the only benefit of living in a flat... the ONLY benefit! Be strong flyladies... you can do this!!!
Strip bedding, and wash it.. and get the bed remade.. before bed time! Change duvet cover etc too! - get OH to do this, arm is in too much pain to make it any worse
[STRIKE]Declutter the floor of all mess and clothes and junk![/STRIKE]
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.. [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Organise presents and cards to bed sent to those for whom they are intended.. [/STRIKE]
Level Three
Binbag dance
Empty and wash out all the bins
[STRIKE]Replace any lights bulbs that need it, check smoke alarms, clean out any pets![/STRIKE] DH just replaced the spotlights that have blown and he's fitted a new pendant in the dining room!

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!

Decorating in the lounge...

[STRIKE]Lay floor cover before I start! VVVV important![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sand walls[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sand skirting boards.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sand windowsill.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Cut in colour on ceiling.[/STRIKE]
Paint walls - probably need three coats - three walls to go! - WEDS
Paint skirting - 1 coat - WEDS
Fit new curtain pole - DH WEDS
Wash and iron curtains - ME WEDS
Order canvasses... decide on photos to use
Put pads on table legs - WAITING ON EBAY STILL!!!
Sew up any cushions that need it - ME WEDS
Thoroughly clean and dust room - ME FRI
Rearrange table, chairs all cushions, knick nacks and bits - ME FRI
[STRIKE]MAKE GINGERBREAD MEN![/STRIKE]

Errands
[STRIKE]Get clip-in hair extensions[/STRIKE]
Buy foundation and brush - FRI
Buy lip gloss - FRI
[STRIKE]Check for flights[/STRIKE]
Pack for weekend - THURS
Scrub kitchen walls - WEDS
Tidy up under-bed storage - FRI
[STRIKE]PAYPAL!!![/STRIKE] EMAIL ON TUES IF NO NEWS

toochoosey

off topic but watching country house rescue on More 4....think it was on 4 arlier.....nice to know even rich(well they think!!!!) are not always nice people!!!

pigpen

Wednesday list..

WM
TD
DW
Laundry folded and away
Nail appt 10am

Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level Three
Clean the oven

Extras

1. Thoroughly clean out the fridge..

Tuesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places! Level One
Clean the loo and the bath
Level Two
Declutter and vacuum/mop floors
Level Three
Wash shower curtain

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy.. [/STRIKE]
2. Wrap all the presents

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
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 you haven't done in a while.
Level Three
Binbag dance
Empty and wash out all the bins
clean out any pets!
Extras

1. Dust and deweb
2. Clear away any junk on surfaces that shouldn't be there!

Decorating..


[STRIKE]Sand ceiling[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
Paint ceiling[/STRIKE]
undercoat skirting
undercoat doors and wall
Strip remaining ancient paper off last wall
Sand walls
Lining paper the bits that need it.. there is only a very small bit to do... 3-4 strips
Wallpaper chimney breast.. 2 rolls
Paint walls cream
Paint red bits of wall
Gloss wall and doors
Gloss woodwork
Hang mirrors
Die of exhaustion before starting the next room..

Adding the kitchen to the 'before santa comes list..

[STRIKE]Replace kitchen windows[/STRIKE]
Fill in hole in plaster.. not deep but large!
Emulsion ceiling
Emulsion walls
Paint radiator
Hang blinds
Curtains track for door curtain up
Hang door curtain
Sort doors on larder unit.

Triker

pigpen wrote: »

Triker.. if both get vultures.. would the second person have to purchase something in order to get them? I don't have a gobbler either and BIL is actually being rather much of a fooquit with DS1.

Yes but they're running out fast and they're quite dear, I did hunt around but cheaper organic online have sold out so I didn't have much option for online ordering.

Why's BIL being like that then?

toochoosey

Right, need to go to bed so goodnight all and I hope I have chance to pop in during the day xx

pillion

nopot2pin thanks for explaining defragging and in a way I could understand as well. I really am hopeless with computers but this one is 3 years old and never defragged, I'll give it a go. Thanks again