Weekly Flylady Thread 14th December 2009

rosepink1984

Bit of a stressful morning here, rent is due which is always a worry. DH's work has died down for the winter and he's owed money by a customer too which doesn't help.
On a more positive note, I'm off out for coffee with a friend in a mo, going to stop at post office on the way to post an ebay sale and a letter for DH, so I'd better get dressed and get ready. DH gave me the letter twice yesterday without the address on and I kept giving it back to him and he didn't know why! Eventually I pointed out to him that the PO wouldn't know where to send it! :rotfl:

I've started the WM and put away dry washing up that DH did, and when I get back from coffee I need to do lots of tidying and stuff - I'm very tired today after a busy few days but will do my best to get things done, the place is a pit so it really needs some attention!

Poppytime wrote: »

Rosepink – Lucky you being taken out for lunch, you must be appreciated. Enjoy

What a sweet thing to say, thank you! :A

zara*elise wrote: »

Ajmoney, wrap most of it up in bubble wrap then use a black bin liner to wrap and seal. It's waterproof and labels will easily stick to it.
Cut the binbag up as you see fit, I've wrapped three smallish items up this way, saves a fortune in jiffys and boxes!xxxxx

I've sent stuff in bin bags before now! One of the parcels was to Soappie earlier in the year and I let her know that if she opened it carefully she would have a free bin bag! :rotfl:

Mudbath wrote: »

SEXYMOUSE

YEAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!!!

And to those who shall remain nameless....

UP YOURS!!!!

:rotfl:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Jill, sorry to hear about the buyer pulling out, that must be so disappointing!

Hugs Carlsberggal

Jojo hugs for your poor BF, hope they can sort out the hearing loss and everything

Poohbear, sorry about the not driving, is that for always or just a limited time? Hope you can get help with transportation

Lady Liberty (nearly wrote your real name then, oops!) glad the results of the scan weren’t too bad, not much growth is really good!

3tabbycats, glad you like them! They don’t take that long, but the sequinned ones are quite fiddly! I really enjoy making them tho

Kazm what did your DD do? Post on the thread?

Greenbee how annoying about the probationary period

Diva, I hope things are ok with all the hospital appointments, and I hope your toothache is better soon

AJ I hope your FIL settles in to his care home

Sexy I’m so pleased for you! That’s fab news! Now get out of that school!

JJef well done on passing your exam!

Carol well done on getting ahead with your uni work! Enjoy your break

Frodders, thinking of Maddy

Princess Lou hope DS is better soon, why has he got a rash? Is it contagious? Hope the lad you babysit for doesn't catch it :eek:

Mel I hope you get good results from your scan

Sorry not caught up beyond p.18 - hope all are well, love and hugs to you all xx

mumofjusttwo

Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum the floors
Extras
Dust and Deweb



Tuesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Extras
Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..
Wrap all the presents for family/friends/teachers etc

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
CLEAR OUT THE ATTIC!!! PMSL... sorry.. it HAD to be done!
Level Two
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
Wash windows
Wipe the bedframe and any paintwork
Clear away any junk on surfaces that shouldn't be there!

Well looked in the loft There is a LOT there. Think I will ask DH to bring all the chairs down when he brings the children back and I will put them in the summerhouse(the chairs not the children:D). Anyone need any chairs think I have about 10 and can't see me needing them any time soon .

jackywhizz

Extras

1. Post all the cards you need to post. Last posting dates are drawing very close.
2. Wrap all the presents for family/friends/teachers etc
3. 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!
Strip bedding, and wash it.. and get the bed remade.. before bed time! Declutter the floor of all mess and clothes and junk!
Level Two
Vacuum floors in bedroom and landing!
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!

Elevenses update. Doesn't look like i've done much:o

Dustykitten

Yey courier has been. Gee it;s cold out there still and snowing slightly.

Just having a cuppa and then I think I'll get my stuff together and head out to town. The forcast for the next few days is not good!

DS1 done, bathroom not too bad so can be left until later/tomorrow.

jinky67

Has found where the horrid smell in the kitchen is:eek:

All the dog pi$$ has been seeping under the cupboard in one place....have got the kick-board off............jeez the smell would kill you......need to get in there with my hands as well:eek::eek::eek:
wish me luck:D

carlsberggal

Right list for the next 5 days as finished working until Monday.


Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and mop/vacuum the floors[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Find and wipe the worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe the big appliances and units.. don't forget kickboards![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe small appliances and replace.. do one thoroughly.. descale or decrumb or degunge!
[/STRIKE]
[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.
[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort through and clean out ALL the food cupboards.. Sling the grot that has been in there since time began!![/STRIKE] Deary me I'm ashamed at the amount of stuff that was WAY past the best before date!
Clean the oven and hob.. - work in progress, done the hob oven has oven pride on it and the racks are in the oven pride bag as we speak

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

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
[STRIKE]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!
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!
   
   
   

In and amongst:
[STRIKE]Boiler being serviced today so need £30 drawn out to pay for that[/STRIKE]
Buy family xmas cards
Wrap all the presents I’ve got
Buy DH another present – though goodness know what
Buy DD2 a “few bits” – her words as she wants mainly money
Make sure I’ve roughly spent the same on all 3 of them
Draw out money for DH’s DD for her xmas pressie – easy done as long as my bank doesn’t laugh out loud at me! Thank goodness DH gets paid on friday
Pay credit card bill – just realised I’m late so with be charged £12 late fee!!! Am sooooo cross with myself
Set up direct debit for said credit card
Need to try and book waxing – can do my legs but the bikini line is impossible to do now after my accident and my manky chrome elbow
Clean car inside and out – may get DH to do that at the weekend!
Write last of friends xmas cards – have done all the postal cards already
Find e cards for those I’m sending this way – have no idea what sites are good
Food shop
Iron everything – less than a basket so is do-able though it’s all the fiddly horrible things to iron that I always leave!!!
Get boots to cobblers to stick soles back on, are coming undone
Go see parents – they go away on the 22nd for xmas, 1st time ever so that will be strange
Find out what time midwife appointment is on Tuesday so can inform work when I need to leave
Fill in next years calendar with birthdays etc – as I never remember to
Sort out what I’m wearing for DH’s xmas do on Saturday
Throw myself on the sofa in a heap and stare blankly at the tv screen for at least an hour!

Wilf - no wonder you have no energy! Will join you for a coffee

Good grief I was thick last night, was getting all smug as I had no attic – then it hit me: WE HAVE A LOFT YOU THICKY!!! LOL. Anyway DH was up there on Sunday to get the tree and lights, he assures me that it’s tidy. Will have to take his word for it as I never ever go up there

poohbear59

carlsberggal wrote: »

Mudders - if you haven't EVER had the thought of wanting to/needing to make stuff that requires a sewing you ain't gonna get the full use out of it and it will be shoved somewhere gathering dust IMHO!

Poohb I have an ancient Bernina - sorely in need of an overhaul bought it in a 2nd hand place about 15 years ago and have made curtains galore/moses basket linings/blinds on it. I'm not good at clothes - saying that I haven't tried, last thing I made was a cheesecloth skirt at school in 1978!!!! Took me all term!! LOL

I am a teensy bit jealous of your Bernina. Regarding clothes, start with something easy like a skirt. Ask me anything you need help with and I will do anything I can to help. I would enjoy doing it. Prima mag often has easy patterns in the back. I will watch out for you:) If youare interested.

Flying.... Living room carpet needs a good clean (puppy dribbles) so we are off to town for carpet shampoo and other things. It is a 40 mile round trip.

Amazon sale to post
Find brown wool for Christmas pudding tea cosey
Look for fabric for lavender bags and lemon curd and chutney jars
Buy florists wrap and parcel tape

Book dog into vets
Collect DS3 from station
Look for recipe books for SIL in charity shops

carlsberggal

Eeewwww Jinky not a pleasant thing to do!!! Breathe through you mouth as the smell won't be as bad
Poohb - when I get organised and more settled I may indeed drag it out and make summat, thanks for the help of assistance, will shout you when I need you!!

Just having my coffee with the back door ajar and the heating on, why I hear you ask are you doing that? It's because of the bleach fumes from bleaching the bathroom went OTT in DD1's opinion!!!! House reeks of it, but the bathroom is sparkling and even the grout is white again!

hex2

Just stopped, lots of junk cleared from our bedroom. It all got dumped in there as part of the weekend building works.

DW is on, recycling is out. Just having a quick cup of coffee before I start again.

greenbee

kazmeister wrote: »

The recipe is from the Tesco Christmas magazine that you pick up in store. If you havent got one /cant find one I'll write it out for you. Although I think it needs some adapting. I could not get the sugar to dissolve into the condensed milk and butter and in the end kept adding water for it to dissolve into in the hope that the excess water would boil off. Thankfully it was successful. If I had to make it again I think i would make a sugar syrup in the microwave first then just boil it together. It is delicious tho .

Did the fire stay in?

Even for something that delicious-looking I'm not going to tesco:eek: so if you could type it up it would be appreciated. Then we can both test it and try to perfect it

Fire stayed warm all night, but I let it go out as I had to go to the gym and didn't have time to deal with it this morning. Plus I don't have an ash can, so need to let it out to get the ash out! something else to add to my list... but not till after my birthday

Dustykitten wrote: »

Yey courier has been. Gee it;s cold out there still and snowing slightly.

Just having a cuppa and then I think I'll get my stuff together and head out to town. The forcast for the next few days is not good!

DS1 done, bathroom not too bad so can be left until later/tomorrow.

Snowing here too, and I need to go out soon.

On the positive side, I've just about got the fire going, and the tree is up with lights draped over it (don't see the point in trying to fix them, it just hurts!)

Parcel nearly ready to post.

Helpdesk called about stupid database that I've finally got access to only to discover it won't work :rolleyes: