Weekly Flylady Thread 14th December 2009

ashia_2

pigpen wrote: »

Actually, it is on for Wednesday

Fine by me, ground floor flat. *ducks the variety of flying footwear/baking goodies*

though giant cupboard does need doing.....

Good luck tomorrow LL, sound like it'll be a giggle, all these flyladies and their glee

toottifrootti

I am in this week most definately - many thanks to HRH mistress pigpen and for soappie for being faster on the buttons!!!
the flat badly needs putting back in order as I want to put up my tree on sat or sunday at the latest so will be trying to do a little evryday as well as finalising presents and STARTING on the wrapping (oh horrors!!) but if I get everything done by sunday i can wrap mon tues wed next week so its not too bad!

soappie wrote: »

And when tears come to his eyes and he suddenly starts speaking in a high pitched voice, that's when I've kicked him somewhere higher up

oh you beat me too it :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
lady L good luck for tomoprrow honey - the force of the flyladies be with you xxxxxx

mudders of course i wasnt including you honey bunny - have they not been to put on her white overcoat yet:eek:
:bdaycake:Happy Birthday tomorrow jay jay have a lovely day.:bdaycake:

Mudbath wrote: »

Valli - if any of them are younger why not buy a small box of sweets and put 50p's on the outside of it. I do this for children's parties now - usually a fivers worth. The children love it. Thats a good idea thank you

My top tip for Christmas is to sit down today/tomorrow and make the decision on what to buy - pretend it's Christmas Eve so you have to decide and then do it. Then you're not stressing for the next week and a half. yes thats what i will be doing tomorrow when the painter is here - i will need to make up my mind for wed and friday - thats my last shopping days

Sorry if I'm being bossy xx

no you're not and no you're not:p:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

:bdaycake::bdaycake:Just in case I am late getting on tomorrow I will also wish DIVA a very Happy Birthday too - I know its not quite what you want honey but we are all here and wishing you a lovely day xx :bdaycake::bdaycake:

ok off to create a list or maybe just find this weeks:rolleyes::D
toots xx

carol22_2

Oooh ooh and LadyL if he starts looking around wildly it's because I'm shouting BOO at him from various places in the room, just to make him think he's going a bit crazy! I can't do anything violent because I do feel sorry for doctor-types sometimes (my mum's a GP, i can't help it).

I have no attic, having only 4 rooms can be useful sometimes :rotfl:

Love to everyone (and an especially squishy hug for piggers because I'm feeling brave)

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stardrops42

Can I join please:j I sooo need to get organised:D

greenbee

Valli wrote: »

because presents have still to be bought for

*deep breath*


almost everybody I have to buy presents for


it would help if I knew what to get
budget would help, but here are some ideas
2 sisters bath stuff/candles/handcream - something luxurious they wouldn't buy for themselves
1 BIL (got 1 BILs and dad) book/CD
neices 1 &3 (got neice 2 sorted) how old? make up? tights (not boring ones, coloured or patterned ones); nail varnish; earrings
Neices BF; nephews GF probably ages again..
nephews 1,2 & 3 ages again...
mum well my mum wanted hankies & coathangers apparently you can never have too many. I got her a lovely scarf (the kind you can wear every day, not the woolly winter ones). How about a voucher for a manicure or facial? Earrings or some other nice but 'everyday' wearable jewellery?
sil - well I beat a list out of my brother but how about a plant (indoor or outdoor, depending on how interested she is in gardening). If indoor, in a nice pot)
DS and DD aren't finished either proper presents or stocking fillers?
BF (best friend not boyfriend) bet you know what kind of thing she's like

I think HARD CASH might well find its way into gift wallets...

I cannot DO the attic cos I can't get in it due to my fear of heights - I usually shove a child up there and shout instructions BUT they'll be at school...

Try oxfam for unusual things - they have wonderful candles & soaps/bath oils etc... of course, if you're feeling flush you could do Jo Malone or Molton Brown or something. Or there's always body shop (they've got a delicious apricot range at the moment.

I also find bird-feeding stuff or bird houses goes down quite well.

My cousin wants a hyacinth in a glass pot (nice, easy, cheap!).

How about hampers made up with some of your delicious home made jam, some twinks or similar, and a few other home made bits? Nigella does a marinated feta that I'm planning on putting together next weekend, plus flavoured vodka... Lemon curd is quick to make too...

I'm sure you'll manage fine... and if you go for the hampers, I just happen to have a selection of containers that would be perfect for them, all waiting to go to the charity shop - if only you were nearer

toottifrootti

the challenge is to have all your ironing done by New Year's Eve - to start 2010 with an empty ironing basket.

Do you think you can rise to the challenge? let me know and i will add you to the list

Already on it are

AnW's Mum
Toots
Froddy
Natty
Huston_kw
penguin83
toochoosey
Jassa
Lady-Liberty
thriftmonster
jjef
Mrs Chaos
Valli
TAG
hollyh
fedupandskint
twoflower
juliejim
boddy
mum on a mission
cyclingyorkie
macpep1
Sunnygirl
carlsberggal
gratefulforhelp
SGT
FFP will have an empty washing basket by the same time - she has special dispensation !!!
skintscotslass
LilacPixie
nikki2804
helen jelly
Jojo the Tightfisted
hypno06
zara*elise

this is not a competition - there is no prize except feeling good that you are starting a new year with an empty basket - try to encourage each other - we all want to succeed
dont wait until the week (or day) before to get started:eek: - try to do a little bit as often as you can.
toots xx


ETA if I missed your name let me know

closing date for the challenge is 23rd December 2009 - you have to have joined by then!!!!

zara*elise

I'm in for the ironing challenge tooti!

I have shirts and sheets that have been in the basket for about two months!

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froddington

Have done a few bits tonight to get a headstart as it's the Christmas play tomorrow afternoon and then Rainbows party! Then Carol Concert Tuesday evening and Christmas lunch on Weds, and party, disco and FC on Thurs. May collapse Friday evening before I head off to football and then London on Saturday!!!!!

sexymouse - will be thinking of you with everything crossed xx

L-L - same goes for you too xx

snooptigger - welcome

AnW - may I suggest you wear more than just a coat and shoes!!!

Night all, sleep well xx

Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom

Level One
Declutter and 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

Level Three
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..

My one-a-day (or 7-a-weekend!!) list
- cross stitch cards
- pay bills x 2
- [STRIKE]Mr T order[/STRIKE]
- wrap school presents
- write and post rest of cards
- pack bag
- finish framework for Spring

hollyh

Evenig all,

I'm in, thanks Pigpen, Toots & Soappie.

We've had a lovely day at the family Christmas party. I was saying goodbye to my Uncle when DS2 said to him " Why were you dressed up as Santa? " i tried to tell him that it was the real Santa but he wasn't having it.:rolleyes: ( it wasn't even that Uncle it was a diffrent one but they all look very similar) Driving home for 2 hrs in the dark wasn't much fun though, especially when i nearly killed us all pulling out when i shouldn't have :eek:.

I've found some more presents i haven't wrapped. I did that last year hid presents in the cupboard under the stairs, forgot about them and Ds1 found them ages later:o

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. Dust and Deweb

My Extras

1. Ebay
2. Fill in K form
3. Print off pictures for scrapbook & update Done as much as i can without pictures
   
4. Freezer inventory
5. Get food waste bags
6. Get ink for printer
7. Group & label presents
8. Elf mischief & letter
9. Take BB to Charity shop
10. Update spending ss
11. Buy last presents nearly there
12. Pick up parcel
13. Write Cards
14. Clean out rabbits
15. Take coat back
16. Marzipan & ice cake
17. Teacher presents
18. Wrap presents
    

Dustykitten

Been time for me. Ironing basket still empty.

Just need to put the washing on. Very excited about tomorrow.

LL thinking of you sweetie