Weekly Flylady Thread 28th December 2009

xx_Jo_xx

greenbee wrote: »

jo - if you're thinking of moving to London, remember that there are plenty of us on here who can help (not soappie though... she's allergic to the place :p)

Thanks Greenbee - Im currently trying to work out the realities of finding a house, a job, a school and facilitating a move all at the same time.....but watch this space!

toottifrootti wrote: »

thanks toochoosey - not my normal sort of music choice but I did enjoy it - but I still aint happy about my little friend going to work there:rotfl:

I know Toots, I know, but I promise I will be good and careful. Im thinking of SW London - I have an aunt and uncle who live there and there are lots of parks and acitivites for the little one. Schools seem to be pretty good and Ive had a look at the available jobs and working hours vs. salary and all things considered, it seems to be the right choice. Plus - like greenbee says, there are lots of flyladies around too to look after me!

I just dont know what to do first. Do I get a house, school and the move sorted first and then find a job - or get a job first and then move?? Ideally Id like to move first and then find a job like I did last time, but I cant afford to be unemployed this time. I dont know how I would manage travelling back and forward to London for interviews and still manage house, job, school etc here.

These are all the things Im still weighing up - but dont worry - I wont just up and move like I did last time xx Plus - Ill still be visiting scotland and will see you anyway xx

Right - I am still at my uncles and in my pjs! Im going to have a quick look for a printable meal planner and print it off before I go home. My house shouldnt be too bad which should give me a chance to do some decluttering and flinging whilst its actually clean.... xx

Pollybear

Morning all

I've been looking through Friday's list and I've done everything that applies to me (don't do Amazon or ebay) so I think I can call that complete

I've made a cottage pie for dinner so I've just got to turn the oven on later. It's funny because you still do the same amount of work but it feels like a day off if you make something earlier in the day and only have to turn the oven on later!

DH's last morning dogsitting! At last! When he gets back I'll have bedding and stuff to wash, not enough in the basket yet but I think there will be two loads later.

I've even been into DH's "train room" and cleared away stuff that is nothing to do with trains.....give him an empty space and he'll fill it with crap. I've found a permanent place for his new camera/bag and the boxes it came in.

Just waiting for the washing to turn up now. Best wishes to everyone who is going through difficult times at the moment, let's hope that as the year goes on it will all become easier and clearer.

xx_Jo_xx

LL - lots of loves and vibes winging their way to you. Sometimes the hardest choice is right one. xx

Tilli-Tot

Morning all

L-L big hugs to you
And you too Piggers (sorry!)
Toots, all the shops here were open yesterday

This morning I have
taken down the tree and decs
cut christmas cards into next years gift tags
hoovered and tidied lounge to get rid of the tinsel droppings
loaded DW
had breakfast
decluttered 3x Deadenders episodes from the Sky+

List...

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
DONE!!!
Level Two
Clean oven
Level Three
Dust and deweb
Wipe over the units and large appliances

Extras

1. wash windows
2. Scrub down any tiles that are looking icky
3. Wipe over all the small appliances

Thursday ~ Childrens rooms and the bathroom!
:j:j:jDONE!!!:j:j:j

1. Wash any windows in these rooms that need it

OPTIONAL LIST FOR THE MASOCHISTS AMONG US!

1. Tidy a cupboard or 10 of your choosing
2. Run appliances through a clean cycle.. degunk filters etc too
3. Budget and meal plan for next month.. most of us will be a little strapped for cash.
4. Clean pets out.. and their beds and bowls!
5. Wash any grotty windows so you can see out.. and light can get in!

procrastinator

Quick update before I head off for the day.
Cranberry and water seem to have done it's work a big thank you for your messages.

No flying as out for the day, however will have to catch up tomorrow.

DD is recking havoc as she cant find somehting she should have put away and is now blaming everyone else. Heaven help me. this is my punishment for being so disorganised and not passing on the tidyness habit. Ho Hum. Her 19year old lungs work well.

gratefulforhelp_2

In my HHC, I managed to do the Mr S online order and make soup. The smell of carrot and coriander soup cooking takes me right back to the early '90s, which I guess ages me a bit. Yum.

greenbee

xx_Jo_xx wrote: »

I just dont know what to do first. Do I get a house, school and the move sorted first and then find a job - or get a job first and then move?? Ideally Id like to move first and then find a job like I did last time, but I cant afford to be unemployed this time. I dont know how I would manage travelling back and forward to London for interviews and still manage house, job, school etc here.

Job first. Definitely. I'm sure that you can always stay with your aunt and uncle for a week or so, or call on a flylady or two to help you find short-term accommodation. And schools have to deal with this kind of thing all the time (but make sure you work out where you want to be down to street level, as the good schools can be over-subscribed). Moving without a job would be far, far too risky.

kazm - thinking about it... could you not question the parents as to why they were letting the girls play such a violent game (no idea whether it was, but they obviously see it as such) and voice your concerns about it. Your DD obviously has good reflexes - it's not about temper, it's about reaction times and make sure she's aware of that. Mind you, maybe you can use the incident to tell her she has to be particularly careful about being lovely all the time and not losing her temper so that she's proving them wrong :D

Logs all moved out of the car and piled up and (hopefully) watertight. Charity shop stuff all back in car. Its VERY VERY cold outside. But lovely and bright. However, I'm not going to risk walking into the village in it on my own (I'm still scared of falling over again, so I'm going to get changed out of my log-moving stuff and drive to the PO and then into town (whichever way I look at it, I need to go :rolleyes:).

Hopefully I'll get hold of a couple of people locally who said they'd be around this weekend and go for a walk either today or tomorrow. If not, I'll have to brave the other town tomorrow and go to the gym... if I get there before 11 parking should be OK...

gratefulforhelp_2

xx_Jo_xx wrote: »

I just dont know what to do first. Do I get a house, school and the move sorted first and then find a job - or get a job first and then move?? Ideally Id like to move first and then find a job like I did last time, but I cant afford to be unemployed this time. I dont know how I would manage travelling back and forward to London for interviews and still manage house, job, school etc here.

Job first, and good luck with this, hon. You deserve some good luck.

How did you other guys get on with HHC? I am taking down Christmas cards next.

Tilli-Tot

Anyone up for a HHC at 10.30-11.00???

vanilla

Just updating list.

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Two
Clean out the fridge..

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom and Landing
Level One
Strip, wash and replace the bedding!
Declutter the floordrobe!
Level Two
Vacuum the floors
Level Three
Polish mirrors and windows
Clear the bedside units/tables/bookpiles

Thursday ~ Childrens rooms and the bathroom!
Level Two
Parents jobs: Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins and the bidet and the tiles!
Wash any shower curtains/bath mats that are in need
shine the taps!
Level Three
Parents jobs: Empty bins etc from upstairs

OPTIONAL LIST FOR THE MASOCHISTS AMONG US!

1. Change any unclean beds
2. Run appliances through a clean cycle.. degunk filters etc too
3. Budget and meal plan for next month.. most of us will be a little strapped for cash.
4. Clean pets out.. and their beds and bowls!
5. Make sure uniforms etc are ready for school
6. Empty out yours handbag of receipts etc

LL big hugs.