Weekly Flylady Thread 11th January 2010

soappie

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

We have to give things time - one day, and a whole load of Flyladies droppin in unannounced, won;t bring out the best I believe I've welcomed everyone, but with everything else going on in my life atm, I'm just not able to get into deep and meaningful chat, sorry

This is so true Pen pen - the formidible force that are the flyladies descending on one unsuspecting thread all at once and without official warning or announcement definitely won't bring out the best in anyone.:p

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

What is it that people want - do we want this thread to be about Flying, with a bit of chat Or do we want it to continue as was - a bit of Flying and lots of chat

I think we all need to take a deep breath, stand back and reconsider the situation. It all really arose because poor Toots went into hospital, WITHOUT TELLING ANYONE DIRECTLY, LEAVING US TO SECOND GUESS then felt overwhelmed - quite understandably because it's the January peak! That [STRIKE]should be[/STRIKE] IS sorted now.

But, on the other hand, where as, recently, people have made immediate posts in answer to one, maybe we should all consider saving them up so we answer several posts in one post and add what we've done flying wise as well. That should make things easier.

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

I'm honestly not bothered - I post my list and chat if I can, but as I tend not to get into lots of chatting, I feel that I'm seen as a bit of an outsider (I appreciate that my Special Buddies don;t feel like that, but lots do not a problem, as I've said).

Penelope Penguin (note I'm using your full name, so you should take this with the seriousness with which it is delivered) You are NOT an outsider, you're a lovely lady and I personally feel you contribute loads and this board would be a sadder place without you xxx

Vegetables on and animals about to be fed

HariboJunkie

Poppytime wrote: »

Hi HariboJunkie

I have to say that the majority were very welcoming apart from the one that Benw mentions above and I for one will be posting again but I think we all get used to certain threads and the regulars that appear on each one have a certain camaradie amongst themselves. Thanks for taking the time to post on here and see you over there

Thanks for that Poppy. :A I really do mean it that as far as I am concerned it's lovely to see new faces on the daily. :j

Like I said, that comment above wasn't posted by a daily regular and I reeally think she got the wrong end of the stick as I think she was very welcome on the thread.

Anyway... I'll butt out now before I get myself in trouble.

hex2

HariboJunkie wrote: »

Sorry you feel that way. And sorry you don't like the thread either Pigpen.

I'm a lurking Flylady. I do loosely follow the lists but don't post as the thread is too big for me. Sorry again that the daily thread doesn't suit people but i really don't think anyone was unwelcoming.....

Hi Haribo - you have convinced me to come and give it a go. I am not very good at new places, new things and making friends but I am going to try the daily thread and always thought it was just as friendly as this place. I have lurked before and enjoy reading it - time to give a little instead of just taking .

HHI done so we have clothes for the next few days. DW emptied and filled just waiting for the TD to stop so I can fold stuff before I slope off for my bath.

ETA PP, I have never thought of you as an outsider? You do the lists week in, week out, you take an interest in other people and I for one miss you when you don't post.

charjoelily

:xmastree:hi all! thankyou for the welcome. I'm finished :0), i have conquered the useful draw and have come away with lost envelopes and my best nailfile (missing for 6 weeks!). Candles and lighters plus matches sorted. dp's small tools which had migrated to the draw, back where they need to be.

I was lucky with the tasks for today as dp and i always have a tidy on a sunday so it wasn't too bad. Not going to do the extras today but will try to fit them in tomorrow.

sarahxx

nicki_2

I'm kind of in this week - I'm aiming for Level 1 across the board (next week I'll go for Level 2) and a MACAW of burning 500+ calories on the wii fit every day. My friend is getting married in December and I desperately want to loose some more weight before then

I'm off onto the wii and will vacuum tomorrow as I've spent the last 30mins doing more paperwork - oh and I found the microwave instruction book I put it in with the recycling by accident - must have thought it was the old one

Monday - Living room, hall and stairs
Level one
Clear floors of clutter and vacuum them
[STRIKE]Make time for yourself!! Half an hour of peace!/hobbies/SOAADFA[/STRIKE]

:wave:

Dorastar

Is very cold here tonight and had a late night, badly sleeping kids and an early morning - so am going to work on Make time for yourself!! Half an hour of peace (in a seriously big bath) and then work on the hoovering tomorrow - Newborn babysteps all the way here.
Btw I think you are all lovely and don't mind whether you post bits, chat or whatever. I read what I can, when I can within my time limit (am a serious surfer so have had to set limits) and if I don't send hugs, smiles, etc cos I miss things - I do still care and value everyone's support.

juliejim

Not a lot done today apart from ironing and I still have a load more to do - however Monday is Beaver's night so i don't have a lot of time anyway.

Is anyone in Glasgow? Can you tell me what the roads are like there - specifically M8 around J29. DH is driving up there on Thursday so wants an idea of how good/bad the weather/roads are.

I'm going to have an early night I think - I feel shattered tonight - but Greenbee, I've done over 10,000 steps which is a lot more than usual!

Hugs to all

Jue

ETA Actually I'm going to defrag the computer as it's started running really slow so I'll see if that will help.

1_step_closer

[FONT=&quot]Jan lists[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Renew my driving licence/Renew hubby's licenceCheck mortgage/Do back door – sand and paint/Eye test booked for 23rd[/FONT]
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PERSONAL WEEKLY CHALLENGE[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]4 hours x stitch[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]DAILIES[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Walk dogs/Dishe/sQuick rubbish collection, I am sure it moves round the house when I am not looking!/Work – sort clothes for next day All done today yeah![/FONT]
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Monday - Living room, hall and stairs
Level one
Level Two
Level Three
Sort out emergency box.. in case of power failures etc.. candles, matches/lighter/torch/batteries and emergency numbers.. plumber, gas, electric, water etc
Organise a bookshelf!
Extras [/FONT]

1. [FONT=&quot]Wash any soft furnishing that need it[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]I also steam mopped all downstairs and washed all the dogs’ bedding. Got a bit carried away![/FONT]


FW is back to DH as he just did a lush omlette that I could happily eat all over again!


I will stick to this thread as 2 would mean no flying at all. And you are all wonderful!


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AnW'sMum

Evening all

Not been the best of days mentally for me but things will get better. As a result I have not done a lot of flying

I think we are all agreed that flying and chatting is what makes this thread go round, speaking as one who has had loads of support over the last 3 years. I tend to only really post on here as I can't keep up with too many threads and do everything else that real life demands.

Each and every person that posts on here is welcome and I would hate that feeling to disappear.

Oooh just remembered I have done some flying, I have put the DW on I might even go and do some ironing now, or I could play lemmings on Dad's old laptop that he has given to W!

Love n hugs all round xx

ETA Happy Birthday Rach and thanks for the pedometer reminder Jue I need to start wearing mine again. Can someone remind me to put it on in the morning please

kazmeister

List update

Monday - Living room, hall and stairs
Level one
Make time for yourself!! Half an hour of peace!/hobbies/SOAADFA - will do when DD goes to bed :rolleyes:
Level Two
Level Three
torch/batteries for emergency tin now located under the sink
Organise a bookshelf!
[STRIKE]Check smoke alarms [/STRIKE]Checked but I really need to get sorted and get some more,1 in a 5 bed 3 storey house is NOT enough
Extras
Wipe tops of downstairs door frames
Wash any soft furnishing that need it
polish and dust all the electricals!
Binbag dance..
My Extras
URGENT - RING YORKIE AND ASK ABOUT FIRE ALARMS (retained fireman I sometimes work with)
Mon
[STRIKE]Make & ice DH cake[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Make muffins or whatever for packups[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Collect up all dirty laundry[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]WM x 3 [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Empty DW so breakfast & tea things can go straight in[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Write [/STRIKE][STRIKE]and post Pams card[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Order Pams flowers for Tues[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Go up town to change DH coat[/STRIKE]
Update finances -this is red now as needs doing
[STRIKE]Review meal plan[/STRIKE]
Freeze sausages AND bacon as well now :rolleyes:
Tues
Ensure I can get car out of yard -dig out if necessary
Get DH to check oil/water/tyres etc
3.40pm Doctors for blood results
Iron all work clothes
Wed
Return to work (95% sure this will be happening )
Book A/L for 23 Feb to take DS to Leicester Uni

Hugs carlsberg - shoos black dog away
cyclingyorkie's DS - well done on passing theory test
poffigirl - glad you got your water back on
nuttirockeress - At first the chores take a while to do (well they did with me as there was so much grime) now they take less so aim to start by doing level 1's then next week they'll be quicker to do. I've been here a LONG while and still havent got my house sorted but most rooms are done now, only 2 more to go which are bad. Kitchen/bathroom days I can usually do in about 1/2 hour now other rooms take longer depending who's left what about.
charjoelily - welcome to the thread
Frenchgirl - it was me, am going to phone a friend who is a retained and ask him to put me in touch with someone
Benw - after a while we do become family (well I think of everyone as family as I'm such a saddo I dont have a real life and my only friends are cyber ones :rotfl:)
Piggers - I agree with your post completely.
nicki -glad you found the instruction book

I have been in to town and had a refund on his coat but they are getting one sent from another branch as he couldnt find another one he liked so much go me :rotfl:
Once home DD and I iced DH's cake, I made tea and cleared away. Hope its kitchen 2moro as I did several jobs!
Have folded and relocated all washing done today
DD's lunch is done and in fridge ready for 2moro
DW is on

I cannot face anything else today so am going to have my half hour doing nothing (well I'm actually going to sit in DD's room and nag her to get to bed on time) :rotfl: