Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd February 2010

Valli

well you've made up my mind - I shall buy a something -
ducks
pigs
goats
bees
hens
chicks

any preferences?

It's a bit more thoughtful than writing a cheque, at least...
although, Rach, I can see the 'advantage' of a big cash 'lump' too...
(personally I'd go for that tap, toilet and water for me as I think that water is key in a lot of this that's why my regular donation goes to Water Aid)
water aid DO wedding lists things!

Penelope_Penguin

Valli wrote: »

pigs

any preferences?

Did I mention pigs *shruggy man smilie*

rach

only other thing Valli is to think about Gift Aid, where the charity can claim back 25% or whatever it is on your donation...check they can do that with the gifts as well as cash (not sure) xx

gratefulforhelp_2

er..valli I think penpen wants you to get a pig. Someone gave us trees that had been planted for a wedding present, I think its lovely.

sexymouse wtg on the assembly. Where the B.H. are the union in all this though??? This is exactly the thing where the union is most successful, hence the name...

Been puddle jumping and got soaked.

poohbear59

valli I love the idea of giving a gift like water or a goat etc. For DD's wedding last year we bought a vegetable garden for each table from one of the charitys. Loads of people said they liked the idea that when having a special meal they were also thinking of others less fortunate and doing something about it.

Lil_me Hugs , you have a lot on your plate at the moment. I missed you:)

sexymouse Well done on passing your NQT year, for your assembly and for standing up to the head. In my 25 years as a teacher there were far too many who were bullies.
I hope you find a better school soon. DS1 is home after a traumatic time on placement. He is going to visit local schools and hopefully rebuild his confidence. The kids weren't the problem!

I still haven't done any flying for a couple of days as my cold seems to have consumed all my energy. And I don't have much.

boddy

Hi everyone.

I dont know where today has gone. Ive been to see mum who is fine. Mr As twice. Jake now a happy cat lying on a reduced fleece rug in front of the fire. Got another to put across the bottom of the bed as Ive been using a old towel. Went to DDs for a cuppa then came home. Dailies done but thats about it. Im going to chill and read my book. Oh I did do a load of washing as well.

rosepink I thing one of the neighbours down the street is looking after next doors cat.
Toots/Helen jelly. My colleague is still on HDU and quite ill.
froddy Positive healthy vibes for your wee shadow.
serena What a lovely DS you have.
Jo Glad to hear your mum and sister are home. Sending your mum healthy vibes.
MSD Glad the meeting with SW went the way you wanted.
sexymouse Hugs. and congrats for passing your NQT year
lil_me Hugs

Hugs for everyone specially Toots, Lady L and Diva.

Valli

rach wrote: »

only other thing Valli is to think about Gift Aid, where the charity can claim back 25% or whatever it is on your donation...check they can do that with the gifts as well as cash (not sure) xx

tbh that's what I was doing on the website - looking for a gift aid form I could enclose with my cheque;)
then I found the gifts...
and you can Gift Aid your gift, too.

sabs10

valli - i vote for the chicken, but whatever you chose your friends will love i'm sure

sexy - well done on passing your NQT

can't remeber much else from quick read off thread - hope everyone is doing ok

hex2

Froddington - thinking of you and your shadow
Hugs for Lil Me - sounds like you have a huge amount on
Mumof2 - sounds sensible to me, people often forget an interviw is also about seeing if you want to work somewhere too.
Valli - the tap sounds good to me - a very satisfying present.
Pooh - hope you feel better soon

I cleaned the hens out earlier and on the way to compost heap 4 I noticed that the original project crocus is ready to flower at the faintest promise of sun - all purple, 3 by .75 metres bed, looking very promising, and also the hundreds of snowdrops I painfully transplanted and divided from under the spikey pyracanthus last year to the stone circle garden have taken and it is looking good, give it a few years and it will be carpeted. I love it when a plan works .

I have hoovered downstairs, and washed our bedding. Really need to do HHI but I dont want to .

Craftyscholar

Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room DONE

Tuesday ~ Kitchen & Dining area DONE

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..

Thursday ~ Study or other reception room & bathrooms

Level Three
declutter and dust the pc desk
wipe the keyboard, mouse, cables and sockets and suchlike.
Friday ~ Or just neglected spaces!
Level Two
Sort through a box of junk
Binbag dance
Level Three
Tidy/straighten a bookcase/shelf unit
Dust and deweb