Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd March 2010

soappie

sandy71 wrote: »

I am gutted, looks like I am doing this on my own:(

greenbee wrote: »

sandy - he's a man. They aren't good at this stuff. It'll take him time to work out how to deal with it, and in the meantime you aren't on your own. There are 200-odd flyladies here for you.

sandy71 wrote: »

I just keep thinking what have I done to deserve all this:(

Sandy. As greenbee and our wonderful Toots have pointed out - he's a bloke. They have different thought processes. [STRIKE]Most of which are driven by an extra appendage they have between their legs[/STRIKE] (ooops - please ignore that little diversion).

It will have come as a shock to him just as much as it did to you hun. But, being a bloke, he's retreated to the hostelry to be in the company of his fellow alpha males while he cogitates quietly in the process of getting on the outside of some hoppy (or malt, or grain) brew.

And you've not done ANYTHING to "deserve this" as you put it. I'm quite sure of that. These ups and downs are, well, life Jim, as we know it .....(misquote from an old song there).

There are no assurances or guarantees in the time we have on this earth. We just have to make the most of what we've got and revel in it.

At this point in time, you have a home and the prospect of a new home that you can make your own. You have children that care about you and that you care about. One suspect scan isn't going to take all that away overnight. Stay strong love, and face it head on and it will be resolved xxx

rosepink1984

Hugs Sandy xx

Congratulations Rach I'm so happy for you!

I've only skimmed the thread, as I'm so far behind so hopefully I've not missed anything

After all the online shopping hassle i went to the PO and then my sister decided to come round! So while waiting for her to come, I washed up and cleaned the kitchen.
We had a lovely time discussing all our craft projects!

This is the appeal I told you about earlier, from a woman who has a shop on Folksy - if you have any teddies or small cuddly toys you would like to donate please contact me and I will let her know
"As you may know, I donate £1 from every item sold in my Folksy shop to a wildlife charity called the London Wildcare Trust (www.londonwildcaretrust.co.uk). I also volunteer at its wildlife hospital one day a week.
Anyway, the springtime baby animals are starting to arrive now – tiny fox cubs, baby squirrels, ducklings and many more who have been orphaned or abandoned by their parents.
While they’re being treated and recovering in the hospital (ready for release back into the wild) they’re given ‘surrogate mums’ to snuggle up to, in the form of cuddly toys. These are a real comfort to them, and make them feel that bit less scared in an unfamiliar environment.
If you’re on Facebook, you can see a very cute example here: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=178575&op…
Anyway, the bad news is that there’s only one teddy left! Arrgh! Last year’s intake snuggled up to them rather vigorously, and they got so chewed up that they eventually had to be thrown away.
So, here’s my appeal: Does anyone have any old cuddly toys that they/their children no longer need? Any tucked up in the attic gathering dust?
They definitely need to be machine-washable (to prevent the spread of infection). However, it doesn’t matter if they’re dog-eared – fox cubs don’t seem to mind that .
They also need to be roughly 10-30 cm tall (big enough not to swallow, but small enough not to fill up the whole pen!). The hospital will remove any dangerous bits (like button eyes) before passing them on to the babies.
If anyone does have any old cuddlies you’re willing to post over to me, please PM me and I’ll send you my personal address. I will make sure I refund all your postage costs via PayPal, as soon as I receive your package.
As I said, I visit the hospital every week, so I’ll carry any donations with me the next time I go."

SunnyGirl

Monday ~ Living room, Hallway, Stairs Done :j Star please x

Triker

Congrats to Rach...I knew too, having read other parts of the boards...loving all these ickle flybabies...:T...;)

Sandy, I'm recovering from Lyme disease....different league from what your going through hun but serious and devastating.

My hubby refused point blank to acknowledge anything, he thought I was going to die so he didn't want to know. I begged, asked nicely, shouted, whined...for months....everything really to get him alongside, he refused...he just couldn't cope. It was only on my second visit to my specialist that he agreed to come with me and only then did he begin to talk about my illness. All he wanted to know was that I was going to continue to get better.

I won't say it didn't do my head in but being bluddy minded as I am, I figured that when I got better then I would wear him down with my persistence in him acknowledging my condition.

He has, it's all ok now, in fact the downside is he gets very over protective which is a little late in the day now.

I'm just telling my story hun so you know you are not alone in all this journey you are travelling.

Sadly, some of my friends here are walking their own road of poor health but as I've said before collectively we can support you through the dark and scarey days as well as the better, brighter ones.:A

Don't be scared hun, we're all here....the bad news, I'm in Hull too, a few streets from Piggers...so expect visits from us if you're in York...I was there just today funnily enough.

toottifrootti

Wilf thanks for sharing the piccies of H - what a handsome young man and he looks so intense but relaxed in his game!

Lilo that must have been a bit scary - I hope DS is all beter tomorrow.

Thank you all for your kind comments about my posts - I'm afraid i just speak from the heart most of the time and ramble far too much.:rotfl:

And I want to say a huge Thank You to you all for all the welcome back messages - you truly are a wonderful bunch of people and i feel priviledged (sp?) to know you.xx

and on that soppy note I is off to bed!!!!

see you all tomorrow after Cornhill.
must go update my list

Night night
toots xx

wilf55

sandy i am sure he will come round its perhaps a shock to him no excuses however he shouldnt have done it you have us lot in the meantime

hugs xx

toottifrootti

this is this week's to-do list!!!!
Monday
[STRIKE] Phone Dietician first thing
phone and amend carers rotas for this week
confirm with Cornhill for tomorrow[/STRIKE]
online food shop
speak to DN
speak to DHSS
speak to E
speak to C re lunch
[STRIKE]update NSD's[/STRIKE]
email to Cousin P and cousin S, pms and emails to RASN
[STRIKE] Lent Class 10.30-12.00 - take recycling
Ann 3pm[/STRIKE]
speak to Council re damaged downpipe
must ebay
finish easter project for tomorrow!
Sort photos and history for tomorrow's scrapbooking
sort primrose plant
finish unpacking and put back whats needed for next time
[STRIKE]check back in to Dusty's thread:D[/STRIKE]
Tuesday
Cornhill - remember both projects
ebay
Wednesday
Assisted shopping 9-1 -collect laptop, collect prescription, haircut, go for eye test, birthday present for ex SiL, get cash/change.
DN visit
ebay
Thursday
Maria 1-3
make stovies for lunchtime
Friday
Shopping with best friend for clothes for me for 4/4!!!:eek:
Saturday
me day
Sunday
speak to A/C/Mother/NOF/N
Church


Whenever...........

1. forward email to P (when I get lappy back)
2. clean freezer
3. 15 minutes filing/organising spreadsheets/debtbusting!.. see if you can alter any of these payments to free up some cash!
4. Defluff behind the radiators.. and wipe the fronts so they look nice
5. Gather insurance documents/guarantees/important papers together in one accessible file
6. Passport - [STRIKE]get form, photo[/STRIKE], photos signed by someone, fill in form, take to PO and submit - (need £85)
7. ebay to get the money for /joiners bill/ painters bill/ maybe new curtains and pole, heater for LR, tumble dryer, trip switch repair/ debts /passport £85/doctors'fee
8. Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
9. [STRIKE]unjam the drawers on the writing table [/STRIKE]and clean them out while at it.
   
10. Sort through CD/DVD shelves.. dust and fling any that are no longer of use!
11. wipe/wash/dust ornaments
12. dust and deweb light fittings
13. clean curtains poles and tracks
14. wash brushes/mops/dustpans etc
15. Wash the vacuum cleaner innards and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!
16. fill the fountain

No more than [STRIKE]35 30 [/STRIKE]25 things on my list allowed:p


I am also doing Dusty's thread but will keep that list separately - wouldnt want to confuse me or get you lot worked up into a lather !!!!:rotfl:

that will do for now!
head down and batter on again!!!

toots xx

Valli

Sandy adding to the (hugs) - don't talk to me about useless men -I have jettisoned 2...and verty expensive it was too (but I'm not bitter;))
they are carp at thing like that (for the most part)
some aren't apparently

I ahve washed up and I am going to bed because DS is eating McCoys and areo and I am on a diet (I scrounged a bit off DD) DS is COMPLETELY food oriented - cannot STAND to be hungry and (it's quite funny really) is utterly blinkered when hungry - you can do nothing with him unitl he's fed...

Knock 'em dead Sexy....

Fill WHAT fountain Toots - sherbert - nope cannot be that too sweet - hope it's not as big as the TREVI it'll take you aaaages

Night Flymates!
Wilf you (might) have same name as me sis!
nice pics

cyclingyorkie

sandy71 wrote: »

I waited until the kids were in bed and told him, he went really quiet then said "This is the last thing I need, I've got enough stress at work" Then he went out to the pub.

I am gutted, looks like I am doing this on my own:(

you're not on your own! - you've got us!;)

Where abouts in York are you going to be?

I'm in Fulford by the way.......

sandy71

Cyclingyorkie We are moving to Dringhouses.
Thank you all.
Triker glad it's not just my DH.

Will give you all a break now.

xx