Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd March 2010

tiredanddesperate

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

This has just pulled up outside my house



so going to grab my coat and hat, and dash ...............

I trust you are coming to me next then.......

Soon be with you Sandy

Penelope_Penguin

pigpen wrote: »

no no... we are having the night bus from Harry Potter.. it is bigger and faster

Possibly so, but you can't beat a Routemaster for style

hex2

I thought it was going to be the bus from Summer Holiday?:p

Sandy - thinking of you today.
PP - I may be able to make Meadowhell but I would have to bring the boys.
Dusty - fingers crossed for a sunny fortnight for gardening purposes

I am working this morning but before I left I put the boys bedding into the WM. Need to sort out SS2 room and bedding when I get back too. MIL slept in there at the weekend and I haven't touched it yet . I have worked pretty much full time this week and it shows.

Triker

Hi all, hugs to Sandy and Rosepink who didn't have a good night I read.

Had a great day in Leeds yesterday, got measured for my bra's in Bravissimo, finally got there after promising myself for years. For me its been false economy trying to 'guess' my size as everything I've pretty much bought doesn't really properly fit. So I got myself sorted so I'm a happy bunny.:D

Just made myself Miso soup as myself and my friend went to Wagamama for lunch and it was lovely so we stopped off at the oriental supermarket and bought the ingredients for Miso soup. Soooo much cheaper than supermarkets.

Today I'm in York later to pick up the van but I'm sorry Sandy hun it'll be late this afternoon so I'm not much use to you there, you're still in my thoughts though sweetie. xxx

Cheesed off a bit this week as it seems to be a money draining week, I've been fined for not re sorning my Trike...I never had a reminder!
Hubby was caught over the speed limit on 1079....I HATE that road!!! £60 fine and 3 points..please understand I do not agree with speeding but there are some places that are deliberately set out to catch you out...I know as I passed the police gun again yesterday, hiding in a side street, so I flashed everyone I possibly could to warn them.

There's been some other stuff but I won't go on.:rotfl:

So flying wise, I think I'll get some washing done, it's a beautiful day.

toochoosey

Dailie s all done, ironing done and clothes in suitcase(can't close it though!!!!!) Will pack the car after work, then we're off....hugs to all poorlies, see you all on the bus xx

Dustykitten

short_bird wrote: »

We had workmen in - gas and electric within a week of each other :eek:- and, although a lot of stuff got sealed in with plastic sheeting and gaffa/duck/duct tape, there's still quite a lot of dust and bits of plaster in every room

Would you:
a) do one room at a time and work ceiling to floor till you'd done the lot
b) start at the top of every room and work through the whole flat doing the top bit, then the middle, then the floor _pale_
c) bring extra bits into the daily routine WHAT daily routine?? says the voice at the back of my mind :rotfl:
d) :beer:

On reflection, B seems like a really bad idea, but we have a little portable vacuum as well as the usual full size one so this would cut down on the stuff that drops to the floor.

All ideas gratefully received. Best wishes to all.

I'd do the kitchen first if that is affected. Then yes I'd do ceiling down HTH

Back from garden centre, got what I needed to, it is still quite nice here so I may have to do a couple of hours gardening this afternoon:D

LameWolf

toottifrootti wrote: »

LW I wish I could help - I love the phone - would you do hypnotherapy for the phobia? is ther any way I can help? like ringing you at pre-arranged times so you know its me and then would feel safe to pick it up and maybe build up your confidence?

That's very sweet of you, but I fear it wouldn't really help; it's all part and parcel of my mega-fear of people. I can't even call a lady I've known for donkey's years, well enough that I invited her and her DH to our wedding; (Mr LW makes the call, chats to her for a bit, then hands the phone on to me IF/WHEN I've stopped shaking enough to take it).
Hypnotherapy isn't an option because I don't trust therapists.:(

ajmoney wrote: »

Can I ask for some good vibes for a friend please? She has been having some problems with her horse and she needs to make a very tough decision with the vet tomorrow. She has been very upset this week while we have been away, we have been away so much recently that she hasn't had much time with him. I am taking her to see the horse and vet tomorrow at 12 so she doesn't have to go through anything on her own and so she doesn't have to drive.

:(I'm so very sorry to hear this. Of course I'll send good vibes, for your friend, and for a peaceful journey for her equine friend.

ashia wrote: »

LW - I have a phone phobia too, not as bad as yours, but I get really panicky when the phone rings and I don't know whos on the other end (unknown numbers or on the landline, really should get caller ID) or ringing people I don't know. People always think I'm just being silly though, no-one really takes me seriously with any of my panic/anxiety stuff, I kinda feel like they think I put it on when I'm really very scared:(....sorry, that was suppose to be about you not me...

It's awful when people don't take a genuine phobia seriously, isn't it? Nice to know I'm not the only one who's like this, but not nice for you to also suffer (Did that make sense??)

Going back to finish catching up with the thread now; I did a reply now because I'd done the maximum amount of 3 multi-quotes. Back posting shortly......
I have some news, but I'm gonna make you wait til I've caught up!:D

Penelope_Penguin

Monday ~ DONE
Level One ~ done :j
Level Two ~ done :j
Level Three ~ done :j
[STRIKE]muck out manky pets!
Clean windows, pictures, mirrors etc.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum hall and stairs.. all the way up to the top!!!!![/STRIKE]


Extras

1. Sort spreadsheets/finances/meal plans etc
2. 15 minutes filing

Tuesday ~ DONE
Level 1 ~ done :j
Level 2 ~ done :j
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Wash windows and nets/curtains
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe clearance [/STRIKE]
Level 3 ~ done :j
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
Sort through a box or bag of stuff you've not looked at in months.. I am certain you don't need most of it[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. Finalise the easter plan.. are all the bonnets made? Eggs bought?
3. [STRIKE]Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby[/STRIKE]

Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One ~ done :j
Level Two ~ done :j
Level Three
[STRIKE]Scrub manky marks off walls and tiles
Empty and clean out fpan and crockery cupboards.. fling chipped and cracked stuff
[/STRIKE]Clear window sills of gibble!

Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. HHI
3. Clean out fridge
4. [STRIKE]Wipe over oven and hob![/STRIKE]

Thursday ~ Study or other reception room & bathrooms
Level One
Clear the clutter from all these rooms!!
[STRIKE]Ring someone you love just to tell them so.. we never do this enough!
wash any curtains/blinds/mats etc that need doing
[/STRIKE]Level Two ~ done :j
[STRIKE]Vacuum the floors
Clean bath, toilets, shower and sinks
Wipe down the tiles and defragment the pc while doing this.
[/STRIKE]Level Three
declutter and dust the pc desk
Wipe away cup rings and sticky things
wipe the keyboard, mouse, cables and sockets and suchlike.
Clean the windows.
Extras

• HHI..
• Clear a hotspot
• Degunge around the bottoms of the taps!
• Wipe cupboards and polish mirrors!

Friday ~ Childrens rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
[STRIKE]Spend half an hour on YOU.. [/STRIKE]
Level Two
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade!!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Level Three
Strip beds and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Drag all that junk out from under the bed and deal with it as required e.g. bin, put away, wash etc
Tidy the chests of clothes!

Extras

1. Fun one.. look in that medicine cupboard... is there anything you can fling? Is there anything you need to stock up on? Hayfever season and bite and sting season are both on their way!
2. Time for the Friday Flylady Fling, in the toy box!!!! aim for 27.. if no toy box you’ll have to choose another area!
3. Clean 2 radiators or the skirting in any room of your choice!.. or if you have the bug today you could do both!
4. Clean any one (or more) window that needs doing

LameWolf

Right, I'm caught up now, so, continuing......

cyclingyorkie wrote: »

Off back to work today after a day off - both DD2 and I had a tummy bug. Not looking forward to it - on Wed we learned that one mum had died of cancer (she left 6 and 4 yearolds) and that one of our pupils was in a hospice close to death - he's only 8, We knew he had a life limiting condition...but it's still a shock.....and he was such a character.

Positive vibes would be welcome if you've got any to spare.....

:(Life can be so unfair sometimes. Posi-vibes winging their way.

funfairprincess wrote: »

Yesterday DD won a prize for her book review for world book day. She got to choose a book from the traveling book fair and was presented it in assembly. I'm so proud she was the only primary 1 to get a prize:T:T

Hey!:T:T Well done DD!

Sandy I'll be thinking of you today. I've bought my ticket for the bus and will take charge of the dodgy singing. Huge hugs honey.

OK folks, to the tune of "She'll be coming round the mountain", all together one...two...three...

Oh you canna push your granny off a bus
No you canna push your granny off a bus.
You canna push your granny
Cos she's your mammy's mammy
You canna push your granny off a bus.

You can push your other granny off a bus
You can push your other granny off a bus
You can push your other granny
Cos she's your pappy's mammy
You can push your other granny off a bus.

short_bird wrote: »

While you're on the bus to York, can you have a natter and make a few suggestions about the following:

We had workmen in - gas and electric within a week of each other :eek:- and, although a lot of stuff got sealed in with plastic sheeting and gaffa/duck/duct tape, there's still quite a lot of dust and bits of plaster in every room

Would you:
a) do one room at a time and work ceiling to floor till you'd done the lot
b) start at the top of every room and work through the whole flat doing the top bit, then the middle, then the floor _pale_
c) bring extra bits into the daily routine WHAT daily routine?? says the voice at the back of my mind :rotfl:
d) :beer:

On reflection, B seems like a really bad idea, but we have a little portable vacuum as well as the usual full size one so this would cut down on the stuff that drops to the floor.

All ideas gratefully received. Best wishes to all.

Personally, I'd go with Option A, starting with the kitchen.
HTH

Now.... I mentioned news.
I got an email from the dog-sitting franchise last night; I'm to have two little Canine guests for 9 days in April.:j:j:j:T:T:T I can't wait!!:D:D:D:D:D

Right, I shall now sober up and get back to Flying in the [STRIKE]junk[/STRIKE] spare room.:D

thriftmonster

Hi everyone:D

Back after being \MIA for a couple of weeks - had to zip over to England to deal with MIL problems - she's broken her hip.

Anyway I'm back to join you as it's the only way to keep on top of the [STRIKE]hovel[STRIKE]house.

Ds2 is off to scout camp tonight so I've taken his duvet to be washed and dried whilst he's away - £9 -:eek:it would be cheaper to buy a new cheap one - but I can't justify the landfill.

House isn't too bad on the surface but I know there are lots of hidden hotspots that I need to deal with.

Ironing Himalayas will be first this afternoon. DH is asleep ATM as he got in from Malaysia this morning - need to wake him in a mo and feed the kids - they're both on a half day as they've finished for Easter.

Right off to do something and will start in earnest on Mon:T