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Weekly Flylady Thread 5th April 2010

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  • Pollybear
    Pollybear Posts: 3,328 Forumite
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    Congratulations Pigpen and OH (the worst kept secret ever ;))
  • vanilla
    vanilla Posts: 3,277 Forumite
    pigpen wrote: »
    Well I couldn't as we weren't sure if there was a blood disorder which meant he wouldn't survive.. so it is beter to not tell anything than say well actually this has happened..

    Due.. officially August but we are HOPING to get to the middle of july!

    Congrats Pigpen and your OH, thought you were.:D Would i be right in thinking another boy or is the above a bit of a trick.:rotfl:
    Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough.
    And things go wrong no matter what I do.
    Now and then it seems that life is just too much.
    But you've got the love I need to see me through.
    :j :j
  • juliejim
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    Off to take the kids to the park and then to mum and dad's for tea so I'll catch up with you lot later!
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  • nicki_2
    nicki_2 Posts: 7,321 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic I've been Money Tipped!
    Only popping in to say Congrats Pigpen even though I've said it elsewhere I can't use funky smilies there :rotfl:
    :j:j:j:D:D:D:j:j:jCONGRATS PIGPEN!!!!!!!!!!!:j:j:j:D:D:D:j:j:j

    Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.
    Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!
  • vanilla
    vanilla Posts: 3,277 Forumite
    WM still going, DW nearly finished second load. Need to head to town soon, think i'll leave the kiddies with hubby.
    Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough.
    And things go wrong no matter what I do.
    Now and then it seems that life is just too much.
    But you've got the love I need to see me through.
    :j :j
  • tiredanddesperate
    tiredanddesperate Posts: 263 Forumite
    Hi everyone
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    It's a beautiful day here....sun is shining, it's really warm, kids are out playing on trampoline..... :):)

    Easter Monday ~ Surprise!
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Sweep[/STRIKE] and mop
    Level Two
    Level Three


    Just got the kitchen floor to mop....


    Tuesday ~ Living/family areas.
    Level One
    Level Two
    Level Three





    Extras
    1. HHI 000201E8.gif
    2. Sort out one drawer/cupboard
    Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
    Level 1
    Level 2
    [STRIKE]Vacuum [/STRIKE]and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
    Level 3



    Extras
    1. Sort out under the bed!
    2. Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby
    Thursday - The Land of 'Spare Oom' and the neighbouring 'Land of Child Grot'
    Level One
    Strip the beds that need doing - do this tomorrow or weekend
    Spend half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!!
    Level Two
    Level Three
    Fling 10 things which no longer fit or are beyond wearing - started this...have to be careful, if I chuck too much stuff 'beyond wearing, they'll have nothing left :eek:
    Turn mattresses and remake the beds - tomorrow or weekend

    Extras
    1. Find something to freecycle.. you could even fill a box of junk to car boot
    2. Find something to ebay
    3. Find something to send to charity shop
    4. Find something to give to someone you know
    5. Get rid of them then!!! lol
    Getting there.....


    Also today:
    [STRIKE]Walk, feed & water dogs[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Feed & water chickens[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE] Water ferrets[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Feed & water children[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE] Feed nextdoors fish[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Feed & water next doors chickens[/STRIKE]
    Cut boys hair x 3
    [STRIKE] Emails[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Online banking[/STRIKE]
    Non-online banking
    Work on website
    [STRIKE]Switch energy package with eon & claim refund [/STRIKE]:D
    [STRIKE]Complete holiday paperwork & send back[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Cancel rip-off travel insurance[/STRIKE]
    Finish off applying for alternative travel insurance (£60 cheaper than original :D). Thanks :money:
    [STRIKE]Send off slip to DVLA [/STRIKE]- finally decluttered clapped-out car off drive (been there that long it had gone mouldy inside :eek:) - still got £60 for it though:D

    Off to Grandads later. He's taking us all out for dinner! :D

    Right, lets mop that kitchen floor.........

    Talk to you all later.....



    Notso

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    I'm not so tired & not so desperate..... mainly thanks to MSE :D so just call me Notso.....
    Yes, I'm juggling and I might drop some.... but at least I'm trying ;)
    SPC5 1710 :j
  • pigpen
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    vanilla wrote: »
    Congrats Pigpen and your OH, thought you were.:D Would i be right in thinking another boy or is the above a bit of a trick.:rotfl:

    I'm not telling but he has been called he from the start.. that could mean nothing.. 'it' doesn't sound nice
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  • froddington
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    greenbee wrote: »
    Or you could come and join us on our trek :p:p

    I can't because I'm going to the meet :p
    Lady-Liberty wrote: »
    Morning All
    DS is doing the flying for me......may as well make the most of him while he is here ;) I am doing as Froddy suggested ;) & saving my "spoons" for Saturday :D

    Good! Am pleased to hear it. Weather looking good for Saturday :D

    pigpen wrote: »
    Due.. officially August but we are HOPING to get to the middle of july!

    Congratulations! :T So pleased it is now official :j (I was beginning to think my mind was playing tricks on me :p) What do all the others think about getting a new sibling?


    New cable box installed so I now have sound :D

    Off to Southampton in an hour for pub meal and then Chitty Chitty Bang Bang :D


    Need to update my list ..................
    "There's only one way of life and that's your own" - Levellers

    "I'm feeling like a Monday but someday I'll be Saturday night" - Bon Jovi
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    froddington wrote: »
    Congratulations! :T So pleased it is now official :j (I was beginning to think my mind was playing tricks on me :p) What do all the others think about getting a new sibling?

    tiddles says it is fine so long as she can have a bib to wipe the drooble
    DS3 doesn't want a girl in case it if ike DD3 (I do agree TBH) and he doesn't want a boy because he wants to be my baby boy forever (he is 11 lol)
    DD2 wants a dog

    The others are really pleased.. thankfully!
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  • kezlou
    kezlou Posts: 3,283 Forumite
    :TCongrats Pigpen and OH!:T


    you know i had a sneaky feeling you were ;).
    Been so busy yet, still haven't done any flying yet.
    Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
    Level 1
    Declutter the floor
    Remove and wash bed linen.
    Level 2
    Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
    polish light fittings/mirrors etc
    Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
    15 minutes floordrobe clearance
    Level 3
    Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
    Extras
    1. Sort out under the bed!
    2. Tidy the wardrobe.. anything that can be rehomed?
    3. Binbag dance!
    4. Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby
    Thursday - The Land of 'Spare Oom' and the neighbouring 'Land of Child Grot'
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Open the windows and collect the smelly laundry![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Strip the beds that need doing[/STRIKE]
    Spend half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!! i'm going out to plant me pots!
    Level Two
    Find the floor.. books on shelves, toys in boxes, games in cases and restacked.
    Vacuum new found floor
    Wipe windows, pc's, screens etc
    Level Three
    Wipe away any sticky messes and grub-spots
    Extras
    1. Find something to freecycle.. you could even fill a box of junk to car boot ;)
    2. Find something to ebay
    3. Find something to send to charity shop
    4. Find something to give to someone you know
    5. Get rid of them then!!! lol
    Washed three loads of washing, hung them out. Made tons of pate etc So that's done for now (i hope). Need to get back in the yard and sort more stuff out. Phoned insurance companies for the car arghhhhhhhh
    On the plus side, i think were getting an estate of the MIL for free :rotfl:yay get in. Just in time for our MOT, just hoping i can get rid of ours quick. Darn headlight went off, in our defence we didn't know. We had been driving for four hours straight and no one said anything till we got five mins from home typical.So police pulled us over and issued us with a caution nice, just in time for the MOT. Anyway could be a thing of the thing if all goes well.

    Right better crack on.
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