Weekly Flylady Thread 10th May 2010

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

* I passed my Theory Test *

Decluttered 1 bacon and egg Mcmuffin, 1 sausage and egg Mcmuffin, 1 hash brown and 1 orange juice (which makes this a healthy breakfast, I tell you!) whilst waiting for my timeslot.

I'm learning in a Ford Focus and I'm having major nerves problems this time. I've never stalled, tripped up over my own feet and generally stuffed up in the way I have done in the last 3 weeks.

But it was quite a few years ago that I last took lessons and I was in quite a big accident in the intervening period, which has obviously affected me more than I thought it had. I would have liked to learn in a Fiat 500, but the BSM guy in this area is a %&$*, as found from 3 lessons in the dim and distant past. I shall continue with this instructor as I like him - he explains things, which is a first.

And he was right when he told me to be careful on the hazard perception as I'll notice them before I'm supposed to and dismiss them before the computer expects. So had to really slow down.

As the mouse was faulty, don't think the first 4 hazard perception questions were answered properly as I was thumping the cpra out it the thing to get it to click (the member of staff had disappeared from the observation window when I looked round and stuck my hand up)

But I passed anyway!

In view of the level 1 sorting out of slap, I then blew £28 on a steel grey, a tawny brown and a creamy white nail varnish from Boots No 7, along with a trio from their 1960s range of eyeshadows (I didn't have a grey before) and a little freebie pack of stuff I haven't even opened yet.

And looking at the politics, the longer they spend squabbling amongst themselves about who is the biggest kid in the playground, the longer we spend without anyone picking on the more vulnerable members of society. And we get the spectacle of Sky News turning on itself and all around in panic at the thought that Emperor Murdoch has encountered resistance to his attempt to assign governmental posts by executive decree.

I suspect that the Lib Dems would be best placed, having already ensured that the PM resigns, (and presumably not ensured that Cameron goes - I bet they tried though), would benefit most by telling both parties to get stuffed. As such, they would hold the deciding vote on anything and everything whichever side forms the minority government. And this would stop the party faithful from dropping him like an addled egg for going over to the Dark Side - whichever side that is perceived to be to each member.

But I don't know anything.

Craftyscholar

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

* I passed my Theory Test *

But it was quite a few years ago that I last took lessons and I was in quite a big accident in the intervening period, which has obviously affected me more than I thought it had. I would have liked to learn in a Fiat 500, but the BSM guy in this area is a %&$*, as found from 3 lessons in the dim and distant past. I shall continue with this instructor as I like him - he explains things, which is a first.

And he was right when he told me to be careful on the hazard perception as I'll notice them before I'm supposed to and dismiss them before the computer expects. So had to really slow down.
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:T:j:T:j Congratulations :T:j:T:j

Finding the right instructor is the most important thing and sounds like you got a good un.

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

And looking at the politics, the longer they spend squabbling amongst themselves about who is the biggest kid in the playground, the longer we spend without anyone picking on the more vulnerable members of society. And we get the spectacle of Sky News turning on itself and all around in panic at the thought that Emperor Murdoch has encountered resistance to his attempt to assign governmental posts by executive decree.

I suspect that the Lib Dems would be best placed, having already ensured that the PM resigns, (and presumably not ensured that Cameron goes - I bet they tried though), would benefit most by telling both parties to get stuffed. As such, they would hold the deciding vote on anything and everything whichever side forms the minority government. And this would stop the party faithful from dropping him like an addled egg for going over to the Dark Side - whichever side that is perceived to be to each member.

But I don't know anything.

I beg to differ - that is a very good analysis of the situation to date - and I agree with your preference for the outcome.

greenbee

macpep1 wrote: »

Come this time in the afternoon I feel really woozy and want to go to sleep, do you think my boss would notice if I had a cat nap

If you can sleep with your eyes open you'll be fine...

Congrats JoJo

I'm feeling very uninspired today...

pipersky

Congrats JoJo and good luck vibes to carol22

vanilla

Congrats JoJo.:T

I got my glass......I got my glasss......:j:j:j and it fits :j:j:j
Now to keep it safe until the joiner gets here.:rotfl::D
Need to completely empty the back hall, front hall and clear the kitchen abit. This is just to make it easier for the joiner.
Right better make a start.

Good exam vibes Carol22.

LameWolf

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

* I passed my Theory Test *

:T:T:TWOO-HOO Way to go Jojo :dance::dance::dance:

I've done my list for today.
Tuesday - Master bedroom and landing
Level One
Remove wash and replace with clean the bedsheets and duvet cover Done (Saturday)
Open the window and let in some fresh air! Done
sort out your stash of slap.. what is past its best? Unworn? worn out? Done
Level Two
Clear the floor of clutter.. the landing too! Done
Wash the windows Done
15 minutes floordrobe clearance No floordrobe – 15 mins general tidying throughout bungalow instead.
Level Three
Clear out one cupboard/wardrobe that needs it All been done.
Turn and vacuum the mattress Saturday
Dust all those spider webs away.. I don't care if they are your halloween decorations! Done
Extras - Pick a few!

1. Fill a binbag for charity shop! Charity box started – with stuff Mr LW found lurking in the loft! (We'll take it over to Newport Pagnell when it's full/Mr LW is available)
2. Find 5 things to ebay I don't do eBay (too much faff for stuff that's worth next to nowt; I prefer to just give it to charity)
3. List those 5 things on ebay.. no escape this time! See above
4. Wash any curtains/duvets/cushions that need doing! All done very recently

Realised a short while ago that Mr LW forgot to put the green wheelie of lawn clippings out this morning. We've not long had this service; used to take the stuff to the tip ourselves in black bags, also we don't put a bin out every week, so easy to forget. Ah, s0d it, it can sit there and ferment til next week!:whistle:

Just the bread rolls to bake, and mushroom risotto to make for tonight's dins, and that's my lot for the day.

kazwookie

Well done on passing

Floors done
Rubbish out
Bins cleaned
Not listing on ebay, as did loads at the weekend, and some are selling which to me is more important.

Dinner out of the freezer defrosting.

Cat sleeping in a tiny slit of sunshine coming through the window.

Hugs xx

SummerMoon

moving my liat up then going to get on with it as i have done nothing today. Hopefully the kids wont fight and i'll be able to get a bit done before DP gets up at 6.15.

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Level Two
Bake a cake or find something new too cook.. see what you can make from your cupboard contents!!!
Level Three
S&S fridge/hob
Extras

1. Clear the top of the fridge and freezer!!

Tuesday - Master bedroom and landing
Level One
Remove wash and replace with clean the bedsheets and duvet cover
sort out your stash of slap.. what is past its best? Unworn? worn out?
Level Two
Clear the floor of clutter.. the landing too!
Wash the windows
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level Three
Clear out one cupboard/wardrobe that needs it
Turn and vacuum the mattress
Dust all those spider webs away.. I don't care if they are your halloween decorations!
Extras - Pick a few!

1. Fill a binbag for charity shop!
2. Wash any curtains/duvets/cushions that need doing!

kazwookie

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/misc.php?do=whoposted&t=2457023

Just been fiddling around and found a way of seeing who posts the most in the thread :rotfl::rotfl: :rotfl:

gratefulforhelp_2

hex2 wrote: »

grateful - first of all you have to get the carp stupid a*ses to give you an outcome on a stage two complaint or ICE will not touch it (up to a year), then you go to ICE (who take at least three months to allocate a case officer), once they have dealt with it you can go the ombudsman. Our MP went to the ombudsman because the CSA were ignoring ICE, but the Ombudsman cant touch it till ICE have given an outcome which was todays letter. We still don't have a case officer from an October 08 referral by our MP, or compensation despite csa admitting maladministration and agreeing to compensate back in Feb this year. *hyper ventilates* The best bit is we always pay for SS2 at above CSA rate and up front. At least I know 100% DH is not a KH when it comes to his responsibilities for children of former marriages.[QUOTE]

Thanks, hex, that last bit is very very important.

Valli wrote: »

BUT they (KHs) don't see it as paying for their child, they see it as giving their ex-partner their money so she can blow it on essentials like Gin and generallly make a profit out of them. I have even heard tell of NRPs who would rather GIVE ther money to the kids than pass it onto the ex. Totally forgetting the kids have to be fed, housed and clothed and all that costs. I get, for two teens, £56.00 per week. Easily what they eat in food alone especially as they have school dinners. And he STILL thinks I am making a profit. I actually get MORE in tax credits than I get from him - and he has a working partner and they both work full time.
**shrug**
I am NOT saying they are right mind...but I honestly believe that a lot of NRPs think PWCs are 'using' their children to make a 'profit', and that we are somehow better off because our kids are our meal tickets...

Yes, I know KH is dim, but even he can see that his paltry contribution doesn't even cover half the childcare costs:(

Off work with a stomach bug and feel like death, just got up. Up all night with DD1 sick too.