Weekly Flylady Thread 24th May 2010

Penelope_Penguin

rach wrote: »

just to let you know that we had our scan today and all seems to be well.

:j:j:j:j:j Great news

serena wrote: »

Quite like the colours on here, but I can't see any avatars - can everyone else? I actually have to read your names now!!

You may need to reset your preferneces in User CP. Does that work, otherwise PM me and I'll see what I can suggest

funfairprincess wrote: »

Both of them are glowing and full of praise. So I'll get them a special treat at the weekend. I'm very proud, the comments from the Head were fantastic.

Well done to you all :beer:

soappie

Evening all.

I'm still tired. Although I went to bed early, I woke up just after 5am. It was v. light outside, the birds were singing like they were on a mission to be the loudest bird in the village so I got up. Am suffering for it now. Weather was bright but now looks a little stormy - I'm hoping we have a thunderstorm tonight because although it's cooler, it's quite humid.

DD got home safe from Spain and had a good time.I wonder why her present-from-holiday to me was booze???? I guess she knows me too well!

Have done diddly-squat (apart from decluttering some phone calls) since I got in from work. But hey, I worked like a Trojan last weekend.

Am going to do dinner and then have another early night I think. Hope all are well xx

Penelope_Penguin

nannyboo1 wrote: »

Okay I did really well (in my eyes anyway) the first week and then things went to pot - oops. then last week I was on holiday so I have found my way back here feeling very mad with myself. I have just spent all night reading the posts on here (and yes I do realise I could have been doing todays list) and am starting afresh tomorrow. May take a while to catch up on two days worth of stuff but I will get there eventually.

No such thing as failure on here Is your home in a better state than before this thread - if yes, then the thread is working and you're a success :T and remember that you can't do the lists and keep up with the thread, especially as a relative new starter to the regime

jinky67 wrote: »

I almost forgot about you all:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

I have been kinda tied up elsewhere:cool:

Tell us more ....................

cyclingyorkie wrote: »

You made a good decision not to come last weekend! Saturday was races - so town was mega-busy!:mad: I cycled in on Sunday along the river- at the same time as loads of people were doing a sponsored walk!:eek:

Seriously though I would never recommend York when there is racing on - for years we used to go on holiday during Ebor week.....

Our oldest friends live on the Bishopthorpe road so we well know what York is like on race day :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: The weather is looking cooler this weekend, so we're planning coming in then

Penelope_Penguin

Amandaj32 wrote: »

Morning all! Well, this is my second day and so far so good. I'm keeping it small and sticking to Level One.

My main problem is getting sidetracked. I would love to be one of those people who can concentrate on one room and get it finished - but it just doesn't happen!!

This happens to many of us, even when we've been doing this for ages

Get yourself a kitchen timer and set it for 15 mins. Work like a Trojan for that time - if I can avoid being sidetracked for 15mins, so can you Have 5 mins break and repeat. You'll be amazed at what you achieve in an hour with concerted effort :j I now do three 15 min bursts followed by 15 mins coffee and laptop

Extreme "being unable to stick to one room" is called dot-to-dotting. Keep doing little tasks, even if they seem unrelated, and you'll soon join all the dots and have a beautiful clean and tidy house.

Special thoughts to Lady-L, Toots, Carlsberg, Diva and anyone else who wants one :A

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

[blinking and pale and covered in a film of dust]

Hey, everyone - I've actually finished my end of course assessment! I dread to think how many hours have been spent on the thing. I finished Monday at 3.30am.

27 pages of calculations, tables, graphs, analysis of the ecological significance of the European Rabbit in the Iberian Pensinsula, breeding schematics, process mapping on a geological timescale, chemical characteristics of varying fuels, enthalpy changes in hydrocarbon chains...assessment of planetary detection techniques and discussion of the possibilities for life on Mars with specific reference to the range of extremophilic chemotrophs that are known to exist on earth and their habitats.....


I am now looking at the mounds of detrius from our combined existence over the past few weeks.

I could write a whole new assessment on the processes going on in this place, including chemical reactions, forces, friction, gravity, static charge and biological activity.

Oh well, have to stay in until DD's birthday iPod touch (shhh!) is delivered, so suppose I had better get on with it...

soappie

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

[blinking and pale and covered in a film of dust]

Hey, everyone - I've actually finished my end of course assessment! I dread to think how many hours have been spent on the thing. I finished Monday at 3.30am.

27 pages of calculations, tables, graphs, analysis of the ecological significance of the European Rabbit in the Iberian Pensinsula, breeding schematics, process mapping on a geological timescale, chemical characteristics of varying fuels, enthalpy changes in hydrocarbon chains...assessment of planetary detection techniques and discussion of the possibilities for life on Mars with specific reference to the range of extremophilic chemotrophs that are known to exist on earth and their habitats.....


I am now looking at the mounds of detrius from our combined existence over the past few weeks.

Go declutter a large glass of wine or whatever alcoholic tipple takes your fancy. You deserve it!

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

soappie wrote: »

Go declutter a large glass of wine or whatever alcoholic tipple takes your fancy. You deserve it!

Strangely enough, I do happen to have a little bottle of champers living in the fridge...shall I wait for the results day?

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Nah.

[pop of cork and fizzing of bubbles]

Penelope_Penguin

Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1 ~ done
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas
Wipe over sticky sofas.
[/STRIKE]Level 2 ~ done
[STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean mirrors and other glass things that are meant to be shiny!
[/STRIKE]Level 3 ~ done
[STRIKE]Wipe paintworks and any grubby marks off walls etc
Clean any fluffy electricals and defluff behind the radiators!
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. clear a hotspot or 3!
   
2. Clean light shades/fittings and lamps
   
3. Clean a window or two.
4. [STRIKE]Wash any smelly soft furnishings![/STRIKE]

Tuesday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
Level One ~ done
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
[/STRIKE]Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe ALL large appliances and units and kickboards
Wipe and replace all small appliances
[/STRIKE]Scrub out the fridge
Level Three
Wash windows.. and dust blinds/wash curtains
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe out the oven and hob
Wipe table and replace cloth if necessary[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Clean out pongy pets
   
2. [/STRIKE]Muck out a sticky cupboard
3. Binbag dance
4. Wipe doors.. inside and out

soappie

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

Nah.

[pop of cork and fizzing of bubbles]

Atta girl!

Valli

my class

a small girl came up to me complaining she'd been called a Paki
much bemused - she's white, I asked the 'caller' what he thought a paki was
they live in a caraven was the reply
penny dropped - he meant a p i k e y

(and the forum won't print that)