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Weekly Flylady Thread 24th May 2010

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  • Penelope_Penguin
    Penelope_Penguin Posts: 17,225 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    It's quiet on here, wonder if it is because it is so slow after the revamp.

    I think you're right :(

    Had to take DD into town for her CAB shift as her bus didn't show :mad: Took the opportunitly to do a big groceries shop :)

    I've spent the last hour sewing up the patchwork squares for the front of her quilt :j We didn't go into York at the weekend to get the border and backing fabric (faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar too hot for cities) so will plan now what I need and buy that during the half term :j

    Going to have a coffee and then finish painting my window (then we'll be able to rehang the curtains :j )

    Washing is on the line, bread out of the BM, and kitchen is tidy :j
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
  • LameWolf
    LameWolf Posts: 11,238 Forumite
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    Kezlou ow, you poor thing!:( I've heard of people being allergic to raspberry leaves. I had a run-in with a Rue plant many years ago, and still have scars to show for it.

    OK, I'm in again; thank you, Flylady Central Command. Would've posted earlier, but I kept getting a "Forums down for maintenance" message.

    I must get my head round not berating myself if I don't do it all this week; Sidney is a lovely house guest, but his walks are very tiring. He has to have 45 mins at 09:00, and another 30 mins at 13:00, as well as 2 evening walks (just short ones). Even using the mobility buggy, it's tiring, and of course I have to get up to "scoop the poop".:D

    This morning was the first one I've done without Mr LW along. It was quite nerve-wracking, as I'm scared to go out of the house alone. But I kept telling myself that technically, I wasn't alone, as Sidney was there, and I got round the circuit OK. We went round via the Roman ruins, as that circuit seems to take the requisite amount of time. There's a slightly shorter circuit we shall take at 13:00 - both end up going past the poo-bin, so we can deposit the deposits, so to speak.:D

    Also, I'm having to spot-hoover with the little hand-held cleaner a lot - Sidney has "feathers" on his feet, and he picks up lots of loose grass and other field detritus. Also, he's in the running for being the world's messiest eater! He is lovely though, and I'm very glad we have him to stay for a bit.

    Anyways..... onwards and upwards. Think I might have a spot of lunch before anything else.

    Toots very best of luck with the hossy visit; ((((HUGS)))) also to LadyL, Diva and anyone else who needs one.
    If your dog thinks you're the best, don't seek a second opinion.;)
  • vanilla
    vanilla Posts: 3,277 Forumite
    Afternoon all, Rhys been in at the eye clinic today and they don't know if he has a squint or not. So he's to go to another eye appointment and get the drops put in, that will be fun.

    Car now fully load with [STRIKE]crap [/STRIKE]stuff no long needed and i'm just waiting on Rhys to waken up, get fed and go.

    Need to really get on with more painting this week, i really hate the thought of it but it needs to be done.

    Toots hope all goes well at hospital.
    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
  • Really need to get on today. I haven't started yet:eek: Dog is walked at least so he won't get under my feet.

    HHC at 12.15 if anyone wants to join me.
    You learn to love to live
    You fight and you forgive
    You face the darkest night
    Just live before you die
  • poohbear59
    poohbear59 Posts: 4,866 Forumite
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    edited 24 May 2010 at 12:25PM
    Hello All :hello:

    I have decided to try to join you again this week.

    We dropped DS3 off at the airport for his 6am flight. I cried rather a lot as I watched him walk away through departures. I will miss him hugely.

    We got to bed at midnight and up again at 3am so I am not feeling very human today. When we got home I did a tidy of the living room so I can already cross things off.

    The pup was booked in to be spayed today too. When we dropped her off I reckon the vet must have thought me daft as I shed another tear. I need to get a grip. She (the vet) has just rung to say pup is okay and we can collect her later so I am going to try to have a sleep.

    DS1 came home from uni on Friday so I can see if he and DS2 will do some of the heavier jobs today.:)

    Toots I hope all goes well today
    LW It is great that you can get out with the pooch.


    Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
    Level 1
    [STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas [/STRIKE]
    Wipe over sticky sofas.
    Level 2
    Dusting, even if around everything
    [STRIKE]
    Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe [/STRIKE]
    Clean mirrors and other glass things that are meant to be shiny!

    Level 3
    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
    Extras [STRIKE]clear a hotspot or 3!
    [/STRIKE]

    1. Clean light shades/fittings and lamps
    2. Clean a window or two.
    3. [STRIKE]Wash any smelly soft furnishings![/STRIKE]
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    'I had a black dog, his name was depression".
  • macpep1
    macpep1 Posts: 1,749 Forumite
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    Hi All :wave:

    Thanks to the fabulous four who keep the thread going.

    Hope you are all well, not a hope of catching up.

    Toots – Good luck today for your hospital appointment
    mummyof5 – Nice relaxing vibes for you

    Special love & hugs to Lady-L, Diva, Calsberggran & Danny

    Good luck vibes to all those who have children sitting exams.

    I am still taking meds, not sure how I feel yet, good days and bad days but still fighting against it, not gonna happen on its own.

    DS was not better until Saturday and from Friday night, both DH & DD got the bug, my DD really made a mess in the bathrooms, LOOK AWAY NOW IF YOU HAVE A WEAK STOMACH whilst being sick in the downstairs loo, (standing up ???) it came out the other end so was all over the floor so I cleaned her up and sent her up to put the shower on, then went upstairs and she had been sick again and again it came out the other end too and was all over the walls, the tiles, the units and STINKING so the bathrooms have been scrubbed with scrubbing brushes and bleach more than once. Sorry if TMI but what a sh1tty (pardon the pun) weekend I have had, I am glad to be back at work for a rest! They are still off work/school and I spent most of the weekend on the couch at night and in the garden in the shade through the day so as not to catch it!

    The washing basket was finally emptied yesterday, must have been on at least 4 times a day since last Monday!!!

    So today’s listy……oh – Forums have changed!!

    Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
    Level 1
    Vacuum floors and sofas
    Wipe over sticky sofas.
    Level 2
    Dusting, even if around everything
    Clean mirrors and other glass things that are meant to be shiny!

    Level 3
    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
    Extras
    1. clear a hotspot or 3!
    2. Clean light shades/fittings and lamps
    3. Clean a window or two.
    :TGratitude is the best Attitude :T
    Long Term Flylady
  • pipersky
    pipersky Posts: 954 Forumite
    Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
    Level 1
    Level 2
    Level 3
    Wipe paintworks and any grubby marks off walls etc

    Clean any fluffy electricals and defluff behind the radiators!
    Extras
    1. clear a hotspot or 3!
    2. Clean light shades/fittings and lamps
    3. Wash any smelly soft furnishings!
    It is WAY too hot for this!! Need to refresh the old deoderant :eek::o
    Part time GCer, NSDer, Comper and (Bad)Flylady :o
    A big shot is just a little shot that kept shooting ...
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    PenPen - slow down too much jumping for joy in your posts - it is way too hot for jumping

    Mac - hope you are all feeling better now, that sounds horrendous.

    Half way through checking the banking, WM on
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • nuttybabe
    nuttybabe Posts: 2,299 Forumite
    Hello ladies

    Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs - DONE :j

    Whoo hoo. first day is finished. now to get on with the ironing!! its never ending!!! :p
  • hollyh
    hollyh Posts: 5,474 Forumite
    edited 24 May 2010 at 1:02PM
    Afternoon all,

    Toots i hope everything goes well at the hospital. x

    Macpep :eek: poor you and DD.

    OH has the day off today as Dsd1 said to him he hadn't taken her once to get her dressing changed and he felt guilty. He goes in early everyday to miss the traffic so he's got plenty of flex time owing. I went with them to the Drs and then i took the clothes back and we had a wander around town. Ds2 and i have had lunch in the garden and for some strange reason he now wants to go in and watch a Dvd.:cool:

    So far today i have

    Made beds
    Sorted recycling
    School / nursery runs
    Put washing out
    Collected laundry
    Wm x 1
    Watered plants
    Put dry dishes away
    Washed up
    S & S Kitchen

    I'm going to do a HHC now.
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