Weekly Flylady Thread 31st May 2010

msgnomey

went for a nice relaxing 40 min stroll around the block (and through the University grounds) so feeling good, was getting about reports but if I don 1 more tonight I will be 1/3 way through so not so bad

right off to help OH make soup for tea (pointed it at 1.5 per serving so can have rolls as well LOL) been very good today and have 13 points left

kazwookie

More top soil collected from nice freecycle lady
Dinner cooked eaten all washing up done

Watching OH ironing his stuff!!

Sexym~~glad you have sorted something else out.

gratefulforhelp_2

Failed to fly today, been out all day, but used set menu a tenner in pizza express and 10 quid off in waitrose so a bit moneysaving.
Did get the shopping done I suppose, and got the DDs shorn. Off to catch up.

gratefulforhelp_2

Valli wrote: »

DS is revising and has to write a formula for the sum of n, n+1 and n+2 in the simplest form.
I think 3n+3

Good Maths. Valli is there such a thing as a KS1 level 3 maths paper like there is with reading?? Do you automatically give them level 3 paper if they get 2a on the level 2 paper?

sexymouse wrote: »

:jI've just found a different venue as first venue changed their minds about accommodating us in the restaurant area and wanted to charge us £25 per head for afternoon tea.

Just booked a lovely golf club where a friend had her wedding reception a few years ago, and they are charging £7.50 per head! :T

WTG :T:T:T

Valli

there is a level 3 maths paper in the SATS but whether a child would be automatically given it to do if Y2 and got a 2a I don't know - it might well cover things not yet taught IYSWIM...

MSGNomey well it's almost a third done...

nannyboo you have a PM...

gratefulforhelp_2

Thanks valli.

kazmeister

sexymouse wrote: »

:jI've just found a different venue as first venue changed their minds about accommodating us in the restaurant area and wanted to charge us £25 per head for afternoon tea.

Just booked a lovely golf club where a friend had her wedding reception a few years ago, and they are charging £7.50 per head! :T

WTG sexymouse sometimes things happen for a reason, hopefully this will be a better venue all round

OK what have I done since last post

Swept top hallway both landings and stairs.
Washed floors of all of them too.
Washed LR floor
Made DH's supper and flask to take to work (adding this as its a rarity )
Cooked DD's and her friends tea
Walked friend home
Walked dog
Got batteries for scales bought in town earlier

Batteries anyone? - Our Morrisons have 1/2 price duracell on all sizes £1.74 so mioght be worth a look if you have one near you. Last time I stocked up tho' they were only £1.50

I need to find my list and see how I'm doing - back with an update in a bit

Bank Holiday Monday ~ Bits of not very much!
Level One
Wash the manky windows you have ignored every week it has been on the extras!
Level Two
Get your spreadsheets/budgetting/insurances etc up to date. - this evening when DH goes to work - postponed until tomorrow although I will check balances online
Level Three
Tidy one cupboard.. any cupboard but opening one which is already tidy and saying you did that one is not good enough
Extras
Ring/visit a friend or relly you haven't seen/spoken to in a while!
Binbag dance
Tuesday ~ Living room, hall and stairs!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter floors and vacuum them[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Dust and deweb[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Vacuum under furniture you can safely move[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean fire and surround[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Sort coats and bags and shoes.. esp. school bags![/STRIKE]
Wash front door.. both sides!
[STRIKE]Make any important appointments you have been putting off.. smear? Dentist? hairdresser.. whatever! [/STRIKE]Dont have any due!
Extras
Clean the car.. inside and out.. get the minions to help (or do it for you!) [STRIKE]I am sooo hoping Dh is washing it tonight[/STRIKE]- No he wasnt as far too busy
Empty and tidy out a grotty cupboard!
HHI - my clothes this morning, DS' Dobok this evening, halfway there maybe
[STRIKE]Wash any smelly soft furnishings![/STRIKE] - Dont have any for new sitting room yet!
Wednesday ~ Bedroom & Landing
Level One
Open the window and air the room
Strip off smelly bedding and sling it in the wash
Level Two
Vacuum the mattress and air the duvet
remake bed with the clean bedding
Put the floordrobe in the wardrobe
Find 10 things to get rid of!.. no men/women/children/pets
Level Three
Vacuum the landing and bedroom.. starting at the bottom of the stairs!!!!
Remove anything that should be elsewhere.. your bedroom is NOT a shed!!
Remove some dust bunnies and wipe over the light shades
Extras
Wash any curtains that need doing
binbag dance
Clean the windows
15 minutes sort out of the landing gibble.. see if you can find something to rehome!

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

was going quite well today - DW, WM, kitchen, driving lesson etc, then a letter came through the door.

DD1's father is trying to claim child benefit for her, as he has told her she can have his wife's old car and they will give her a lump sum of every penny of child benefit and tax credit they receive for her as a present when she goes to University, if she refuses to come back here.

I suspect this is in retaliation to the CSA deciding last week that they would take him to court for nonpayment of maintenance for the last heaven-knows-how-many years.

That and the fact that she is a singularly unpleasant brat these days and a testament to what you get from full on attachment parenting, who cannot function without her boyfriend attached to her person at all times, cannot manage to attend college, will not be going to university because she hasn't bothered handing in coursework for her AS levels and speaks only in baby talk 'cos iii's weally ickle an mi dada's bubba'. :mad:

Oh, and I had to throw my lovely boyfriend out because she had told her tutor (to get out of trouble for skivving) that he was a violent alcoholic who she was terrified of. All untrue, but the tutor fell for the poor baby act and was starting to ask questions about how safe DD2 was and whether she needed to instigate child protection proceedings.




GRrrrrrrrrr!

And DD2 has just announced that DD1 had started punching her in the head and trying to suffocate her when she was here, so she doesn't want her back anyway.

AAAAAGGGGGHHHH!!!! Why did she not tell me this before?

toottifrootti

evening everyone!
its was horroble wet and chilly this morning but is now lovely and sunny.

Dusty you beat me to it!!!!
greenbee hope you feel better soon
rach - hope you took it easy today and the plumbing gets sorted (in the flat not yours!!!!) I am no expert on pregnancy but it sounds a bit like low BP - are you eating enough?
sexy hope you get the reception sorted out ETA well done with the new venue - excellent cost too!!
kazw I am going to here for 5 days - couldnt do a link as it is part of larger site!
The College, Millport
The College, which was originally built in 1851, is attached to the Cathedral of The Isles (Britain's smallest Cathedral) - one of two Cathedrals in the Episcopal Diocese of Argyll and The Isles. It is set in its own woodland grounds and has recently undergone major restoration and refurbishment. The College, which is recognised as having high standard of welcome, dining and accommodation is open throughout the year for Church groups and for individuals who are seeking peace and quiet.

The Island of Cumbrae, which is four miles long by two miles wide, is situated in the Firth of Clyde, just off the Ayrshire coast, and is easily reached by a ten minute ferry crossing from Largs. There are also good connections by public transport to Glasgow and other mainland towns and cities. The town of Millport offers a wide range of attractions and the island is ideal for cycling. There are excellent views of the nearby islands of Arran and Bute and the mountains of Argyll.


The College of the Holy Spirit is attached to the Cathedral of The Isles, Britain's smallest cathedral, and offers a warm welcome, comfortable accommodation and good food. The College is open throughout the year for individuals and groups and is also available for conferences, retreats and seminars. We can accommodate up to 31 guests in 16 rooms, 5 of which have 'en suite' facilities. 1 has a private bathroom.

The Cathedral and College are also available for the preparation of sacred and classical music. Applications from choirs and groups of classical musicians are welcomed for seminars, rehearsals and performances.

And there are some more pics here
I have never been on a retreat before but I am looking forward to the peace- we have 2 nuns coming to speak to us about Celtic Spirituality - they are from here. It is organised by my Church and there are 18 of us including my friend A (the priest) and there are others that i know.

polly hope that cough goes away soon (((hugs)))
kazm baby wipes are good for leather sofas too
Natty thats good news - it didnt take too long for the results either xx
msgnomey you are doing well with your reports:T:T
I hope all the other teachers are taking note and getting their prep done too!!! NO last minute rushes on Sunday please!!!!

LameWolf awh Sidney looks lovely - they always look gruff but are really adorable - it will be good if you can get repeat businesss like Sidney and the other 2 - Now I do not believe for one moment that there is not someone you could call on - I am sure you have lovely friends.
boddy that sounds a ridiculous way of doing appts!
AnW'sMum sounds like a very industrious day:T
have been to Cornhill and had a nice quiet day - finished one jigsaw and started another!
stripped the bed this morning and its all washed and dried outside

had a piece of quipment uplifted which is no longer required (meant to be tomorrow but actually more convenient today)

DW run and emptied

just going to sort out what needs to be done tomorrow on shopping trip
toots xx

Valli

shurrup toots...
*looks guilty*

(((hugs Jo-jo)))