Weekly Flylady Thread 28th June 2010

fedupandskint

gratefulforhelp wrote: »

fedup I need a dog. Came out of a plant nursery today to hear a wheezing crying noise and it was the most beautiful black lab wagging its entire body at me, nearly took it home!!

I know!

The dogs have all been rescued from Death Row to a very kind rehoming place and all year I've been uhmming and ahhing about getting another one after the my old dog had to be put to sleep

hollyh

pigpen wrote: »

holly.. i've not been putting my bunnies out until about 6pm as it is so hot the poor things were just melting.. they have a water bottle on their run now though which they seemed happy about.

They're in a chicken coop and spend all day in the run at the bottom ( with access to the top part ), usually hiding under the ramp in the shade. I do feel sorry for them with all that fur. Neveah gave me a good tip about putting a frozen 2ltr bottle of water in the run with them as it feels like when you stand in front of an open freezer.

onestep

fedupandskint wrote: »

I know!

The dogs have all been rescued from Death Row to a very kind rehoming place and all year I've been uhmming and ahhing about getting another one after the my old dog had to be put to sleep

while we're talking about dogs my 2 year old Tess (a rescue puppy) was spayed today.. she's currently sleeping it off, but is very sorry for herself It's the first time ever that the old girl (14 and a bit) has been more active than she is!

Flying-wise the downstairs bathroom is immaculate, upstairs will have to wait. WM and DW on, tea & a glass of wine decluttered

The chickens are behaving im-peck-ably :rotfl::rotfl:and are roaming the garden during the day, and putting themselves to bed about 8 ish. No eggs yet though!

Hope everyone is ok, & hugs to those that need them

onestep

Valli

Dusty - Blackcurrant jam - 2lb of fruit + 2lb of sugar would yield about 3-and-a-half pounds of delicious, fragrant,moreish, luscious jam

Dustykitten

Valli wrote: »

Dusty - Blackcurrant jam - 2lb of fruit + 2lb of sugar would yield about 3-and-a-half pounds of delicious, fragrant,moreish, luscious jam

Thanks Valli - I was going to use this recipe

http://beingcreative.me.uk/being_creative/blackcurrant-jam.html

does it look ok?

toottifrootti

Valli wrote: »

Dusty - Blackcurrant jam - 2lb of fruit + 2lb of sugar would yield about 3-and-a-half pounds of delicious, fragrant,moreish, luscious jam

well I'm gobsmacked - I got it right after all:rotfl:

onestep awh poor wee puppy - hope she feels better soon. gentle hugs for her

toots xx

Valli

recipe looks fine Dusty...

Having said that I have never pre-warmed sugar BUT I am very careful to stir when I add it, until it dissolves. Prepping the fruit is hard work but blackcurrants make brilliant jam.

And I'm on week 3 + (?) of my diet and it's working - can't think WHAT the incentive is so no jam for me LOL

toottifrootti

:eek::eek:I have loads to do (as always!) and will be happy if i manage half of the lists....

Monday
HHC paperwork
clear sofa 2
put away presies
fill boxes for auction
order hat/clocks/books
Tuesday
3 weeks to next hospital stay! get check list started
fill boxes for auction
Wednesday
HHc filing
[STRIKE]assisted shopping[/STRIKE]
fill boxes for auction
[STRIKE]water garden if nec[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]discussion group 5.45[/STRIKE]
Thursday
HHC filing/paperwork
empty shredder/fill blue bin
gardener 10.00
Ann 11.30
DN 13.30
water garden if nec
phone E
Friday
water garden if nec
Perth Day Parade - meet NOF possibly
Saturday
water garden if nec
Community lunch & Genny's wedding
Sunday
Church
water garden if nec



Whenever...........

1. clean freezer
   
2. filing
3. organise spreadsheets - C & birthday presents - WIP - need to fill it in
4. debtbusting!.. see if you can alter any of these payments to free up some cash!
5. Defluff behind the radiators.. and wipe the fronts so they look nice
6. Gather insurance documents*
7. Gather guarantees/instruction booklets*
8. Gather important papers *(put all 3 together in one accessible file)
9. Passport - [STRIKE]get form, photo, photos signed by someone,[/STRIKE] fill in form, take to PO and submit - (need £85)
10. ebay to get the money for painters bill/ maybe new curtains and pole, heater for LR, tumble dryer, trip switch repair/ debts /passport £85/outside plumbing repairs, dividing fence
11. Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
    
12. Sort through CD/DVD shelves.. dust and fling any that are no longer of use!
13. wipe/wash/dust ornaments
14. Wash the vacuum cleaner innards and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!
15. get rid of old paint from shed

No more than 20 things on my list allowed:p

Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Open the windows and turn on some music!
Vacuum floors and sofas!
Declutter the chairs, floor and top of any cupboards!
Level Two
Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
Sort out coats, shoes and bags
Clean any ornaments, glass, mirrors, pictures etc
Level Three
Wipe sofas, paintwork and dusty places
HHC in the hallway.. vacuum floors/stairs, wipe paintwork, fling that junk mail!.. if there is a charity shop bag.. FILL IT!
Empty and wash out vacuum cleaner.. don't forget filters!

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Catch up on some calls/emails [/STRIKE]
2. HHI
3. Clean switches and sockets
4. Wipe the windows in these areas

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Oven and hob cleaning week
Level Two
Wipe table replacing cloth if necessary..
Clear out a cupboard.. the larder unit or pantry if you have one or just the general messiness of cupboard..
Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
Level Three
Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe the tops of the wall units.. lining them with old wallpaper or newspaper keeps them clean!
[STRIKE]Dejunk window sills,[/STRIKE] dust blinds and wash windows!

Extras

1. Clean out the smelly fridge
2. Sort out and restock baking cupboards
3. Scrub sink and shine the taps!

Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Scrub down tiles in bathroom.. [STRIKE]defragment your pc while doing this.[/STRIKE]
Empty and clean out all the bins!
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
[STRIKE]Collect all the dirty laundry [/STRIKE]

Extra

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms

Thursday ~ Master bedroom & landing
Level 1
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Fling open the window and let in the air
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Clean lightshade. And remove dead insects
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom
binbag dance
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Extras

• tidy a cupboard
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Clear a box of clutter from the landing
• Make any necessary phone calls

Friday ~ anywhere!!!
Level One
Clear the bookcases
move the bookcases
clean the boolcases and the books and put back
Spend at least half an hour doing something just for yourself.. a nice bath, a manicure.. just your time!
Level Two
swap sofas and desk
HHG
HHI
Level Three
Vacuum the floor
clean the windows
dust and polish and
renew flowers
Extras

• Wipe sticky marks from walls and doors
• 15 minutes filing!

head down and batter on again

and get stuck in!



toots xx

Valli

Toots I would come and help you if I was nearby!

And I want to thank the Flyladies, particulary Pigpen and Dusty without whom I would never have joined Quidco because a 3 figure (just) sum is on it's way into the Valliland Bank

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

DD2 has a runner-up medal :j :j :j :j

They did a flapper style dance to Bugsy Malone - Speakeasy.

Got my seat right at the front and watched as DD2 appeared to grow 4 inches as she stepped onto the stage, no slouching or scowling, beaming through the dance and having a great time. She really looks as though as though she belongs up there, looking down on the stalls rather than the other way around, and she agrees she prefers the view from up there!

Just chased her off to bed. She has elected to keep the liquid eyeliner and mascara on tonight (she may regret it in the morning, but she won't be told anything ). Strangely, she does trust me to apply makeup.

Decluttered small beer and now trying to bring myself to heft my carcasse off to bed.

Too much effort.

Still like a sauna round here, and I left the fan on full all evening so I didn't come back to a puddle of cats on the floor. Came back to a row of collapsed kitties strewn across the hall flooring instead.


Rainmaking can start now, if you all like?