Weekly Flylady Thread 23rd August 2010

hex2

Good to see you posting Rose but the wrong Joanne I think.


Today I have been to work, out the DW and WM on, cleaned the hens out, found 8 eggs in the border, cooked dinner, put the boys to bed and collapsed in an exhausted pile.

I also talked to a sensible CSA person which surely involves two mutually excusive concepts?

kazwookie

Hi

I hoep you ar all ok.

Dw is on
WM is on
Shopping is done and away
People in house fed!!
Kitchen floor is done

I really do apologies for not partaking of the thread fully this week.

Listy for all the week will be attacked tomorrow morning.

Take care and have a good weekend

lil_me

We're back home and mount washmore is being conquered. Managed to get the cold DS2 picked up while we were away so I was actually pleased to come home, barking cough I just want to curl up and sleep not in much of a holiday mood.

Pigpen hope you survive the trip to the wild wild west to see the outlaws because that is what they sound like lol. DPs Dad and Step Mam, for all I quite like them, are the we've planned x, y and z for us all to do or ok we'll do that with you people as we found out in Spain last year.....we escaped all of once! They've offered us to go again next year but I am in 2 minds lol. I am sure the 7 days without the kiddywinks will fly over.
Dusty I am sure you are much more organised than you make out
rosepink hope you feel better soon
Crafty hope you get it sorted soon, I hate anything being 'wrong' with the house, it makes me worry none stop and we don't even own it so I know how stressful that is, must be worse for you.

Well the house is the poo hole I left it, regardless of DPs empty promises to sort it while he was home but went out helping others instead. Then I've added bags of caravan gibble to it. Big messy piles to deal with, oh dear. We're not using the caravan again this year, well not planning to/anyone else to so need to do a lot of winter prep stuff, every cupboard has been emptied and everything just about brought home to be cleaned. Going to see if I can get the boys into a couple of activities next week so I can get it done and back up there.

We've had a 'financial slog it out' over the last 12 hours or so, not that I was in the mood to and I don't think we're going to France it's unfortunate as we won the accomodation but we just haven't got the money especially waiting for DP to be paid off last job and then the working month in hand with the new one. A shame if we can't, need to make definate decision tomorrow if we can borrow cash (which I don't really want to do) or are not going. It's going to cost us more than a package holiday just in travel due to where it is.......which is a bit bonkers.

Ok I'm feeling grotty and need to clear my bed before I can sleep in it (clean laundry) so will offer (((hugs))) all round and pop off xxxx ***will be back if I can't sleep***

mummyyof5

Hi all,sorry in lurkdum due to back still but wanted to say well done to all the DDs and DSs with great exam results...DS1 did not do well at all but we knew he wouldnt he isnt at all academic...BUT he passed his college exam so is now on the full time course:j:j

DD2 was also accepted onto the business studies one she applied for...hope she sticks it as she wanted a retail course but this is the only one they do now:mad: and theres a lot of business law involved which isnt really what she wants

Have also sorted out child benefit..who sorted out tax credits for me as I couldnt get through (I had been trying all day)..and DS1s EMA has been posted.

DS2 has new shoes for school and stationary...went through his uniform and was thrilled as there is nothing he needs...that saved me a small fortune.

DS1 has his stationary...need to order his white overalls and polo shirt but should only be about £25.

Taking DD2 to town Monday...back permitting to get her a few new clothes for college...she had uniform last year...so wants some leggings and a couple of casual jumpers/sweatshirts.


Hope to be back to flying in the next week or so...house not too bad as DS1 is an angel...and have made the others help...much to their disgust haha xx

Love to all especially..Toots LadyL Diva and LW xxx

marchio

Hya all,
All good wishes to everyone.
Kept flying until 10 last night:) Told DH yesterday about the thread and how supportive it is. Read him Craftyscholar's comment.
DH started to help with the top shelf of the big cupboard and thought the re-organisation was really useful and so... started to help me with another bomb site:) We uncovered and cleaned the floor and walls and excavated the cupboard behind. We talked about changing things to stop it being a dumping ground. I am hoping he will carry on today:)
Sunny here atm so have wm on so will get it on the line before DGSs arrive.
Thanks and hugs if needed x

Craftyscholar

Morning all
OK what's left

Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Open the windows and turn on some music!
Level Two
Level Three
Check those smoke alarms!.. get fire brigade to come do a home check if you have none.. I want you all to be safe! Phoned to arrange appointment - waiting for a call back.
Empty and wash out any bins

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining area

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing

Level 3
Defluff and demuck light fittings and behind radiator!
Extras

1. Binbag dance!

Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level Two
Wipe keyboard/monitor etc..
scrub the tiles..
Wash bath mats,
Level Three
Wipe the paintwork/spindles/hand rails up the stairs hall and landing!
Extras

1. Catch up relevant phonecalls
2. Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
3. If you are going to be making christmas cakes.. sort out what you need and get it on your shopping list!

Friday ~ , Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
Level Two
Sort through a box of junk
Binbag dance
Level Three
Tidy/straighten a bookcase/shelf unit
Dust and deweb
My list
Check finances
Generally get butt in gear and think seriously about future plans:o

toottifrootti

Morning all - are you all having a long lie?

looks like a nice day coming here - fingers crossed!

roundtuit hope you have a lovely birthday week! good luck on the job front and well done for tackling the BD head on - you are right when you say it is better to work through it - I know I do. and WTG your DS:T:T:T:T:T maybe he will be inspired to keep going now that he has discovered the carpet!
mummyslittleboy a big well done for getting the paperwork sorted and your debts under control - its never an easy task but you have made great progress.

msgnomey glad to hear you have got over your op so quickly

hellyboo thank goodness you got some money but bad news about the car - I am sure there will be things you can do this weekend without it - I hope the weather will be nice for you and you can at least get out for a walk with the children.
hex Wow! amazing that you managed to have a sensible conversation with CSA - hope its a good sign for you getting things sorted out.

piggers I hope the weekend is not nearly as bad as you are expecting! Yes it will be strange without the children but think of all the flinging you can get done without them 'helping'!! I hope piglet is on her best behaviour over the weekend - when are you back?
lil_me nice to see you again - bad luck about the cold - hope it goes soon and what a shame about the holiday in France but you are being very sensible and considering the cost of travel etc.
mummyyto5 sorry to see you are still having bother with your back - hope it wont be too long before you are on your feet again - well done to DS for getting his college place and being such a star in the house - well done to DD as well - hope the course isnt as bad as she thinks! take care and get better soon (((hugs)))
marchio :T:T:T excellent to hear that your Dh has been helping - it really is so much easier if everyone mucks in - it will give you more time to relax and do things together - well done for tackling the 'dumping ground'!
Aunty when you figure out how to get your butt in gear could you let me know please?:rotfl:

ok had better go get ready for carer coming in.
catch you later - hope you all have a very productive or relaxing day.
toots xx

toottifrootti

just bumping this week's wee list to see whats left............
Monday
Tuesday
speak to council re neighbour's garden
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
do rota/lists to check when at church tomorrow
speak to Auntie
dye blouse and t-shirt
move stuff from hall (before tuesday)
sort through stuff in hall
sort part of the shed to put stuff from hall
move stuff to shed
finish 100 in 10 challenge
wrap ebay sale ready to post
put something more on ebay
Sunday
Church
put more on ebay
sort through presents and list

Head down and batter on again

toots xx


Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Vacuum floors and sofas!
Declutter the chairs, floor and a couple of shelves!!
Level Two
Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
Clean any fluffy electricals
Level Three
HHC in the hallway.. vacuum floors, wipe paintwork,
Extras
Wipe and water any plants
Sort a paperwork pile.. filing, shredding and organising bills to be paid!
Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level One
mop the floor
Level Two
Wipe kickboards
Wipe table and replace cloth if needed
Level Three
Extras
Run appliances through a clean cycle.. (just WM to do)
Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Level 2
Vacuum mattress
Sort through your make-up/toiletries.. what can be flung?
Level 3
Defluff and demuck light fittings and behind radiator!
Extras
Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One
Level Two
Wipe keyboard/monitor etc..
Level Three
Wipe sofas/chair in these places
Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc
Extras
Catch up relevant phonecalls
Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
If you are going to be making christmas cakes.. sort out what you need and get it on your shopping list!
Friday ~ Or just neglected spaces!
Level One
Declutter and vacuum the floor!
ebay 5 things
Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!!
Level Two
Sort through a cupboard of clothing
Sort through a box of junk
Binbag dance
Level Three
Dust and deweb
Extras
Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike

All ironing is done
All windows cleaned and all the glass in the flat and the front door!

its not too bad ............:D:rotfl:

toots xx

MrsChaos

Morning all

DSs and I are up and breakfasted. I'm not planning on going anywhere until this afternoon, so I should get plenty of jobs done. I'll start with WM (nice day here so far) and S&S in kitchen, then on with the decluttering I started yesterday.

Well done to Mr Marchio for getting involved.

Hope everyone has a good start to the weekend. x

ETA HHC 9.15-9.45 anyone?

Valli

I have definitely been flying!

to Budapest (mon) and back (Fri)

thought about you all (honest) not least because I saw a car reg and the letters were HEX

and there is a company called MSE

(clearly we can run but we can't hide)

am saving thread catch up for a treat, later, as it's the wedding today..

oh WM x2 on line and 3rd load in, now.
knicker shortage will be solved soon!

(Brought you all some sunshine - left Manchester in pouring rain, left Budapest in pouring rain!)

It actually STARTED raining in Budapest as I was on the steps about to board the plane - ace timing or what!

Budapest is a beautiful city by the way - well worth a visit!


oh - my stepdad (aka dad) is Hungarian so translated for us. Cue many amusing moments when he spoke to US in Hungarian and we hadn't a clue...
and, as I was on an errand in the city he advised me to 'act like a tourist and don't speak Hungarian' (in case I got into trouble, this was)
well I WAS a tourist and I CAN'T speak Hungarian! :rotfl:
(I can say thanks though;))