Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd November 2010

pigpen

Craftyscholar wrote: »

It's snowing - proper snow with big flakes - and lying

I panicked and looked at your locaton.. and breathed a huge sigh of relief!

lil_me wrote: »

Wow piggers didn't realise you'd managed to get HR mobility. Downside with buses are parking and high deposits. We don't get HR which part of me is pleased about. Hope miss grizzly nappy is behaving herself. Lovely photo, those girls are growing up too quickly, stop them now!

I got higher rate for both girls!

There is no deposit we applied to the charity to get it paid and they have agreed within reason.

I think Freja is growing too quicky and is seems like days since those 2 were babies!.. DD1 is 16.5 and DD2 is 13.5.. I need a pause button for them.

Squeak is appearing better today but she has done a poo.. hopefully that was what was the matter.

sockdrawer

HHC 12.00 anyone?

Dippypud

kazwookie wrote: »

Dippypud, I would wait till Saturday morning and see what the weather is actually doing where you are and where you are going to then sort out which car.

Thanks for that idea Kazwookie, we're not leaving London 'til around 10am.
I'll put the car box with all the emergency stuff in near the front door, so whatever we go in, we can put the box in as we leave.
My friend is lovely but scatty, so she will leave the de-icer at home, (she did last year).

Eltee12

[STRIKE]Morning[/STRIKE] Afternoon All (it was still morning when I started typing!)

terrible back ache when I got home from work yesterday, so didn't do as much as would've liked. had nice bath and hairwash instead. was in PJs by 6pm, much to the disgust of DS1.

been reading thru posts - thought we were the only ones with ungrateful offspring who should know better/show a bit more respect. ours is 22 - talks to us like we're something he scraped off his shoes. ungrateful g!t.

am having my eyes laser-beamed 2morrow so wont be posting for a few days. see you all (ha ha) next week!

Monday Bathroom
Level One – DONE!
Level Two - DONE!
Level Three - DONE!


WOW – am amazed! Got done with a little help from OH.


Extras

1. HHI!!
2. Tidy airing cupboard! – Haven’t got one, soooooo, DONE!
3. Binbag dance!
4. Wipe any chairs/sofas in these areas

TUESDAY ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level One - DONE!
Level Two
Wipe fronts of appliances and units
Scrub Out the fridge and [STRIKE]defrost the frozen freezer[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe table and replace cloth if needed[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Clean, degrease/descale and wipe tiles and taps
Wipe through oven and hob to degrot any dribbles
Get the winter emergency box ready for the car.. just in case SEE HERE for ideas!




Extras

1. wash window sills
2. Thoroughly clean out the foody and baking cupboards..
3. [STRIKE] Run machines through a clean cycle[/STRIKE]
   
4. You could make a start on christmas bakin and freeze bits.. once your freezer if free from frozen frost

Wednesday - living area, hall and stairs
Level one
Declutter all these areas
[STRIKE]Vacuum these areas[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Wipe/vacuum sofas
Wash windows
Dust.. inc electrical appliances
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings in need
Binbag dance
[STRIKE]Tidy coats/shoes bags etc[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. Spend half an hour doing something for yourself
   
2. HHI
3. Wipe down all the paintwork in these areas

Eltee’s weekly extras

• Sort out Eltee’s corner of the dining room (tis full of bags and stuff for xmas pressies). Chuck out old carp
• Put xmas pressies away ready for wrapping
• Kill the hotspot in the kitchen, next to the kettle.
• Kill the hotspot on top of the cupboard at the bottom of the stairs
• De-grot said hotspot on top of the cupboard at the bottom of the stairs
• De-clutter window sill at the bottom of the stairs, next to the cupboard at the bottom of the stairs
• De-grot aforementioned window sill at the bottom of the stairs, next to the cupboard at the bottom of the stairs

Mollina_Girl

Sorry, I've not been back with an update but my DH is at home today and I have only just been able to get back on the pc:mad:
Anyway I've done another couple of HHC's since then and I have finally finished my kitchen.
In addition to the lists:

All cupboards have been cleaned inside and out,
All contents have been sorted, cleaned and put back
All rubbish has been binned and whatever I don't use is in boxes for the cs.

I can't believe how good I feel, really sad isn't it?:o:o

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room:j


Wednesday - living area, hall and stairs
Level one - done
Level Two
Wash windows
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings in need - none needed
Binbag dance

Extras

1. Spend half an hour doing something for yourself
2. HHI

Dailies – all done:j




Hidden places left to sort and de clutter
Office
2 x double fitted wardrobes, Desk unit with 2 drawers, Notice board, Bookshelves

Dining room
Under stairs cupboard – will be a WIP

Kitchen
Pan cupboard under sink – everyday at the moment!!,

Master bedroom
2 bedside cabinets, 3 double wardrobes, 1 single shelved wardrobe,
1 x 3 drawer chest, 1 x 5 drawer chest

Spare bedroom
1 desk with 3 drawers, 2 double wardrobes, 2 x 3 drawer bedside cabinets,
1 x 3 drawer cabinet, 1 ottoman, Large walk in wardrobe – will be a WIP

I'm just going to make some lunch and then clean the windows in the hallway and living room,

Seez you later,

xx

Triker

Bluddy hell Piggers...you got higher rate for both girls...I'm glad, hopefully you can put the money to good use against their shoe prices and giving them those experiences that they haven't been able to have yet considering their Dad doesn't contribute a penny, good job there is help available eh, he'd have had you all in the poor house!:mad:


Have you sorted the house out and that loan he tried to take out against the house?



Re the mobility car...with people losing their jobs and many, many departments having their budgets slashed, I would advise that you don't take too much time making a decision on your car, it may not be an option in the near future. I know of a few people who cannot claim or get any help despite their disabilities and caring responsibilities.

I'm sick to death of hearing that this project has closed or that support has no money and so can't offer really desperate people any help.Unfortunately it appears this is just the beginning....I did wonder where the government (**spits**) found that £7billion to help Ireland...but there is no money for victims of D.V., children with Autisic Spectrum behaviours, families struggling with life threatening illnesses etc, etc.


Work is workish, loads of unsettled colleagues due to cutbacks etc. For those who don't know I work in the public sector, or rather whats left of it.

We had a meeting with Job Centre Plus a few weeks ago, the changes that are coming are quite terrifying really, very draconian. Again, for those who are out of work the expectations do not match the job opportunites...I worry and wonder !!!!!! will happen.:(

Anyways....

OH is marching on with the back bedroom, a bit at a time when he gets in every night, really proud of his efforts.

Apart from that not much else to report, trying to work out next months budget, would like to keep spending to a minimum HA!!

I'm actually finding it really hard to think what people might want for chrimbo, got a blank head and a vacant stare most of the time...:rotfl:

kassey

Wednesday - living area, hall and stairs All done :j:D

hex2

Dippy - my Focus wasn't too bad in the snow and had efficient heating/heated wing mirrors, unlike my Landy which has neither and is a pain to defrost.
Lil me - anti rant hugs for you, I know exactly what you mean. My DH is just the same and it is infuriating.
Poohbear - don't worry, it wasn't heavy, just bulky. I am trying hard not to over do it but DH is away all week and SS has man flu
Dusty - Stiill manageable (just) - thanks for asking, got a cancellation to have the tests this week which is a result

I have been and exhausted myself doing a huge bulk shop so I should be able to get away with just the co-op for a while. Got SS to empty it out of the car and I am pottering to put stuff away. Just trying to do 10 minute bursts to clear the worst bits mainly.

Light relief for you - I had a rather cheeky email from 7yo DS1 last night about an app he wants to download. He hates writing, and his spelling is awful so you need to read it phonetically. I cried laughing but rather liked being the bestiest westiest mum in the world! We agreed some extra jobs he could do to earn the money this morning.

'Lego hary poter is 2£,99 and it is on top 25 on top pownd. I thurt you mite lice to no that I wud rerle love it if I cude have it so will you
Make a diyul, The diyul is if I have a day with awt makeing (brothers name) sqwul not ewun 1 time. So wots the anser Yes or No. Bicoes I no that you ar the bestist westist mum in the weld so wot do you saye.'

ETA - Triker, huge hugs for you, you sound like you need them.

ExtremeBlonde

Right so far this week I have managed to cross off the following from the list:
Monday Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
[STRIKE]
Clean floors in these rooms
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Descale shower head![/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]
Wipe down tiles and mirrors
Sort towels and dispose of raggedy ones
[/STRIKE]





Extras

1. [STRIKE]Tidy airing cupboard![/STRIKE]

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and mop/vacuum floor[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wipe the table, replace the cloth if needed and dust and deweb![/STRIKE]

Wednesday - living area, hall and stairs
Level one
[STRIKE]Vacuum these areas[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Dust.. inc electrical appliances[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash any soft furnishings in need[/STRIKE]





Extras

1. Spend half an hour doing something for yourself - spent an hour & half watching a film with DH

Its a bit random but some of it was done by DH and it is best to just let him do what he wants and be grateful rather than have an argument about what actually needs to be done!! If it's not on the list then I still have to do it! Not sure when though as am now going to be out for most of the week unless the fairies come in during the day whilst I'm at work! :rotfl:

No snow here yet, it is forecast for the weekend but I doubt it will be as bad as everyone makes out! I must admit I love the snow but then I have lived in the alps where they know how to cope with 4 foot of snow, never mind 4 inch, not like here! I know you get it a lot worse up north but I'm on the East coast. :snow_grin

sammr85

haha that is the cutest e-mail ever!! If only we could all get lovely notes like that bless him, kind of hard to say no to it!!

Well I've not got much done today but I am plannign to rectify this with HHC at 1.30 if anyone wants to join me

oh no DD2 is awake best go

love, hugs and spoons x