Weekly Flylady Thread 20th December 2010

greenbee

Mollina_Girl wrote: »

Greenbee, I took your advice about leaving the heating on over night. Nothing happened at all with the rads yesterday but have just got up today and all rads are working. No sigh of any leaks so it looks as though we have been very lucky!!

Glad it worked... I'd recommend that anyone who is experiencing really extreme temperatures should have the heating on constantly, but change the temperature via thermostats/radiator valves at different times of the day/night or when you're out. It can stop things freezing and save you from flooding... also, if your tanks in the roof have been freezing a. see whether there is anything obvious that needs lagging (tank or pipes visible and unlagged) that you can fix quickly and b. leave the loft hatch open for a few hours a day. It doesn't need to get warm up there, just have enough air circulating to stop it freezing.

Mudders - hope your nose is OK

Sitting room almost cleared of wrapping stuff. All presents done about from SIL's dad, who I need to sort out a few more bits for (I will have to shop... don't have quite enough of the right things from stocks!). Two sets of lights and cards up, but still need to get a tree (I suppose I COULD use the artificial one which OH got down from the attic as I was going to take to the flat this weekend) and make some kind of decoration for the door. I might look in the florist in the village when I go to pick up the parcel from the post office (keep your fingers crossed for me that its one of my dad's presents!). The place definitely doesn't look christmassy yet...

Chocolate making still ongoing - and may well be for some time! I've decided to make one batch of each flavour so I have enough for Christmas, then use the rest of the ganache after christmas. I'd like to get some biscuits and florentines made too, but need to be realistic. Soured cream and cream cheese bought for cake-making will freeze if I can find space (mince pies going to DBs today should help). Also need to clean floors just before the dog is dropped off, or she'll do it for me!

So not doing too badly... as long as I don't get any more client calls booked today - I can catch up on other stuff next week!

Mudbath

Morning. Predictably didn't sleep much but had a few good games of cards with DH as he couldn't sleep either. Managed to get him a docs appointment as he's not breathing so well! My nose is flippin' painful but, and get this, it's actually straighter than it was before!!!! How cool is that - do it yourself nose job. Two lovely black eyes too. Not going to a&e as they can't do anything. The best of it is my children are having cameras for christmas. I'm going to have thousands of images to remember my 'new look' this Christmas. You have to laugh. One washing load on and about to take DH to docs. I'm fine if I don't actually move my head so I look a little odd walking along and doing stuff but so be it.

Thanks for your kind words xx

sockdrawer

Morning all.
Hugs and ice and arnica to the bruised ones, and healing vibes to the poorly ones.
I'm going to batter on through the lists today-so much more difficult when the house is full of people. I've a funeral (yet another one) at 11- another shop customer, but don't have to do anything apart from fly the rest of the day as I got most of the shopping in yesterday. MrT's was surprisingly quiet. Suspect most people had gone to Perth or Dundee for the day and it will be mayhem today.
Still missing a few parcels including one from Japan which has been sitting "held" at Perth depot since I paid the customs fee a week and a half ago. It's "scheduled for delivery" but they couldn't tell me when that would be, and aparantly it's mayhem down there at the depot with people picking up things..... so I'm going to do myself a favour and stay away from that! They're for me anyway, so not needed for Christmas. Also missing a couple of Amazon orders, but again, one is DH's presesnt to me, and one is my present to him, so no worries there really.
Still got a few stocking fillers to get but I can get those locally, so just the house etc to crack on with.
Also wanted to say thank you for the lovely friend requests on FB. That was lovely x




Cup of tea then listy time methinks.....x

• Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
• Tuesday - Time's nearly up!!!
• Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs!
• Mop the kitchen floor!
• get out any special christmas crockery and make sur eit is all clean and nice to use.. placemats etc too!
• Prepare a list for that last second shopping
• WRAP WRAP WRAP!

Wednesday Mayhem..

• Make sure the remaining presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
• mop the kitchen
• Bake some mince pies and tarts etc.. yummies!!!
• Vacuum the whole of the upstairs!
• do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

Thursday ~ Almost done?

• Change any bedding that needs doing
• Spend at least half an hour doing nothing at all!
• Get out and wash any special crockery you might need to use
• Binbag dance
• Wipe down all the worksurfaces in the kitchen
• Wipe all the units and appliances
• Sweep and mop the kitchen and dining area
• Wrap, wrap, wrap

:xmastree: Christmas Eve - FRANTIC FRIDAY FRENZY:xmastree:

• Prepare veg for christmas dinner .. store covered in cold water overnight, it will be fine!
• Mix yorky pud batter for tomorrow.. it is so much better if you leave it to stew.. quick whisk as use as normal
• Prepare any other bits.. stuffing, salad etc Make starters before bed.. sneaky but a great idea!
• PRESENTS .. nuff said! (stockings with a few bits of fruit and a cereal bar make for a healthy breakfast!)
• Wash pots before bed!
• Bathtime to wear everyone out!
• Final clean out of pets/litter trays etc
• S&S the kitchen
• S&S the bathroom
• Straighten the tree
• Get the roll of binbags at the ready
• Quick whizz over the clutter and carpets..
• Relax, enjoy yourselves and have a lovely time with your family!!
• If it isn't done now you don't need it to be done it isn't important!

Saturday - CHRISTMAS DAY!

• Bag up all the wrapping paper and put it outside!
• Delegate pot washing/DW loading!
• Slice off the remaining meat and either freeze or refridgerate for tomorrow!
• Save remaining cooked veg for stew! It can be frozen if you don't want to eat it in the next few days.. or sling it in the crock pot with the carcass for stock!
• Before children go to bed they must stack their new things nicely!
• A quick S&S over the kitchen should see it looking fabulous again If you leave it by New year it will be a tip!!
• Prepare any run and grab style food for Boxing day.. I know a lot of families have get togethers on the 26th.
• Wipe the table/table cloth
• Put the best crockery/glasses away, or just out of the way so it doesn't get damaged.
• Go play with the children .. eat lots of junk food and delegate as much as possible!!
• Quick wipe over the hob should see it sparkling again
• Does the breadmaker need to be on for tomorrow?
• Start thinking of those resolutions you will be breaking by the middle of January! lol
• Don't forget to feed the pets!.. Mine had a bag of turkey giblets they helped themselves to!
• Enjoy your day with your loved ones, spare a fewv minutes thought for those who cannot be with us this year and who have lost loved ones.. I wish you all a happy, joyous, trouble-free fabulous New Year!! Without you lot.. I wouldn't be here either xx

[STRIKE]GET TREE[/STRIKE]
Double check application forms and upload to website Done
Send out applications to main stands
Clean and wash close. Consider the ponsettia idea......
Fill up car.
PooPatrol
Find and clean the table cloth
Investigate fresh places for roadsigns
Speak to MIL regarding roanes and a roofer. Spoke to DH who will sort it out.
Make MIL's cushions nearly finished one
sewing
Buy stamps
1/2 hour Italian
Angling Association stuff
1/2 hour photoshop
Persuade hubby to move boxes out of hall
Take inventory of old shop stock WIP Done 1 2 hours
Inventory current shop stock WIP
work through cleaning house pillows and duvets replacing as needed.
Phone sis & Dad
Added to daily list food and water for birds(Thanks Dusty)
Clean out crafting boxes
10 crochet squares
HHHW
1 hr Yoga
Drink water
Psoriasis creams
DD2 1/2 hour violin priactice
1/2 hour dreamweaver
re-check accounts
Do my spreadsheets
Update trade stand database
Urge DH on to sort out his dentist bill
Sort out family pictures cd for sis, bil and Mil.
Remember to remind game dealer regarding order of pheasants, duck and partridge while it's still cheap
Knit some of everlasting jumper. You know you love the jumper, so you deserve to be able to wear it

hex2

Greenbee, I want to come and stay at your house for Christmas please. I think I would eat until I was sick :beer:
Florentines is a brilliant idea, any recipe you recommend?

This place doesn't look Christmassy either as we just have the plastic tree up in the playroom, probably should put some more stuff up today whilst I have a teenager available to root in the loft. I usually get a wreath and a real tree and so on but DH has had to take my car yet again so no chance.

HHC at 9.30 anyone?

Lady-Liberty

Morning All

We have sunshine I'm sure it won't last but it's nice to see!

Mudders Oh honey .. only you :eek: hope it feels more comfortable soon ... they will be some fetching photos :rotfl: love & hugs :A xx

Kazm So pleased to hear your news I know you have had an arduos journey to get this far .... xx

Bit late saying it on here ... I did on FB thanks for all the cards & e-cards ... they have really brightened my Christmas :T

Love & hugs to all

xx

Valli

Morning all

up at sparrow's cough to let the plumber in (and get my shower) but got a phone call. Apparently he went to the merchants, checked the stuff and 'it was damaged' (what ALL of it? *roll eyes*) - I am waiting for a shelf, a plinth and handles for the cupboard and a replacement hand basin. Anyway, they're not coming. But while I was waiting I prepped a Carribean Chicken recipe for the slow cooker, so not all wasted time. It's from the book I got last xmas and will be only the second time I have done a recipe from it. DD is 'sick' of casseroles and stews, apparently. She chose the recipe. Anyway this means that I have the day free to crack on with jobs - I have cards to deliver, need petrol, and air, and have other stuff to sort. Then I might, just MIGHT be ready by lunchtime tomorrow!

greenbee

hex2 wrote: »

Greenbee, I want to come and stay at your house for Christmas please. I think I would eat until I was sick :beer:
Florentines is a brilliant idea, any recipe you recommend?

This place doesn't look Christmassy either as we just have the plastic tree up in the playroom, probably should put some more stuff up today whilst I have a teenager available to root in the loft. I usually get a wreath and a real tree and so on but DH has had to take my car yet again so no chance.

HHC at 9.30 anyone?

You're welcome to come and stay... you can help me make all this stuff and then take it away

Florentines - I kind of make them up as I go along - use any recipe but adapt the ingredients to the nuts/fruit you have available. I like cranberry and orange. And sour cherries but not glace ones...

Wreath replacement - hack some greenery from the garden, tie it in a bunch with a ribbon and an old bauble or too and shove that on the door... Indoors a few candles surrounded by a bit of holly/ivy and the odd bit of red ribbon on old bauble or a fircone or two can work wonders. If you have mantlepieces (I don't anymore), just shoving twigs in between whatever is already there is fine. Get the boys to put the christmas cards up along all the bookshelves or something (we used to hang crepe streamers vertically from the bookshelves and staple cards on to them).

Mind you, chocolate making is probably more fun I've just done raspberry ones - white chocolate shells with purple glitter, and a dark choc ganache with creme de framboise (surprisingly nice when in ganache, the hint of cough medicine vanishes). The look fab and ALL came out of the mould fine, so I'm going to chill another batch of shells ready to fill once I've picked up my parcel.

juliejim

I'll run to catch up with you hex!

maybemischief

Only just woken up!! Kids been good downstairs on their own. Going to have a soak in the bath then crack on.

Dailes
SS Kitchen & Table
[STRIKE]SS Bathroom[/STRIKE] & Loo
[STRIKE]Make beds[/STRIKE]
Kids stuff up & away.
Unload/load DW
laundry
[STRIKE]Fed/clean animals[/STRIKE]
Vacuum downstairs
Monday Mayhem.. All done:j
Tuesday - Time's nearly up!!! All done

Wednesday Mayhem..

• Clean the bath and shower and loo!
• Vacuum the whole of the upstairs!
• wash windows through the whole downstairs if needed
• do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

Thursday ~ Almost done?

• GOBBLY GOBBLY OUT OF THE FREEZER TO DEFROST!!!
• Change any bedding that needs doing
• Spend at least half an hour doing nothing at all!
• Check when payments need to be made, if possible set them up to go on the right date through the bank.
• HHI
• Get out and wash any special crockery you might need to use
• dust and deweb everywhere
• Binbag dance
• Wipe down all the worksurfaces in the kitchen
• Wipe all the units and appliances
• Sweep and mop the kitchen and dining area
• Play laundry catch up.. see if you can get it all done!
• Bring in the logs and coal you might be needing the next couple of days
• Wrap, wrap, wrap

juliejim

Morning All

The Virgin man should be here soon so a quick post before he comes. The hamster managed to get out of its cage in the night and decided to visit the kitchen - bearing in mind it live upstairs in DS's bedroom on top of a chest of drawers. The kitchen is where Jerry sleeps so this morning there was a lot of crying and little barks from Jerry so we sent DS downstairs to let him out. This carried on and then DD came upstairs to say the hamster was behind the freezer and that's what Jerry was crying at! So I had to go and rescue the hamster who was scared stiff and I've put him back in his cage. His fur on the back of his net was a bit wet so I don't know whether Jerry has been near him or it's from something else.

Engineer here