Weekly Flylady Thread 27th December 2010

short_bird

Valli wrote: »

I wish to report that my ironing basket is empty. (No change there then TBH)

I also wish to echo Shortbird's Mantra about thinking lucky and being lucky - along with my Pollyanna-like attitude somehow it does seem to work - though I know that changing the mindset isn't easy. But I truly believe that THIS is how I have coped through the bad times - I'm ALWAYS convinced that my ship is close by the harbour, even if it hasn't actually docked.

Anyway I wish you ALL a happy and healthy 2011; I wish, in particular for Lady Liberty to have the best possible times and I wish Toots and Lamewolf the best of health, continued recovery for Triker, GnB's Littley to be well, and Pigpens brood to stay healthy. Cycling - hope your daughter continues to do well (I think it's your daughter I'm thinking of with ME?) For those coping with git-like KH's I hope that these KH's remember they are adult and start behaving accordingly - so that would be JJTTF; Piggers and Quillion's too - and those OH's who seem to think they need not pull their weght - wake up and smell the coffee - you're adults, you have responsibilities, it's supposed to be a partnership. (Mumoftwo (I think) Mummyof5, Vanilla and a fair few others are in this group I feel; on occasion).
When Tony Hancock was 44 he and his wife were asked if they had children. Tony replied 'Yes, a boy aged 44'. Says it all really - cos I've got an awful feeling the LSB might fall into this category *rolls eyes* - keeping him at a distance should help

I hope those planning weddings have them go with only the one hitch - that would be the getting hitched bit;) Sexymouse and Seafarer's - are there any more?

Those who have lost loved ones - take them into the New Year in your hearts - the love is always there. I hope you are able to smile at the happy memories.

And finally
Thank you all for your friendship and support - especially those Flyladies - and they know who they are - who gave me the 'extra' support and advice and encouragement to get out into the real world - I hope that 2011 brings you all peace and joy
(And I haven't had a glass yet - shame this wasn't 10000!)

What she said.

And now, it's time for a chinese takeaway and alcohol. And more episodes of Afterlife, on DVD, which I need to give back to my neighbours after (counts on fingers....) 3 years.

boddy

Thats the house tidy and no ironing.

Its DDs birthday today so been to see her with card and pressie. I did a few hours at the hospital. They are lovely to me in reception and make me cuppas and look after me. Its lovely to have met such nice people. I was touched when one of the security guys gave me a hug and thanked me for the card and biscuits I gave them.

Have treat myself to a takeaway which I enjoyed. Not sure whether Im staying up or not.

Valli What a lovely post.
Toots Hope you are feeling a bit better.

Hugs and spoons for those that need them.

Thank you all for your love, support and being here.

Happy New Year everyone. All the best for 2011.

hex2

Some lovely heartwarming posts tonight. Just wanted to say Happy New Year to everyone.

DH and I are collating a list of things he/we/I want to do in the next year - and he has just added the Hadrian Wall walk to the list :eek:.

kazmeister

Evening ladies

All i managed to do this afternoon was a bit of food shopping and baking with DD then chilling out with DH before he went back to work. This for them is the busiest night of the year so he wont be in good humour tomorrow especially as he has Sat/Sun nights to do as well . Tea for DD and I was Meatballs with pasta with the sauce made from a lurking pot of salsa dip, just have to make some kind of carbonara with the onion and garlic one now .

I too am very lucky with my DH, he has been more than happy to see me get up late, sit on my butt watching TV and doing not a lot else this hols. We have had a great time chilling out and we are both very very happy to have been able to have that time. Normality and being busy all the time starts again on Tuesday so happy to have made the most of it.

I do however think that for 2011 I need to get myself more organised - with EVERYTHING! I am going to start writing lists of what needs doing in the house from big jobs to small, I am going to list all the places that need decluttering including wardrobes (especially mine and DH's) oh and of course the attic and the 'office' which is once again close to becoming a box room. I am sure we have boxes for stuff that we have ditched. I am also going to sort my budget - properly! and will refrain from buying more makeup and toiletries until I actually need them. No these are not resolutions they are essentials. I will take a book downstairs and start my lists while I watch TV with DD as its just me and her tonight seeing in the new year.

greenbee wrote: »

I've ended this one by sending an email to my boss (and the team) disagreeing with his take that 'the three who are doing OK don't need to do anything and the seven who aren't need to improve' and telling him that if we're a team, the three who are doing OK need to show the seven who aren't how to get it right. And then recommending 'first, break all the rules' and 'now discover your strengths' as New Year reading Not sure whether it'll be the kick up the backside needed or a career limiting move, but I am fed up to the back teeth with the negativity and divisiveness within the team... (OK, and with having a crap manager ) Well done you for actually saying what you feel

I'll just have to see what happens. My useless bloke has done a lot of work on the paper we were writing yesterday, so I suppose I should look at it and do my bit. He very helpfully told me yesterday that he was missing me... Isnt this a good thing ? I keep telling him we shouldn't be discussing personal stuff at work although I agree with this

Off to have a shower and dress and try to get my act together... I need the place clean and tidy, and to get some exercise otherwise I won't be able to sort my head out.

Dustykitten wrote: »

All hoovered and tidied under the bed. Present box is quite depleted but with DS3 getting older there are fortunately a lot less parties now and I often give a bar of chocolate wrapped up with some cash.

Just going to finish the bathroom - only bath, shower, floor to do and then finish my ironing and that will be it for this year.

I might start my list later. Just filled in some of my calendar and realise just how much January/February DH is away on buisiness

Hugs for Dusty but please dont start the new year on a negative, I'm sure something positive will come out of it

Valli wrote: »

I wish to report that my ironing basket is empty.

(No change there then TBH)

I also wish to echo Shortbird's Mantra about thinking lucky and being lucky - along with my Pollyanna-like attitude somehow it does seem to work - though I know that changing the mindset isn't easy. But I truly believe that THIS is how I have coped through the bad times - I'm ALWAYS convinced that my ship is close by the harbour, even if it hasn't actually docked.

Anyway I wish you ALL a happy and healthy 2011; I wish, in particular for Lady Liberty to have the best possible times and I wish Toots and Lamewolf the best of health, continued recovery for Triker, GnB's Littley to be well, and Pigpens brood to stay healthy. Cycling - hope your daughter continues to do well (I think it's your daughter I'm thinking of with ME?) For those coping with git-like KH's I hope that these KH's remember they are adult and start behaving accordingly - so that would be JJTTF; Piggers and Quillion's too - and those OH's who seem to think they need not pull their weght - wake up and smell the coffee - you're adults, you have responsibilities, it's supposed to be a partnership. (Mumoftwo (I think) Mummyof5, Vanilla and a fair few others are in this group I feel; on occasion).
When Tony Hancock was 44 he and his wife were asked if they had children. Tony replied 'Yes, a boy aged 44'. Says it all really - cos I've got an awful feeling the LSB might fall into this category *rolls eyes* - keeping him at a distance should help

I hope those planning weddings have them go with only the one hitch - that would be the getting hitched bit;) Sexymouse and Seafarer's - are there any more?

Those who have lost loved ones - take them into the New Year in your hearts - the love is always there. I hope you are able to smile at the happy memories.

And finally

Thank you all for your friendship and support - especially those Flyladies - and they know who they are - who gave me the 'extra' support and advice and encouragement to get out into the real world - I hope that 2011 brings you all peace and joy


(And I haven't had a glass yet - shame this wasn't 10000!)

I dont think there is anything I can say to follow this excellent post Valli, you have said everything I wanted to and more.



I do feel the need to thank each and everyone of you for your posts, I have a tendancy to flit in and out when I am at work and cant keep up with everyone's postings. I do have to give a few special mentions tho as at times I couldnt have managed without you all

Pigpen - you are amazing and how you manage to keep us all in line as well as your own children and OH I will never know. Thank you for everything you do.
Toots - for your incredible strength of character, for your superb memory, for you brilliant posts while tackling difficult times ahead. Thank you.
LadyLib - you have truly positive postings and quotations both here and on FB that show the kind of positive person you are. You too I know have difficult circumstances and your bravery in facing every day so positively makes me feel ashamed to complain somedays.
Lilme - You are amazingly supportive. From the day I arrived on flylady when you ran it, you became in my eyes a true friend. You always find time to send me a message when I need one and one day I hope I can meet you in person to say Thank you.
AnW'smum - Again someone who has always been there over the years and been there to prop me up when I needed it with a message or 2. It was lovely to finally meet you this last summer along with A and W and I hope we can repeat this soon x
Valli - thank you for your sense of humour. You always have the ability to make me laugh with your posts or links to other things you have found and I look forward to seeing what you have to say each day.
Dusty, Hex, froddington, boddy, greenbee, sexymouse, poohbear, vanilla, serena, soappie, jjef, julijim and Triker to name just a few - you all have such a positive influence on people who are posting with your knowledge and support, Thank you.

I know there are many many more who I havent named and I am sorry if I havent personally included you in the list - there are far too many to remember in my aging confuddled memory, but I do thank you all sincerely.

2011 will hopefully start positively now that the 2009/2010 cloud has been lifted and I hope that we can all of us look forward to some sunshine in our lives.

Happy New Year my friends,
I hope to see you all in 2011

1_step_closer

Those are really lovely posts!

I am going to try and pop on more often as well in 2011, I left for a while as was very busy and thought you'd wouldnt miss me anyway! I get BD days as well................

I have also changed my signature all ready for 2011..............gonna go cut my nails as they grow very quickly and I cant type properly now! lol

see you in a bit

Lady-Liberty

Hello

I'm not too good with New Year's Eve/New Year's Day & certainly won't be staying up to "celebrate" to be honest I rather wish it would all pass me by .... BUT

I had to say thanks to Valli :A I'm blubbing like mad now

Also thanks to all of you special people who have stuck by me thru thick & thin ... IRL, on here & FB ... you all know who you are ... there are a few absent flyladies I will include in that, they may not post on here anymore but are true friends :A so thanks from the bottom of my heart ... it's a cliche but I really couldn't have coped without you at times.

Toots Special love, & health wishes for you sweetie ... thanks for giving me the kick up the a$$ the other night when I had a melt-down ...


None of us know what the future will bring ... but I wish you all A Very Happy & Peaceful New Year xxxxxx

Oh & I failed on the ironing challenge but in the grand scheme of things it doesn't really matter!

Love & hugs to you all xxxx

fedupandskint

Of course it doesn't matter if the ironing is still there tomorrow - its another day afterall!

Glad to see you posting Lady L - wishing you a happy 2011 in everyway

The support on here is invaluable, my house looks much more sorted as a result. Plus all the support thats there for us when we need it in our lives. Who would have thought it would be out there in a virtual world?

Natty68

Valli wrote: »

I also wish to echo Shortbird's Mantra about thinking lucky and being lucky - along with my Pollyanna-like attitude somehow it does seem to work - though I know that changing the mindset isn't easy. But I truly believe that THIS is how I have coped through the bad times - I'm ALWAYS convinced that my ship is close by the harbour, even if it hasn't actually docked.

Anyway I wish you ALL a happy and healthy 2011; I wish, in particular for Lady Liberty to have the best possible times and I wish Toots and Lamewolf the best of health, continued recovery for Triker, GnB's Littley to be well, and Pigpens brood to stay healthy. Cycling - hope your daughter continues to do well (I think it's your daughter I'm thinking of with ME?) For those coping with git-like KH's I hope that these KH's remember they are adult and start behaving accordingly - so that would be JJTTF; Piggers and Quillion's too - and those OH's who seem to think they need not pull their weght - wake up and smell the coffee - you're adults, you have responsibilities, it's supposed to be a partnership. (Mumoftwo (I think) Mummyof5, Vanilla and a fair few others are in this group I feel; on occasion).
When Tony Hancock was 44 he and his wife were asked if they had children. Tony replied 'Yes, a boy aged 44'. Says it all really - cos I've got an awful feeling the LSB might fall into this category *rolls eyes* - keeping him at a distance should help

I hope those planning weddings have them go with only the one hitch - that would be the getting hitched bit;) Sexymouse and Seafarer's - are there any more?

Those who have lost loved ones - take them into the New Year in your hearts - the love is always there. I hope you are able to smile at the happy memories.

And finally

Thank you all for your friendship and support - especially those Flyladies - and they know who they are - who gave me the 'extra' support and advice and encouragement to get out into the real world - I hope that 2011 brings you all peace and joy

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

Valli - that is lovely :A

If I might count my blessings, I have a wonderful DH (who has encouraged me to get my crochet out, rather than Flying, and we're sitting here by the fire that's he's lit, him reading. He's brought me a glasss of Marsala wine, and gone to check on the beef in red wine that he's cooking for tea ). My children are delightful to be with, and a credit to me whenever they mix with other people. We all have our health, and can afford to do what we want to do (within reason).

2011 looks like it will have highs and lows for us, but we will weather the storms and celebrate the good times

Wishing all my Flylady friends health and happiness in 2011 :j

Thank you Valli and Penpen for these lovely words which echo everyones sentiments I am sure. It certainly does with me..

I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and a wonderful 2011. Thank you everyone for being there when I have needed you all.. I am so sorry for being a wet weekend the past few weeks but I truly want to change this - well once I can get over the effects of this swine flu..grr!!

I promise to be much more active in the thread next year, but I do have a confession - I haven't cleared my ironing pile

Must dash as I have to get ready to go to an impromptu gathering at my friend T's. Only about 6 of us but should be a nice evening Can't drink though as I am driving to the inlaws tomorrow, so I've said D can have as much as he wants tonight

Hugs and love to everyone and hope the poorlies get better soon. xx

xx HAPPY NEW YEAR xx

LameWolf

Before I close the computer for the evening, just popping by to wish all my Flylady friends a Very Happy and Healthy New Year. Thank you all for being my pals, for the encouragement, the laughs, the shared tales both happy and sad, and even for the occasional fluffy mule!

I have a new challenge for the New Year - as well as continuing with the Wii Fit, Mr LW has bought me a Nintendo DSi and Dr Kawashima's More Brain Training and a Professor Layton puzzle game, to try and get the ol' grey cells a bit fitter, as I mentioned to him in passing that I can no longer multi-task as well as I used to. The man's a gem!:D

Hugs, spoons and sticks for BDs in a tidy heap; grab whatever you need.:D

Cheers, folks; and I'll see you next year!:D:beer:

gotnodosh

kazmeister wrote: »

Evening ladies



I do feel the need to thank each and everyone of you for your posts, I have a tendancy to flit in and out when I am at work and cant keep up with everyone's postings. I do have to give a few special mentions tho as at times I couldnt have managed without you all

Pigpen - you are amazing and how you manage to keep us all in line as well as your own children and OH I will never know. Thank you for everything you do.
Toots - for your incredible strength of character, for your superb memory, for you brilliant posts while tackling difficult times ahead. Thank you.
LadyLib - you have truly positive postings and quotations both here and on FB that show the kind of positive person you are. You too I know have difficult circumstances and your bravery in facing every day so positively makes me feel ashamed to complain somedays.
Lilme - You are amazingly supportive. From the day I arrived on flylady when you ran it, you became in my eyes a true friend. You always find time to send me a message when I need one and one day I hope I can meet you in person to say Thank you.
AnW'smum - Again someone who has always been there over the years and been there to prop me up when I needed it with a message or 2. It was lovely to finally meet you this last summer along with A and W and I hope we can repeat this soon x
Valli - thank you for your sense of humour. You always have the ability to make me laugh with your posts or links to other things you have found and I look forward to seeing what you have to say each day.
Dusty, Hex, froddington, boddy, greenbee, sexymouse, poohbear, vanilla and Triker to name just a few - you all have such a positive influence on people who are posting with your knowledge and support, Thank you.

I know there are many many more who I havent named and I am sorry if I havent personally included you in the list - there are far too many to remember in my aging confuddled memory, but I do thank you all sincerely.

2011 will hopefully start positively now that the 2009/2010 cloud has been lifted and I hope that we can all of us look forward to some sunshine in our lives.

Happy New Year my friends,
I hope to see you all in 2011

What Kaz said! I think you are all amazing and you are giving so much support to each other!

Thank you for letting me be part of your little community!