Weekly Flylady Thread 10th January 2011

Mrs_B

toochoosey wrote: »

Does anyone know of any free online libraries,...Thanks xx

Trying to do a bit of research. LR and kitchen looking good. My Mum popped over on her way home from work and said"oh, you've been tidying"!!!! So, pleased with that......

Do you mean actual books or downloads?

Sentora

Maxonian wrote: »

.....and I will send my cats to chase away any BDs. They like chasing dogs - well that's if they're not pretending that they can't see them!

Back later
x

Maybe that's the trick... pretend you can't see them?

After very many years of therapy I have gone the chemical route. I now take my little pill every day and although the highs aren't very high... the lows are very shallow indeed and easily climbed out of (if I go into them at all)
It took a couple of diifferent kinds before I found the ones that suit me....
For years I thought working through my problems and hangups was the only way, but now I think it kept me in the BD's company a little longer...........

Anyhoo..
Know that you are appreciated, we miss you when you don't appear on here and you will beat the dog back to where it should be (far far away).

Lady L you are on my prayer list
HelenJ.. thinking of you and sending healing vibes (and prayers)

Flying.... not today.... in fact tomorrow neither
(going to have my feet eaten by fish :eek:)

I will start tomorrow's tea for the boys.... and most on the list was done over the weekend and Monday night.

(Firealarm telling-off duly taken :o:o)

Much love to all !!! :A

toochoosey

Mrs B, I'm not too sure to be honest, I want to read books online but not necesserily download them(but I can if I have to). It's just I am useless at returning books to the actual library and I only want snippets out of them for college.
If you look at some books on Amazon, you can look inside the books.....got a few bits I needed from there earlier!!!! (Not sure I should be doing it but hey ho!!!)

Not sure if any of that makes sense as I am slowly frying my own brain!!!!

onestep

Dustykitten wrote: »

I completely understand what you are saying. We need to replace huge original crital single glazed bays in 2 rooms and original french doors.

I think you have to have double glazing now. I've had a couple of quotes but will be more before going ahead. It is going to cost a small fortune

I understand too.. Our windows also need replacing (Victorian sash..) the quotes for the bay windows are 5K each :eek: and the others are 2K. We have a lot of windows so :eek: :eek: needless to say it won't be done anytime soon

sockdrawer

sidles in through side door..... Hi all, I'm in, and thanks to all for keeping the thread going and doing the lists.

Didn't post yesterday/earlier as I was a bit down in the dumps and concentrating on work stuff and household spreadsheets.

*Rant Alert*
Also contacted CSA to see if there's been any progress re any type of child maintenance at all, and, no surprise, FW is being as elusive as ever. He actually now owes the children over £50 000 in back maintenance. They sent the baliffs round, but, of course, he's well aware of his rights, and simply didn't let them in, so no joy there. Just seems that I make all the right moves, do everything the right way, and he has it all on his side all the time.
Actually, I can't believe how many people owe us money. Still got a ryanair claim in from the ash cloud. They are being complete FW's about the whole thing, implying we are "at it" and it's incredibly frustrating. I just get tired of being honest and straight up all the time, then getting carped on like this. Anyway, probably AF's due for a visit and it's that cold, raw time of year so I'm achey and tetchy. Hope no one minds me whining.
Did actually get the big curtains finished today. I can't remember whether it was Penpen or Pigpen who gave me the low down on how to tackle them, but thank you so much. They look great, and I'm hemming them tomorrow once I've sorted the lengths. I'll take a pic once they're all finished.
DD2 sent home from school ill, but happy because her DS game arrived..... When I was wee, and ill, we had to lie in a darkened room, every single time! How times change!
Also on the plus side got my FA in gear and booked into an Italian class in Perth. Been meaning to do it for months and bit the bullet. And got it "for nothing" because I am eligible for the ILA of £200. Very good news. (now a bit nervous though-will my memory stand up to it!)
Re Glazing We're not in a conservation area, but we had quotes done for DG for our flat...... £15000!!! I would be really sad to see the water-glass go, so we've decided to have the wooden frames replaced/tightened up as necessary, but can't just now, because (for horrible reasons) it's still MIL's flat rather than ours. It's all a work in progress though and we will get there.
Going to catch up on flying week so far tomorrow.

Helenjelly, Kazwookie, Lamewolf, LadyLiberty, thinking of you all and sending you warm vibes.
Shysarah Hope you are remembering that it's an illness, and even though you seem to have a lot of support around you, it's still an illness. You wouldn't be questioning your feelings if you had flu, even though you had all the support in the world, so don't be too hard on yourself hon x

Monday ~ Living Room, Porch and Hallway

Level One
Declutter floors and sweep/mop/vacuum
Wash windows
Level Two
Clean doors and door furniture
Check smoke alarms..
Sort coats and shoes and bags.. fling out the ones that no longer fit and note who needs new wellies etc!.. oh.. umbrellas.. check all those too!!
Level Three
Wipe over sofas
Vacuum under furniture you can move without damaging yourself
Put away the final bits of christmas gibble
Sort services/chimney sweepings and suchlike

Extras

1. Make appointments you have been putting off.. dr, dentist, optician etc..
2. Clear and clean fire surround
3. Sort through one hotspot.. see how long you can keep it clear!
4. Wipe/dust electricals and sockets and switches!

Tuesday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining Area

Level One
Wipe and replace small appliances
Declutter and wipe work surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Wipe units/appliances
Clear and wipe window sills.. do not put back the junk.. bin it!
Level Three
Tidy, clear and wipe the top of the fridge and freezer
Clean one small appliance thoroughly.. microwave, kettle, iron,
Clean appliance filters.. WM, DW, Kettle, Vacuum cleaner.. cooker hood..

Extras

1. Sharpen knives
2. Order and organise the spices and sauces.
3. Sort the cutlery drawer
4. Medical box - restock and inventory. I'm sure a lot of us will have run out of the vitals the last few months!

PooPatrol

Investigate fresh places for roadsigns
Speak to MIL regarding roanes and a roofer. Spoke to DH who will sort it out... gah! Too late!!!!
sewing re duvet covers.

1/2 hour Italian
1/2 hour photoshop
Make Wills

Take inventory of old shop stock WIP Done 5 hours

Inventory current shop stock WIP done 3 hours

work through cleaning house pillows and duvets replacing as needed.

Phone sis & Dad... guilt guilt guilt

Added to daily list food and water for birds(Thanks Dusty)

Clean out remaining 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 pending VAT at end of month
Do my spreadsheets
Update trade stand database Main ones finished. Speculatives to follow
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 Reminded him but will do again
Knit some of everlasting jumper. You know you love the jumper, so you deserve to be able to wear it Doing some every evening

Maxonian

toochoosey wrote: »

Mrs B, I'm not too sure to be honest, I want to read books online but not necesserily download them(but I can if I have to). It's just I am useless at returning books to the actual library and I only want snippets out of them for college.
If you look at some books on Amazon, you can look inside the books.....got a few bits I needed from there earlier!!!! (Not sure I should be doing it but hey ho!!!)

Not sure if any of that makes sense as I am slowly frying my own brain!!!!

Tooch - my local library has a site online. It has a reference section and there are a lot of reference books that you can read online. I just go to my local council website, then to the libraries section. I can log on using the number on my library card.

sockdrawer

Sentora wrote: »

(going to have my feet eaten by fish :eek:)


Much love to all !!! :A

You must tell us about this. Aparantly there is a psoriasis treatment which is similar......however you have to go abroad to have it done! Sounds interesting!

toochoosey

Thanks Maxonian, don't think my local library will have one but a larger one was built not so long ago down the road....will go check it out, Thanks.....xx

Maxonian

Tooch - I've pmd you

Mrs_B

toochoosey wrote: »

Mrs B, I'm not too sure to be honest, I want to read books online but not necesserily download them(but I can if I have to). It's just I am useless at returning books to the actual library and I only want snippets out of them for college.
If you look at some books on Amazon, you can look inside the books.....got a few bits I needed from there earlier!!!! (Not sure I should be doing it but hey ho!!!)

Not sure if any of that makes sense as I am slowly frying my own brain!!!!

Well in that case I've no idea if this helps or not. I've collated them by trawling through a thread on another site I belong to - but have to admit I've never used them.

http://www.ebooktakeaway.com/

http://www.kobobooks.com/lists/Free_eBooks/0jjKctpQv0204Ci-oPVENw-1.html

http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/sccwebsite/sccwspages.nsf/LookupWebPagesByTITLE_RTF/Questions+about+eBooks+and+eAudiobooks?opendocument

http://elibrary.westberks.gov.uk/74FCCBC0-76BE-4914-B4A5-D040E1142803/10/519/en/default.htm

http://essex.bookaisle.com/A79A60FC-F00B-403A-A0C9-FC69CC7898CC/10/259/en/Default.htm

Oh 'eck, I'm not allowed on here on a Tuesday unless I've done some flying am I. Erm, erm, erm - I'm cooking some rice (which if I don't shifty off from here will be all I have for dinner tonight!)