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Weekly Flylady Thread 14th February 2011

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  • Mum_on_a_mission_2
    Mum_on_a_mission_2 Posts: 1,429 Forumite
    edited 18 February 2011 at 10:39AM
    Morning all,

    Am trying to get as many things as possible out of the way this morning
    so anyone for a HHC at 9.45?



    Thinking very much of all who will miss Diva esp Jinks, LadyLib, and Ian.

    She is Gone
    You can shed tears that she is gone,
    Or you can smile because she lived,
    You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back,
    Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left.

    Your heart can be empty because you can't see her
    Or you can be full of the love that you shared,
    You can turn your back on tomorrow and live in yesterday,
    Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

    You can remember her and only that she is gone
    Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on,
    You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your
    back,
    Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes,
    love and go on.



    Moam
    Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.... life is a WIP.


    Snowball says too far away, working hard to bring it forward.
  • boddy
    boddy Posts: 3,326 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Have lit my candle and am wearing my purple socks. Will wear my purple fleece when I get to work.

    Lady L, Ian and family and friends. I am thinking of you all.

    Builder just finishing off the roof. Must admit he has done a grand job.

    Dailies done and off to tackle a HHI.

    jinky Good luck for Tuesday.
    esio trot Congrats on the new house.
    ubermother. Thank you for sharing that. Im sure you and your friends will have a great night. Have a good time at the exhibition its very near where I live.


    Thursday ~ Bathroom, hall, stairs and landing!
    Level One

    [STRIKE]Declutter and vacuum/mop floors[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Clean the bath, sinks, blah blah.. you know the list! don't forget the back of the toilet.. that gets gross.. and under the icky rim![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Empty out and clean a cupboard.. put back the necessaries neat and tidy![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wash doormats, bathmats and shower curtains[/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Wipe the doors in the hallway and wash any curtains[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wipe radiators.. front and back![/STRIKE]
    Extras
    1. Binbag dance
    2. [STRIKE]HH doing something you want to do.. reading or whatever.[/STRIKE]78888
    3. Check where the car papers are and see when MOT/insurance/tax are due!.. put them in a file safely!!.. Ditto house insurance papers!
    4. Clean out the upstairs bins.


    Hugs and spoons for all who need them.


  • kezlou
    kezlou Posts: 3,283 Forumite
    Thinking of you all today, special hugs to to LL and Ian xxx

    Extra hugs to toots, LW ((hugs)))


    [IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/MICHAE%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-13.png[/IMG]

    Sorry haven't been on, been crazy over here with setting up the business, courses and generally being tired and such.

    No excuse though, will be with you all later xx
  • jinky67
    jinky67 Posts: 47,812 Forumite


    She is Gone
    You can shed tears that she is gone,
    Or you can smile because she lived,
    You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back,
    Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left.

    Your heart can be empty because you can't see her
    Or you can be full of the love that you shared,
    You can turn your back on tomorrow and live in yesterday,
    Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

    You can remember her and only that she is gone
    Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on,
    You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your
    back,
    Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes,
    love and go on.



    Moam

    That is lovely, and exactly what Diva would be saying to us all:T:T
    :heartpulsOnce a Flylady, always a Flylady:heartpuls
  • Dippypud
    Dippypud Posts: 1,927 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Special hugs for Toots, LW, Jinks, LL and Ian. :kisses3:

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRpbNcGBV2KGe8ElwHcuVRAUhwXAmu-zUINfSD6Kljt8O3jf-F7Cw

    2nd lot of washing on the line, WM on again...

    Time for a cuppa... want one?

    :coffee::coffee::coffee: help yourself.

    C.R.A.P.R.O.L.L.Z # 40 spanner supervisor.
    No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thought.
    Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only then will you realize that money cannot be eaten.
    "l! ilyë yantë ranya nar vanwë"
  • Not been on here this week yet but my excuse is that I have been busy flying.

    MOAM...that poem just really got to me. It's a really lovely one though.

    I did light a candle last week but I'll go and do another one in a minute too. Sending huge hugs to LL and Ian and all Diva's friends and family.

    Anyway, I'm supposed to be working so I'll just post a list so I know what's left to do then I'll get on with work again.

    Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
    Level One

    Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
    Level Three
    Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
    Wipe the tops of the wall units.. lining them with old wallpaper or newspaper keeps them clean!
    Extras
    1. Wash light shades and clean bulbs
    2. Clean out the smelly fridge
    3. Sort out and restock baking cupboards
    4. Wash the vacuum cleaner innards, noonoo's, brushes and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!
    Tuesday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
    Level One
    Wash any smelly soft furnishings (this may include pets and OH's)
    Extras
    1. Wipe and water any plants
    2. Vacuum fluff from the fire and behind the radiator
    3. Sort through the box of miscellaneous belongings
    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
    Level One
    Strip, wash and replace the bedding.. leave the mattress and duvet to air!
    Declutter the floor.. and vacuum it!
    Level Two
    Put away all the shoes and clothes and bags and belts and ties lying around!
    Wash the curtains/nets and clean the window before rehanging them!
    Dust away the webs and fluff
    Level Three
    Sort through a box of stuff...
    If it hasn't been done in a while vacuum and turn the mattress
    Tidy up a cupboard of clothing

    Extras
    1. Clear out dead and dying tops
    2. HHI
    3. Wash any coats needed to be clean for school after half term!
    4. If any children are due shoe checks/opticians/dentists today is the day to sort these out!
    Thursday ~ Bathroom, hall, stairs and landing!
    Level One

    Empty out and clean a cupboard.. put back the necessaries neat and tidy!
    Wash doormats, bathmats and shower curtains
    Level Three
    Tidy the towel cupboard.. any manky towels can be donated to the PDSA or dog rescue.. they always need them!.. and blankets etc
    Wipe the doors in the hallway and wash any curtains
    Wipe radiators.. front and back!
    Extras
    1. HH doing something you want to do.. reading or whatever.
    2. Check where the car papers are and see when MOT/insurance/tax are due!.. put them in a file safely!!.. Ditto house insurance papers!
    Friday ~ Chimps rooms!/Spare rooms..
    quickly vacuum them
    Extras
    1. HHI
    2. Spend weekend slobbing!
    Back to work....see you later.
  • jinky67
    jinky67 Posts: 47,812 Forumite
    Sorry L-L/Ian just heard this on Radio2 and its just "right":A

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4spkG8LizyE&feature=related

    :grouphug:
    :heartpulsOnce a Flylady, always a Flylady:heartpuls
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    For Diva and all those who love her

    cutcaster-photo-100781747-Disco-ball-purple.jpg

    Off to do a HHC in your honour

    Hugs for Toots, Jinks, Lady Liberty Ian and Tris
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • sockdrawer
    sockdrawer Posts: 677 Forumite
    edited 18 February 2011 at 12:40PM
    Good morning!
    Finally caught up with Fred!
    Ubermum, what a wonderful inspiring and positive post!
    I'm posting in purple for Diva, I didn't know her very well, but can see from what so many posters have written that she was a special person for so many people, so I'll be thinking of everyone who is going to miss her, and wishing them strength.

    Sooo, I crashed out into major post migraine spaceyness after a couple of HHC's yesterday, but today.... (whispers) it seems to have gone......! Shhhhh Don't tell the migraine fairies please- usually I'm useless for at least 2 days after so this is a bonus!

    Going to find my listy. I must at least do level one in each room, or I truly am done for as far as mess is concerned!!!
    Monday ~ DONE

    Tuesday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum floor!

    Level Two

    Vacuum nuder furniture you can safely move.. we have bit of a baby boom on at the moment so please all be careful!!!

    Level Three
    Clear and wipe firesurround..
    Polish any glass.. screens, pictures, ornaments mirrors etc
    Extras
    Vacuum fluff from the fire and behind the radiator
    Binbag dance

    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
    Level One
    Strip, wash and replace the bedding.. leave the mattress and duvet to air!
    Declutter the floor.. and vacuum it!
    Level Two
    Put away all the shoes and clothes and bags and belts and ties lying around!
    Dust away the webs and fluff
    Level Three
    Sort through a box of stuff...
    Tidy up a cupboard of clothing
    Extras
    Thursday ~ Bathroom, hall, stairs and landing!
    Level One
    Level Two

    Empty out and clean a cupboard.. put back the necessaries neat and tidy!

    Level Three
    Tidy the towel cupboard.. any manky towels can be donated to the PDSA or dog rescue.. they always need them!.. and blankets etc
    !
    Extras
    Binbag dance
    HH doing something you want to do.. reading or whatever.
    Clean out the upstairs bins.
    Friday ~ Chimps rooms!/Spare rooms..
    Level One
    Go strip, wash and replace with clean any bedding
    Spend half an hour doing something that makes you happy.. and I do NOT want details!! Or else you get mine with full colour graphics!
    Level Two
    Rope children in and declutter the floors and quickly vacuum them
    Straighten cupboards of clothing/shoes
    Make sure school stuff is ready for next week.. inc. homework done!
    Level Three
    Tidy up a bookcase or a toy box.. or just a box of junk!
    Wash any smelly curtains and wash windows
    Clean out any pongy pets
    Extras
    Go spend some time with your little people.. or big people.. or friends.. or man hunting (greenbee )
    Binbag dance
    HHI
    Spend weekend slobbing!

    Investigate fresh places for roadsigns

    write early to existing places
    Send off speculative applications
    Get graph paper
    tack dress
    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
    Poo Patrol
    Finish online accounting
    order tubs for garden- too expensive. Going to make some out of wood instead.
    pay nics
    Inventory current shop stock WIP done 3 hours
    work through cleaning house pillows and duvets replacing as needed.
    Added to daily list food and water for birds(Thanks Dusty)
    Clean out remaining crafting boxes
    10 crochet squares
    HHHW
    Finish a dressmaking project every two weeks
    1 hr Yoga
    Drink water
    Psoriasis creams
    DD2 1/2 hour violin priactice
    1/2 hour dreamweaver
    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.
    Knit some of everlasting jumper. You know you love the jumper, so you deserve to be able to wear it Doing some every evening
    Saving up £25000/£3500 by Jan 1st 2012 by selling my clutter. Remember I'm doing it for Dad.
    Textiles, languages, travel and a lovely home are not stupid things to want. You have immediate family's support.Appreciate what I've achieved so far. Other people's opinion of me is none of my business.
  • donny-gal
    donny-gal Posts: 4,661 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker

    Hi Folks

    Not a Flylady (though DH may be a mini flyer) but just wanted to join you for today in memory of MSD. Not sure I can manage the silence at that time, so will have mine early.

    Take care all - DG
    Member #8 of the SKI-ers Club
    Why is it I have less time now I am retired then when I worked?
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