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Weekly Flylady Thread 14th February 2011

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  • boddy
    boddy Posts: 3,326 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Strip, wash and replace the bedding.. leave the mattress and duvet to air![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Declutter the floor.. and vacuum it![/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Wash the curtains/nets and clean the window before rehanging them![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Dust away the webs and fluff[/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]If it hasn't been done in a while vacuum and turn the mattress[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Tidy up a cupboard of clothing[/STRIKE]


    Extras
    1. [STRIKE]Clear out dead and dying tops [/STRIKE]
    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!

    Lots of rain here today so Im glad the kitchen roof got finished when it did. Dailies and washing done. Went with DD to get our hair cut. Tomorrow I want to get some of the stuff in the spare room sorted.

    ubermother Well done your DH.
    Valli Well done!

    Hugs and spoons for those that need them.
  • Dippypud
    Dippypud Posts: 1,927 Forumite
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    Hi all and the noobs, :wave:

    DS1 came home at 5am, (he was very quiet). Been up town with his friends.

    Slept-in 'til 9.30 a very rare treat. Cats fed, watered and depooped.

    Breakfast with DH, WM on, but as it's chucking it down shan't be using the line today.

    Need to make a pudding for tomorrows lunch, mmmm some apples to use up...

    Off to make an upside-down thingy whatsit do dah.
    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"
  • msgnomey
    msgnomey Posts: 1,613 Forumite
    well I have changed the cat litter, washed out the bin, swept and washed the kitchen floor, cooked roast dinner, washed up all the pots and pans (I think I managed to use all of them!!LOL) and have had a soak in the bath. I am about to watch Fringe and Blue Bloods and then go to bed, tomorrow we are of to Webbs garden centreand I am planning on re sealing the bath as it's STILL leaking
    Go hopefully into each new day, enjoy something from every day no matter how small, you never know when it will be your last
  • Dippypud
    Dippypud Posts: 1,927 Forumite
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    msgnomey wrote: »
    well I have changed the cat litter, washed out the bin, swept and washed the kitchen floor, cooked roast dinner, washed up all the pots and pans (I think I managed to use all of them!!LOL) and have had a soak in the bath. I am about to watch Fringe and Blue Bloods and then go to bed, tomorrow we are of to Webbs garden centreand I am planning on re sealing the bath as it's STILL leaking

    Where's it leaking from?

    The edges?
    The underneath, overflow or waste trap?
    The inlets hot or cold?
    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"
  • Dippypud
    Dippypud Posts: 1,927 Forumite
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    edited 19 February 2011 at 9:58PM
    msgnomey wrote: »
    I am planning on re sealing the bath as it's STILL leaking
    Dippypud wrote: »

    Where's it leaking from?

    The edges?
    The underneath, overflow or waste trap?
    The inlets hot or cold?

    If it's the edges, fill it with water BEFORE you seal it. Leave for 24hrs before using.

    The weight of water and you makes the bath 'squat' if it's a acrylic one. A metal one tends to 'sag' on the stand things underneath.

    Inlets may need to be 'nipped' up with a spanner.
    Outlets may need 'nipping' up by hand, don't overtighten as this may leak.
    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"
  • msgnomey
    msgnomey Posts: 1,613 Forumite
    Ooooh thanks for the advice, about 4 weeks ago we had a big leak and the taps were replaced, the guy who did it re sealed around the edge of the bath as he took some edge tiles off, as soon as I filled the bath (he hadn't) the weight pulled the bath down and a large gap appeared!! DOH!!! It is a rented house and the landlord is abroad so I have decided to fix it myself, don't care what it looks like as long as it doesn't leak!! The landlord won't care, it was a bodged job done on the cheap in the first place and having a handy Dad, helped him with loads of similar jobs, I know I can do a reasonable job myself....
    Go hopefully into each new day, enjoy something from every day no matter how small, you never know when it will be your last
  • Dippypud
    Dippypud Posts: 1,927 Forumite
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    edited 19 February 2011 at 10:23PM
    msgnomey wrote: »
    Ooooh thanks for the advice, about 4 weeks ago we had a big leak and the taps were replaced, the guy who did it re sealed around the edge of the bath as he took some edge tiles off, as soon as I filled the bath (he hadn't) the weight pulled the bath down and a large gap appeared!! DOH!!! It is a rented house and the landlord is abroad so I have decided to fix it myself, don't care what it looks like as long as it doesn't leak!! The landlord won't care, it was a bodged job done on the cheap in the first place and having a handy Dad, helped him with loads of similar jobs, I know I can do a reasonable job myself....


    Great, hope it works OK..
    Make sure you get waterproof silicone and not acrylic.
    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"
  • 1_step_closer
    1_step_closer Posts: 972 Forumite
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    Hello everyone!

    I have been busy all week and completely missed yesterday at 1.15pm..................so after feeling very guilty and having a little cry at all your lovely messages.........


    Be at peace Diva and thank you for being such a special lady


    With all my good wishes,

    1 step closer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    If you wait for perfect conditions, nothing would ever get done! :T
    I'm not short - I'm condensed awesome! :p
  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,371 Forumite
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    Hello all, not caught up so hugs and thoughts and wishes to all in need xx

    WM + TD been on most of today and 1 or 2 loads done yeserday.....most were able to be put away straight away so ironing pile still small.
    Veggies prepped for tomorrow AND ......... there is light at the end of the tunnel re the attic.....someone OH knows is moving into a new flat soon and needs a sofa, so OH offered him the sofa bed!!! once that is gone there will be room to move and something can be done......how we get it out is another thing!!!!

    Will try and pop in tomorrow, with lots of flying....DD staying at DSD's tonight so quiet night in and lazy morning.....but hopefully some flinging done after...xx
  • 1_step_closer
    1_step_closer Posts: 972 Forumite
    500 Posts
    So..............after the events of last week's announcement at work I have picked myself up, dusted myself down and am trying to remain positive about everything. As there is absolutley nothing I can do right now to influence anything I thought I would concentrate on me, what I dislike about myself and see what I can change.

    I have now joined a "healthy eating" club (after working out how to do it!), have set myself an initial target and made a plan for increasing my fitness. Hubby is pleased, he hates seeing me upset and miserable.

    I also had a brand new hair cut which makes me look younger! yay!

    Flying:

    Blitzed the kitchen and washed the floors
    Bitzed the living room and washed that floor as well
    Up to date with the ironing
    Washed all the dog bedding
    Tidied up the front and back garden and it is lovely to see all the bulbs coming up!
    Spent 45 mins in the computer room.................hmm.

    I have also lost my fave headphones for my i phone. I do have another pair I can use but I want my ones!!!!! They havent turned up yet and I have no clue as I only keep them in 2 places and they arent there.

    Have a peaceful evening everyone,

    1 step closer xxxxxxx
    If you wait for perfect conditions, nothing would ever get done! :T
    I'm not short - I'm condensed awesome! :p
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