Weekly Flylady Thread 21st February 2011

xx_Jo_xx

greenbee wrote: »

Congrats Jo :j:j:j

I'm a Director, but as I work for an American company, it doesn't mean quite the same thing as in a UK company... next step is a Vice President, of which there are many, many types...

Nope... won't change the job... I've been promoted because I'm already doing the job at the level above the one I'm on (significantly above). I'll still be working with ex - we're doing a series of briefings together this summer, for which we have 12 dates booked already. Hopefully we'll manage it OK.

Need to do some maths tonight... firstly to split my bonus between ISA and mortgage, and then understand what my monthly income is going to be once the new salary kicks in (actually, I don't know when that's going to be...). Still, at least its nice maths

Right back at ya!!!! :T:T:T:T:beer::beer::beer:

Way to go Greenbee!!!!!

Well done lovely - you deserve it!! Have fun with your maths

xx_Jo_xx

Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
Level One
Declutter and vacuum floor!
Wipe sticky grubby marks from sofas
Level Two
Wipe sticky grubby marks from walls and paintwork
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move..
Dust and deweb light fittings, picture rails and other fluffy places!!
Level Three
Clear and wipe and cupboards/sideboards in here
10 minute hotspot clearance...and don't just stuff it all in a drawer!
Polish any glass.. screens, pictures, ornaments mirrors etc

Extras

1. Wipe and water any plants
2. Vacuum sofas and wipe off sticky marks!
3. Sort through a drawer or cupboard of 'stuff'
4. Binbag dance

Tuesday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
Level One
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Sweep and mop the floor
Wipe table!
Level Two
Wipe fronts of units and large appliances
Scrub out the sink
Clean filters and door seals.. don't forget the fridge ones they are usually revolting!
Wash/beat dirt from doormats
Level Three
Wash small appliances and replace
Clean out the fridge.. furry fruit is not so healthy!
Clean out a mangy cupboard!
Extras

1. Scrub kickboards
2. Wipe over the oven and hob which you all twinkled last week!
3. Wash out bins.. rubbish/recycle/compost caddies
4. Throw out any oven trays beyond their best.. peeling non-stick coatings are really bad for you!!

cat_smith

greenbee congratulations:beer:
ajmoney think you're allowed a day off today. I'm sure I'll get a mule from pigpen if I'm wrong:rotfl:

ETA congrats xx_Jo_xx missed this in passing.

LameWolf

greenbee wrote: »

My boss just called... I've been promoted

:beer:Congratulations! Excellent news.
Ooh, looks like Congratulations are in order for xx_Jo_xx also.:beer:
Well, no more of the list got done.:( But we did go into town (don't worry, I got dressed first:eek:) as Mr LW needed to talk to the bank about some new plastic, as his card is badly cracked and in danger of disintegrating. Called in Holland & Barrett for some jelly crystals while we were there, as I can't get those in the supermarkets.

Went on to Morrie-bums and did a grocery shop, stocked the freezer up with meat-free stuff. I can get Mr LW to go to the Morries in Letchworth in his lunch break, but there's nowhere for him to store frozens at work, so I have to go myself for those.

Cream crackered beyond all belief now.:(

Mr LW is going to do some Wii-ing, and he's just placed the mini-walker machine in front of me and given me a meaningful look.:( So I guess it's exercise for me too, then.:cool:

PaddyPaws

Congratulations greenbee - that's great news!

Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and vacuum floor! And mopped too![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe sticky grubby marks from sofas[/STRIKE] No sticky marks - just need a new sofa!

Level Three
Clear and wipe and cupboards/sideboards in here - will be done at the weekend (mega clean as visitors arriving Tues)
[STRIKE]10 minute hotspot clearance...and don't just stuff it all in a drawer![/STRIKE]
Polish any glass.. screens, pictures, ornaments mirrors etc - w/end

Extras

1. Wipe and water any plants
2. Vacuum sofas and wipe off sticky marks!
3. [STRIKE]Sort through a drawer or cupboard of 'stuff'[/STRIKE] - cleared a hotspot so I hope that counts!
4. Binbag dance

Tuesday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sweep[/STRIKE] and mop the floor still to do but DH due home in a minute so waiting till he's in and had a brew
Wipe table! - might be more difficult as major hotspot
Level Two
Wipe fronts of units and large appliances
[STRIKE]Scrub out the sink[/STRIKE] done!
Clean filters and door seals.. don't forget the fridge ones they are usually revolting!
Wash/beat dirt from doormats
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash small appliances and replace - [/STRIKE] - need to descale the steamer, will add to other list
Clean out the fridge.. furry fruit is not so healthy! - need to do this!!!
Clean out a mangy cupboard!
Extras

1. Scrub kickboards
2. Wipe over the oven and hob which you all twinkled last week!
3. [STRIKE]Wash out bins.. rubbish/recycle/compost caddies[/STRIKE]
4. Throw out any oven trays beyond their best.. peeling non-stick coatings are really bad for you!!

I've done more than I thought :j Maybe my allergy to housework isn't as bad as I thought.

Not here tomorrow, will be out 6am till 10pm (but for pleasure so 'tis ok)

hugs to those who need them
PP

pigpen

xx_Jo_xx wrote: »

I was kinda hoping you'd come at me with a mule and talk me out of it!! Hows things with you and OH? xx

Lol.. nope sorry.. I am pleased for you.. You like him, DS likes him.. unless you take the big leap of faith you'll never know!

We are ok, I was just being a twit I think.. I think he might also have been a bit upset I do not hold much stall by the commercial aspects of days such as valentines day.. I need to make more effort too..

*throws a mule at aj and one at cat*

cat_smith

Ah well. I did try:) ajm

Still away but promise to start flying as soon as I land on Monday. Still working on clients VAT in Paris though so I'm not being totally laid back.

MrsChaos

serena wrote: »

This has just been delivered!!

Looks good. It's tempting me to change back to one of those once my pull-along Miele gives up the ghost. I'm already fed up with bags.

LameWolf wrote: »

Mrs Chaos did you find out who owns Small Cat? Given a similar situation, I'd be inclined to turn to the Cats Protection League for help.

Not yet, but it's not been back since breakfast and the houses where it's supposed to live where quiet when we walked past at dinner time. I'll walk up tonight if it's back.

I don't know if it's chipped, but couldn't get it to come close, anyway. DS1 had more luck, but he's out.

greenbee wrote: »

My boss just called... I've been promoted

Congratulations, greenbee and jo. That's great news for you both.

DS2 and I went to factory foods today and I now have a freezer filled with yummy things. Couldn't have done that if it hadn't defrosted on Sunday. Silver linings, and all that...

It's lovely to hear that you're having such a great time 'up North', AnW's. And you seem to be enjoying yourself too, toots.

Now could someone please fling a mule or two, because I'm not making good use of my time at all.

Will be back later. x

Mumto5

Greenbee - Fantastic news. You so deserve it. Very very well done:j:j:j

xx Jo xx - More good news! The thread is lovely reading today. Be happy together :j:j:j

Sexy, Lady L - I was out before Sexy's post. Glad you had a nice time together.

Miss A - Wow you have been busy! Say hello to Mum and Master W and you know who from me.

All five big and little offspring have been trimmed and tidied. They all look lovely now:). To be fair DD1 always looks lovely.:)

Saw my mum and she is much happier now but is still very upset with my sister. It's my nephew's birthday on Thursday and it is going to be as much as a non event as her 40th was.

Very late reporting of my HHC from 8.50 this morning

DD2's ironed clothes put away and her wardrobe tidied
DS3's ironed clothes put away and his wardrobe tidied
Breakfast things put in DW
Load put on WM and load taken out of TD and sorted
kitchen S/S

DH is away tonight in Barnsley. The C*** up with the bank has left him with 60p in his pocket until he gets home tomorrow night. I had to go to the account holding bank today (25 miles away) and explain what the FWits at the call centre had done. I have been allowed to draw out £250 and I need £170 for tickets to the Arsenal v Orient replay. £40 went on haircuts and I will share the remaining £40 with DH until we get new cards through. I will be writing to the branch to inform them of my inconvenience and annoyance.

Hope everyone has a nice evening.

cat_smith

MrsChaos consider mule thrown. I have a few spare. Although I'll probably be getting them thrown back at me next week when I get home. DH is away and I always find it difficult to get in gear when it's only me.:mad:

Exercise routine getting a great kick off this week. Must have walked about 7k today. Boy is that garden at Versailles big. Very very cold but clear blue skies. Couldn't have been better.

Staying in tomorrow morning to de-clutter some client work while rest of family go clothes shoppping. Probably a good idea as letting me loose in Paris with a credit card could be dangerous:money: