Weekly Flylady Thread 18th April 2011

cyclingyorkie

Valli wrote: »

Sorry off topic but I have to vent

I am gutted

no text from DS or DD but DS has been on facebook messaging his GF -

Oh the joy of having children.........;);)

Hope they realise soon......

kazmeister

Evening Ladies

Dont know where the rest of today went but a few things declutteered off my list but not the flyllist

DH decided he'd set the visitor/s a Cheese and Cranberry Surprise, I'd like to say fingers crossed but cant. I dont want them in the kitchen but I dont want to harm them despite knowing they are vermin. Right no more on the subject.

Have cleared a lot of the rubbish from the back and lined it up ready to take to the tip and weedkillered all front & back gardens again as only a bit was done before. Need to sort the stones out there then and find a few new plants to put in.

Valli - I know its hard so have a hug, unfortunately thats the way kids are

Tryto be oldstyle - welcome to the fred

cat_smith - hope you have a good hols although cooking and HW for 8 divers? doesnt sound much like a holiday

mumto5 - be careful, dont damage the repair job

Ok what now

List

Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Check those smoke alarms!
Extras
[STRIKE]Catch up on some calls/emails[/STRIKE] - Nigee the builder done and cancelled DS Orange contract
[STRIKE]Binbag dance... grab a bag fill it and fling it[/STRIKE]!
Clean fires/behind radiators
Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and landing!
Level One
Declutter the floor!!
Strip bedding, wash and replace.. air the duvet while it is naked!
Level Two
Tidy up a chest of drawers.. fling anything that is unloved.
Vacuum floors!
Clear a box of stuff.. put it in its proper homes or get rid!
Level Three
Empty bins and do a mad 5 minutes filling the binbag!
Polish any mirrors or glass.. inc. dirty windows!
Wash any nets/curtains that are in need!
Extras
15 minutes filing/shredding
Catch up with an old friend/relative you've not spoken to in a while
Tidy up the linen cupboard.. throw away anything unused/past its best
HH-something..
My list - fixed
Monday
Buy Little bro's birthday card and post
Tuesday
[STRIKE]Julia to Discovery for 9am and walk doogie[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Contact Nigee the builder re damp wall and other bits[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Collect Julia again at 4pm Austin St[/STRIKE]
Wednesday
Text little bro happy birthday
Julia to discovery 9am
Take RUSSISH TO TIP
Do some research for meeting tomorrow
DD to hygienist 3.30pm
Collect Julia from Strikes 4pm
Julia to Quasar 715pm
Collect 10pm
Thursday
Julia leaves 630am - take to meet bus
Meeting in Peterborough 9am
DH to Cambridge for a day on the beer!
DS to look after DD! Darn I said I'd pay him doh
Finish early hopefully 1pm
Lush purchases for Easter
Contact Mad Dave and make arrangement to meet Fri
Friday
Meet Mad Dave for drinks at lunchtime
DH work 1830 - 0630

Also - flexible
Update Quicken
Stock check on paint
And painting materials
[STRIKE]Clear Backyard of junk[/STRIKE]
Trip to tip with above
[STRIKE]Weed back garden[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Weed front garden[/STRIKE] - apparently has been weedkillered
Collect up stones from front for cleaning
Sort utility room carp out
Sort DD's clothes out - only keep what fits and make list of NEEDS not wants
Sort school stuff

Oh and DD has tidied her room :T

cyclingyorkie

paulies_nixie wrote: »

Valli - Maybe he borrowed someone elses iphone?
And facebook/media was free on alternative networks but text would have cost something? And he was worried about running up a bill? Out of country calls and txt's cost plenty - perhaps they've been warned against doing it by the school, you know, so the school doesnt have a bunch of peed off parents at the gates when mobile bills come through?
(No idea really, just looking for an answer )

Anyhoo bedroom cleared.
bed stripped
Winter dooby in the storage box under the bed.
Summer dooby draped over the line.
Washing sorted.
Got in me lower size jeans too today, couldnt get them over me bum before. Bit tight round the thighs but on and done up easily. Still not losing weight tho :mad:
and my Dsis has lost 8lbs in 2 weeks :mad: yeah I know I should be happy for her but it winds me up no end! (ohhh the family history - lets not go there, it would sound a lot like jealousy, where really it's my over exaggerated sense of Libran fair play :rotfl: )

I've been doing Slimming World since last July - and have recently upped the amount of exercise i'm doing - weight is dropping slowly, but inches are moving quickly!

There is no logic to it - but as LW says enjoy the fact that you can wear the jeans......

AND RIP Elisabeth Sladen - my probably my favourite DR Who assistant of the old era.....

Dustykitten

Kaz chocolate usually works best

Ironing all done
Bedding all dried

Going to set the wm and then off to bed to read for a bit, feeling grumpy today for no real reason, lack of any peace and quiet from kids I expect. I shall inspect DS2&3's rooms before I go to bed to check that the tidying has been done.

Toots hope the royal visit went ok, mine has not rung so I might be off the hook for tomorrow but we both know that may just be making things worse.

hex thanks for joining me, I had to iron a shirt for DH this morning at 7:30, I've done them all tonight now for another week.

Sleep tight flyers

toottifrootti

evening everybody

another very warm day here - too hot at one point - musnt grumble I want more!!!

Aunty sorry to here your assignment didnt do so well - can you do it again?
Mumto5 glad you are recovery well from your op - just be careful and dont get carried away - you do not want anything wrong this time!! Well done with the walking - i am sure you will be fine on the moonwalk - you will be carried along on the atmosphere!
valli glad they arrived safely:D
happierdays oooooooooooooh police activity - hope they got things sorted - poor DS he was probably quite shocked when they came to the door - hope DD is ok now.
kazw sticky vibes for the eggs - thanks for thinking of me re the sunscreen - I was covered up as i couldnt find mine! it will need to go on the shopping list for thursday.
Mrs B sounds like an excellent doc.
lav1979 huge squishy (((hugs))) and a couple of boxes of tissues - it doesnt seem possible you are back to work - hope it isn't too traumatic for you honey or too tiring - take care - lots of love xx
kazm massive (((hugs))) honey - how disappointing to have wasted the time - I really do hope she realises how silly she has been and things settle down - the confiscation will certainly have an effect too.
polly you will be grinning from ear to ear soon with that new kitchen so dont be worrying about those men (((hugs))) I hope Dh is feeling better now after getting his tooth out.
Dusty great news for DS2
Valli (((hugs))) angel - thats very naughty of them and you should tell them when you get the chance - dont sweep it under the carpet - like you said it took a lot of effort for you to finance it.
TryingToBeOldStyle - welcome to the thread - hope you have read posts 1 and 2 and dont worry we can organise plenty kicks if necessary:D
Dusty thanks honey - yes it passed without incident you might say - only 3 hours late this time - several negative mutterings about the house and 20 million questions about finances - next visit is friday or sat afternoon - at least I have a day or 2 to brace myself. Hope yours is postponed as it would be a shame to spoil your nice relaxing hols xx

been a busy day and other people have achieved loads on my behalf
my gardener has got the old garden spruced up and made a start here at the front
LL cut and strimmed grass here to save me getting lawnmower brought over.
He is coming tomorrow morning to do a few jobs
Plumber has been to flat and the 2 repair jobs I was worried about are nothing - will cost about a tenth of what i was expecting!:D
have condensed the spare room stuff and it is def getting smaller
managed to put away some more things
sorted through some paperwork
did more phone calls at flat - think I am up to date now
wrote easter cards
wrote my talk for tomorrows meeting.

ok off to chill and then bed before I start all over again tomorrow!!!

love and hugs to everyone especially LadyL.

hope all the poorlies are feeling better tomorrow
sleep well
toots xx

toottifrootti

here we go again............I hope this week wont be quite so manic:eek::rotfl: well I can dream can't I?

Monday
must prepare eBay stuff
filing unlikely unless I start from scratch (will think about that one)[STRIKE]unpack 2 boxes or bags[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] try to tidy spare room a bit[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]phone to get stuff uplifted to saleroom -might not need to[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]write and post Easter cards[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] prepare talk for wed evening and email to C[/STRIKE]

Tuesday
eBay prep
filing
[STRIKE] unpack 2 lots[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] evening service
Mother appearing
meet with plumber
gardener 10.00 at flat[/STRIKE]
LL [STRIKE]coming at 1 to cut grass and [/STRIKE]fix bath panel and clean out garage hopefully
[STRIKE] make phone calls that couldnt be done yesterday[/STRIKE]
chase up bed raiser fitting

Wednesday
prayer group
morning service
evening service
eBay prep
filing
sort something
put away delivery

Thursday
assisted shopping - need Easter eggs and BBQ/picnic stuff
& skip run & visit flat for odds left in shed
ebay prep
filing
evening service
haircut
eyebrow threading
Jenny here

Friday
Good Friday service 10.00
eBay prep
filing maybe/

Saturday
help with childrens activites for Easter at Cathedral 10-12
evening service

Sunday
Easter morning service
eBay
[STRIKE]possible [/STRIKE]DB SiL & brood & mother for lunch

Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Open the windows and turn on some music!
Vacuum floors and sofas!
Level Two
Level Three
Check those smoke alarms!
Wipe paintwork and dusty places
HHC in the porch - vacuum floor wipe paintwork, clean out meter cupboard



Extras

1. Binbag dance... grab a bag fill it and fling it!
2. Clean fires/behind radiators

Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and landing!
Level One
Strip bedding, wash and replace.. air the duvet while it is naked!
Level Two
Vacuum floors!
Level Three
Empty bins and do a mad 5 minutes filling the binbag!
Polish any mirrors or glass.. inc. dirty windows!

Extras

1. 15 minutes filing/shredding
2. Catch up with an old friend/relative you've not spoken to in a while

Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
mop/vacuum floor
Clear and wipe work surfaces
Level Two
Wipe units and large appliances
Give one small appliance a good clean!
Level Three
Wipe the table, replace the cloth if needed and dust and deweb!

Extras

1. Clean the oven and hob
2. Wipe down all the paintwork
3. Wash the windows

Toots' list.............

1. filing[STRIKE]= job for March:eek:[/STRIKE] well it looks like this is an April job or even May!!!!
2. purge files - some done
   
3. Gather insurance documents
4. Gather important papers for solicitor/DB/flat & put in new file
5. Gather papers for selling flat
6. Passport - fill in form, take to PO and submit - (need £85)
7. declutter and eBay the stuff to get the money for painters bill/heater for LR/ tumble dryer/ trip switch repair/ debts /passport £85/outside plumbing repairs/
8. Wash the vacuum cleaner innards and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!
   
9. sell and payout F's eBay stuff WIP
10. charge ewbank - cant find charger still cant find it
11. find and label all chargers
12. do contacts list for DB- 1 list doneWIP
    
13. get emergency contact numbers for emergency box on top shelf
    
14. clean screen
    
15. clean printer and see if fixable
    
16. clean tower on outside
17. do a Valli on the inside!
    
18. wipe skirtings in cupboard
19. get skirtings in cupboard re-filled
20. get crack on wall checked and refilled and painted.
21. Clean keyboard -yeuch!
22. Clean keyboard shelf
23. empty white box in cupboard
24. get skirtings refilled in LR
25. scrub fingermarks from door
26. water and re-pot plants
27. dispose of books from 1st bookcase
28. dispose of books from 2nd bookcase
29. clean radiator in LR
30. repair burn hole on settee cushion
31. polish leather chair
32. get remote for leather chair repaired
33. wash voiles in LR
34. clean blind in K
35. scrub tiles
36. fill in grout where missing (K)
37. re-fill skirtings where needed
38. clean radiator K
39. Clean blind in bathroom
40. Fix blind cords in bathroom or replace
41. remove broken shower curtain hooks from rail
42. take off shower drain cover and clean underneath
43. clean radiator bathroom
44. repaint scuffs/chips radiator in bathroom
45. wash wall from ceiling downwards
46. clean ceiling light
    
47. find home for velvet curtain from BR
48. get rid of blanket box WIP
    
49. sort through boxes of photos
50. polish up briefcase and use for papers for DB/solicitor
51. shred stuff in briefcase
    
52. register exercise bike for guarantee
53. fill and polish C o D
54. get skirtings re-filled where needed
55. clean radiator BR
56. clean radiator in hall
57. cover bleach marks on runner
58. lift hall runner and clean floor
59. re-fill skirtings where needed
60. refill around coving on hall ceiling
61. sweep/vacuum floor cupboard
    
62. clean small steps
63. clean all sockets
64. clean all door handles
65. get bulb changed on outside light not sure about this - intermittently working!
66. open window and clean track & check locks in each room
67. get all 3 wheelie bins cleaned
68. [STRIKE]get rid of old broken bin [/STRIKE]-might go on thursday
    
69. clean and cover garden chairs
70. clean and cover garden table
71. get drainpipe repaired WIP
72. sort horrible smell WIP
73. clean any jewelery needed
74. put all jewelery in new jewelery box
75. get garden parasol repaired or replaced
76. get rid of washing machine
    

will need to add a few more now but this is the original updated - more will come off as it gets tarted up for selling.


(started with 205)


head down and batter on:rotfl:
toots xx

skintscotslass

Argh!!!! I have lost 2 posts this evening!!! :mad::mad::mad:

So hex - check out Alanna Knight. Her books are mostly set in Victorian Edinburgh...in the Southside, where I am from

(((valli))) - blinking selfish teenagers!!

TryingToBeOldStyle :wave: welcome

crafty - rubbish weather here too, although beautiful a 10 min drive away!

Tomorrow night's dinner is now marinading. I'm loving the Takeaway Secret!

Night night xx

Valli

cyclingyorkie wrote: »

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AND RIP Elisabeth Sladen - my probably my favourite DR Who assistant of the old era.....

oh I missed this - I wanted to be Sarah Jane...

and thank you all
my mum texted him DS claims to have sent texts so he is forgiven...

but I really appreciate what you've said to me Flyfriends


anyway cracking on apace with a spring clean of his room

Took his curtains to Mr m's and the lady said that they would be £17 to dry clean but she would try washing them, having read the label but I'm not to tell anyone;)

short_bird

No, you're absolutely right, I'm not normally posting at this time of the day. A neighbour has noisy water pipes - block of flats, any number of suspects - and they used their hot water at 5.30am, cue lots of banging and rattling noises from water system. So I'm awake and, like a bear emerging from hibernation I ain't happy.

Kaz: you may find your unwanted furry friends respond well to peanut butter, it's what all the grimebuster programmes seem to use for bait.

And I'm also sad at Elisabeth Sladen popping her clogs; her and Nicholas Courtney (The Brigadier) in one year:(

As I'm off to the queue at the Antiques Roadshow at 8.45, I now have 2 hours and 15 minutes to [STRIKE]kill[/STRIKE] use profitably; a pot of tea awaits me in the kitchen and Him Indoors was also awoken by the racket, so he's watching telly. Looks like I'll be going out in an ironed shirt after all...:rotfl:

ETA: not just an ironed shirt you daft beggars.

dancemum

Yesterday just managed dailies & a little gardening as had lots of errands to run.

Today brings hospital for DS1 eyes & swimming lessons and it's day 3 of kids' ice skating course (Day 2 for DS2). DS2 fell over 3 times during his 1st lesson yesterday and announced he was giving up. I tried to buy some sallopetts to cushion his bottom but the shop has sent all skiing stuff back to the warehouse so I have sewn some dance kneepads into some jogging trousers in hope that he will try again.


Going to do HH run around to get ready, plus S&S's etc.