Weekly Flylady Thread 23rd September 2013

pigpen

FizzWhizz wrote: »

Electrician has been; £450 to fix the shower problem. Scuse me while I go and quietly cry in the corner

I'd get a new shower tbh.. it will probably be heaps cheaper and any faults covered by a warranty but a new item shouldn't breakdown.

FizzWhizz

pigpen wrote: »

I'd get a new shower tbh.. it will probably be heaps cheaper and any faults covered by a warranty but a new item shouldn't breakdown.

Thank you Pigpen, but the problem is actually the cable running from the fuse box to the shower switch -- it's too small and is overheating; running a new cable is £110 but apparently the consumer unit will need updating too and the new one is too big to fit where the old one is so needs relocating and blah blah. I will get another quote to see if he's taking the pee and will also ask our plumber to come and quote for running a shower off the gas boiler instead. Even if that's £500 to fit it should be much cheaper to use in the long run.

I could just do without it after having to replace my car this month already [/woeisme]

ionafan

thifty wrote: »

Got a question to ask you all and please tell me honestly what you think. DH's cousin, who had lived with partner for many years, has 2 small children with her, is getting married this weekend. They have asked for money for their honeymoon which consists of 2 nights for them as a couple, followed by their 2 small kids joining them.
I feel annoyed by this suggestion to say the least. What do others think?

I think it's a great deal better than asking you to chip in towards the costs of the wedding, as some people do!

thifty wrote: »

DH is not happy but doesn't want to upset his family. I want to go out and get a B and Queue voucher instead!

Perhaps they don't like DIY...

I think I would be inclined to get an M&$ voucher, then write them a note suggesting that they might like to choose something for their house, or they could even buy a "romantic meal for 2" and a bottle of something nice and celebrate their one-month anniversary with all the happy memories of their honeymoon. If your finances permit, you could even put the voucher in a nicely dressed-up basket (think charity shop or florist) with some vino and a pair of glasses, serviettes, candle, after-dinner mints, etc. It needn't cost a fortune but would have a bit of a wow! factor.

I have tidied out the utlity cupboard and emptied one small packing case!!! Also did the second coat of emulsion in the under-stairs cupboard so the coats can go back in there tomorrow. Now tackling a pile of ironing...

pigpen

B&Q sell lighting and rugs and plants not just DIY stuff... No doubt they have their walls/ceilings painted so it isn't a crazy idea.. I'd love B&Q vultures.. OH would too, he has an orange tabard fetish lol

mrs-moneypenny

your gift hamper sounds a lovely idea iona.

had the sewing amchine out most of the day
so in the last HHC ive done the bins, swept all through downstairs, fed DS2, and washed up. ive done about an hours ironing to test my new iron, but it was more to do with the sewing im doing than clearing the pile.
off to start leek and potato soup then mop the floor and do the surfaces.

boddy

Cat stuff done.
Dailies done.

Have done the bathroom when I got in from work. It's not very big so quick to do.

Been manic at work today so Im shattered now. Just need to finish washing the dishes and do the sides.

mrs-moneypenny

soup ready just needs a 20 min simmer
floor mopped
surfaces and cupboard fronts etc wiped down
plants watered
sink given a good clean

going to grab a cuppa and do a bit of hand sewing

bossymoo

AnWsmum wow glorious rose!

DS is eating his way through the kitchen. Has been told he's at breakfast club tomorrow and he's not allowed to cry

Need to shuffle them off to bed...

Honey_Bear

AnW's Mum: it's beautiful.

Thifty: I can't say what I want to without sounding mean.

Mumto5: I'm so sorry about your MandFiL's beloved dog. It's difficult enough saying goodbye to them without ongoing health problems. Hugs all round.

Thought about dragging the fridge out and cleaning behind it, but it's just too much for slutty me to contend with.

I have, however, washed the kitchen floor, the door and its windows and handles, dy$oned the whole house, DW x 1, WM x 3 and am about to clear the tiny pile of ironing - no tea towels I've also made two of Valli's banana breads and another lot of windfall chutney, but this batch has turned out very, very strange. Dunno why.

FizzWhizz

Re: wedding gifts, we really didn't need anything new for the house so we said no gifts, but if people really wanted to give something then John Lewis vouchers would be lovely. Our washing machine must be 20 years old and for now is still going strong but it will be nice to have a head start when we do have to replace it.

I personally wouldn't be comfortable giving cash but I also know that receiving three toasters wouldn't be ideal when we already have one which works perfectly well. I think asking for money is becoming more common now people are living together before marriage most of the time.

That said, it's quite sad to only have envelopes and no "real" presents to open IMO. Maybe you could buy a "proper" gift if that sits better with you?