Weekly Flylady Thread 17th February 2014

Dustykitten

Kaz2904 wrote: »

Hazzarded a guess as you said you were taking DS3 with you and the 2 signs were the same colour. Could well be wrong .

Having read the article, I need to contact my Step Dad about this, he could be affected as he lives near Howardsgate. I hadn't realised. But then, that's the whole point isn't it? Most people won't realise that they will be at risk unless they have bought or sold recently and it's showed up in the searches.

I wonder if there is a quick free way to find out if your home is affected?

You were right!

Freeholders 'should' have received a notice from the Land Registry probably in October. Leaseholders 'probably' would not have - in our town a lot of houses are leasehold from the council and to confuse matters more some of the land is unregistered. Look at this website for advice as to how to find out.

ionafan

I don't think you and DS3 are revolting, Dusty - quite the opposite!
Well done on the will, deco. I signed my updated version (New addresses for almost all the family! ) just before we left yesterday
Hope the toe is less sore today pigpen.
Glad the date was a good experience bossy
Well done to your CD Valli :T
Healing vibes to the MiL with heart problems

No flying for me. I have tidied our room and decluttered an excellent breakfast at leisure with DH !

Hugs spoons and sticks all round x
Auf Wiedersehen!

Valli

Dusty - I scanned the 'mob' and the Dusty I chose was the friendly- looking lady - with a DS of the appropriate age.;)

Off to Northampton today to see my sister. First time since Christmas.

Might flap a bit while I'm, there.

DD says 'it's no big deal' - but passes on her thanks. (I think the spectre of the exam hurdle loomiing doesn't help).

But she only interviewed Saturday so she must have impresssed. I'm pleased because I liked the feel of the whole set up; Coventry seems a friendly place; Uni appears supportive.

mrs-moneypenny

morning all

Valli - well done to your DD
pigpen - ouch toe healing vibes to you
Dusty - have sent petiton link 2 of my DDs and asked them to pass it on for you, especially the one who lives in the church affected area i mentioned as that similar so friends/neighbours in that area may feel inclinded to support. hope the protest gets things moving in the right direction.
Bossy - glad date went well and was a positive experience

sorry if ive missed anyone ive have scan read the pages i missed and that what i managed to take in.

missed yesterday as it was a puter free day, DS2 had his climbing activity, DS1 went for his ear appt but nurse advised him not to have them sringed but to continue with drops. went for my 'mot' bp and other test fine just got to get smear results through the post in a week or so, at least thats all done for a couple of years now.
spent the afternoon weeded and tidying the front garden and inadvertantly got a better price quote for the new garage roof, thought the same roofers had come back to do the block of 2 garages next to our nieghbours -ie 3 and 4 houses away from us. someone came and gave us a price that did neighbour and their other neighbour but said someone would come and check our access, DS1 said someone had been while i was out so assumed it was same guys so went down to say i was back. luckily it turned out two of them were old school mates of DH so they didnt think i was a total fruitbat. have had a quote of them and its £100 more BUT includes upvc facia boards guttering and downpipe instead of just new boards and felt. embarrasslying while i was talking to them original guy drove past having been to my house to check if i was back. still havent agreed to anyone yet to do the work and its better to have a couple of quotes than just go for the first one.

off to check the lists and see what i should have been doing yesterday.

mrs-moneypenny

Magnificent Monday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Remove and wash bed linen
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Vacuum floors in bedroom
Sort 10 things from a wardrobe/chest of drawers that you can get rid of...
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs...
Extra Mission

• 39 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Wipe or dust over the upstairs light fittings.. don't go injuring yourself please you have the rest of the week to work through!
• Clean windows in these rooms

Twinkling Tuesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
defragment your pc
Extra mission:
Pick whichever you want to attempt:

• HHI... a bit more gone!

Whitening Wednesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Sweep and mop floors
Sort & clean fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there! Is there anything that needs to be made into a yummy soup!!
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean out the cupboard full of pasta and packets and pickles..
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:
Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
Clean oven if it really needs it.. or just do the hob or a knob!!..
29 fling boogie.. GO!



Thundering Thursday- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
15 minutes...
Vacuum floors and sofas
30 minutes to spare...
Dusting, even if around everything & water & wipe the poor neglected plants!
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Got an hour...
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean windows & any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. Are there any that need rehoming?
Wipe skirtings, doorframes and other paintwork
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –
Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.. the bottom 6 inches is just rubbish it has been there so long I'm surprised it isn't compost!!
Clean a radiator or two.
Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
HHI.. get that mountain gone


my list
[STRIKE]take DS2 to climbing wall activity[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]remind DS1 he has Drs appt[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]go for smear test[/STRIKE]
take DS2 for orthodontist appt
[STRIKE]ring mum[/STRIKE]
ring dad
sort dads birthday pressie and visit him

pigpen

Swelling of foot reduced but the bruising is coming out beautifully.. and spreading.. I need a statement from the bank but can't get shoes on to walk there and the black ink has run out of the printer.. ooh I just had a thought.. I can have DD1 log in to my bank at her house and print it off there.


OH has interview thingy in half an hour... *prays to deities* Please let them convince him a PT job would be wonderful for him!!!! ... I've tried everything... training courses, volunteer jobs,


15 minutes to get this far... spilled coffee cleaned up and a carrier of rubbish binned before I remembered I was typing..


Off to make a cuppa and sort some laundry I think I may risk getting the heavier stuff on the line it is dry out there so if the floor is drying the washing should too right?


Bank in a bit..

Lozzy88

Post man came and OH has a letter it felt like a bank card so I opened it, it was a credit card with £5000 limit! For the last 30 mins I have been attacking this card with scissors, I am so annoyed.....

Then I re-read the letter to my neighbour whos name is very similar to my OH, and its also got next doors address on so I am sat here feeling like a total Pratt (far worse words are springing to mind!)

So I am now going to dispose of it and act like nothing has happened.....thats the right thing to do yes???

Soup is cooked and 1xwm has just finished.

Kaz2904

I've thrown the hoover around and ironed DD's No.4s. The sun has come out and my mood has lifted insurmountably.
I'm taking DS for a walk down the sea front later after I drop off DD at her friends house. Think we'll get our first ice cream of the year if PJ's is open.


Will do dusting etc later on.


The lovely weather has made me think of gardening. DS is doing a bag pack fundraiser at a local garden centre on Sunday so I will go and get some pretties for my pots and baskets. Hope for good weather so that I can get it all in soon

mrs-moneypenny

lozzy i wont quote your post so you can TAKE THE NAMES OFF, youve already destroyed the card so shred the letter bin it all (i do mine in various seperate bags for the card bits and never mention it again)
she will report card not arrived and that one will be cancelled and a new one sent out

you can hardly knock her door and say you opened her card thinking it was your OHs and you got mad and cut it up

bossymoo

Oh lozzy, I feel your pain. As mrs mp says though, do delete the names from your post

X

Dentist done, I am ok to go back on my regular toothpaste now and the kiddies have been told they are very good children and have lovely teeth

I'm going to do a hhkitchen whilst waiting for my mum. We've just had lunch already as we were so hungry!