Weekly Flylady Thread 3rd November 2014

sushistar

bossymoo wrote: »

Anyone got any good ideas for Lego storage? The littlies have a variety of duplo, Lego junior and regular lego, and they don't like to get the "girl" ones mixed in with the other stuff. I was thinking of some plastic storage drawers so they can be kept separate. But open to ideas - we don't really have much more room for more drawers

We use those plastic toolboxes with compartments, like this:

Think they were £10ish each - we have 2 - on offer in B&Q a couple of years ago.

De!!!!ifier, for those asking, is this one:
http://www.johnlewis.com/meaco-10l-dehumidifier/p231741493

Out of stock at JL, but you can probably get it cheaper somewhere anyway.

Have bouhgt bulbs, pots, and compost for the christmas gift plan...

lynnejk

pigpen wrote: »

... if its not a girl he is going to look very pretty in his flowery, lacy cardigans and bonnets!!

Made me remember all the old photos when they dressed babies the same whatever. When did we stop putting baby boys in dresses ?


Consolations for you all and sorry for your loss

Dustykitten wrote: »

For those struggling with constant cleaning, not enough time try accepting this is how it is, houses get used, they get dirty, we are lucky our lives are full of people making this mess. Do what you can, it will never end, give yourself the odd day off from it.

It's strange but you are right. I think our priorities and expectations change with time. I remember when all five boys were at home and no time to do anything.


Now there is just DH and me I still don't seem to have much time :huh: Mind you things do now get done - even a deep clean :rotfl:

wendywitch wrote: »

DD1 didn't pass so angry tears here
Nothing can console her at the moment and I can feel that I'm not coming across as sympathetic as she wants

Aw - what a shame but sure she'll pass next time.


Well I'm pleased i went to shops etc yesterday as it is a horrible day here today - wet, cold and windy.


I have done the dailies
Deep cleaned the bathroom - phew !!
Cleared the hotspot on the dining table :j
Had beany tomato soup and hot roll for lunch
Cleared all unwanted emails - 6 pages !!


Now going to write some mails to friends, have a :coffee: and will start again at about 4.00


Back laters
Lx

LameWolf

Dustykitten wrote: »

Condensation is a huge problem here too, mainly just for October/November. Openning windows and leaving open a bit helps. I often wonder about a dehumidifer, are they noisy? I hate electrical noise.

Our £bac one is quite audible; but it helps to alleviate my tinnitus, so that's actually a bonus.:D

ionafan wrote: »

(((Hugs))) pigpen, and a happy life over the rainbow bridge for Noel.

^ ^ ^ Wot she said.
Why, oh why do I get all teary whenever someone else's furbaby crosses Rainbow Bridge??
Jazee (((HUGS))) for you, as well.

I've been to see the Consultant. Bottom line, despite the negative results from blood tests, it is the arthritis causing this. He wants me to have some physio, and he's given me a cortisone injection in my left hand (they're both equally bad, so we opted for my dominant hand) and if that helps, he'll do the right one next time I go, in 3 weeks time. Good news is I don't need to have an operation.:T Apparently some of the nerves are a tad sluggish in relaying signals, but the conduction tests were all within acceptable parameters, so no slice'n'dice here!:D

I'm very, very tired now; so I think I shall rest my wings for the remainder of this week, and we'll start fresh again Saturday (my personal starting day, to get the two-wolf tasks done).:o

mrs-moneypenny

sorry late in today
DS1 forgot his pack up so persuaded DS2 to drop it off on his way to school, early hairdressers appt to declutter split ends and roots then round mils to sort money out and a coffee and natter, nipped to get soem pots then rush in to throw them in the oven and notice answer phone flashing DS2 mum ive forgotten my tie so you need to bring it school quick please with 5 mins to get spuds in and get to work NOT A PRAYER SUNSHINE!!! its not very often i say no but i think tats why i end up doing so much. they know if they forget ill run for them. got to work manager had lost the notes id typed out for her so could i do them again as she needs them before a meeting with the head and our meeting next week. word autosave is a wonderful thing, as i couldnt remember what id written but at the time i thought it was good LOL. so have run the newly printed ones back to work, got more potatoes and some leeks so i can do soup tonight adn got more pack up for DS1 and his friend as they are going to a comedy thing tonight so need pack up. just time to read through then better get on with soup my best friend who i only see about twice a year texted me yesterday to say shes in the area so can i get the kettle on late afternoon YAY!!!!!

massive supporting hugs pigpen to all of you and peaceful life the other side of the rainbow to your kitty.

wendywitch sorry that DD1 didnt pass.

hugs to you LW glad to hear you wont be subjected to surgery and i do hope the injection works and makes hands less painfull and more useful

hope all are well

Frizzle_2

Pigpen- sorry to hear about Noel.
Wendywitch- calming vibes for your dd.
Lw- sounds like you deserve some rest.

Update from me. Not a lot done today. Popped to the shop thus morning as discovered I had no eggs for banana bread, spent £20!
Then, just mooching around from one job to another- not much guag today!
Anyway, at least I finished Tuesday!

Tremendous Tuesday - Living Room and Hallway
Only got 15 minutes....
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe coffee table and mantle don't pile it all back put it away![/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare....
[STRIKE]Hoover floors
Hoover/wipe sofas[/STRIKE]
Got an hour....
[STRIKE]Sweep leaves from your doorstep and give the door a wipe inside and out if you can
[/STRIKE]
Extras
[STRIKE]Do something that makes you happy
Update your calendar/diary and synch/compare with family members as required[/STRIKE]

Wednesday Master Bedroom, Stairs and Landing
Only got 15 minutes....
Clear anything from the stairs and hoover them
30 minutes to spare....
Clean the skirting on the landing/up the stairs
[STRIKE]Change the bedding[/STRIKE]
Wipe the window cills
Got an hour....
Wipe the dressing table/bedside cabinet
Extras
[STRIKE]Order one item for Christmas
[/STRIKE]
Frothy Thursday - Bathroom Deep clean
Only got 15 minutes....
[STRIKE]Clean the toilet, inside, outside and round the back of the pipe[/STRIKE]
5 minute pamper, use that lovely special product today
30 minutes to spare....
[STRIKE]Mould alert, check for any starting to develop and deal with it
Wipe the tiles[/STRIKE]
Got an hour....
[STRIKE]Give bath and/or shower tray a good scrub out
Hoover and wash the floor right into the corners including any skirting[/STRIKE]
Polish mirrors, windows, shower screens
Extras
[STRIKE]Clean towels, mats etc[/STRIKE]

Extra jobs-
[STRIKE]Dw and unload
Write sympathy card and post
Wm[/STRIKE]
Clean ds1s windows
Clean kitchen windows
Clean living room windows
[STRIKE]Make a banana loaf to use up brown bananas[/STRIKE]

Picking ds1 up from school now, then want to load the airer and do bedroom!

pigpen

LameWolf wrote: »

^ ^ ^ Wot she said.
Why, oh why do I get all teary whenever someone else's furbaby crosses Rainbow Bridge??

When I went in with him.. The vet took one look at me and asked how things were and I just started blubbering and said it's time.. I had promised her when it was time I would take him and not prolong him suffering for my own sake.. I lifted him out of the box and he sat on the table and just put his head on me and was hugged.. and he stayed there.. DS1 came with us to say goodbye in case I couldn't stay and OH was absolutely distraught.

I didn't realise they were gone so quickly.. he never made a single sound and never took his head off me so he needed me there and so I was brave and stayed.

Everyone in the world should have that vet, it may only be PDSA but I think they provide better care than any of the expensive private ones we have been to.

I have an emergency drug supply for Cracker and need to take him next week, I just couldn't face taking him today and I couldn't afford to either really.. even another voluntary contribution (minimum of £20) is more than I have right now.


I've emptied upstairs bins and that is all.

OH gone to get Squeak.. she will be so upset.. she asks every day if he is ok when she comes home.

LameWolf

Piggers well done on staying with Noel. Do I need to do some healing energy for Cracker? And, remind me, is Cracker a cat or a rabbit? (sorry, brain-fog). Btw, I'm a PDSA "Best Friend" - they get a monthly contribution from me via direct debit.

mrs-moneypenny

pigpen well done on staying with noel, that was very brave of you and must have comforted him greatly. forgot to ask did you get YOUR money back from scumtander yet (hopefully along with a grovelling apology!)

i shouldnt be here im running round with dyson and throwing stuff about in the kitchen but keep thinking of things i need to check.
WW has been loaded but not started as washing put out will only stink of smoke for another few nights!

pigpen

Mrs MP.. nope.. not got anything back but I wasn't expecting to really they are rat-bathplugs!

LW .. yes please I think Cracker needs every bit of healing and love he can get right now because I sure as heck cant do this again any time soon.


DD1 has been referred to the consultant for induction! she has less than 2 weeks by dates anyway so not early.

LameWolf

pigpen wrote: »

LW .. yes please I think Cracker needs every bit of healing and love he can get right now because I sure as heck cant do this again any time soon.

OK, I'll include Cracker in tonight's Esbat (Full Moon) meditation.

I seem to have a long list of furbabies needing healing and TLC; my heart goes out to all of them.