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Weekly Flylady Thread 9th May 2016

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  • mrs-moneypenny
    mrs-moneypenny Posts: 15,519 Forumite
    Morning all
    Hope everyone is as well as can be, hugs good wishes posi vibes sticks and spoons where needed

    So far today I've put the gardening bin out (Dh had done all the others) and made a batch of cakes for the charity day at school. Will be busy at work all day. Dh has left over veggie bake for lunch so that's sorted.
    Got to help ds1 fill some forms in tonight he's been called up for jury service.

    Blanket looks lovely pigpen.
    Good luck with the book folding mummyroys, they are lovely designs, I find that very therapeutic to do.

    Right better make a move, have a good day all.
    SPC~12 ot 124

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  • Jazee
    Jazee Posts: 9,520 Forumite
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    Morning all. Ironing done here this morning. Paid stuff now.

    Have a great day everyone.
    Spend less now, work less later.
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    Girls de-nailpolished.. arms, legs, hands, the works.. my house stinks!!!
    Chappy been to measure up for door quote.. he was impressed by its hugeness!!
    Strop had over wet spoon in sugar, lack of rice krispies and bread
    Dot had meltdown because I had to brush her hair.. she hates it.. lots of tears and snot involved. I'm not brave enough to do Pixies yet.
    Last of my super painkillers taken.. My left hip is agony again.. not sure what I did yesterday other than a bit more walking than I usually do. Regardless, Gp appointment?? er no sorry we only make them up to a week in advance (unless you speak no English!!) and we are fully booked next week... well sod off then!! barstewards!

    Second blanket coming along nicely.. I may have to go buy velvet ribbon later.. I want dark purple like in the pic and maybe royal blue and cerise pink.. Should cover most options I think.. I may need dark red too..

    Hoping to get some ebeasting done over the weekend too I think.. I have managed a whole 1 item this month.
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
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  • nicki_2
    nicki_2 Posts: 7,321 Forumite
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    Dailies done, DDs bed stripped, DD's stuff to pack set out on the bed so she can see anything she's forgotten like her phone charger and hairdryer, DD's bedding in to wash (which is nearly finished) and now I'm going to get on with work. It won't take long I hope if everything continues to work properly :wave:
    Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.
    Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!
  • Narc0lepsy
    Narc0lepsy Posts: 2,879 Forumite
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    I really admire creative people, those are lovely. I love the butterflies.

    Not a very encouraging time at the physio today; she isn't seeing the improvement she was hoping for, and there are bits of referred pain in other parts of my arm if she presses hard! I've just rung the hospital again to see if there are any sooner spaces for the scan - mine is 25th. They said not today, but happy for me to ring every morning next week to check for cancellations. Almost bought chocolate on the way home to console myself but settled for a C0sta, planning to bake cake later.......then remembered aga still broken :( engineer is coming back for the 3rd time this afternoon, in the middle of an assessment no doubt.

    At least I managed to get to the library today at opening time and paid my fine; bring back mobile library I say - no fines, no travelling and predictable 'opening time'.

    Think I have fairy envy - still haven't seen mine. Spotted woodpecker venturing to the feeder behind my computer so I've had a few close viewings of him/her.

    Right; down to report typing, then webinar, then assessment. Mr A this eve I fear.
    Remember...a layer of dust protects the wood beneath it.
  • bossymoo
    bossymoo Posts: 6,924 Forumite
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    Dancemum it's called "What to do when you worry too much" by Dawn Huebner. He loves it. We're only up to chapter 5 but already found there are things that he can use to help - and he understands it all which is the good thing.
    Although he cried at bedtime last night - said he was worried about cheese giving him nightmares - I didn't laugh but that was sure hard work! He'd not even had any cheese since lunchtime. I think really, he was tired and and a bit "all worried out" and just needed to cry the tension away.
    That said, it's not a challenging book, it's very friendly. I think we just looked at it too late.

    Been to kitchen place this morning, the ones I wasn't impressed with. Actually, they came up with a design the same as the other, lol. And the design lady had more modern ideas so I guess it just comes down to price. They both have excellent reviews, I know personally people who have kitchens from both and they are good quality. So I'll wait for the price then decide.

    Groceries are bought and put away, kitchen tidied and I'm going to have an hour or two rest. We don't seem to be sleeping well this week :o

    Phew! It's the weekend!
    Bossymoo

    Away with the fairies :beer:
  • nicki_2
    nicki_2 Posts: 7,321 Forumite
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    Work sort of done. I'm on the last stretch of the books but I knew I needed to transfer some files from DD's laptop to mine before she got home. She'll be in any time so I need to go make sure she has everything etc which means putting work on hold until after she's gone. I've contacted a customer I was supposed to call on tomorrow and arranged to go tonight instead. That means tomorrow I can either have a lazy day, or work in the house, in my slob clothes :D Sunday I'll get dressed properly as I'll have to go to Mr A for fresh sandwich fillings and DD will be coming home.

    Right, I best get this shut down as she's just walked through the door. :wave:
    Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.
    Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!
  • dancemum
    dancemum Posts: 2,565 Forumite
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    Thanks Bossy I will order a copy X

    Got off to a rocky start today when Miss Muddy Paws ate my breakfast.

    Bin put out for collection. DH put some stuff that had been fly tip near to our garage. Later the bin had been moved into the road and the lid was open and stuff was hanging out. I went to investigate and found someone had added nappies and several pizzas. I was fuming. I didn't mind someone using the spare space but was annoyed that they hadn't had the curtesy to wrap their waste.

    12 items sold on e bay and 10 were collected :)

    Paperwork frogs eaten

    Ground floor dysoned

    Ironing done and put away

    2 loads X Wm done

    Bathroom s&s

    Cs bag filled

    Rose tree re potted. Friend brought me some compost but fell in the alley behind our house. She seems ok, please send don't be hurt vibes for her. Thanks.
  • Good evening everyone, It has been another good but busy week. I am just going to update my list and then head to bed.

    Manic Monday
    Take photos of things that are for sale
    Clean the hob, it will probably need a scrub as dh made a curry for tea tonight
    Take old printer to the tip, I had to get a new one today, as my old one was refusing to work
    Declutter and mop/vacuum floor
    Clear and wipe work surfaces
    Wipe the table


    Tuesday
    Sort through ds2's toys - remove broken/old ones
    Fill in DVLA paperwork
    Post the paperwork
    Fill in expenses form
    Catch up with thread


    Wacky Wednesday
    HHI
    Get emails up to date
    Clear any clutter from desk
    Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
    Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Run virus checker on PC
    Catch up with thread


    Thursday
    Dust the living room
    Hoover the living room
    Sort photos into album - (WIP)
    HHI
    Spend 3 hours on course work
    Get emails up to date
    Catch up with thread


    Fantastical Friday
    Tidy up course folders
    Spend 3 hours on course work
    Put ds2's soft toys into the new hammock
    Clean out any pongy pets
    HHI
    Catch up with the thread


    Saturday
    Quick shower
    Do daily checks
    Feed animals and let chickens out
    Check online banking
    Paid stuff
    Get new shoes for ds2
    Get a new phone, I dropped mine today at work and the screen smashed
    Close chickens away before dark
    Decide when to do weekly shop this week
    Catch up with the thread
    Update list and make a list for Sunday
  • lynnejk
    lynnejk Posts: 5,732 Forumite
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    Evening all

    Beautiful knitting Pigpen
    Love the paper-craft mummyroys
    Sending anti-ouch vibes for your friend Dancemum

    Moved some things around in the spare room so it looks tidier and it's easier to get to the freezer.
    Cleared out the bottom of my wardrobe. Have put some shoes and other things in a bag to go to the CS. Cleaned the floor and replaced things neatly.
    Spanish lessons done
    Kitchen now all clean, including the floor, and WUDUPA

    Left to do over the weekend :-
    Clean out the fridge thoroughly.. and check the drain at the back! Does anything need to be used up?
    Paperwork clearance..
    4 x HHI


    Sending hugs, vibes, sticks and spoons to all needing some
    Hope you all have a super Saturday
    Lx
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