Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd July 2018

Honey_Bear

kazwookie wrote: »

JoJo hugs xx you get your CV in order and apply for the job you saw the other day, and tell / ask your OH to get his in order as well, then send him off down to the local agencies to see if they have any work going.

^ ^ ^ Wot she said. And I repeat again, I'm sorry other people around you are sensitive and have an attack of the vapours if action is required of them, but it's time to safeguard your own health.

YORKSHIRELASS wrote: »

Wow, feeling a bit stunned here. Someone has been bad mouthing me over something I havent actually done. I have been bending over backwards to help this person and somehow I have ended up having it all thrown back at me because they listened to some untrue gossip. Trying not to take it to heart but its really knocked me sideways.

Get as far away from this person as you can. They have probably been doing this to the good people around them for years which is why they need so much support - they're poison. We cannot afford to give people like that any part of our soul.

atypicalblonde wrote: »

Well I GOT THE JOB :beer::beer::j:j I can't believe it, the head said I interviewed brilliantly :T I am so, so happy. It's a September start, and the finer details will be confirmed next week. Woooty wooty woop!

Huge congratulations! I'm so pleased for you. I hope things fall into place while you re-organise your lives around the new job.


I've spent most of the yesterday and today on my feet and I can really feel it. It was worth it, but I need to take a break. Kitchen tidied, laundry folded, things put away, pear tree watered and bird feeders and bird waters cleaned and topped up.


\rant alert



Sodding sodding sodding lodger and sodding sodding sodding laundry. The ongoing saga continues. New lodger asked to do one load a week, and while the weather's fine I said yes. Returning lodger who upset me over laundry earlier in the year was given the same privilige.



This morning she put the washing machine on and the second it had finished it's cycle came up to the kitchen and said, 'I need to do a second load because that was lights and now I need to do darks.'



Is there something that's crept into our society that works on the, 'I need this therefore you have to give it to me' principle? It's not her age; she's in her late 20s but I had this with an actor in her 60s when she repeatedly used the WM every couple of days with only two or three items in it. 'But how will I manage? I've only got one pair of rehearsal trousers here!' Like I give a fig whether she's packed enough rehearsal trousers or not.



I know this keeps coming up but I genuinely thought as this one had a bo88ocking from me about laundry earlier in the year (dangling it in her basement room with a dehumidifier going in the basement 24 hours a day after I'd specifically told her not to !!!!!! me right off) she'd understood that it's a sensitive issue.



To agree something and expect more is something I find quite shocking. If I give my word I mean it and it never occurs to me to renege on it.

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Somebody appears to have experienced somewhat of a revelation overnight.


Wasn't even back from work before he guilttripped me to go to a mate's gig. I'd even asked about the travelling and he'd assured me it was easy, no different from the other journeys we do across London regularly - and that he would happily go by himself if I didn't want to go. I was hot, I was shattered, I'd had more grief all day - I wanted company. So I went.


Considering I have - for the first time - consented to being seen in public using a stick (which he had been told was something I never wanted to do), the trip consisted of about 45 different flights of stairs, mile walks to connections and him repeatedly changing routes. By the 10th flight of stairs at one station, I'm at the point of throwing my stick at him, but settle for announcing that I suppose I could safely assume that he didn't bother to click the option for stepfree access on the journey planner. He replies that he didn't know that was an option.



By the time we've given up after 20 minutes at the venue (which was on the Portobello Road, possibly the worst location in the world to try to get to by public transport from ours when you're not fully mobile - it's easier to get to Plymouth - and not much longer in duration), I'm ready to commit murder but for the fact that the nice Policemen probably wouldn't give me a lift home until I'd been released on Bail and I wanted to go home.

The return journey was ten times worse than the outwards.

By the 4th tube, I've not spoken to Himself other than demanding help up and down the ten thousand steps and the occasional Glare of Death for about two hours now. He asks if we're getting off at the local station. I ask him when exactly he forgot about the two and a half foot leap down from all trains to the platform, the flight of stairs underground, the flights up to the ticket office and the walk downhill in a potholed alleyway to get home.


We finally get home and he talks. And talks. And talks. Whilst I'm systematically knocking back gin. I've earned these tonight. And if I'm hammered, I won't rip off his head and scream down the bleeding stump of his neck. Which might be a little unfair when he's baring his soul about everything. Until he says something about how he was hurt by his exes. And he gets my full opinion on how he brought it upon himself as a result of his appalling behaviour towards the first and his appalling choice in the second, so was looking in the wrong place for sympathy and he probably started getting anxious round that time because he knew damn well that he was doing the wrong thing, but did it anyway.



He finally stops talking at 3.34am.

He's decided that he's getting a job. As soon as he does, I'm free to resign, making sure I give clear and concise explanations of what work have been like to me in my letter.

I went to bed.

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I have remarked today that the kitchen needs cleaning again and I am certainly not doing it.

He's made a start.

wishingthemortgaheaway

Ive just found hubby's government gateway number...
that's flying right?

Jazee

Morning. Another lovely day. Hope you're all ok.

I'm in the garden having first cuppa of the day.

Today I've a few hotspots to sort indoors, need to get washing all done, gardening and dailies.

Have a great day everyone.

roundtuit

Morning all :hello:

I'm shattered - but then yesterday I cycled in France, took several turns round Silverstone (looking for DS in the crowd ), played a game of footie in Russia (popping to Mr C00p for supplies at half time) and then returned home for a few games of tennis. I did manage to get WM x 2 washed, dried and folded too - but not a lot else. Oh, I finished a book, put it in the c/s pile and started another book - that's decluttering, right? Sort of

What I did finally do is..... take the poinsettias (Christmas 2013 and 2015), which will not die, from their place on the kitchen windowsill and put them outside to take their chances. Felt a bit mean as they are still valiantly trying to grow - 3 feet of stalk with a handful of leaves at the top :eek: but realised just how awful they look when I got them outside!! Why did I finally do this? I saw an article on fb about thirsty hedgehogs and I needed a shallow dish to put out in the garden 2013's flowerpot was sat in a shallow dish, so out she went; then 2015 looked lonely ... so out she went too. The kitchen windowsill looks 100% better and I haven't got rid of all the dead leaves yet.

Today? I've made my bed full stop. I really must remember that chocolate now gives me a headache the next day It would be a wonderful deterrent if I could just remember!

Keep cool and hydrated ladies

Rxx

juliejim

Morning All

Mysterious Monday ~ Bathroom, Hall, Stairs and Study/PC Area
Level One...
[B[STRIKE]]DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS[/STRIKE][/B]
[STRIKE]Open windows to let in air
Wash and replace towels/flannels/bath mats with clean ones[/STRIKE]
Clean cobwebs
Level Two..
Clean bath/shower/sink and toilet - Don't forget to give those taps an extra shine!
[STRIKE]Throw away any empty bottles
Straighten computer desk[/STRIKE]
Delete 50 emails - do you really need that sale email from Dotty P's?
Level Three...
Wash/vacuum floor
Clean window
Clean the windowsills
[STRIKE]Clean medicine cabinet - throw away out of date medicines.
Put away any stray items in the hall and stairs - do you really need all that stuff cluttering up the stairs and hall/landing!!![/STRIKE]
Extras..

• Wipe skirting boards up the stairs
• [STRIKE]Check supplies of paper/printer cartridges/stamps and envelopes
• Throw away any pens that don't work[/STRIKE]
• Clean fingerprints off light switches and doors.

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Twinkling Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Level One..
[STRIKE]Fling open windows to let air in especially as it's been hot and the room will be stuffy.
DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS[/STRIKE]
Clean Cobwebs
Check firealarms are working, change battery if necessary.
[STRIKE]Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers[/STRIKE]
Level Two..
[STRIKE]Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen.. [/STRIKE]
Clean under the bed
Polish furniture
Level Three...
Straighten/sort through make up
Throw away any empty/out of date bottles
Clean glass and mirrors - make them twinkle
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Clear a hotspot ~ or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Add a personal touch - flowers in a vase on a dresser, pretty bowl etc..
Extras:

[*[STRIKE]]36 fling boogie, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter[/STRIKE]
• HHI
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Clean light switch of hand prints or smudges
• Clean main light and any lampshades
• Clear the top of a bedside cupboard/chest of drawers or shelf

Wacky Wednesday ~ Those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One..
[STRIKE]Open windows to air room
DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS[/STRIKE]
Clean cobwebs
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Straighten toy shelves
Level Two..
Polish furniture
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
[STRIKE]Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too![/STRIKE]! Wash the curtains!
Level Three...
Sort out outgrown clothes and give to charity/neighbours/younger children.
Put away stray items
Clean fingerprints off light switches/doors/walls
Clean under the bed - I know it's scary but it does have to be done. You could even delegate to a little pink if you don't fancy doing it yourself.
Extras

• Clean windows
• Clean/scrub bath toys
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
• HHI
• Rearrange videos/games/books

Tantalising Thursday ~ Dining Room and Entance/Porch
Level One..
[STRIKE]Open windows and let air in[/STRIKE]
Clean cobwebs
Dust windowsills and front door
[STRIKE]Throw away any newspapers/magazines that aren't needed.[/STRIKE]
Level Two..
Put plants in shower & give them a good rinse. Remember to put them back before everyone has a shower in the morning - it might be a bit unnerving having to shower with a plant!!!
Clean and dust shiny things/mirror and glass
Clean lightswitches of hand prints or smudges
Level Three...
Move furniture, if safe to do so, and hoover underdeath
Clean and straighten any drawer
Add a personal touch to the table - pretty tablecloth, vase of summer flowers!!
[STRIKE]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/STRIKE]
Clean under sofa/chair cushions - lets see if you can find any money or even anything that you have lost recently
Wipe down light fixtures - make those bulbs shine at night!
Extras

• Refill bird feeders
  [*[STRIKE]]Throw away any dead plants[/STRIKE]
• HHI
  [*[STRIKE]]Binbag dance - Get a binbag... fill it and bin it!!
• Wash any cushions, throws etc that need it[/STRIKE]..

Flying Friday ~ Kitchen
Level One..
[STRIKE]Open windows, let the air and blow those cobwebs away..[/STRIKE]
Wash knick-knacks/canisters
[STRIKE]Mop/brush floor[/STRIKE]
Level Two..
Clean sink and draining board
Clean microwave inside and out
Empty fridge, clean shelves and doors and move any nearly out of date stuff to front to use up next.
Empty and clean rubbish bin
Level Three...
Clean under sink - throw away any manky looking bottles/rags etc..
Straighten drawers/cupboards
Clean fan/vent/hood filters
Clean pet dishes
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..(only a few at a time!)
Extras

• Check the smoke alarm - when was the last time you replaced the battery?
• Clean the hob
• Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps - make them twinkle!!
• [STRIKE]29 fling boogie - GO!![/STRIKE]
• Buy yourself some flowers from the shop.. your reward for making the kitchen shine!

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So I haven't got rid of much off the list this week but the downstairs is looking much better.

Congratulations ATB - knew you could do it.
Hugs YL
Piggers - removals finished now?

WM is on it's third wash of the day and the dog has been walked but that's about it. Hoping to chill a bit today after spending all day yesterday at a local park on a stall for Scouts. Today I should have been at the raft race but as DH needed to go anyway to pull the trailer, I am staying at home - I do feel a bit guilty though!

I need to do some ironing so may do a couple of HHIs before it gets really hot!

Have a good day all
Hugs
Jue

Jazee

No dog walk but the dailies are done. Sitting in the sunshine having a cuppa. Will go indoors shortly to cool down and sort the hotspots.

kazwookie

Walked around local car boot, it is going to be very hot there today, so glad I gave this week a miss for selling.

Breakfast eaten
DW unpacked and repacked
Loads of helio's flyover head to F1 GP.
Going to sit in the shade and read again.

pigpen

YORKSHIRELASS wrote: »

Wow, feeling a bit stunned here. Someone has been bad mouthing me over something I havent actually done. I have been bending over backwards to help this person and somehow I have ended up having it all thrown back at me because they listened to some untrue gossip. Trying not to take it to heart but its really knocked me sideways..

As it was gossip they listened to maybe she believes it to be true.. you should go correct her.. 'I understand you are of the belief I did this. That is in fact untrue and I am quite hurt you would think I would be so awful. If I had anything to say to you I was under the impression I could tell you and we could move on. Please don't believe everything you hear nd in future if this situation cops up please do ask me about it first rather than me having to hear it down the line'

wishingthemortgaheaway wrote: »

Ive just found hubby's government gateway number...
that's flying right?

You know they email it to you if you jump through a couple of red tape hoops? Then you screenshot it/photograph it and favourite it in your phone.. never lost again!

Juliejim.. nope.. tetris ongoing. The big furniture is all moved, the bedroom is decorated and looking fabulous.. I'll bung FB pics up shortly in a public album so you can all see.. we need new chests of drawers but need to the money to get them with first! Today I am boxing up ALL the toys and putting them upstairs to sort out whenever Twinkle goes down for a nap.. I WILL half the number of toys we have.. I blooming hate toys!!! They don't even play with them!!!

Looking forward to the England team being sent home.. have you seen the disgusting, disrespectful behaviour of the thugs over their and here and everywhere else?? It is shameful!! The video today of a man getting 7 shades of the proverbial beaten out of him by Russian police.. awful to watch but he clearly had no respect for the country he is in.. as when visitors come here.. the same laws apply, and the treatment is just the same.. The football associations should ban the English teams from taking part.. noone needs this rubbish!! in the 11 minute drive from tesco yesterday (which was beautiful and desserted I might add) we saw 17 riot vans.. 2 screeched to a halt and about 20 officers rolled out of each one.. how do they fit them all in!?!?! It was like a party popper!! Benidorm had riot police out to deal with them.. It's a glorified game of fetch.. it is not an excuse to get drunk and behave like a disgusting cretin and damage property and injure others and set fires (They set fires in the pub where OH works last match.. the time before 3 people were glassed and another fell over drunk into the broken glass and got carted off to hospital too) A game which is supposed to be fun should not require riot police, extra officers, flat out A&E departments and extra ambulance crews!! It makes me really really cross and utterly ashamed to even be considered the same nationality!

Honey_Bear

Jojo, I hope he lives up to his promises. You certainly deserve it.

roundtuit wrote: »

What I did finally do is..... take the poinsettias (Christmas 2013 and 2015), which will not die, from their place on the kitchen windowsill and put them outside to take their chances. Felt a bit mean as they are still valiantly trying to grow ....

I did this with three orchids. One was a birthday present for a lodger who left years ago (she's now got a six year old daughter!) that we sent a photo of it to every year, faithfully, one was a parting gift from another lodger as a thank you and the third was a gift, 'because we obviously loved orchids'!! It didn't take long for the little bu**ers to throw in the towel and it was such a relief!

Second lodger has now asked to do a second load. I despair. Neither of them will be getting any more invitations to join us for dinner. I've had enough of being endlessly generous and co-opeative.


On the Slinky front - I've lost a kilo! I cut out sugar five days ago and apart from a blip yesterday the plan is working. It would have been selfishish, petty and churlish to refuse the offer of an ice cream yesterday so I don't regret it, but because I've been so conscious of what I'm eating for the past few days I'm eating a lot less. It's the first time for years that I feel in control of what I'm putting in my mouth and I'm going to shift 5kgs before I let up. I need this stomach gone.