Weekly Flylady Thread 5th November 2007

torianut

Just read that your dress did fit Rach - great news xx

nicki_2

RANT
I want a tumble drier...and a new sofa...and a new hoover I need to wash the new-to-use kitchen rug but the weather can't make up its mind and I've already spent £3+ in the laundrette drying stuff this weekend :rolleyes: Our sofa now has 2 springs gone to the extent the seat has collapsed - even my bit of wood & folded cardboard boxes aren't doing much now and I've just strained my back flipping it onto it's back so I could fix one of the springs Our hoover has now not only snapped tubes, but one of the wheels is off and now the other one is threatening to come off so hoovering might as well be done on my knees I have to bend over so far to use it :mad: My back feels like I've spent the entire night in DDs single bed with her kicking me in the back every two seconds...and I've still got a fireworks display to go to this evening (starting at 7.30) which means standing around in a field (local park) for at least 15 minutes being deafened and checking nobody picks my pockets :eek: /RANT

Okay livingroom is now hoovered and I'm going to get DD to help me to dust when she gets in as she brilliant at doing the TV unit and stuff thats low down as my back is not wanting to do anything ATM but I need to hoover the kitchen floor ....didn't realise how bad it was until I moved the heater :

• Dailies
  • [strike]Exercise DVD[/strike]
  • Paul McKenna CD Will do this later when I chill out ... I'm going to need it
    
• [strike]Vaccum floor & sofa[/strike]
• Dust
• Damp wipe where necessary (banister, switches, coffeetable)
  
• Dry clean window (microfibre cloth - no pets so don't really get dirty on the inside, just dusty )
• [strike]Tidy understairs cupboard.[/strike]
• Paperwork Clearance
• Wipe skirting boards

Right, will hoover kitchen floor then get the babywipes out and the featherduster to do the higher dusting/wiping. Should really clear the paperwork as well I think :wave:

lil_me

Good news that it fit ok rach, have you tried freecycle for the other bit, maybe even charity shops, my friend got her dress from one so might be worth a try.

DP is drilling so must be doing something constructive, more shelves no doubt, he's got so much junk in there he needs it. Oh where has the day gone, will have to go to collect DS2 soon so no point starting on the boys rooms now, might see if I can con him into helping for an hour before we go to see the fireworks.

Oh well may aswell have a coffee and a mooch for recipes on the internet I think, need some biscuit recipes....coffee anyone? Oh will phone previous insurer while I am on, still no NCB certificate 2 months later!

pigpen

Nicki.. if you were closer you could have my Dyson.. in fact.. if you want to come right over here you still can!! Isn't it mad that everything dies at once!! You have a stomp girl!!

GnB.. I'm NASTY when I'm ill so you have my deepest sympathy.. as does everyone else who is ill.. I go to bed and stay there!!

I've done chuff all off my list but I have packaged some ebay bits.. that DID fit in their packaging... I have still got 3 not paid and 1 I can't find for love nor money!! I have updated my sisters excel file for when she bring more stuff to ebay and I have updated my christmas lists as some bits arrived today.. bikes for the girls (no's#3 & 4) and a cycle helmet for one of them.. already got the other. STILL need a main gift for DS1 and DD2 though!! and not having much luck thinking of one.. he is 16 and she is 10.. ideas VERY welcome!!

cuppa.. and then I have to go collect the grubs!! .. can't you tell my uncle and mother were here until lunch time!! I've got next to nothing done!!

AND we can't find the piece of wallpaper DD5 ripped off in the hallway so it looks like we will be replacing the entire strip.. the ONLY one with a plug socket on... Sods Law!!

lil_me

Nicki have a stomp then get on freecycle and dontdumpthat etc have a rant on there see if anyone has one spare. If I had spares you could have them honey, I know what it is like when everything breaks at once. My NCB certificate on it's way hopefully, now to ring about DPs.

rach

i rang OH just to tell him i loved him...he was rather shocked but pleased! we are in the habit of phoning late at night and we always arrange it so he was rather taken aback (but pleased!!) i bet he thought i was ringing to say my dress didn't fit :rotfl:

re the petticoat, i've had a look on ebay and there are a few so there should be no problem getting one, but i'd love to borrow and not pay (MSE me!) so i've sent a message to some facebook friends i know for sure are married! i've got til 3rd dec so a bit of time to trawl the charity shops and freecycle too... also need to get new underwear - i'd got a strapless bra thing but i'm going to try and get a basque thing instead...so am going to seek out my bravissimo catalogue!

newmrslockwood

I've not done the living room today as i'm used to doing the kitchen on a Monday. So thats done, I even cleaned the oven. I am determined to get back on track this week.

rach I have a wedding dress hoop sitting in the loft. If you were closer you could borrow it by all means. My sister-in-law to be is borrowing it in May as her something borrowed.

taurusgb

pigpen wrote: »

STILL need a main gift for DS1 and DD2 though!! and not having much luck thinking of one.. he is 16 and she is 10.. ideas VERY welcome!!

MP3 player
digital camera
kareoke (sp?) machine - might drive you crazy but 10 year old would probably love it!!!

poohbear59

I am going to try really hard this week......to get more rest!!! But I have got my two kids at home DD is not working this week so I am printing up today's list for her. I am going out on Wed, Thurs, Fri and Saturday nights and as I don't go out at night because of fatigue I am going to join in this week but with lots of help. DS3 has just been diagnosed with Asthma, that makes 5 of us in this house!

Welcome back lil_me,

To do for this week

• Find car insurance for DS3
• Investigate Motability for me
• Make pumpkin soup
• Post DS2's b'day pressie
• Sell something on e bay
• Get fitted for a new bra (I've lost weight)

Make appointment with accountant

Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs

Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas DD to do
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
[STRIKE]Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Water any thirsty plants, wipe their poor neglected leaves![/STRIKE]!
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
[STRIKE]Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing in preparation for cold weather!! See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house!
Put up linings or winter curtains to keep out those draughts.[/STRIKE]
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• [STRIKE]Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.[/STRIKE]
• Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
• Clean a window or two.
• Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
• Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!

Deep Clean Challenge
Clean light fittings, skirtings even the ones behind furniture. Clean fire-surrounds. Wipe sofa's down. Dust all those trinkets! Clear as may hotspots as you can.. see if you can get it all into one pile instead of 15!!!

tiamai_d

Daisydoll wrote: »

• Get dd1 a fish tank & food for her new goldfish(won at fair last night lol)

You know it is now illegal to use goldfish (or any fish/animal) as prizes?

SORRY! My mistake, it was to be passed, but it got dropped at the last moment.

It is illegal to give a child under the age of 16 a goldfish a prize without an adult being present.

Happy tank hunting. Need any help, just ask.