Weekly Flylady Thread 19th November 2018

pigpen

I plumbed in the washing machine which I asked OH to do

I plumbed in the new-to-me dishwasher which asked OH to do

I fixed the leaky loo Which I asked OH to do
I may have made the leaky radiator worse.. which I asked the OH to have a go at fixing.. plumber coming back out tomorrow.. hopefully he can make a better job of it than I did.

I've boiled, scrubbed and generally degreased the dishwasher.. the arms were full of dog food, plastic and egg shell.. the rails with think grease, in fact every nook and cranny was thick grease.. I ran it on a quick cycle, wiped off what I could with kitchen roll and scrubbed the rest with a brush and washing up liquid.. I ran it through another cycle.. re-did all the above 2-3 times.. filled rinse aid and salt and cleaned the arms and filters again.. it is currently on a 65' wash with toxic chemicals.. hopefully I can get away with just doing this the once.. but it is revolting.. and weirdly, it smells of dog.. inside!!

1 load of washing done and hung up on the airer and 2 lots folded.
DS2's christmas presents all bought.. I got him a game last week and 2 pairs of jeans and 2 hoodies today.. some smellies and he is done.. he is 22 I don't feel the urge to buy him more!



Still to buy for..



DS1/DIL.. I know what they are getting I just don't have the money today.
DD3
Moomin.. she wants trainers and make-up

Quaverface.. belt, DMs..

Squeak has a bike reserved at Halfords for Friday pick up.. I'm going to check pricing actually..
Dot.. I've seen a few more bits and have planned lego (cheap Smyths version)

Pixie I need a basket for her scooter and I've seen 2 little things I want for her

Then I can think about my 2 sister, OHs mother and his dad.. They are just little token gifts, nothing exciting.

CF has destroyed his relationship with Moomin.. then he didn't even text to say Happy Birthday.. she didn't want to speak to him but a text wouldn't have hurt.

Valli

Flying - used radiator brush to evict mouse from wall behind radiator (?) and dusted whole radiator while I was at it. Hoping mouse made bid for freedom through patio door.

Welcome Shirlgirl

Well it hadn't. It left its tail dangling, Poppy pulled it out, I grabbed Poppy. Mouse ran up other radiator. I grabbed tail, didn't work, so really vigorous application of radiator brush and down it dropped and this time we saw it exit through patio door.

Flying - both dining room radiators have been dusted with radiator brush. And breathe.

Fayolle

Welcome, Shirlgirl.

I'm now too scared to fly - or at least clean behind any radiators - in case I find a mouse lurking there. That is my excuse for barely flying today, and I am sticking to it.

Natty68

:xmastree::xmastree::xmastree::xmastree:

Last call for anyone else wanting to join in with the Christmas Card Swap

If you want to do this please PM me with your MSE name, real name and postal address.

Don't be shy...

Natty68

I've eaten a frog that I've been putting off...yay!!!

I've organised someone from a cleaning agency to come and look at the house so we can get a cleaner organised from next week hopefully.

Can't wait to have my house sorted out again and then I can keep on top of things with the lists in the week :T :T

Narc0lepsy

Oh don't mention rodents roaming round the house (I should say WILD rodents - pet ones are fine). We have a dancing one in the loft. Noise suggests rats; evidence suggests mouse. Poison put down, found dead rat in pond outside kitchen. 2 nights of peace then more clattering.

More painting done by Mr N, more report writing by me.
Wrote more Christmas cards.
Had brief dance practice as checked calendar and our dance club Christmas do is on Saturday; thought it was next week :eek:
Booked Blackpool hotel.
Booked cinema tickets for tomorrow (half price day).
Emptied dw.

ionafan

Today I
- finished the Gift Aid claim - one frog down
- sorted the figures for the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme claim - so the second frog will be dealt with first thing tomorrow
- wrote and posted 2 birthday cards
- sent 3 e-cards
- sent a letter and 3 emails on matters of importance (not all to the same person )
- sent out the usual reminder about toddler group on Thursday
- ordered a book for one of DH's Christmas presents
- pointed out to DH that the tablet he said he's buy me has £50 off tonight, so he's ordering one for my birthday present
- did filling and caulking round the porch window, masked the edges of the pane and put a coat of primer/undercoat on it
- picked up my prescription from the pharmacy
- took Rosie for a walk
- took down the WW1 display
- attended a pretty good church council meeting
- cooked food and made coffee as required

Not a bad day!

pigpen

Fayolle wrote: »

Welcome, Shirlgirl.

I'm now too scared to fly - or at least clean behind any radiators - in case I find a mouse lurking there. That is my excuse for barely flying today, and I am sticking to it.

pic one..

inlet to my washing machine above and outlet to my dishwasher below.



pic two

NOT behind the radiators!!

Fayolle

Thanks for that, Piggers! :rotfl:

I seemed to spend a lot of last night awake turning money expenses over in my head. There have been a few big ones lately, plus my car insurance is due soon. So much for success on the Scrimper challenge. Plus I have had to "borrow" my hard fought savings to pay for bills, which has never been the intention. Must do better.

Today is a day off from work (hmmm, see above!). Flying will commence once all have left the house. I am meeting a friend for lunch (ditto above ). We made a resolution this year to spend more time together despite living 50 miles apart, and have been really diligent about making it happen, as some years we have gone the whole 12 months and more without meeting, even phoning. We have been friends since we were both 18, so more years than I am going to let on.

Onwards - DH has gone to work, DD is up and dressed, towels are in the wm, dw ready to run.

Have a lovely day, everyone.

Valli

working this morning

Have a good day all

ugh to the rodents, Piggers