Weekly Flylady thread 9th March 2020

pigpen

glorious sunshine here today.. but blooming freezing!

Meem brought her 15 piles of washing down today so I need to get through that.. it will be going on the line though!
DW needs doing x 3
Cat trays needs de-pooping as always.. this wood litter is horrible and it stinks.. cannot wait until we have used it all and we have cash for the pink stuff again. The kittens don't like the litter much either.

Oh.. DS1 just thrust a few quid at me.. that should keep us in bread and milk and fruit for a few days!

Now to relocate this short list of mine and see if I can trundle my way through it.

These...

I haven't called dr's, not arranged dryer repair. I haven't paid my bills (mainly because I have no money to do so!) not done opticians appointments.

Goodintentions

Good morning  
Thank you for the lists Natty and thanks to Valli for last week.
I faded out at the end of the week (which is usual for me!). I managed to take 2 more trugs to the lottie, and just dump it as it was still underwater. the plan was to do more, but rain stopped play. However, DH did dig up an old fuschia which is now waiting to be shredded before adding to the compost. I also chucked out the old plastic greenhouse cover that was ripped, but need to chuck the frame as well. I will try and do more today. 

Round 1 
put on DW
wash up
wipe surfaces
put on TD
breakfast

Hugs to ASB
Have a good day everyone!

ionafan

Thank you for the lists, Natty and Valli.

I am tired after a particularly busy week (eventually woke up at 9.15 after a bad night), and there's more of the same to come,  so today is going to be a mix of 'gottado' and 'wannado'.  Will post what I actually achieve, rather than pipe dreams!
So far I have
- filled the DW, and WULTD the remaining bits
- tidied the LR
- made my bed
- dealt with a phonecall.
It's a start...  Off to make a list of essential tasks for today.

(((Hugs))) to asb and anyone else going through a bad patch.  Spoons and sticks as needed.  Let's hope for sunshine between the showers xx

Goodintentions

Round 1 done, except the DW had been put on already, so I emptied and restacked instead. I also replied to a message re childcare. They messaged me on a childcare website, and asked me to call them. I replied asking for approx. details (ie age, days/hours needed) as my availability is limited depending on what they need, therefore saving a long drawn out conversation. They have replied saying call me, so I have requested the info again. Am I being unreasonable? I don't want to just give out my number to all and sundry if I can't help them! I might add, that these messages were sent over the weekend (when I am not working) and at 5:50am!! (EDIT the message was at 5:20am!)

Round 2
check bank accounts
check emails
put in clean filter & vac LR (it wasn't working yesterday, so I had to show DH how to clean it)
fold washing from TD

pigpen

Washing out on the line.. beautiful here iona.. no showers at all, though it is highlighted how filthy my windows are!!!

DW on
2x WM
another bag full of clean laundry folded.. just a large box full to fold now and I am up to date.. I am going to have words with OH about putting stuff on the sofa in the back room because it isn't being as helpful as he intends it to be.

OH at work 12-5 and his post-op check at 4:40.. first he can put the recycling out and empty the kitchen bin.

OH currently having a flounce because I won't get up to show him where the bag of cat litter is, I have told him where it is and he 'can't see it'.. and I just replied 'then I suggest you open your eyes'.. it is there I saw it just minutes ago I am not being a kn0b it IS there and I am sick of having to hold everyones hand.. no wonder I have no motivation to do anything when I am mentally exhausted from thinking for 15 people!

Looks like we are harbouring a cold in here too.. Squeak and Twinkle are snotting and I'm already struggling as I have a REALLY sore nose.. right up into my sinuses it is all scabby and horrid.. probably my usual eczema flare up. Typical for the time of year but the rawness does invite viruses.

roundtuit

Fwiw Goodi I don't think you're being unreasonable at all. 'What is it that you require?' is a perfectly reasonable question to ask. If they can reply saying 'call me' then they can give you the info you need? You could with-hold your number when you ring them? I'd be thinking 'meet me in the middle here', but then I'm not a big fan of people... so maybe someone else should say  

Tiles in the bathroom window recess cleaned
Window frame and sill cleaned
Window cleaned
Bleach soaked kitchen roll applied to areas of black mould - as the Black Mould Remover doesn't!!!!

It's not perfect but it's better than it was. Much better  

Rxx

pigpen

GI.. having replied twice requesting what help they need I would say I'm sorry I cannot help you if I do not know what it is you require. This information before telephone or personal contact is required so I can assess whether I can offer what you need.  I do not like to give out my contact details until I know I can help people. Please let me know what your requirements are and I will try to help further.

Then press the fluff off button if they don't comply. I hate calling people anyway but I certainly would not be ringing based on a huge maybe.

Jazee

Very short dog walk as they couldn't be bothered which is a shame as it's a beautiful warm day.  I cleaned DHs car which I am borrowing while mine is on loan following DDs accident.  

Meeting with friends soon,then I need to pop into town to get dog chews. Oh and tissues if there are any.  I've run out and think I'm getting a cold.

Goodintentions

Round 2 done, TD is on again. I am now in gardening gear, ready for Round 3!
Round 3
Fill trugs
take trugs and cardboard to lottie
dismantle old plastic greenhouse frame

Thanks Round and Pigpen. My phone number is on the council site, so it is out there, but it is not on this site. The persons username includes the word 'Dr' so I suspect they need flexible, long hours which I can't do! I have 1 space for an under 5 on 1 day, and after school places on 3 days, so I am doubtful I can help. I also don't want to after 5:30, and I certainly don't do early mornings!!  At my time of life I have learned about work-life balance and I am not desperate for work, fortunately!
Ok - DH is back now from his breakfast meet with friends, so I might put him to work!

ionafan

Quick update:
- made DH's bed
- emptied 3 large shopping bags of books, papers, craft materials and shopping, and put everything away where it belongs
- got dressed in gardening clothes
- poo-picked, and cleared sticks from the ash tree off the lawn
- mowed the lawn: it's very patchy but at least I can see where the patches are and can re-seed them later
- removed dead stalks from a 2-metre length of flower border before my back and knees gave out
- ate 2 slices of toast with lashings of hm lemon curd that I found at the back of the fridge
- printed out my updated Will, for signing and witnessing by 2 members of the Old Wives' group this evening

GI, I agree entirely with Pigpen's beautifully worded suggestion.  

Onwards and upwards...