Weekly Flylady Thread 28August 2023

YORKSHIRELASS

Hi all

Well today was pretty awful at the paid stuff.  But I did my best, and I got through it.  Worked 7 hours without a break to dash off and meet DS1 to go to the big city so that he could get a blood test.  Then I helped him to choose a new suitcase and raked around a couple of charity shops looking for trousers for him.  Strangely because he is a 28" waist and 32" leg he seems to do really well in charity shops.

So basically I was out of the house for 12 hours, but brought in the washing and ironed our duvet cover while it was still damp because otherwise I will never get the creases out!  Chilli eaten and kitchen put to bed.

ASB you are my flylady inspiration this week.  I saw a lovely Nxt jumper in the charity shop, only £8, but I didn't need it and after all £8 is £8 right?  So I put it back and walked away.

Is it really only Wednesday?

Narc0lepsy

Still plodding on here. Mr N has had a bad week with blistered lips, constant tiredness, night fevers, weight loss etc and managed to get a GP appt today with 2hrs notice (impressive)......he has a viral infection. Should be easily sorted with antiviral meds so we are quite relieved as had begun to imagine all sorts of horrors.   He'll need to delay his RA injection for a week, but can live with that. He also had the follow-up appt with the hernia surgeon and the wound is fine; he can start driving etc (although the AV meds warn of drowsiness).  So hopefully by the time we go on holiday in 8 days time, we can draw a line under at least one of August's anxiety causes.

My Mum had a fall at the weekend but only bruised; my brother went down to visit yesterday (thankfully, as I've got enough with my own invalid to look after) so he will report back to me tomorrow. 

BIL came up for a couple of days this week and mowed the lawn as the mower is a bit heavy for me and Mr N certainly can't do it at the moment. 

So in between, I've been hoovering, tidying, washing etc as well as trying to continue running and swimming ready for next week's event. I've also resumed putting my CPD into the online log and likewise some drum practice.  

Mr N's bike friend is out of hospital and staying with his son 70 miles away so we won't be visiting him for a while.

Have booked our flu jabs.
Keeping a check on finances which seem to be slipping away somewhat; paid credit card but need to check DD for utilities as it is too high. 

Asparklierblonde

Morning all

Just a quick one from me as need to head off to work in a minute. Narco I’m sorry to hear you’re having a tough time of it. I hope September is a happier, less anxious month for you xx

YL - well done! Now is a really good time to re-look at finances for the autumn 🍂 months ahead. 

Almost September, my favourite month ☺️☺️☺️ Washing is on the line, it was 6 degrees at 5am but is warming up nicely now. I have WUDUPA, made my bed and had a quick shower. End of month electricity meter readings taken and submitted online. Email sent to boss saying I’m taking TOIL tomorrow.

have fab days all xx

roundtuit

Morning xx

September is my favourite month too. And autumn is my favourite time of year. 1st September is my New Year's Day. (January just doesn't work for me!  And the fact that Sept (7), Oct (8), Nov (9) and Dec (10) are now 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th months in the year suggests that 1st March used to be New Year! And if someone else moved it, then I can move it too 😊)

So that makes today my New Year's Eve 🥳

I'm up, made my bed and supped my first brew. Second brew and breakfast next. I'm meeting L for lunch at 11.45 but I can fly before and after.

To Do Today 
WUDUPA 
Feed the birds
Put out the recycling 
Bring in the emptied bin
Write Christmas cards list
Write down a budget and goals for the rest of the year.
Smile 😃 

Have a good day
Rxx

Valli

i’m another September fan…I like the temperatures and the weather, mostly.  it’s my birthday month too.  DS will be 30 in September!

I’m going to see a play in September - The Haunting, and one of my favourite bands, Deacon Blue. Lots to look forward to.
Today i want to fly.  Must read meters.

Yesterday, I hated my job, but some tactful messages got sent and I felt much better by the end of the day.

Asparklierblonde

Yes! Happy New Years Eve everyone! Finishing work soon, then I will get home and crack on. Early early night planned as I need to be at the docs for a smear test at 8am. I told them AF had arrived, they said no problem. it makes me really cringe but I guess they've seen worse! x

roundtuit

I showered, dressed, fed the birds, put out the recycling and brought in the emptied bin before I went to meet L. L treated me to lunch at the posh farm shop cafe....and I wrapped half of my ciabatta up and brought it home for my tea. Then I called to have a coffee with Pops and I've not long since got in. 

I've been invited out to tea on Saturday, Tuesday and Friday...and going to H's for coffee on Sunday afternoon. That's a lot of peopling for a hermit like me, but I've got downtime in between so I should be OK. 

My tales of frugal living aspirations inspired L to ring her phone / broadband provider and get a better deal. So that's my good deed for the day. 😇

I won't be staying up til midnight to see in the New Year. But I may sup a glass of cider and give thanks for the blessings that this year has delivered. 

Cheers 🍻 
Rxx

Asparklierblonde

That is a wonderfully frugal day Round, well done! Well, I am having a glass of wine and cheesy pasta for tea. DS is eating his tea in front of the telly, DD is at a friend's house and we intend to be in bed by 7.30. See you in September! x

Valli

 Kitchen and Dining Room

Level 1

Open some windows for some fresh air.
Wash up, dry up and put away (or remove all pots to DW) 
Clear sides and wipe down - wipe small appliances and caddies etc.  Don't forget the splashbacks or tiles!
Replace what lives there, wiping as you go
Empty bin and clean it out too - put it outside to dry in the sunshine, if you can.
Clear and clean sink and accessories - don't forget those out-of-sight places - under plugs and under draining racks - and shine those taps - or clean them!
Clean/polish table - wipe mats/change cloth
Check fruit and wash bowl
Throw away your manky dish cloth or sponge and replace with a new one!  Put out a new hand towel and a new tea towel too
Good slug of bleach down pluholes and in overflows

Level 2

Wipe down all cupboard and drawer fronts inside and out, not forgetting handles and tops and bottom as well as fronts!
Clean hob
Clean microwave
Sort fridge and wipe seals; weave stuff that needs using up into your meal plan (see extras); update shopping list as appropriate
Wash and wipe fridge shelves and baskets.
Dust dining area/room

Level 3

Pick a cupboard or a drawer; empty it, clean it out and put back its contents tidily undersink cupboard sorted as had another leak
Sweep/mop/vacuum floor 
Clean chairs (and highchairs) - don't forget under the seats where sticky fingers linger.
Clean windows in both rooms.
Go round the whole house wiping door handles, light switches and banisters - we WILL be germ-free!



Wishy Washy Wednesday
Bathrooms, cloak rooms and en suites

Level 1
Open window
Remove towels and fling in WM 
Scrub Loo inside and out, slug some bleach or descaler down afterwards.  Pay special attention to under the rim.

Level 2
Clean out baths and/or showers
Clean shower heads and hoses
Clean handbasins including taps - don't forget the out of sight bits!

Level 3
sweep and mop or vacuum floor as appropriate
clean windows
polish mirrors
dust and polish where necessary
Chuck any lurking potions that are not being used/are old
Clean light pull

I have also cleaned out the rabbit hutch and dealt with a lleak higher up the kitchen waste, no doubt caused by wiggling the waste earlier this week to mend the leak.

Meters read and readings submitted

pigpen

I was not arrested.. I had several moments of utter rage.. to the point I had to cry on MIL'd friend for 5 minutes while I composed my rage.. I held her while she sobbed on me and OH and she patted my hand while I was shaking with rage.

I did not punch the FIL when he said Squeak was 'dressed like a tomboy' after he has said how beautiful Pixie was.

I did not punch the FIL when he asked OH to sit with his nutcase sister whose neglect killed his mother

I did not punch the FT when it looked at me.

SIL did not attempt to speak to me directly. She spoke to Pixie and OH but not me.

I have however been invited to the annual family picnic in May.. I shall need my mouth sewing shut and lessons with 'Enry 'Iggins so as not to lower the tone.

Apparently I am a lovely sparkly human being who just shines ... is that another way of saying I am a bit loopy?!

Anyway.. lve to all.. off to forage..