Weekly Flylady Thread 11 March 2024

pigpen

Zed42 said:

Hull - I found that a really interesting set of comments. I have no family from that way, but I do have a whole load of ancestors who live(d) in Notts / Lincs / Derbyshire ... with an uncommon surname in this country but a common one in Germany and I've long surmised that the route in was via Hull ... still seems reasonable (I'm talking back to the late 1600's)

My OH's family were all from Derbyshire. His great-great-grandad was Lord Tissington.. and lived in a very grand house. We did consider holding our wedding there but it was all a bit peopley. We have been invited to the Tissington family picnic at Tissington Hall in May though..
my genetic makeup is VERY uninteresting.. 80% Irish, 18% Scot and a smidge of Scandinavian (Viking)  ... I am so white I glow in the dark! if I was naked in the sunlight you could see me from space!! lol

Tesc0 bought.. forgot Twinkles milk.. buzzards...

roundtuit

roundtuit said:

Baby Steps Round 1
Go to Post Office ✅
Pay rent ✅
Buy 2 x Easter cards ✅
Buy 2 x 60th birthday cards ✅

Postman brought me a cheque for Feargal's car tax refund, so I paid that in using the PO's banking facility. Every little helps. 

I then drove to town, worked out how to use the new parking meter .... the chap at the front of the queue couldn't fathom it out at all so I was dreading my turn. But I was fine. Then I went to B0yes for the first time ever and indulged in a little retail therapy. Most unusual for me as I'm not a fan of shopping. I came out with much needed knickers and nighties, as well as what I went in for...and I blame my flylady friends for this!!! .... a pattern, wool and knitting needles. I haven't knitted for years but you've given me the urge 😊 

Rxx

pigpen

ooh Round... get thaself here.. we can have a knit and natter!! .. you might need to practice for grandbeasties in a few years!

7 things on V!nted.. 1 donated to DD1 and 4 in CSbag

roundtuit

Knickers and nighties unpacked and in the laundry hamper. Packaging recycled. 

piggers - that's the idea. Start knitting now for possible grandbeasties to wear in the future. I'm a very slow knitter. 🐌 

Rxx

pigpen

roundtuit said:

piggers - that's the idea. Start knitting now for possible grandbeasties to wear in the future. I'm a very slow knitter. 🐌 

Rxx

if you need some doing to stash until needed give me a shout.

having a cuppa and loading the DW, TD's and WM.

8 things more to list before I can do dinner.. I do multiples of 5 and have a huge pile of uniform bits to list.

I took some shirts which were Squeaks to DD1 for Miss Squizz. and some medication.

ok.. I'm moving... goh.... so naggy!

kazwookie

Toaster taken outside, and turned upside down, good shake, crumb trays removed shaken and put back looks so much better.

NND's doggy walked to visit my cousins who are in the area, 11K steps done , plans semi sorted for the weekend, ie they couldn't make thier mind up, so told them to text me, whe ntheu had made their minds up!!.

roundtuit

roundtuit said:

Just seen on FB that someone tried to break into NN7's van while it was parked in the lay-by opposite overnight. So I'm now worried that they've broken into NN5's too - as he's started parking over there so that I can see to get out of my drive. 

NN7 spoke to NN5 about the attempted break in. NN5 has moved his van back onto the road outside his house as he is concerned about his tools being stolen. Mrs NN5 then came round to apologise and explain. I understand. He's self employed and his tools are his livelihood. Apparently the van is too big to fit on their drive now they have built a front porch. So it's back to the drawing board.... but I'm not going anywhere until Sunday afternoon so 🤷. 

I cooked tea - that's flying 😋 

Rxx

YORKSHIRELASS

I have read all your news but not absorbed it all.  ASB I think you have made the right decision to let the sheep go if it doesn't make sense time or money wise.  You can only stretch yourself so far even if it's a bit sad to let them go, and sorry to hear about the plumbing, you seem to be having an expensive time of it.

I have been feeling a bit Eyeore like, can't shake it off and the weather really doesn't help.  Finished work early so DH and I could go to a local Forestry Commission site, had a little walk then coffee and cake.  £12 well spent.

Round I think I am not looking after my amygdala very well.  He needs yoga, meditation and less stress.  I have this vision of him curled up in a corner shaking and whimpering. 

I am interested in the discussions about Hull, my only experience is going with DH and DS to a very big fishing tackle shop on the outskirts.  We have been over the Humber Bridge many times though. 

Washing and ironing up to date, cordless vac run around and hard floors mopped. Kitchen tidied and DW on.  Feet up now. 

roundtuit

YORKSHIRELASS said:

I have been feeling a bit Eyeore like, can't shake it off and the weather really doesn't help. 

Round I think I am not looking after my amygdala very well.  He needs yoga, meditation and less stress.  I have this vision of him curled up in a corner shaking and whimpering. 

YL - definitely Eeyore mode here too, despite it being my week off work. I really could have done with the routine (and distraction) of work this week. Heyho. There's no pleasing some folk! I've spent all week panicking that NN5 would park his van there again - it's almost a relief now that he has. If that makes sense. My amygdala is cowering in the corner too. 

Service booklet added to folder in glove compartment. Paper mats taken up and placed in recycling box.

Rxx

Narc0lepsy

ionafan said:

Well done Mr N!  And I hope you feel better soon, Narc0 xx

Thanks, and I'm glad your eye is improving.    I'm well sick of this cold now (literally at times owing to the coughing). I really want to lake swim tomorrow as I didn't go last week and I want to go in Docklands next weekend which I won't be able to take a wetsuit for so I need another chilly plunge!

Yesterday I checked my Assessment Practising Certificate renewal on the website; it has been 'pending' but the status has just moved to 2027 expiry so I guess I passed the renewal process, phew; they can be very picky.

Finished and emailed a report.
Minor bit of tidying as I washed up in the kitchen.
Bit of gardening done, including testing our pond - we haven't seen frogs for a few years and can't work out why. 
Exchanged various emails/calls/texts with DB to reorganise a family lunch which we were due to attend next month. It's a real feat organising 7 people from various parts of the country; some are retired but very busy, others working, one needs picking up from furthest away.   DB has just been offered work in France (he organises/escorts mainly cycle trips and other events) that weekend, being a helper at the Paris marathon and he doesn't really want to turn it down - the original staff member has dropped out.  Anyway I think we are rescheduled. 

That's me exhausted although I've started another report.
Have a good weekend everyone.