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Weekly Flylady Thread 16th June 2008

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  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    It is late.. I best go to bed..

    but..

    washing to fold, shoes to find, uniforms to put out, rabbits to 'hay' twinkles to tuck under duvets, slap to wash off, slap to slap on, diary to check because I have a dozen things to do tomorrow, WM's to reload, oats to soak (hubbys.. for his breakfast you dirty minded things!!) phones to charge, nail to glue!!

    Hubby has.. cats to feed, lunches to make
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • johanne
    johanne Posts: 1,830 Forumite
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    Not been around past day or 2.. Sarah has been poorly and im not too hot either. :(

    Just trying to relax at min cos im not sleeping so caught up on here while listening to some my fave music on the net (currently got "Per diem - fall at your feet" of Britains Got Talent fame on - terry was my bestest mate/manager for a year when i worked at Mr T's - oh and i fancied the pants off him! :D :rotfl: )

    Wouldnt fall asleep if got into bed now anyway between OH nicking the covers constantly lately and DD's snoring.. BIG snores from a little baby :rolleyes: :rotfl: :rotfl: Although hoping to have nice dreams of mr Ts sexiest manager when i do fall asleep... just dont tell OH! :p:p:p


    List for tomorrow is:

    Tootling Tuesday - Sitting Room of Sunshine and Hallway of Happiness
    Level One
    Declutter the chairs, floor and fireplace
    Level Two
    Clean any glass.. pictures, windows, mirrors etc
    Level Three
    Sort through the shoes and coats and bags.. make them pretty!

    Wonderful Wednesday - Bedroom of Duvet-nia & Landing of Loveliness
    Level One
    Open the window and air the room
    Strip off smelly bedding and sling it in the wash
    Level Two
    Vacuum the mattress and air the duvet
    remake bed with the clean bedding
    Put the floordrobe in the wardrobe
    Find 10 things to get rid of!
    Level Three
    Vacuum the landing and bedroom.. starting at the bottom of the stairs!!!!
    Remove anything that should be elsewhere.. your bedroom is NOT a shed!!
    Extras

    15 minutes sort out of the landing gibble.. see if you can find something to rehome!

    Therapeutic Thursday - Bathroom of Bubblovia and Sparkling Study
    Level One
    Clear the floors of clutter
    Open the windows and air the rooms
    Level Two
    Clean/vacuum the floors
    Shine the bath,bog,basins etc
    Level three
    declutter the pc desk
    Sparkle the mirrors and windows in these rooms
    Extras

    HHI
    15 minutes filing
  • juliejim
    juliejim Posts: 7,944 Forumite
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    Hope you managed to get some sleep Johanne and you and LO are feeling better soon.
    NST #10 Steps 7K 2/30 10K 2/12 5 a day 3/30 NSD 0/20
    MBNA £5500
  • juliejim
    juliejim Posts: 7,944 Forumite
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    DD is singing with school at the Victoria Hall tonight so I don't think I'll be around as I won't get in from work until 5 and she's got to be there for 6.10. I have no idea what time it finishes but it starts at 6.45 so it's going to be way past her bedtime so she'll have a right one on her tomorrow!
    NST #10 Steps 7K 2/30 10K 2/12 5 a day 3/30 NSD 0/20
    MBNA £5500
  • juliejim
    juliejim Posts: 7,944 Forumite
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    Okay I just thought I'd have a quick look at the list and see how little I've done!
    pigpen wrote: »

    Magnificent Monday - Kitchen of Klutter and Dining room of Disaster
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Open the windows and let in the light[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clear and wipe the worksurfaces & table[/STRIKE] The ones that are not completely invisible due to clutter:o
    Level Two
    Wipe the little appliances and put them back in their homes
    Wipe over the cupboards and large appliances
    Clean out drawers and filters on the big appliances and the kettle!
    Level Three
    Sweep and mop the floor
    Shine the grotty windows
    Drag everything out of the junk cupboard.. wipe it out and put back the bits you are keeping.. Get rid of the things you will never need or use!!
    Extras
    1. [STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE]
    2. [STRIKE]Fill a bag for charity shop[/STRIKE]
    3. Deweb the downstairs of the house!!
    4. Scrub down the woodwork.. skirtings, door frames etc
    Tootling Tuesday - Sitting Room of Sunshine and Hallway of Happiness
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Open the windows and turn on some music![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wipe and water the plants[/STRIKE]
    Declutter the chairs, floor and fireplace
    Level Two
    Vacuum the floor now it is visible
    Wash any throws/curtains/cushion that need freshening up
    Clean any glass.. pictures, windows, mirrors etc
    Level Three
    Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
    Sort through the shoes and coats and bags.. make them pretty!
    [STRIKE]HHC in the porch[/STRIKE] Don't have one!
    Extras
    1. Groom the hairy pets... or the children lol
    2. 29 fling boogie
    3. Spend 15 minutes tackling the hotspot in your bag.. the one you use the most!!
    4. Wipe the woodwork in these areas
    Wonderful Wednesday - Bedroom of Duvet-nia & Landing of Loveliness
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Open the window and air the room[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Strip off smelly bedding and sling it in the wash[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    Vacuum the mattress and air the duvet
    [STRIKE]remake bed with the clean bedding[/STRIKE]
    Put the floordrobe in the wardrobe
    Find 10 things to get rid of!
    Level Three
    Vacuum the landing and bedroom.. starting at the bottom of the stairs!!!!
    Remove anything that should be elsewhere.. your bedroom is NOT a shed!!
    Remove some dust bunnies and wipe over the light shades
    Extras
    1. Wash any curtains that need doing
    2. binbag dance
    3. Clean the windows
    4. 15 minutes sort out of the landing gibble.. see if you can find something to rehome!
    Therapeutic Thursday - Bathroom of Bubblovia and Sparkling Study
    Level One
    Clear the floors of clutter
    [STRIKE]Open the windows and air the rooms[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    Clean/vacuum the floors
    Shine the bath,bog,basins etc
    Twinkle the tiles
    Level three
    Clean the toilet seat germs off the telephone, keyboard, mouse, monitor, sockets and switches
    declutter the pc desk
    Sparkle the mirrors and windows in these rooms
    Extras
    1. [STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE]
    2. HHG.. if your garden is already beautiful go out and enjoy it for half an hour!!
    3. [STRIKE]fill the bath with lovely warm bubbles.. and get in it!!!!!! enjoy!!!!!!![/STRIKE]
    4. 15 minutes filing

    Yep - just as I thought, I haven't done a lot!

    Hope everyone has a good day

    Jue
    NST #10 Steps 7K 2/30 10K 2/12 5 a day 3/30 NSD 0/20
    MBNA £5500
  • soappie
    soappie Posts: 6,794 Forumite
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    Morning all

    Hope you all slept well and are feeling better.
    Bonsi - how are things going hun?

    We had some rain in the night which is the first time for about a week - means I won't need to water the garden tonight. But, the sun's shining now. I must try and find some petrol today I've been having trouble getting some all week - the three garages I drive past on my way to work have been dry since Monday. I managed to get some seriously overpriced a couple of days ago from a station off my route but if I don't properly fill up today, I'll be in trouble next Monday if there are more strikes over the weekend (with the journey I do, I get through a tank full every 4 days :eek:)

    Have a good day ladies
    I am the leading lady in the movie of my life
  • bonsibabe
    bonsibabe Posts: 1,055 Forumite
    morning all

    well yesterday wasnt a great day and today is shaping up as just as bad.

    Thank you all for your messages of support. I do appreciate them xx

    the families office seem to be trying to help but just want us to let them put us to cotswolds. we have applied for an army house back home and the council forms are going in today, but the council have a 28 turnaround before they can even look at an application. all they kept telling me was how great it was in england and would not listen when i told them i want to go back to scotland. i ended up in tears because of it and the tears havent really stopped since

    DH submitted his complaint/redress against it all and is getting ready to go see his CO in half an hour. He got told that when he put his complaint in, all action would have to be put on hold, andthat his wages would have to be reinstated but the powers that be are adamant that he is out. what baffles me is what happens if an investigation team find in his favour - what hapens if he already has another job? its so stupid.

    army welfare service came out and spoke to us, they are not allowed to get involved in legal stuff but when they read all the paperwork, they told allan not to give up and to keep on with it.

    i'm so worried just now, cos i dont want to be stuck here with no money to feed the kids or pay the bills. it almost got the better of me last night. its that bad, i slept in this morning and DD1 hasnt gone to school. but she is picking up that something isnt right and is clinging to me just now anyway so a day off may not harm her.

    i'd best get on with it today, as we have pre march out at 2.

    see you all later xx
    LBM - August 2008 - Debts then - £33390 :eek:- 2nd LBM - November 2009 - Debts then - £18500:mad:
    Current debt levels: OD £3860, Loan 1 £6091, Loan 2 £5052, Parents £260, Total £16133 :eek: As at 01 May 2012 - 51.69% paid off :j
    Aiming for a No Spend Christmas 2012!
  • juliejim
    juliejim Posts: 7,944 Forumite
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    Hugs Bonsi - keep your chin up and keep fighting - hope fully things will get better soon and we're all here for you.
    NST #10 Steps 7K 2/30 10K 2/12 5 a day 3/30 NSD 0/20
    MBNA £5500
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
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    Morning all and hugs to those in need today.

    Bonsi it is fine to cry you are upset and so very frustrated. I have no idea what march out is but it sure don't sound fun x

    Cats fed (one lot brought back up right next to my bare foot eeeeeeeeewwwwwwww).

    DW emptied.

    DS2/3 been fighting since 6:30 so looking a great day ahead.

    Time to do the pack ups.
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • gunsandbanjos
    gunsandbanjos Posts: 12,246 Forumite
    PPI Party Pooper
    G&B - when about in July?

    The 8th assuming they dont have an emergency, they work off an emergency list so it can get pushed about a bit.
    The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.
    Bertrand Russell
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