Weekly Flylady Thread 15th July 2019

Awake early. Popped down to put DW & WM on; tested jam (ie tilted a jar) and It has set. Hopefully I will get the rest jammed after work. Mind you I did test, but there always a worry. 7 jars.

I'll get up o ce DS has gone. I've lots to remember including picking up flowers for friend who retires today, although she is going to supply as a TA. proper florists bouquet! Fingers crossed she loves her gift.

Actual flying cen wait. After all I'm off next week...and the following week...and the following week...

The breadmaker is in full swing with a brioche mix bought in France. The French instructions are a bit mystifying - is a temperate egg an egg at room temperature? And would milk straight out of the fridge be at 30 - 35°? We'll know at about 7.15 pm this evening, so straight after the Archers. Good.

Cousins I didn't know existed have been in touch about a great uncle that was written out of the family, quite literally, some time in the 1920s or 1930s. Turns out his divorced wife in the UK had an illegitimate son at some point prior to their marriage so around WW1, and the uncle had a second family in New Zealand. I've spent a few hours on researching it this morning and am absolutely stunned by it all. I knew of this man from the 1901 Census but no-one from my generation had ever heard of him!

As for Flying - mainly sorting and tidying again. I'm drowning in gibble once more. I'll dust the de-gibbled surfaces after they're cleared. It's really, really bad. Froggie minutes and planning talk notes dispatched at last.

Too darned hot, so doing a little rain dance in the hope of nixing Sports Day tomorrow. I'll be able to get on with some work if it toshes down properly, and in this neck of the woods, we usually have one torrential downpour by the last week of term.

Thinking about retrieving some posh bedlinen from the hamper on top of the wardrobe whilst Himself is 'stirfrying' (ie, boiling in its own juices) some bits that are apparently going into fajitas. After that, I'm thinking shower and yet another ridiculously early night, even if I'm not sleeping.

I am going to blitz the kitchen and bathrooms once I've finished work on Friday/Saturday morning. It'll be good to get it feeling a bit cleaner, as it's pretty good in terms of tidiness (except for the kitchen, as Himself is still rubbish at that), but it needs to feel clean to me, just in case he suddenly starts work and isn't around to do it [crosses fingers for at least a month of some form of control in the kitchen/housework arena].

Anybody want to start a sweepstake on what ridiculous gift I'll be lumbered with on Friday? My money's on a bloody potted Moth Orchid or a cheap bottle of plonk.

I'm in the East Midlands too...big area though Frankie!

well my colleague LOVED her gifts. And the carefully-chosen pendant and chain. I'm glad I stood my ground. She, Jo, got a silver pendant, champagne and a bouquet. And an easel and art supplies.
I've spent the entire evening de-stemming a further 3 pounds of currants. They're simmering in a lidded pan so can be safely left until tomorrow to actually be turned into jam. I'll let them cool overnight.

And I am shattered.

The lisst next week will be based on my house, which is a tip. So your forewarned.

Morning all

Slept a little better last night but still not great so given up and got up this morning. Raining a little here so will hold off on putting wash on until I see what the weather is going to do. I’m fairly up to date with washing and would prefer not to have to dry it inside.

Am definitely going to do a bit before starting paid stuff today, will just have tea and breakfast then will shower and face the day.

Have a good day all