[JFC]: Wednesday Challenge Assorted Responses LOL

I am working with you today, Julie! I guess the best place to start is my TA-A for this morning. 1. Bedroom Master Bath are tidied. (Still need to vacuum.) 2. Main Bath is cleaned. 3. Kitchen looks good and dinner is in the crock pot. 4. Pellet Stove is cleaned. 5. Laundry is started. Left to do:

Re: [JFC]: Tuesday----Challenge????

Sherry, I would love to suffer with you. I have tons of things that need to be done also. However, I will be away all afternoon. So..While you are off gallivanting and having a great old time, I will be slaving away. Then we can trade. LOL!! Its the best I can offer. Kindest regards,

[JFC]: Happy Birthday Ardella!!!!!!

Happy Birthday, Ardella! I hope you enjoy yourspecial day. Kindest regards, Vanetta, who is hoping she will get her ISP problems fixed soon so she can send real birthday greetings again. To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.- Donald LairdDo You Yahoo!? Send FREE

Re: [JFC]: Junk room

Hello Maria, Living with you is your children's birthright. Helping around your home is another birthright. Obviously, you are not going to stop feeding, housing and clothing them if they don't help around the house. But there are a thousand and one other things that they take for granted that

Re: [JFC]: losing weight/Sherry - OT

Respecting those who are not interested in the losing weight topic, can we take this either to the chat list or to Sliminators? Sliminators has just moved. Instructions for the new list are: To subscribe to Sliminators send the following message. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: subscribe Please

RE: [JFC]: Wednesday Morning

Sherry, I am working with you. Kindest regards, Vanetta Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.320 / Virus Database: 179 -

[JFC]: Kitchen Insect Repellents

I found this interesting and wanted to share it. Kindest regards, Vanetta Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, but the realization of how much you already have. Kitchen Insect RepellentsStrings of garlic bulbs and bundles of chili peppers hungfrom the ceiling of a kitchen

[JFC]: Sherry

Sherry, You can count on me to work with you tomorrow morning. Kindest regards, Vanetta Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly. -Original Message- SNIP The only things I have done here so far today is swiffer my kitchen/dr,

RE: [JFC]: I made a decision

Hello Lorna! (I was going to say good morning, but it is much later in the day in the UK! LOL at me!) That is a tough decision to make, but I think you made the right one. I never seem to realize much profit and if you value your time at all, you lose more than you gain. Besides, it is great

[JFC]: FW: I'm Not Martha - Tubs, Tile, and Toilets - 2/15/02

I hope you find this interesting. Kindest regards, Vanetta Plant a thought, harvest an act. Plant an act, harvest a habit. Plant a habit, harvest a character. Plant a character, harvest a destiny. -Original Message- From: I'm Not Martha [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday,

RE: [JFC]: Need passwords for archives

DJ, The information you need is: ID: michael Password: 4paws Good luck on getting things going again. Let us know if there is anyway we can help you. Kindest regards, Vanetta The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.- Eleanor Roosevelt -Original

[JFC]: FW: I'm Not Martha - Coffee Stains - 2/22/02

I'M NOT MARTHA - Friday, February 22, 2002 Subscribe to I'm Not Martha FREE! Get Lizzy emailed to you twice a week: http://www.shagmail.com/sub/notmartha.html a href=http://www.shagmail.com/sub/notmartha.html;Subscribe/a

RE: [JFC]: Challenge---Thursday????

Yes, ma'am! The list is long and I have zero ambition. But I will give it a try. Kindest regards, Vanetta Thoughts have power; thoughts are energy. And you can make your world or break it by your thinking.- Susan Taylor -Original Message- Ok Gang, How about working with me

RE: [JFC]: Clothes dryer vent - need advice

Diane, How large is the vent? As I remember, you have a fireplace? Maybe, you could contact a chimney sweep and get the chimney and the vent done at the same time? Just an idea. They should have the equipment to do it quickly and efficiently. Kindest regards, Vanetta Thoughts have power;

RE: [JFC]: It is now Friday

Hello Rebecca! I am working with you. I am just getting started. I am going to do a 30 minute blitzkrieg through my house to get things looking right. Then, I am going to put another coat on the patches in the main bath. Yesterday, I finished my taxes and completed the financial aid

[JFC]: carpet static hint

Experiencing Static Electricity With New Carpet? To get rid of it, simply spray the carpet with antistatic spray made specifically for carpets. Then also spray the bottom of your slippers and shoes. NOTE: Don't use diluted fabric softener, as some

RE: [JFC]: Vanetta's counters

Hello Joan, It is a peninsula or bar, and I love it. We thought about an island, but don't have the extra space. It is the only workable counter space in my kitchen. All the other counters are very small. We did sacrifice cupboard space but I love the openness. I depend on my pantry even

RE: [JFC]: update

Sherry, I hope your sister brother are recovering quickly. Your dh ds can survive another day of your house's current condition. (And if not, they can work to correct it! They are both big capable men.) Take a day to relax and rejuvenate yourself. You can count on me to work with you on

RE: [JFC]: Monday Challenge

If you weren't such a good friend, I would crawl back into bed and be lazy all day. Since you insist, I'll go get started. LOL I've haven't done a thing yet today, except let the FBD (my fat black dog for the newcomers) outside. :~( So, high ho, high ho, its off to work I go. Kindest

RE: [JFC]: Christy's photos

Linda, Perhaps you could print some labels with names of persons likely to be in the photos, then you could quickly pencil in the date or ages, occasion and any additional persons. In my case it would be my kids for about 95% of the pictures. Or do a pages with names and "Birthday Party",

RE: [JFC]: Checking In

Joan, Joan, Joan... I wish you all the best with your son. Remember, you are in the catbird's seat at this moment with him. Take full advantage of his desire to learn to drive and get his driver's license. Anyadditional serious lapses of judgment such as breaking curfew will have

[JFC]: Thursday Challenge Wednesday TA-DA!

Good morning! For all of you desiring someone to work with you today, I am your woman! Sherry, you have 2 big strong men in your house, put them to work until you recover. Your DS went away for special training, so he knows what he needs to do. Have him get after it! I don't want to

RE: [JFC]: Vanetta's accomplishments

Hello Karen G! One of FlyLady's favorite sayings is "Housework done incorrectly still blesses your family." It means that doing something or anything, even if it is not perfect or is incomplete, is better than doing nothing. For example, if you mop your floor and get most of the dirt off

RE: [JFC]GOOD MONDAY MORNING TO YOU

Good morning Kris! I am working with you. I have done a general straightening and tidying. I have sanded the last coat of drywall patch in my bathroom. Now I need to clean my "wood stove". Next move is to wash down the bathroom walls and then mop my floors. I would like to suggest a

[JFC]: Getting Kids to Help

or whatever. Let your kids design a pick up game or make up a picking up song that you all sing as you put things back. Best wishes and... Kindest regards, Vanetta -Original Message-From: Kris Lindsay [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]--- Vanetta Conn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As long as you

RE: [JFC]: Wednesday~Kris

Maintaining the areas you have completed!! WAY TO GO!! Keep up the good work, we are all rooting for you! Kindest regards, Vanetta -Original Message- From: Kris Lindsay [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Subject: Re: [JFC]: Wednesday Hi Sherry, I have an extra child today, so we will

RE: [JFC]: Wednesday

Sherry, Are Diane, Pat I going to have to pin you down? Since you obviously need a course of action, here is what you must do. Call each of your friends that you have driven to the doctor so they didn't have to go alone; everyone that you have dropped whatever you were doing so they could have

[JFC]: FW: My Face

A laugh to get us started today. Kindest regards, Vanetta -Original Message- MeMail.com: Women's Words My Face --- My face in the mirror Isn't wrinkled or drawn. My house isn't dirty. The cobwebs are gone. My garden looks lovely. And so does my lawn. I think I might

[JFC]: Monday Challenge

Good morning All! I have a long list of things I want to accomplish today in addition to my usual recover from the weekend. Thus far this morning I am less than pleased with my progress. That makes it time to get busy again! So I am working with anyone who needs a partner.

RE: [JFC]: Wednesday Challenge

Sherry, I am very happy to work with you. I have laundry and dust calling my name. Then I think I will hear from my vacuum cleaner. FBD smells terrible, so I hope I can drag out the necessary energy to deal with her! Vanetta Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.- Ralph Waldo Emerson

RE: [JFC]: Wednesday Challenge

Good morning Sherry! FBD still needs a bath. :~( I have already given my house the once over, this morning. I have one load of laundry to fold and one to slide into the dryer. So I guessonce this laundry is folded, FBDis next. I am glad that ds will take care of bathing the dogs as I am

RE: [JFC]: Wednesday Challenge

Sherry! Congratulations on your TA-DA list! FBD is clean again! She thought she had her reprieve from the governor when DH arrived home while I was brushing her! But I fooled her and gave her a bath before their nap. LOL I'm not sure if it was anticipation of the nap or because I used

[JFC]: My Week

Good morning everyone! It has been a long and productive week. I know many of us also utilize FlyLady. How many have been participating in anti-procrastination week? I have. My projects have been: Monday: Cleaned Ductwork for my dryer and then the entire laundry room. Thanks for

[JFC]: Heloise Hint~Books Have A Musty Odor

Since so many of uscannot letbooks go, I thought we might find this tip helpful. Kindest regards, Vanetta Books Have A Musty Odor Books that have not been stored properly can develop a musty smell. Examine to make sure they are totally dry; then

[JFC]: make your house a safe haven

A Clean Sweep If you want to make your house a safe haven during allergy season, be sure to keep up with the housecleaning chores. Studies show that allergens from pollen or grass can accumulate

RE: [JFC]: Greyhounds----Challenge

Good morning Sherry! It is Monday, I will work with you. In addition, to the usual reclaim my home from the weekend, I need to get at least one more coat of patch on the bathroom walls and work for an hour in my basement. I am ready to start now. ~ Don't you over do! Kindest regards,

RE: [JFC]: Bank statements Elaine Karen G

Yeah, Elaine! That is an excellent habit which shows immediate results. Keep up the good work! Karen, I have to balance my checkbook(s) also. As well as paying this month's bills. I plan to start as soon as DS leaves for school this morning. I find it much easier to accomplish if no one

RE: [JFC]: Wednesday Challenge????

Good morning Sherry! I am working with you this morning. So far I have: ü Make bed ü Tidy Bathroom ü Clean ashtrays ü Swish Bowl ü Sweep ü Empty Trash ü Take Laundry downstairs ü FBD Outside ü Update Weather Chart ü My vitamins ü Cuticles ü FBD's Vitamins ü

RE: [JFC]: Wednesday Challenge????

Sherry, Don't be too impressed, those are the things I do every morning. I have finally completed the dreaded pay bills and balance checkbook. A sigh of relief for another month! I am taking a little lunch break now. I have a load of DS' clothes to fold, one to slide into the dryer.

RE: [JFC]: update on Wednesday Challenge

Hello Sherry! FBD is clean, the pellet stove is clean! I have dusted, vacuumed and cleaned my entry way doors. I am making it a point to do each of the FlyLady missions until my guests arrive at the end of June. I now have 2 loads of clothes to fold and need to wash the yucky dog towels.

RE: [JFC]: who's the boppfamily?

Hello Nellie, Amy is a very sweet woman whohasn't posted in awhile. I think it is caused by both your business card (attachment)and the ICQ signature (embedded images). So if you no longer use them those messages will stop coming. Since I don't always have attachments or embedded

RE: [JFC]: So far

Good afternoon Elaine! It is raining here. So, I will keep the rain in Northern New York until your laundry is dry! LOL At least, I hope it helps. I bit the bullet yesterday and paid my bills. I only have to pay them once a month. That is a real blessing for the majority of the month,

RE: [JFC]: So far

Nothing attracts a mess like a clean floor. I have a spray bottle of cleaner under my sink. I often use it and then just mop the dirty spot instead of the entire floor. After I sanded the patches in the bathroom I used it to make the floors presentable again. Not to mention the mud (FBD

RE: [JFC]: good morning----Vanetta

Come on, Sherry! It is great to be up this early! You get lots of things done and still have the entire day ahead of you! So far I have: ü Make bed ü Wash face, brush teeth, comb hair ü Get dressed ü Tidy Bathroom ü Clean ashtrays ü Swish Bowl ü Sweep ü Empty Trash ü Take

RE: [JFC]: So far

Yes, Nellie, I almost mentioned that as well. LOL Kindest regards, Vanetta -Original Message-From: Nellie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 2:50 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [JFC]: So far same for a clean toiletpot :-) Nellie

RE: [JFC]: So far~Elaine

I have added a reminder to my task list for bills.I set it for the last Thursday of every month. (Usually both DH DS are out on Thursday.) Then they are already to be mailed on the first. Until Ipay them, I have a daily reminder every time I open my email program. (I use Outlook.) There are

RE: [JFC]: Re: Vanetta's TaDa list

Thanks Karen! I appreciate the cheers! (Karen G. in action) Kindest regards, Vanetta -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 11:29 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [JFC]: Re: Vanetta's TaDa listVanetta!You are

[JFC]: Make-Your-Own Jewelry Cleaner

Another Heloise Hint Make-Your-Own Jewelry Cleaner Mix equal parts of sudsy ammonia and water. Put jewelry in it to soak for several minutes. Then take a soft toothbrush and carefully scrub. Rinse well and let dry. NOTE OF CAUTION: Do not use this mixture on pearls, amber, jade, lapis

RE: [JFC]: Too Many Suds?

Hello Nellie, I have heard that vinegar works well asfabric softener. I have never tried it. My DH "needs" the smell that fabric softeners have. He is very brand sensitive, so I "smuggle" the store brand into our house. LOL! There are many things in his life that he is better off not

RE: [JFC]: Too Many Suds?

Diane, I think it conditions the water so less soap does more work. I am a big fan of chlorine bleach for its germ killing abilities. I always wash my dish cloths, dish towels and bath towels in it. I am in the process of selecting new bath towels. My DH suggested a dark green, however, when I

[JFC]: Dishes ~ For Wanda

Good morning Wanda, While reducing the number of plates you keep readily available may be a good idea, I think keeping out the same number of plates as you do frying pans is unrealistic. Since your object is to force yourself to do dishes more frequently, think about how often you want to

RE: [JFC]: Re: Louise, how could you? (smile)

Good morning Leslie, All the emails sent through the list have the same header information as the "virus message". Louise is on vacation, so she is not the original source of these messages. Let's all practice safe email and lets bring this discussion to a close. Thanks and Kindest