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August is when the fledglings party, and perhaps do a bit of flying, maybe.

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BitchytheGreat · 01/08/2013 00:54

Roll up, roll up to this special birthday month for the fledglings...

We are going to attempt to keep the dc happy, whilst flying. No mean feat in the month of holidays and adventures.

Rule 1. yes even in a birthday month we have rules
It is not about perfection. A little is enough, no really.
Rule 2.
You are aloud to spend time doing fun things, don't regret them or feel guilty.
Rule 3. This one is a fat fairy rule.
you are never behind, jump in where you are

So newbies if you are reading this you are probably thinking wtf?! This is a wonderful system designed by the fly lady. in days gone olde one fledgling had a dream about the fly lady in which she was a fat fairy, thus the thread nickname fat fairy was born. Just so we don't confuse you like Wink
Anyhows, this month it is Bitchy's turn to lead, and perhaps this should come with a warning. She has her own unique style of leading but don't let that scare you off, the fledglings are luffsly and generally far more sane then the bitchy one Grin just be aware of bitchy's special brew. Terribly high in caffine and can sometimes be found in the naughty corner. Which reminds me, the naughty corner if for those who are struggling for whatever reason or those just in need of a stiff drink.

So this flying thing. It has three stages:
stage one: the babysteps. these build a routine. some of them are contriversial, and some a little wishy washy seem a little less significant. But most are really good.
Stage two: babysteps and missions one the routines are in place the missions are designed to help you tackle tasks room by room. These room by room approach is helpfully referred to as zones.
stage three: the mythical deep cleaning stage yeah lets just ignore that, none of us have got to the point where we have not only decluttered but got in control of the chaos Grin

Oh yeah CHAOS - what the fat fairy calls "Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome"

That clear as mud? good. Let's Begin....

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ZingWantsCake · 16/08/2013 17:18

Goth tru dat sis

don't mess wiv da Zing Grin

BitchytheGreat · 16/08/2013 17:33
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Steamedcabbage · 16/08/2013 17:38

Go Zing!

[starts baking for party]

ZingWantsCake · 16/08/2013 17:45

Bitchy Grin

ToffeeWhirl · 16/08/2013 17:45
BitchytheGreat · 16/08/2013 17:55

Bear?

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ZingWantsCake · 16/08/2013 17:55

toffee you mean

Bear BearBear
Bear Bear Bear
Bear Bear Bear

Grin
ZingWantsCake · 16/08/2013 17:56

x-post! Grin

BitchytheGreat · 16/08/2013 18:02
Grin
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Steamedcabbage · 16/08/2013 18:02

OK, saddo that I am, I have fed the word "party" in to Flylady's search engine and this is what we should be doing apparently - ie cutting up vegetables three days in advance Confused

Shame she can't spell "celebration" btw!

[Pounces on pom bears]

Trazzletoes · 16/08/2013 18:06

Hello! Can I have Cake even if I don't fly?

BitchytheGreat · 16/08/2013 18:07

vegetables at a party? surely that is just wrong on so many levels.

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Steamedcabbage · 16/08/2013 18:32

[swoops on pizza]

[leaves out several kegs of Belgian beer and paprika crisps because thats the only flavour available over here other than plain]

Steamedcabbage · 16/08/2013 18:35

[cuts extra large piece of Cake to Trazzles]

Steamedcabbage · 16/08/2013 18:36

for Trazzles I mean!

[hic]

BitchytheGreat · 16/08/2013 18:38

trazzles you are a fledgling, you come in and chat, plonk yourself down on a comfy chair in the naughty corner and help yourself to as much Cake as you fancy!!!!

might be best to pop links now before this celebrating goes to heads.

No missions it is the weekend

Saturday is family fun day

babystep 17 the early night one, the one which i know which day occurs on without looking at because this is the one i never seem to manage properly!

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ZingWantsCake · 16/08/2013 18:52

only veg allowed at a party is cucumbers in your Pimms.

BitchytheGreat · 16/08/2013 19:14

Quite right too Zing although is cucumber one of those odd ones where it is actually a fruit?

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GoingGoingGoth · 16/08/2013 19:37

Bitchy you're right, it is a fruit (plans getting a life soon)

SC 3 days! Ha! My parties usually involve a panic bake the day before, plus the purchase of alcohol, who doesn't like cake and booze?

BitchytheGreat · 16/08/2013 19:49

Ooooo cheese cubes

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ToffeeWhirl · 16/08/2013 20:35

Oooh, am I late?

Any Pimms left?

Very disappointed in Flylady's poor spelling.

PositiveAttitude · 16/08/2013 20:48

Did I hear someone mention Pimms??? That's me in the naughty corner with you all then.....

Swanhilda · 16/08/2013 20:54

hello, I am back from Ireland [masonic handshake to Castle)
very busy time as it was my father's 80th birthday, 130 guests, and all sorts of people staying. Family politics is tiring but I suppose the stuff of life.
he gave a fantastic speech btw!

The builder has removed the smelly limescale loo at last! Yay! I have never been so pleased to see rubbish in my garden...

Ireland has taken it out of me(next time I am going on an adventure to the West for once, away from my immediate family) and I did loads of cleaning, endless cleaning and now I am home there is even more to do what with the builder and the cats.

Off to Broadstairs tomorrow, maybe I'll be allowed to stay and extra day here to gather my wits and deal with the builder.

Kids tiring, but ds1 seems to have taken loads of exercise at least, and ran a 5k race in 43 mins (slooow) which pushed him a bit.

Congratulations to all with good news of babies and exams (did I hear you right Just?? Wow!

Oh no, sons are screaming at each other again, after effects of long journey I think.

However, all in all I am still very relieved it is still holidays and there is no school. SC you sound like you are looking after dh wonderfully well. What about a big batch of rataouille or dahl which could be gainfully defrosted in small portions. I am sure he doesn't want you knocked out looking after him. well done of hoovering duties for dd. This year's holiday has gone quite well chore wise (although of course there is always more and more to do training them up) My next goal is to get sons to pack their own suitcases and unpack them too. DD can do it but packs far too much and then runs out of essentials.

Better go, waves to Toffee and your story of splattered coffee sent a chill through me; I NEED my morning coffee.

Swanhilda · 16/08/2013 20:57

Gin not Pimms here.

Steamedcabbage · 16/08/2013 21:31

Yay Swan you are back for the party Grin!! A very belated happy birthday to your father!

[Thanks for cooking ideas btw - both really good - will execute!]

Safe travelling (again) tomorrow!

Cheers PA and Toffee and Zing and Bitchy and everyone else!!

I know Goth - party panic is obligatory here - [have to confess that I do a lot of party shouting beforehand as well Blush]