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Fledglings Flying into the Festive Season

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ExquisitelyDecorated · 30/11/2021 22:18

Well here we are, December is upon us and we are settling in for the winter. We aim to follow the fly lady system, it does work if you follow it, but many of us have found that it works better if you combine it with an additional decluttering system to speed up that process. Flylady is more of a maintenance system, some combine it with other systems such as TOMM. Links at the end of the post.

These threads have been running for years, many posters have been here for a long time but new Fledglings and returners are always welcome, just jump in and ask if you don't understand anything.

Experience has taught us that these threads are only loosely about housekeeping, they are more about keeping good company and looking out for one another. So we have the naughty corner fully stocked with cushions, blankets, hot water bottles, comforting drinks and snacks, with a few sausage rolls and mince pies in a nod to the season (gluten free, vegan etc all catered for).

A few of our abbreviations and sayings:

BRC = box of random crap
Mount Washmore = out of control laundry
CHAOS = can't have anyone over syndrome
LMS / DLMS = lose my shit / didn't lose my shit
It's all gone a bit Pontypridd - it's all gone pear-shaped (some sort of spellcheck error)
No Fledgling Left Behind - there is always someone here to lend a listening ear, whether you want to have a grumble, let off steam, or just feel a bit behind or out of sorts. We recognise that many people have a lot going on in their lives, caring responsibilities, work, health conditions, general family life

So, with that, I will pop a couple of links to Flylady pages here:

www.flylady.net/ - homepage

www.flylady.net/d/getting-started/flying-lessons/ - getting started

We suggest you do NOT subscribe to the emails, unless you want a very cluttered inbox. Ask here instead.

www.flylady.net/d/cruising-through-the-holidays/ - seasonal stuff

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HillsBesideTheSea · 31/12/2021 20:49

what she said ^

ExquisitelyDecorated · 31/12/2021 23:11

Oh !*?%, just lost a long post.

Still huge congratulations! Exemption from Flying for you!

Wassail - hope you managed to avoid guests. Frustrating about FIL.

Hazel - I don't like the NY resolution term either, maybe list of areas to improve is better. Healthier eating and more exercise for me too, I also want to sort out some financial stuff next year, TBH getting the DCs through GCSEs, A levels and college/uni transitions is going to keep me busy.

Half our tree is staying up till Monday but will take the other decs down over the weekend.

SC - it's so nice having you back on the threads. Hope you have had a lovely evening and enjoyed your meal.

Zoo "D"P strikes again hope you get more sleep tonight.

Marmite - welcome on board!

I am living life in the fast lane with a cup of decaff tea, heated throw and a book. Everyone else is watching a cringey Harry Potter quiz on TV having had a darts tournament earlier. Happy New Year everyone!

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Shinychestnuts · 01/01/2022 01:30

Happy New Year everyone and hear hear to what Halfholly said; HUGE thanks to ED for running the busy end of year threads which have kept us all sane FlowersFlowersFlowers

And ta to Hills for leading us on to 2022!

Have a great start to the year everyone!

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