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The "things to do today" list makers, otherwise known as the Slatterns - thread 248,309

977 replies

FAQinglovely · 26/03/2009 13:08

here you go - new shiny thread all ready for us when the current one fills up

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TrillianEAstraEgg · 09/04/2009 09:29

I think I would be tempted to call complaint lady complaint woman, unless she was very polite in her complaining

Flamesparrow · 09/04/2009 09:30

Oh no, she was lovely, tis more "concerned lady". Can't fix her though til after lunch when I know that Boy is home to take care of whingy ones.

Arsey complaint would have just been COMPLAINT

cikecaka · 09/04/2009 09:30

TO DO
Clear over sitting Room
Wash Floor
Clean Downstairs loo
Wash Floor
Hoover Hall
Wash Flooor??
Clean Kitchen (once they are all up)looks like a bombsite
Get Something for lunch
Cook lunch
Ironing???

Comewhinewithme · 09/04/2009 09:30

Good morning welcome concordia . JKS have a great time . Good luck with the scan HMHB.

Waves to all other slatterns.

Just checked online balance and it is showing money that should not be in yet got all excited then realised that wages had gone in early because of bank holiday .

Don't feel that happy today dd4 is still been really grumpy and ds has an attitude problem . Everyone is annoying me TBH .

Today
Have some breakfast
Tidy up
Washed and dressed X 6
Go for a walk
Dinner
Ds @ sports club needs some money
online shop ......get easter eggs
Read Danny
pay ct & rent
Find out if anyone is going to Grans at easter
Send 2 cousins ecards
Washing and drying
Bath girls

Flamesparrow · 09/04/2009 09:48

ooh I hate it when that happens with money!

I have missed scan - 12 or 20 week?

Dishes
Complaint lady
Wool enquiry done
Overseas Lady done
Demo Lady done
Sort orders
Sort stock
Dry washing
Put away washing done 1
ignore DC
Post office
Hallway
Order car seat done
Get dressed!

Gonna go get dressed.

FAQinglovely · 09/04/2009 09:49
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Comewhinewithme · 09/04/2009 09:56

I think it is her 12 week scan FS.

DD4 has just put her toy cars and a jigsaw in the freezer .

Today
Have some breakfast
Tidy up
Washed and dressed X 6
Go for a walk
Dinner
Ds @ sports club needs some money
online shop ......get easter eggs
Read Danny
pay ct & rent
Find out if anyone is going to Grans at easter
Send 2 cousins ecards done1
Washing and drying
Bath girls

TrillianEAstraEgg · 09/04/2009 09:59

CWWM - that made me want to go check my bank balance Sadly no unexpected money in there.

PlumBumMum · 09/04/2009 10:13

Good morning all, it is the start of Easter Holidays here, So nodcs washed yet

CWWM, What's up with ds, what age is he? You might be about to pop didn't the mw wonder about your dates?

Welcome Concordia, you remind me of my first alcholic drink, a bottle of peach Concord

HMHB Hope your scan goes well

Cikecaka put a link the cake on previous cake don't worry I don't mind if you laugh(OTT)

everyone up done
washed & dressed justme&dh
breakfast done
empty dishwasher
load dishwasher
kitchen clean & tidy
load washing machine
take clothes off new clothes horse
empty tumble drier
Tumble dry/clothes horse
iron & put away clean clothes
dcs beds
Clean damp patch in bedroom
Clean bathroom & ensuite
lunch
Hoover
Find TV remote
Get dcs bags packed(sleepover in BIL) dd1 is at the stage when it all sounds like great fun but we'll get a phonecall at10 to come and get her, ds will stay anywhere that has dvds or a wii

THIS WEEK
make a start on veg patch
b&Q paint for fence & gates
make a start on invoices mostdone
Incharge of deserts for Easter Sunday dinner at PIL
White choc cheesecake & Pavalova
maybe visit my nannie

ONGOING
loose weight for dd communion(just not happening)
get cake topper for dd1s communion cake
book bouncy castle
find home for all dcs toys in lounge
strip paint in lounge
decide colours for lounge
Sort out my bedroom & wardrobe
Sort out damp patch in porch
do mn profile started

Rothwellmummy · 09/04/2009 10:14

Not sure if people are allowed to join this thread put if they are, i have a list a mile long!!!

To do

wash up
tidy the kitchen
sweep the floor
wash wooden floors downstairs
clean the bathroom and toilets
hoover bedrooms upstairs
sort toys in the playroom
Meet a friend for swimming with our DCs
take old clothes to the charity shop
sort a pile of paperwork
put clothes that Dc's no longer wear in vaccum pack storage bags and in garage
Remove all the stuff in my hallway that should be everywhere else in the house
tidy the conservatory
post nephew's birthday card

i could go on!!!

Rothwellmummy · 09/04/2009 10:15

how do i edit a post to put a done by it? ( not that i have done anything yet!! )

PlumBumMum · 09/04/2009 10:17

Hello Rothwellmummy, just copy and paste your list from the thread and add your dones

TrillianEAstraEgg · 09/04/2009 10:17

Copy and paste.

Click before the beginning of your list (on an old post) hold the mouse button down and drg so the whole list is highlighted. Let go of mouse button. Press buttons on your keyboard: ctrl and C at the same time. This copies that text. Go to the place where you write a new message, click in the box, and the press ctrl and V at teh same time. The text you previously highlighted should appear. Then you can put 'DONE' by it.

Flamesparrow · 09/04/2009 10:18

Hi rothwell - I only joined a couple of days ago and they haven't thrown me out yet.

Am dressed btw, but can't be arsed to update for a min,

Flamesparrow · 09/04/2009 10:18

hate having to keep rebolding

FAQinglovely · 09/04/2009 10:19

Rothwell anyone is welcome to join the thread

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TrillianEAstraEgg · 09/04/2009 10:19

I got bored of the bold too so just doing capitals now, even though I know bold is better really.

I'm even a slattern in my posting!

FAQinglovely · 09/04/2009 10:22
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whyme2 · 09/04/2009 10:24

Oh, you've all been so busy while I have been too lazy busy to even make a list. Thats school holidays for you.
Today I must:

  • collect parcel from PO
  • iron something
  • get children dressed
  • sort out parking ticket. grr.
  • phone tax credits office
  • phone housing benefit office
  • buy birthday present for mum and god daughter.
  • pack clothes for family visit.
  • check oil, water and tyres on car before I set off.

HMHB - if you're a size 16 I've loads of maternity clothes for sale. All nice for a spring/summer pregnancy (dc4 was born Aug 08)

Rothwellmummy · 09/04/2009 10:32

Not sure if people are allowed to join this thread put if they are, i have a list a mile long!!!

To do

wash up
tidy the kitchen worktops DONE
sweep the floor
wash wooden floors downstairs
clean the bathroom and toilets
hoover bedrooms upstairs
sort toys in the playroom
Meet a friend for swimming with our DCs
take old clothes to the charity shop
sort a pile of paperwork
put clothes that Dc's no longer wear in vaccum pack storage bags and in garage
Remove all the stuff in my hallway that should be everywhere else in the house
tidy the conservatory
post nephew's birthday card

i could go on!!!

Comewhinewithme · 09/04/2009 10:35

TA I am gutted mine has gone in I am going to have to hide the bank card so I don't spend it and end up living like a pauper next week I have no self restraint .

Welcome RM .

PBM my MW is rubbish I told her last week and she should know that my babies are usually small for dates this one is measuring two weeks bigger and I am unsure of when I actually fell PG .
I have a scan next Friday so will ask then .
DS is just acting up he ripped up a really precious photo on Tuesday so I stopped him going to football yesterday and he was evil all morning which is why I am in such a foul mood now I think . He has apologised but his attitude stinks atm .
Hope dd manages the sleepover PBM I had to pick up dd3 boxing day night after she begged to stay at my sisters then cried for 2 hours .

Today
Have some breakfast done
Tidy up
Washed and dressed X 6 abouttodo
Go for a walk
Dinner
Ds @ sports club needs some money
online shop ......get easter eggs
Read Danny
pay ct & rent
Find out if anyone is going to Grans at easter
Send 2 cousins ecards done1
Washing and drying
Bath girls

TrillianEAstraEgg · 09/04/2009 10:36

Wow FAQ - the new thread title is definitely working!

FAQinglovely · 09/04/2009 10:38

I know - I think "slatterns" on it's own was just putting people off who aren't really slatterns but just like to make daily lists of housework drudgery (of course I am still a slattern - but it's nice to see others joining us that aren't )

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TrillianEAstraEgg · 09/04/2009 10:45

Welcome slatterns and list-makers. FAQ is our leader. We make lists, rarely finish them, and chat a bit. Our lists are often bulked out with 'drink tea and MN' to make it look like we have achieved something.

FAQinglovely · 09/04/2009 10:49

haha @ FAQ is our leader

Just don't follow my example - often forgetting to write lists and rarely getting them any where near finished when I do

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