Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd September 2008

greenbee

rach wrote: »

i'm with the others greenbee, we want to see it promise we won't laugh! knowing us we'll make you feel better!

Er.. that would be a no (for a start, being men, they didn't tell me that the stupid name tag I had on for the conference looked really silly on camera ) It's bad enough that I've got to get it checked by the CSR people at work to make sure they're happy with the content. I'd gone along to talk about green IT and ended up having to talk about windfarms...

TAG

I seem to be making far more mess than I'm getting rid of today. That's what sunshine does to ya:D:rolleyes:

Triker

:jWe have survived the party/meal out with ten 16 year olds without any drama, tears, drunken behaviour or tantrums......and that's just from me.:D


Actually it all went rather well, they were well behaved and we had a lovely meal, chinese all you can eat, thus saving me cooking and having to deal with everyone preferences. Then back to ours for a horror movie and snacks and a little lambrini for them lot.:beer:

Because everything was fairly in order and tidy beforehand, it's not taken very much to get it back in shape after all DD's friends went home.

Well there are 2 still here but that's manageable.

So for the first time ever I do not feel overwhelmed with tidying up or anything.

I have even got all school uniforms washed and dried ready for tomorrow.For me, someone who is normally v. chaotic, this is a nice feeling, I feel I have some time to get other stuff done and not overloaded.

Thanks to you all for getting me fairly shipshape.

To be honest we don't normally ever invite anyone round as we're so ashamed (usually) of the state of the house. And yes whilst many areas still need decorating, (insurance will do the hall and stairs due to leaking roof) and kitchen is work in progress.......it's all good because it's clean and tidy....without everything being haphazardly stuffed in cupboards, drawers or under beds.

Amazing really, still got tons to sort and clear but it seems to have had a knock on effect on everyone with everyone pitching in and helping.

Good 'ere innit.:smileyhea x

Valli

Well done you Triker...

juliejim

You've done really well Triker - glad you enjoyed it!

pigpen

sexymouse wrote: »

Pigpen well done for making your mammoth list so much shorter in such a short space of time. Incidentally was college any more exciting this week?

Not very challenging but slightly less dull.. it was that it was the first week so loads of repetition I think

denisefowler wrote: »

Did I miss something? what have your neighbours been up to?

Waking me up at 3:45am.. and waking tiddles.. and being inconsiderately loud at midnight.. but I shall be having a 'nice' word.

rach wrote: »

Pigpen – our neighbours are noisy sometimes too, usually on Thursday afts when they seem to be in (DH’s study afternoon) and they play awful music loudly (think the music that’s on when you go to the curry house). DH has taken to playing his opera loud to counteract it, my feeling is that it will just become a battle that way but he knows best (apparently!) I hate Asda too!

Ours just need training.. middle class brats... they are so used to living in suburbia and being allowed to do as they please they think it is normal to behave like this.. I hate them.. God help me next year when I am with them 5 days a week lol I think my MP3 player may come into its own!

Valli wrote: »

Pigpen - hope you and yours got a good night's sleep with no disturbances or rudeness from your inconsiderate neighbours. Lady across the road getting very uptight with some of the behaviour over there and has removed the wheelie bin which has been outside hers since Thursday...she has the lorry parked right outside her house and is well cheesed off!

I'd report it to the police.. say it obstructing access.. if a fire engine or ambulance had to get down could it?

denisefowler wrote: »

Up to page 44 - have found out how PigPen gets her revenge - good on your hubby for doing that - and plus I suppose you are getting some jobs done, did he realise that when you got him doing it?... two blows with one hit eh! you're good esteemed leader...:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

He is just finishing off the doors and I see twitching curtains... lmao...

Triker.. do I get to come check over it with my white gloves??

Mudbath.. we are all on the edge of our seats here...

pigpen

Sunday list..

WM x4
DW x1
TD x3
BM
Laundry out, folded and away
Order frontline for moggies

Minging Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Level Three
Washing machine drawers in the DW!! .. one done

Tuesday Tidiness- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 3
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself

Wednesday Wishes- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Level Three
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!

Thursday Thrills- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mat
Wipe down tiles in bathroom..
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
Extra mission:

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
2. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
3. Scrub the grottiest corner.. the one behind and under the loo.

Flyday fllliiing!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Remove and wash bed linen .. this will have to wait until this weeks list as I simply cannot get them washed and dried before bedtime.. I'll do them Tuesday.
Level 2
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Extra tasks list,

1. Clear out the shoes..

Squeakend list

1. Clean a messy room to level 3.. Done up to level 0.33 lol
2. Clean out any pets.. just bunnies to do today.. DD1 done them
3. sort through the summer toys in the garden..

Does anyone know where I left the vacuum cleaner???.. perks of having too many rooms!!

toottifrootti

Well done Triker - you should be well proud of yourself - i totally agree that this thread and pigpens lists def help - like you I am not stuffing things out of sight and if someone calls round (not that it happens very often) it is reasonably acceptable - i am still ashamed of the state of my place as the renovation has been ongoing for years and like an eejit i started everywhere - ripping off wallpaper, lifted carpets etcetc and now everywhere is in a state of disrepair/mayhem !!! I need to try and get on with one room at a time but its a huge task!!!

pigpen you have been very industrious - college has certainly spurred you on to getting organised again - we work better when we have less time dont we!!!

I have just sat in the garden for my half hour off 'as prescribed' with a coffee - swept the paths and wrote up some of my budget book.

going to do some ebay now I think!

I hope the delay in hearing from mudbath is a good sign

toots xx

Valli

ooh I have to go and watch DS play footie (kicked off at 2...) but I want to know about that pup!
Will go and put slap on (one of the dads is a fireman)
***goes to find trowel***

toottifrootti

mudbath What about dotty?

toots xx