Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd September 2008

Valli

hi Flower

Good news on the holiday front! Where are you off to?

Valli

Hi Pigpen
What do you mean - elements? Is this chemistry - little circles? freehand would do.
You could always use the drawing toolbar in word!

Valli

and here's one for DeniseNZ

rach

i have been on hold and talking to 8 different people at the insurers for over 30 minutes

only one person seems to have theright info and everyone else swears blind its not on their system...funny how the other woman can see it then? maybe she's psychic...

I am losing the will!

lil_me

Nearly everything packed before they finished school so my MACAW not doing too bad, I am waiting for our swimming stuff to dry and then that is all I think I need apart from food which I'll get last minute. I had to collect a new monitor today as mines snookered on the main PC, another £100 gone (but I did spend over double that on the last one so pleased the price has come down) thats now on, PC is ok apart from the network card I paid to have put in won't work, grrrr, so back to the external one. DPs lost his temper with some people at the club we've been running for just over a year, came down to it they were basically questioning our honesty, which neither of us is willing to put up with, he's given notice as chairman and I no longer need to go and help I get my Tuesdays back (and all the days I do the running about for them in between) Sorry to see it happen, we've put a lot of our time, money and effort into it but if people don't appreciate it they can fluff off! Oh I bought 2 more presents aswell, Auto Glym car kits, reduced to 39.99 in Halfords and on 3 for 2. DP wanted one as it was cheaper than buying the bits seperate so he may aswell have a free one

Going to throw myself in the shower in a mo, make DPs sandwiches for over the weekend to put in the freezer, finish packing, quick vacuum and we're off I think....will be taking you all with me tho

Triker

Craftyscholar wrote: »

I really don't want to think about it, but you did make me go and look in the 'present box'. So thanks, Triker because I found a few things I had forgotten I had and now know who I still need to get for.

Absolutely excellent, there ya go see, a little bit of planning pays off big time as we get nearer the big day.:T:T:T:T

rach

I need a strong drink now. Finally off the phone, the last call took 53 minutes!!!

Think I spoke to 10 different people but finally got through to the right person I think. Now just forms to fill in.

Note to self - don't leave things so long next time.

What I didn't broach at all is the fact that the cheque if I ever get it, will come in my maiden name, I just hope my bank will accept it with a marriage cert, they are usually quite good on all that.

One thing ticked off my list but at least its done. DH will be home soon, better get a shower and get on with the rest of the list!

Triker

Right I'm going to put some music on.....loud...and me and my girls are going for a big fly.


Minging Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Sort & clean fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there!
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Wipe all the windows in these areas!!
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer, cooker hood and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!
Extra Mission : help yourself

1. clean the hob..
2. Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
3. 29 fling boogie..
4. GO! buy yourself some flowers from the shop.. your reward for making the kitchen shine!
5. Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

Tuesday Tidiness- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
HHI
Level 3
Wipe and water plants
Clear the top of a cupboard or the mantle and give it a thorough clean and put back only what is supposed to be there.
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

1. Clean windows & any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
2. Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.
3. Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!! Get rid of those hideous things!!
4. Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it.. Do you need your thick winter curtains up yet?

Wednesday Wishes- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it!
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

1. Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
3. HHI
4. Mid week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

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.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
Clear any clutter from desk .. put it in a box and sort through it all.
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Collect all the dirty laundry
Extra mission: Take your pick!

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
2. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
3. replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
4. Scrub the grottiest corner.. the one behind and under the loo.

Flyday fllliiing!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Fling open the window and let in the rain sunnyness
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Air the duvet
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, as usual choose one or more

1. 31 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
2. Clean all paintwork on the landing
3. Clean windows in these rooms
4. Clear out your shoes.. are there any summery ones fit for recycling? and winter ones need reheeling? any that can just go?!

Wish us luck.

sexymouse

Afternoon ladles and jellybean,

Forgot to add to add to my post last night that I did do some flying - cleaned the bathroom sink and the toilet and defragged the PC - all I was up to at the time.

A big Happy Birthday for Valli! Also, thanks for the comment about going off sick if I were nearer - it was really touching and much appreciated. Had to model writing again today, and a lot of them virtually copied everything I had written - making a mental note to rub it all off next time. They are quite low ability in this class (Level 3s mostly and they are year 6, so meant to be nearer 4 or 5) so it makes it tricky to teach them, as a lot of them need quite a bit of support. Luckily the second Year 6 class had maths and it was a case of going over mental calculation strategies before giving them a mental maths test, which they marked at the end, so no marking there.

Happy Anniversary for Dusty too!

Well done to all of the new flyers, and welcome to our thread - you all seem to be doing really well - flying really does make a difference, and you should really see the results after a couple of weeks if not before.

Off to dinner at my parents tonight - wonder what we're having? I'm starving, which considering there were lots of cakes in school today (macmillan cancer charity coffee morning), I can't really understand, as I had a fairy cake with raspberry jam in, and a gorgeous millionaire's shortbread. Yummy! Not good for the figure, but definitely helped with the marking! lol

Since I've been home, I've been to future MIL's for a cup of tea, Diagnosis Murder and a chat, and have then come in and done a load of washing, so my MACAW has finally been done. (Have slipped up for the last couple of days, but I suppose as long as I do a few loads tomorrow, I should have caught up again. Will have to put that basket of clean clothes away that are hanging around in the hallway.

Off to watch neighbours now, and then we'll be off out, so I'll love you and leave you now, and wish you all a very good night as I probably won't post again tonight.

sexymouse xx

Valli

Have just cleaned my bedroom and put away all the aired washing. Am about to iron todays washing - which includes pillow cases, sheets, tea towels and duster! Don't forget I lurrve ironing (not as much as pannacotta...) so that means
IT WILL ALL HAVE BEEN DONE! THE WHOLE LOT! House is so tidy - I have been really good! So it looks like I might get sunday off!

Hello newbies - hope you like it here! Please be aware I have quirks - you do not have to iron your sheets/dusters etc!