Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd September 2008

greenbee

Pannacotta for Valli's birthday!

1 litre cream
6 leaves gelatine
6 tblsp caster sugar
2g vanilla (seeds scraped out of pod)
1 tblsp grand marnier (or other liqueur)

Heat cream and sugar over a low heat to dissolve sugar. Bring to boil slowly. When it boils, add vanilla. Boil hard, stirring constantly. Add gelatine, reduce heat and stir to dissolve. Boil hard. Remove from heat, add liqueur, pour into moulds and chill.

This can be made with anything from semi-skimmed milk to single cream... double cream makes it too solid... skimmed milk isn't really the same thing... apologies for the lack of timings, I don't know them, it should be obvious (!) when it's ready for the next stage!

TAG

I haven't caught up with the thread yet but..............

:bdaycake:Happy Birthday to Valli

and

:THappy Anniversary to Dusty:T

kindlesgirl

Hi all, managing to keep up with some of the posts but not all of them. Managed Monday's tasks quite well but then the week went to pot - been a bit under the weather - not so much as some of you and then I had a training course an hour'd drive away on Wednesday - and all day - I'm normally a part timer! followed by a governor's meeting at school - so was very tired yesterday. Fortunatley I don't work Friday's so I have caught up today. I spent hte morning with mum at a MAcmillan coffee mroning selling raffle tickets - beautiful in the sun and a ready source of tea and cakes - so som etime off - then I flew for a couple of hours this afternoon before taking a break in the sun chatting to my (man) friend . This evening has been a whirl of Mr T and taking the kids to choir/kid's club but now we're in and settled so thought I would tell you all what I've been up to - not much when I look at what you all seem to achieve but at least my house is cleaner and tidier - and the kid's are taking to their MACAWS really well - and I found my DS had cleaned the bathroom mirror without being asked. I've got my own ensuite andbut I had noticed theirs was a bit manky earlier in the week making a mental note to clean the mirror -imagine my surprise when I went to do it today and found it sparkly already - and he's not yet 12!! Something's rubbing off!
anyhoo - here's the list!
Tuesday Tidiness- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas
[/STRIKE]Level 2
[STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
[/STRIKE]
HHI - don't iron unless it's really necessary - 1 scout shirt this week
Level 3
Wipe and water plants - house plants still outdoors
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.
[STRIKE]Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
[/STRIKE]Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

1. [STRIKE]Clean windows & any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
2. [/STRIKE]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
[STRIKE]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![/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
[/STRIKE]Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Level Three
[STRIKE]Clean 2 windows[/STRIKE] well 2 in the lounge
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season! Work in progress
[STRIKE]Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
[/STRIKE]
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
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
[/STRIKE]
Clear any clutter from desk .. put it in a box and sort through it all. ooh still to do - part of my squeakend!
[STRIKE]Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
[/STRIKE]Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
[STRIKE]Wipe down tiles in bathroom..[/STRIKE] defragment your pc while doing this.
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins! weekend job!
[STRIKE]Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Collect all the dirty laundry[/STRIKE] 3 loads all washed, dried and folded - only 4 things to iron!
Extra mission: Take your pick!

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

Flyday fllliiing!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
[STRIKE]Check fire alarms are working
[/STRIKE]Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers. tomorrow's washing!
[STRIKE]Fling open the window and let in the rain sunnyness
[/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
[/STRIKE]Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen.. tomorrow
Air the duvet
15 minutes floordrobe clearance tomorrow
Level 3
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
[/STRIKE]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?!

Phew that's all - still have to work on the decluttering!

boddy

Evening everyone.

Just had a quick catch up of the thread. Was too tired when I came in last night.

Today have done dailies and 1 WM load.

Went out shopping for some moisture crystals and energy saving light bulbs. Got them at Wilkos.

Then this afternoon went and did my meeting and greeting.

:bdaycake: Happy Birthday Valli!:bdaycake:

Dusty Happy Anniversary!

Soappie Heinz ketchup in a glass bottle.

Weeze 210 and Madcasey500 Welcome!

KAAT_LADY My cat Jake likes the biscuits but he has them all over the place. He tends to 'shout' first thing in the morning to be fed.

Mudbath Im excited for you. Im sure she will love you and she is so lucky to be getting a lovely home. Look forward to hearing all about her.

Polka Im sure the old mans granddaughter will enjoy your cake. £680 is a brilliant amount to raise for such a worthy cause.

polkadot

My week end list:
Squeakend List.
This is not compulsory but is a chance for the whole family to work together to achieve a beautiful home. You do not have to join in if you don't want to.. unlike the Mon-Fri list which I come and chase you with my slipper if you don't keep up.
1. Clean a messy room to level 3
2. Bake a cake
3. Clean out any pets
4. HHI
5. sort through the summer toys in the garden.. give them a clean and put them away. or get rid if they are broken or outgrown
6. Wash any bedding that hasn't been done this week
7. Make a note of extras to buy and start yourself a christmas hamper box.. buy a few extra things each week and the money you'll have left in December can be used for treats!I found the christmas cards:j and friend gave me another box-enough for half of next year
8. Get up some winter curtains, wash the nets and windows first though!
9. Take half hour just for yourself.. go relax in the bath.. send the children to bed half an hour early lol.. whatever you fancy.. time off is prescribed!
10. CLEAR YOUR DESK OF DETRITUS!! wipe it.. and get some of that junk filed.. I had a whole carrier of rubbish on my desk!!
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. [STRIKE]Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET[/STRIKE]Did this yesterday
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?
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?!Have a floordrobe to deal with
Also

1. Purge yahoo mail (over 800 emails)
2. Purge hotmail (Im too scared to look)
3. Go through freecycle for gardening stuff
4. Contact freecycler to return car seat
5. Transfer money for council tax and electricity
6. Update folder for above
7. Fill in doctors registration forms
8. RSVP re grand dads 80th birthday in December
9. Send group email requesting address updates for control journal and christmas cards
10. Take some time out for a bit of comping

polkadot

Kindlesgirl how did you do this morning? Were we at the same one:)

pigpen

Did I mention the weekend list is waiting for you???

pigpen

Oh.. and being all dutiful I made the bread bombs for the children packed lunch... forgot they were in the oven so I now have cobbles... anyone need a new wall??

froddington

all

Have been catching up with the thread and am now feeling a bit sleepy

to Valli and Dusty

weeze and any other newbies

Mudbath - great news about the puppy

Polka - did you get a lot of interest in your cake?
We had a Macmillan coffee morning too and raised over £200 :T

Not sure why I'm so tired but everyone at work seemed shattered so at least it's not just me! Will have an early night so I can fly tomorrow - lots to do so going to post my list in a mo.

Hope everyone is ok x

froddington

Minging Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Level Three
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..

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!

Tuesday Tidiness- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets

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!!

Wednesday Wishes- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms


Extra Task List

1. Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!

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
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Extra mission: Take your pick!

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms

Flyday fllliiing!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Air the duvet
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead

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

Squeakend List.

1. HHI
2. Take half hour just for yourself.. go relax in the bath.. send the children to bed half an hour early lol.. whatever you fancy.. time off is prescribed!

Will need a few HHC tomorrow to make a dent in this. Won't have much time Sunday as have church, football and Harvest Supper! - so tomorrow is flying day!! But.... I do have Monday off