Weekly Flylady Thread 6th October 2008

toochoosey

ok, had a look at the site and you're right it does look like a military excercise - although i thought that when i bought anthea turners book - and kim and aggies - oh and another housekeeping book - i have always had good intentions but i find pigpen is easier to cope with - even her rath is a good kick up the rear end

soappie

I'm in a slight state of shock. I asked DS to take down the old CB radio aerial from the side of the garage just after lunch today (I tried to do it myself and failed - the screws and things were too tight). He mumbled and grumbled and muttered not now. I said well, as long as he could to it by the time it got dark, that would be lovely.

He finally went out about 4pm and started on it. It took him nearly 1.5 hours and involved lump hammers, chisels, saws, screw drivers and a lot of brute force and swearing.

But, he actually finished the job and used lateral thinking at the same time off and on. This may not seem like much to you ladies who have really handy DIY blokes about, but it means a lot to me. My DS is not renowned for his patience, nor his DIY skills!

I'm really pleased. Even though I had to put all the tools away afterwards.

greenbee

So here's what I HAVEN'T done this week...

Marvellous Monday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 2
Clear a drawer .. any drawer
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

1. Drag everything out of the under stair cupboard.. and keep what you need to and fling what you don't!!
2. Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.
3. Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!

Tuesday trauma - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Level Two
[STRIKE]Sweep and[/STRIKE] mop floors
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
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Clean out your mankiest kitchen cupboard.. mine is the baking cupboard.. what is yours?


Wednesday Scrubfest- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean & wash floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Clean the windows in these rooms...
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
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
2. Binbag dance.... ready.. set.. go!!!!!!!!
3. empty out the bathroom cabinet.. clean it.. fling what you don't need and stash the rest in a beautiful manner.. in alphabetical order please!

Thursday Fun- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
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!

Friday Flliiing!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 2
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that cannot be worn after the summer
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

1. 32fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
2. Clean all the upstairs door frames

The beautiful squeakend list

1. HHI
2. Mend 2 things from your 'mend it' pile!!
3. Work yourself to level 3 in your messiest room!!
4. Clean lunch boxes.
5. Fill a binbag of things to get rid of.. charity/bin etc
6. 15 minutes hotspot clearing
7. Write a cupboard inventory.. include the freezer and fridge.. then Mealplan for the week.

Somehow I don't think I'll get much more done this weekend. My mattress topper is in the dryer as it was still damp when I took it off the line, I have one more load (towels) that also need finishing off in the dryer, and two loads of washing that didn't get done.

The kitchen surfaces will be finished tonight, and I'll probably hoover upstairs, but I think that's it. Not a very successful week.

I've realised that this week will probably be similar as I may be going down to Devon to see my grandfather tomorrow after work and coming back Tuesday, and I'm then out (for work) Wednesday and going to the theatre on Thursday evening. I'll be working from home on Friday, so might be able to catch up then (although I do have reflexology & a pedicure to fit in too ). Still, hopefully my chimney, kitchen tiling and cold water tank will be sorted, and planning/dates agreed for the utility room. I just need to bribe someone to come over and help me sort out the garage... it's a bit spidery, so I'm not keen to do it myself, but need to get the DW, WM, TD and freezer in there soon.

Valli

greenbee wrote: »

going to the theatre on Thursday evening.

Ooh ooh so am I! Where are you sitting? I'll wave!

Toochoosey - now I am interested...when did this flylady idea start here ...and how... Have you found out yet?

I've just seen Pigpen's shoes...no wonder she fell over!

(Bet she e-bays her tickets now so she doesn't bump into anyone who has made laundry organisation a lifestyle choice:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: )

TAG

You know last Sunday when I spent the entire day putting one item on to ebay:rolleyes:...well it sold today:j

But..how do I know how/when the person is going to pay? Do I have to send the invoice first?

Valli

Yeah - you acknowledge their bid with a congrats e-mail and a remider of how to pay - they e mail you with details of address etc.

TAG

Thank you. I'm rubbish at all this ebay lark.:rolleyes:

but i can only get better....................eventually:rolleyes:

toottifrootti

Awh well done Tag - if they are an experienced buyer then they will do payment straightaway - if you havent received payment within 5 dayts i would chase them up.......politely!!!
toots xx

kazwookie

Woohoo

Grass is cut, mower cleaned and put away.
I have also cut back the overgrown bushes and trees, my brown recycle garden bin is now full, so I had to stop!!

Loads my tomtom up with tomorrows visits.

Now going to do the ironing

toochoosey

valli, still working it out, it looks like it started from the website previously mentioned, and so far i'm thinking it was moggins that started the first thread here