Weekly Flylady Thread 29th December 2008

froddington

soappie wrote: »

Awwww Frodders - big big dodgy hugs..... here, have a tissue .. or two....

Morning all and thank you soappie! Not sure what got into me last night - too much thinking and reminiscing and struggling to think of 5 good things (all the yuck things keep getting in the way!) This year WILL be a better one - it HAS to be

SummerMoon - hugs for whatever reason

I think I'm going to have a lazy couple of hours - maybe pop round and see my dad - and then crack on with a few easier things later on. I'm with sexymouse and others on the no washing today and, anyway, that would only cause more ironing!!

serena

To all of my fabulous flylady friends!!

(And that marks my first achievement of the year - I got a smilie to work!! Now I know that they will only work on Explorer and not Firefox...)

Very tired here, as DS1 had a bit too much to drink, so I had to sit up with him, and then DD's BF didn't leave until 2.30am... I have tidied the livingroom, and made profiteroles, cried all over the thread, (thanks pigpen! please feel free to turn up on my doorstep anytime! )and am thinking about my list.

Off to put beef in oven, and whip cream.

Have a lovely day!

Gryfon

Ok what time shall I get Mr G up? I have my parents arriving about 1ish, he was supposed to be finishing work at 3am but didn't get in till 7am. Getting him up about 12.45 isn't too mean is it? We're also out later on and he's working nights tonight.

Bah...

SummerMoon

Thank you all for the hugs and support after my post last night. Had a rather emotional night, huge argument with DP over 'possessions'. Wont go into it in detail or we could be here all day lol.

Ok my listy thing

Best things....

1. Finding this thread and all you wonderful people
2. My family, who are always there for me when it counts
3. My beautiful little boys, who drive me mad most of the time, but I couldnt imagine life without them
4. Moving house
5. Finding my way back into the working world after 6 years


Remember most from this thread....

All of you, you've been there to listen to my ranting aswell as the good stuff. You are all so wonderful and supportive, its hard to believe that I havent actually met any of you IYKWIM.

Remarkable thing that changed me ....

Realising that I am a person in my own right. And not just a mother, a partner and all the other things that come with the job.

I also want to thank Pigpen for her lists, they keep us all motivated, without you we would all be living in hovels lol.

THANX PIGPEN


Happy New Year to you all, I wish you all the health, wealth and happiness in the world..... you all deseve it!!!

toottifrootti

afternoon everyone - I have been up since 8.30 but kept getting interupted by the phone so have finally managed to get here!!!
I am feeling very positive this morning so going to try and figure out how to bottle it for later!!!!! There is so much i want to achieve today, this week, this month, this year that I am itching to get started!!!! I didnt get as much done in 2008 as I wanted to (in the flat I mean) so I am determined to get some of the renovation jobs started and finished.
Today i am going to be putting away my lovely ironing - didnt have the energy last night!!!!
I will be pottering around but will have some me time to watch a film and I want to put down on paper my hopes and dreams for this year.
But first ..... a bacon butty!!!!
toots xx

Christmasshopper

Happy New Year everyone.

AnW'sMum

Afternoon all

Happy New Year to all our Fly Friends

We had a great time out at my friend's last night, so much so that we did not get home until 3.30 and the kids were awake before 10 am! It was a lovely relaxed evening with friends, food, drink (but only 1 for me as I was driving) music and chat They did say we could stay over but as I know the kids would want to play with their toys when they got up, plus we have had a lazy morning.

Caught up on the thread and read some fantastic lists from you all. I need to ponder that one as I don't know what to put yet.

Glad you all had a good time however you celebrated last night. Sending HUGS to Summermoon and hope things get resolved soon.

Better get lunch organised here before another friend calls round. Missed seeing her over Christmas as she had poorly family members to look after.

Will look in later, have a good day one and all xx

greenbee

I'm now washed, dressed and have given my teeth a thorough clean (I have a gum infection, so need to call the dentist tomorrow).

Final coat of oil on the utility room worktop and spice racks (hope it isn't too thick, the others have dried very quickly). Shower curtain soaking in borax to try to get rid of the gunk at the bottom before washing. Hall radiator cleaned with my lakeland radiator brush (not used that often TBH)

So here's the list, which needs to be done by midday Sunday (and I'm working tomorrow):

Living room:
Dusting (including pictures, lampshades & lightbulbs)
Clean window, frame & sill plus patio doors
Wipe skirting, door frame & lightswitch
Clean glass panes in internal door
Clean cobwebs out of radiator
Remove unwanted stuff from bookshelves & check for spaces
Hoover

Hall
Clear out stuff that doesn't live there...
Check smoke alarm
Dust/cobwebs
Wipe doors/door frames/skirting/lightswitch
Clean radiator
Hoover
Wash floor

Loo
Clean loo & basin
Wipe edges of bookshelves and remove unwanted books
Clean window, frame & sill
Clean mirror & picture
Wipe skirting, door, doorframe & lightswitch
Clean radiator
Hoover
Wash floor

Kitchen
Clear surfaces & wipe
Clear table and wipe
Clean windows, frames & sills
Wipe down outsides of cupboards & plinths
Deal with greasy bits in oven (use soda crystals) and replace nice shiny shelves
Clean radiator
Wipe skirting, door, door frame and numerous switches
Hoover
Wash floor

Utility room
Washing up
To do/shopping list
Hoover & wash floor

Stairs
Move junk
Hoover
Wash
Clean window, frame & sill
Wipe banisters & skirting

Landing
Move bookcase into garage
Hoover
Wipe skirting/door frames/doors/lightswitches/lightbulbs
Clean window, frame & sills
Wash floor

Airing cupboard
Hoover/deweb before refilling
Wipe door frame & door

Bathroom
Scrub bath, tiles, basin
Wash shower curtain
Clean window, frame & sill
Clean plugholes
Descale taps
Clear & wipe shelves
Clean towel rail
Wipe skirting, door, doorframe, light fitting
Hoover
Wash floor

Bedroom
Strip bed, vacuum & turn mattress
Dust including pictures & lampshades
Put away clean laundry
Clean window, frame & sill
Wipe skirting, doors, doorframe, light switch & bulbs
Clean radiator
Hoover
Wash floor
Remake bed with nice new mattress topper
Wash & dry old mattress topper

Study
Wipe desk & PC stuff
Pull out desk and clean behind it
Empty shelves, wipe and put back/chuck
Check bookshelf for space & remove unwanted books
Clear ironing board and deal with any paperwork immediately
Clean window, frame & sill
Wrap remaining presents (I'm seeing some friends next w/e and the one after)
Wipe skirting, door, doorframe, lightbulb & switch
Clean radiator
Hoover
Wash floor

Spare room
Put away suitcases
Sort books and put away (hopefully spaces have been made elsewhere!)
Make up bed
Dust (including pictures & lampshades)
Clean window, frame & sill
Wipe skirting, door, doorframe, lightswitch
Hoover
Wash floor

It's more manageable than it looks - for example, I hoover the whole of downstairs at once, the same with upstairs, and with the floors. But I like to have a detailed list so I can tick things off easily.

Off to clean the lampshades... that's a nice easy one!

juliejim

That's one big list greenbee - obviously your house isn't as much of a tip as mine is to begin with!

Hawthorn

Hey Greenbee, brush with salt to help clear that gum infection It's not pleasant, but it works

Minimal housework for me today. Mop floors, general tidy up. Prepare Buffet for son!