Weekly Flylady Thread 12th January 2009

greenbee

juliejim wrote: »

Hunted (unsuccessfully) for verrucca ointment - may have to make an appointment at the docs to get DD some.

If you have some, you can try either the homeopathic remedy thuja on it, or lemon oil, or lavender oil or banana skin!

Mine didn't go with anything that the doctor or chirpodist gave me, but did with another chiropodist who carefully removed the dead skin around it and then put thuja drops on it (which I continued for a week or too). The others are all supposed to have anti-viral properties, and may already be in your house (so both cheap and decluttering...)

(This isn't medical advice, this is sandal-wearing treehugger type advice )

Went to the gym, did 20 minutes of cardio, then a yoga class, then pilates. Have eaten while catching up on the thread and am now going to tidy up, make lunch for tomorrow, check what I'm doing at work and go to bed in the hope that all the exercise might have tired me out rather than energising me! Looks like I just might manage day 1 of my macaw...

Am booked in for a late stretch class tomorrow night too, so won't get more than a S&S done then, but have the day off to do school paperwork on Wednesday and will go to the gym in the morning so I can catch up on flying in the evening.

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I am determined to tackle level 2 tomorrow!!! My poor oven won't know whats hit it! My kids may starve as once clean, I'll probably never cook again I am heading to supmkt tomorrow lunchtime for stardrops and/or soda crystals...as they seem to be the common suggestions. Any other really bright ideas for blitzing it..feel free to add in next 12 hours!! Wish me luck!

gtx

hi everyone - apparently it was really windy last night but i was so tired from my first evening flying i never heard a peep until almost 7 this morning!

my tasks for today where:

tidy living room - done (but not dusted yet:o )
porch - done
hoover stairs - done
clear cupboard - not done:o

when i planned this list i forgot tonight was parents evening so by the time we got in and had something to eat it's taken til now to do what has been done - but really pleased as until last night we would have come in sat down and that would have been that.

Where do i find what we're meant to do tomorrow?

gtx

EssexHebridean

gtx wrote: »

Where do i find what we're meant to do tomorrow?

gtx

On the first post gtx - Pigpen has posted Tuesdays stuff up already - including (thank you oh illustrious leader!) cleaning the hob! I have to do it now!

Bit more decluttering done in the front room - table dusted, shelves dusted (well some of them!) and all in al feeling quite pleased with myself for a new girl! I should get the second coat of paint on the bit of wall we're doing at the moment in the spare room too - meaning tomorrow nights job will be to get the first few shelves up. :T

hollyh

I've been sat here panicking. I could hear scurrying around in the attic:eek: so i bashed the ceiling and swore lots then changed the settings on my sonic device and they seem to have gone. OH's come over to put a trap up there just incase.

Happy Birthday Heather :beer:.

My list for tomorrow , I'd better go and see if OH needs any help.

Monday, Living Room, Hall & Stairs
Sort junk drawer or cupboard
Sort understairs cupboard
Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining day
Level One
Clear and wipe the work surfaces
Sweep the floor
Level Two
Clean the oven and hob.
Wipe the fronts of appliances and cupboards
Wipe the table and dress in a clean cloth if required.
Level Three
Scrub the sink and shine the taps
Mop the floor
clean out a cupboard.. whichever you fancy..
Extras

1. Wash the windows and sills
2. Wipe out the fridge
3. Run the WM and DW through a clean cycle.. clean filters and door seals first

My M.A.C.A.W challenge this week is.............. to get everything ready the night before. [STRIKE]S[/STRIKE]MTWTFS
Plus to clear my ironing basket everyday unless there are fewer than 5 items in there.
[STRIKE]SM[/STRIKE]TWTFS
Extras

1. Sort toys
2. Sort present cupboards
3. Sort top of fridge & freezer
4. 5 Items ebay
5. Bank change
6. Paperwork
7. Wash & list car seat
8. Wrap & post parcels
9. Pay nursery fees
10. Update ss
11. Fill wood, coal & kindling bins
12. Nursery form & phone Have started this
13. Give stuff to Nic

loki13

Should do better tomorrow, if I feel better. (although I may have detention duty after school - but the latest detention is 4pm)
Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining day
Level One
Clear and wipe the work surfaces Should be OK - did most of it yesterday in my Stardrops fervour
Sweep the floor hmm, must find broom
Level Two[STRIKE]
Clean the oven and hob.[/STRIKE] Did it yesterday
[STRIKE]Wipe the fronts of appliances and cupboards[/STRIKE]Did it yesterday
[STRIKE] Wipe the table and dress in a clean cloth if required.[/STRIKE]Did it yesterday
Level Three
Scrub the sink and shine the taps
Mop the floor
clean out a cupboard.. whichever you fancy..
Extras

1. Wash the windows and sills
2. Wipe out the fridge
3. Run the WM and DW through a clean cycle.. clean filters and door seals first!
4. Wipe over any display units/shelves etc

soappie

Valli - thanks - I'll do inspections at the weekend
Mineallmine... I KNOW it's damp! I don't need a detector to tell me - but thanks for the idea. There's a darker patch on the paintwork and it's wet to the touch in a particular area. That thread you mentioned (thank you!)- the damp rises to only about 2 ft from the florron an external wall only- could be rising damp. Almost looks like a male dog has cocked his leg and sprayed the lower parts of the wall.. I'll have to wait until the weekend when I can investigate in daylight.
Frodders - did you get your PM from me?

But, I must to bed. Far too late tonight. See you all in the morning

gtx

tomorrow is going to be a level two day - apart from cleaning the oven - not only will i genuinely not have time (we do tae kwon do as a family tomorrow night) but i can't face that job just yet:p .

i'm going to swap that job with mopping the floor:D

have already S&S kitchen anyway, tidied living room and got all the bedding dried from yesterday and it's amazing how much better i feel.

well, i'm going to finish my cuppa and then go to bed

night all

gtx

lizzie_dripping

Did the kitchen as well and lounge today so a bit ahead of myself, although I see the floor needs cleaning again thanks to DS. :mad:

Monday - living room/hall/stairs
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter the living room , hallway and stairs[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear and tidy the mantle[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Vacuum the cleared floors and up the stairs.. under furniture if you can move it safely![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort through coats and shoes and bag[/STRIKE]
Sort through the drawer or cupboard that you stuff junk in! this appears to be a whole room atm!
Level Three
[STRIKE]Check smoke alarms.. change any batteries that need doing/STRIKE][STRIKE]Sort the understair cupboard/mess[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Dust the flat surfaces[/STRIKE]
Extras

1. Make an appointment for some ME-time.. go get your hair done, half an hour shopping, coffee with a friend..
2. [STRIKE]Wash the windows in these rooms [/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]wipe all the stairs edges/spindles/handrails etc up the stairs[/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]Wash any soft furnishings that are in need[/STRIKE]!

Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining day
Level One
Clear and wipe the work surfaces - will redo
Sweep the floor
Level Two
Clean the oven and hob. - need to wipe over hob again
[STRIKE]Wipe the fronts of appliances and cupboards[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe the table and dress in a clean cloth if required[/STRIKE].
Level Three
[STRIKE]Scrub the sink and shine the taps[/STRIKE]
Mop the floor -just an S&S hopefully
clean out a cupboard.. whichever you fancy..
Extras

1. [STRIKE]Wash the windows and sills[/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Wipe out the fridge [/STRIKE]
3. Run the WM and DW through a clean cycle.. clean filters and door seals first!
4. [STRIKE]Wipe over any display units/shelves etc[/STRIKE]
5. Grocery shopping

Tuesday is my scout day so I need to get prepared for that, am going to try and get sorted for the next couple of weeks as I am fed up with leaving it all to the last minute.

toottifrootti

No flying done here today except 1 x WM ??????????????

Froddy good news about the wee girl - hope you enjoyed being back at Rainbows
rosepink1984 take it easy until you feel better
PinkFairy You too -take it easy - good luck with the job applications
soappie could it be the rain coming in round the frame or the sill - until you can figure out if its rain coming in or damp then its difficult to know how to deal with it - sorry I am not much good at these things (((hugs)))
sexy hope the 'difficult' school wasnt too bad today and you survived!
newlifeahead nice to hear that flying has helped you already and you werent panicking when your visitor arrived.
crazy_lady sounds like a lovely first date - hope it continues - now that you have the flat tidy you can work on keeping it that way for prospective buyers and new gentleman friend!!! Just the cupboards to deal with :eek:
dusty hope the invigilating weny without incident today (love your ways of keeping awake at them!)- havent done my ebays yet but will do before the end of the week I promise !
LittleAnna yes honey the rooms come around each week but probably in a different order - since you have more rooms to get round perhaps you could do the unused rooms from top to bottom once a month or so and then they would just need a S&S IYSWIM - you mayneed to spread your list of rooms over 3 weeks(15days mon-fri one room a day) to make sure you get round all that are needing - would that work for you - pigpen's lists are a guide - you dont have to follow them exactly - but you could utilise the contents of her lists to make your own and still post them on here for us to see. If you work out a rota of which room is done on a particular day then it will get done regularly and there will be times when certain rooms dont need done and others more often(so you could squeeze extra times in at weekends)- with you working and studying you cannot possibly be constantly cleaning all these rooms too - hope that helps !! Maybe the others will have more ideas of dealing with the logistics!
NKJAL Hope the depression is under control a bit now - its not easy - and there are others here in the same boat - dont get too carried away just enjoy (if possible!) the challenge of bringing the sparkle back to your home.
mozzy well done on the body de-cluttering - excellent.
kazwookie nice to see you back and raring to go!!! well maybe!!
rosie-marie its lovely to here that you had time with your children because you got your home in order - thats what its all about!!! well done!!!
gsysezz cant believe your boss expected you to go in when you werent well - thats not on. I am pleased to hear that your resignation is such a relief for you and you find something that you enjoy doing soon.
emily good to hear from you and hope you will be back online at home soon. How is hubby doing?
liberty9515 nice to hear you have managed to clean and arrange your new kitchen - it will take a few weeks to get used to it and I am sure you will change things around too! Tomorrow's list will be all done for you!!!
heather38 what a lovely gift you lucky lady!
triker -hope you get over the jetlag soon and you can manage the toothache until wednesday - you will have to be excused flying me thinks for a couple of days too! (((hugs)))
MOF77 I think you were a bit too hopeful going back to tech today - you will probably need another week at least!!! And you have been bad in the garage again - the equipment was taking up space and you know it has to go ((((hugs)))))
SSsupergirl good to hear you have no arthritis in your hip - it must be the dancing on the tables that is making it dodgy! Well done Dh for christening the kitchen - well that gets tomorrows list done for you!
mudbath take it easy - your lists are getting longer again - thanks for the tips of the day - great idea.

Just in case you think I have been neglecting my meeting and greeting duties - I decided that my welcome posts are taking up too much space so I am going to do a pm to the new people as it looks as though they dont actually manage to read the welcome post on the thread. If anybody thinks this is a bad idea perhaps you could pm me.

lots of you especially some of the newbies did loads of flying - well done everybody you are a credit to the thread!!!

toots xx

ETA nice to see you back mineallmine!!