Weekly Flylady Thread 23rd February 2009

soappie

Evening everyone

Oddjob - as the others have said, it's never too late to learn...

Mudders - glad you're feeling better this evening. And I keep forgetting to mention - but I will now - how exciting about the caravan!

Emily - hope you start feeling more yourself again. Do you think it was the move that has got you out of sorts?

Dusty -very sad about Ivan Cameron

Lil-me - thanks for the idea of splitting the utility bills - I'll seriously contemplate broaching that. Did the readings tonight and DiL must have been out ALL day. Hardly anything used..

Likklegibbon - good news about your Dad!

Carol - positive 'you get the flat' vibes heading your way.

Kazw - I used to get that all the time (before I moved the bird feeders to another part of the garden). When the back windows were too clean, the trees at the bottom of the garden reflected in them making the birds think there was woodland there. I found that putting up a couple of those stained glass decoration thingies on the window helped them realise that it really was a window. In fact, I think I have a couple of bird shaped ones knocking around somewhere - I'll be more than happy to declutter them your way. If you want them, PM me your address and I'll get them in the post..

Jayjay - good interview vibes for OH for Friday

Dominosue - yes, gathering all similar things and putting them in a proper storage place is decluttering in my book.
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Happy birthday Ashia

Oooh -and the 100 things - I've just emptied the hole punch - there must have been about 200 'holes' in there

But that's probably all the flying I'll achieve this evening. I've had another brain aching day. Three of us several times sat there scratching our heads and saying

'Well I think it should do that...but should it? Shouldn't it? Maybe it should do THAT? What do the requirements say? Oh, they don't...'

and other such deep, fundamental questions like

'why does the computer tell me to f*** off when I try to do that?'

I will, however, boil the chicken bones from Sunday for chicken soup for dinner tonight. And I'll put the BM on...

toottifrootti

jay jay say Happy Birthday to Ashia for me too please
Domino sue - they should be decluttered OUT of the house!!!! at least you have them tidy thats a start!!:rotfl:
No its not too late aunty crafty - you get the star!!!!!
Lady L - I think NOT - dusting is out of the question this week - do you need tied down!!!!! knit, crochet, crossstitch, sew, watch dvd, surf the net, sort photos in an album, put music onto ipod or mp3, read, write letters, write easter cards, write christmas present list, write chrristmas card list but NO DUSTING!!!!!!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

fedupandskint wrote: »

Wishy-washy Wednesday ~ bathroom/loo and cruddy study!

TOOTS!!!!!! DONE

Level One
[strike]Declutter the clutter![/strike]
[strike]throw out 100 things from the house![/strike] 100+ bits of paper in recycle bin!
Level Two
[strike]Wash/vacuum floors[/strike]
Clean the baths/basins/bogs etc and the keyboard and mouse! Have you done this?
Wash the bath mats, shower curtains and toilet hats! have you done this?
[strike]Defrag the pc[/strike]
Level Three
[strike]Declutter the pc desk and give it a wipe![/strike]
[strike]Wash all the windows and doors[/strike]
[strike]Empty all the bins AFTER 15 minutes filing/shredding![/strike] If only it was 15mins! At least shredding is in 3 bags now ready to be done

Will finish rest of list of tomorrow as it's taken me all day to sort half the spare room/study. Deffo getting there! If any spare time will do some more of it tomorrow (yipee!:rolleyes: ).

Just so I dont get it wrong this week as well - have you done the 2 things on level 2 - its just that you said ' you will finish the rest of list tomorrow' so I cant give you a star yet!

since I last posted apart from updating what you have all been doing I have
degragged the pc
WM on hot wash (with cleaning clothes in)
cleared and cleaned the work surfaces
swept the kitchen floor
52 pices decluttered now
changed batteries in 2 things

off for food
toots xx

ETA Jayjay -nearly forgot - good luck for interview vibes for OH!

Mudbath

toottifrootti wrote: »

Lady L - I think NOT - dusting is out of the question this week - do you need tied down!!!!! knit, crochet, crossstitch, sew, watch dvd, surf the net, sort photos in an album, put music onto ipod or mp3, read, write letters, write easter cards, write christmas present list, write chrristmas card list but NO DUSTING!!!!!!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

:rotfl: :rotfl: De ja vu! Just when you thought you could stop nagging!!:D xx

ashia_2

Hey guys,

I know I've been MIA for a while:embarasse (possibly buried, though not under stuff, Oh tidied today, even before we knew we had family coming over:D ), but thank you lots for the messages,I'm feeling much lovage!:happylove

Here is yummy cake (baked by my yummy mummy) for you all:bdaycake: :bdaycake: :bdaycake: :beer: :coffee: and some drinks to wash it down with.

Loves and cuddles

Ashia

mummyyof5

:j:j:jWishy-washy Wednesday ~ bathroom/loo and cruddy study!:j:j:jALL DONE:j
Level One
[strike]Declutter the clutter!
throw out 100 things from the house![/strike] I managed it!!
Level Two
[strike]Wash/vacuum floors[/strike]
[strike]Clean the baths/basins/bogs etc and the keyboard and mouse![/strike]
[strike]Wash the bath mats, shower curtains and toilet hats![/strike]
[strike]Defrag the pc[/strike]
Level Three
[strike]Declutter the pc desk and give it a wipe![/strike]
[strike]Wash all the windows and doors[/strike]
[strike]Empty all the bins AFTER 15 minutes filing/shredding![/strike]
Extras

1. [strike]Dust and deweb[/strike]
2. [strike]Polish any fire surrounds/radiators in these rooms[/strike]
3. [strike]Clear a shelf/cupboard wipe everything before replacing neatly[/strike]
4. [strike]lightbulb or moving a hotspot.Do a five minute job you have been putting off forever.. like changing a [/strike] I decluttered the spare kettle to the shed,been meaning to do this for at least a fortnight.

Take it easy LL bored or not.

Wont be doing any more today as I feel so ill,I think I have a cold that wont come out ,chest hurts to breathe ,head all fuzzy etc.

Hugs to everyone

Very envious of the caravan Mudbath ,its my dream to own a Baily Senator,you will get so much pleasure from it Im sure.

Raychee

I think I'm starting to find this cleaning thing scarily addictive - does it wear off?

Mondays are Marvellous!! - Living pit, hallway, stairs!!
Level One
[strike]Declutter the floors!
Vacuum/mop floors & stairs!
[/strike]Level Two
[strike]dust over all the electrical appliances.. be careful though I don't want any accidents!
Vacuum under the furniture you can safely move!
Clean the sofas
[/strike]Level Three
[strike]Declutter the inside of a cupboard or drawer!
[/strike][strike]Wipe all the paintwork![/strike]
[strike]Dust mantle and polish any display cabinets or bookshelves etc
[/strike]Extras

1. [strike]Wipe and water the plants[/strike]

Twinkly Tuesday - kitchen and dining area
Level One
[strike]Sweep and mop the floor
Declutter and wipe the worksurfaces
[/strike]Level Two
[strike]Wipe the table
degunge the hob and oven
slop over the dribbles in the fridge
[/strike] (got carried away and did the whole fridge! )
Level Three
[strike]wipe any dining chairs that are grotty
[/strike][strike]Wash the windows and sills
S&S the units and appliances[/strike]
Extras
[strike]HHI[/strike]

Wishy-washy Wednesday ~ bathroom/loo and cruddy study!
Level One
[strike]Declutter the clutter!
throw out 100 things from the house![/strike] (I have just reclaimed the bedroom - including the scary corner, which I've avoided for 3 years!!!)
Level Two
[strike]Wash/vacuum floors[/strike]
[strike]Clean the baths/basins/bogs etc[/strike] and the keyboard and mouse!
[STRIKE]Wash the bath mats,[/STRIKE] [strike]shower curtains[/strike]!
[strike]Defrag the pc[/strike] (did the laptop - pc is OH's job!)
Level Three
[STRIKE]Declutter the pc desk and give it a wipe![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wash all the doors[/STRIKE]
[strike]Empty all the bins AFTER 15 minutes filing/shredding!
[/strike]Extras

1. [strike]Dust and deweb [/strike]
2. [strike]Polish any fire surrounds/radiators in these rooms [/strike]
3. [strike]Clear a shelf/cupboard wipe everything before replacing neatly[/strike]
4. [strike]Do a five minute job you have been putting off forever.. like changing a lightbulb or moving a hotspot... [/strike] (I think my scary corner counts here...)
5. [strike]Washing[/strike]
6. Write letter to bank

Thursday - Master Messroom, Landing
Level One
Strip the bed and wash the sheets!
Vacuum and turn the mattress and remake the bed!
Level Two
[strike]Dust and deweb
floordrobe clearance!!
Vacuum the floors!![/strike]
Level Three
Wash the windows!
Clear and tidy a cupboard/chest of drawers
[STRIKE]Find 5 things to get rid of!![/STRIKE]
Extras!

1. Sort out your shoes.. and see if any need rehoming
2. Clean the WM filters and drawers!
3. [STRIKE]Empty and clean out the vacuum cleaner.. wash the filters![/STRIKE]
4. [strike]Make sure the smoke alarms are working.. and not by setting your house alight!!![/strike]

Davgirl1

Wishy-washy Wednesday ~ bathroom/loo and cruddy study!

TOOTS - complete :j :j :j

I've also done a million and one other things including 3 loads of washing, HHI, a trip to Argos, a trip to the tip and taken DD to get new shoes.

I am now shattered. Haven't had chance to catch up yet so hope everyone is well. Just going to go and grab a shower and then collapse in front of the tv for the evening.

soappie

Quick, and slightly off topic buildings insurance question. I've had a quick look at the insurance board here but there's too many posts to get a quick answer.

Upstairs has just knocked on the door. He's the freeholder, I'm leasehold to his freehold. Buildings insurance covers both properties (one large detached house divided in two separate dwellings) the premium has gone up ridiculously. I've said I'll do some scouting round for cheaper quotes for him.

Anyone offer any suggestions as to who to approach? Seems the online comparison engines don't cater for our situation.

Have started to strip the chicken carcass ready to boil the bones but then the doorbell rang...

boddy

ashia Happy Birthday.:bdaycake:

kazwookie

Soappie

I would think you need a special insurance quote, why not take the phone number off the comparison sites and ring them and ask for specilist help / quote.


I would love the bird glass decoration thingies if you want to declutter them, pm me your address so I can send you postage money. Thank you.

I thought you lot would think I was nuts, writing about birds flying into my clean windows!!:rotfl: