Weekly Flylady Thread 9th March 2009

hellsbells45

Because of bad ME moment I'm going through I have meticulously recorded everything I have achieved today, (little jobs that are done in very short bursts and can be completed) This way I don't feel quite so frustrated with myself - Here's the list [FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]Pots put away x3[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]dirties soaking[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]Downstairs mirrors[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]patio window[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]wiped light switches[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]wiped down bannister[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]upstairs landing door frames and doors[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]Bissell'd rug[/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS, cursive]Right must go and make DD2 flapjacks to take to school for cake sale tomorrow.
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gratefulforhelp_2

Valli wrote: »

For a moment there you had me worried. I use a top sheet on all our beds so I don't have to keep washing the duvet covers - although they DO get washed fairly frequently - but I WOULD NOT do this on our guest bed - the whole lot would get washed - in fact I think when I do have guests they only get a bottom sheet as I know I will have the duvet cover washed ... please tell me I am not disgusting :rotfl:
In fact I just bought a new set for DSs bedroom while in town this afternoon - as a change set:D so when I do wash the one he has on (and it's pale so very frequently) I can now pop the 'second' set on straight away (oh and our cat's a bed sleeper - mine and DDs usually!)

ooh i hope i haven't offended anyone. It's just these people may not know each other ...

3tabbycats

Hi again! so this isn't really to do with flying but I've a quick question that I'm hoping you knowledgeable ladies will have a solution to..
I have a uniform for work which is white, after being washed & worn daily for the last 3 plus years, none of them are now looking quite so white :rolleyes: . I always wash them on their own, I use washing liquid for whites, I've tried hot washes, pre soaks, add to your wash extra powder things, but none of it gets them looking properly clean if you know what I mean..

has anyone got any suggestions??

toottifrootti

hellsbells thats an excellent list for one day - I wish I could do all that! You have found what works for you - like 5 minute jobs - so stick with it!
3Tabbycats what are they made of - could you soak them in bleach for a little while - or what about soda crystals/ borax(you can get it in Boots) Cant you get a new unirform!!!:rotfl:

Have endured an extended call from the dragon lady - this next few weeks is going to be a nightmare with her:eek: :eek:

having posted my updated list I see I am running out of jobs that dont involve too much arm movement!!!!! My arms are so weak that I am now going to be struggling but will be taking it slowly and doing babysteps -but its bl**dy frustrating!

toots xx

'money and good health is coming easily to flypeople'

ZCC72

3tabbycats wrote: »

Hi again! so this isn't really to do with flying but I've a quick question that I'm hoping you knowledgeable ladies will have a solution to..
I have a uniform for work which is white, after being washed & worn daily for the last 3 plus years, none of them are now looking quite so white :rolleyes: . I always wash them on their own, I use washing liquid for whites, I've tried hot washes, pre soaks, add to your wash extra powder things, but none of it gets them looking properly clean if you know what I mean..

has anyone got any suggestions??

Try Household Borax (A company called "Dri-Pak Traditional" do small boxes. I get it from a local hardware shop...). Pop a little in with your washing powder in the machine - half a cup with a full wash, or 20g in rinse cycle. I can confirm it gives me "cleaner brighter clothes" as it says on the box!!

Off to update list....

3tabbycats

Toots - they're made of cotton...yup a new uniform would be much easier but not much chance of that! Can you bleach cotton? I'm a bit clueless!

ZCC72 - thanks for that, I'll have a look in town at the weekend & give borax a try..they are looking decidedly grey in places at the mo!

froddington

Just catching up quickly before bed - have been to the cinema so not much flying! Did test the smoke alarms though!

mof77 - huge hugs for you and DS2; well done for going to the police

summermoon - hugs for you and DP

emily - hugs for your mum


Off to update list quickly before bed .........

froddington

My getting-ever-longer list ready for tomorrow. Night all, sleep well x

Mondays are Marvellous!! - kitchen and dining area

Level One
Vacuum the floor

Level Two
degunge the fridge

Level Three
Wash the windows and sills

Twinkly Tuesday - Bathroom and PC desk!!

Level Two
Wash floor
dust the fluff away

Level Three
Scrub the bath, basin and loo
Scrub down the tiles

Extras
Clean the windows and mirror

Wobbly Wednesday - Living room, hall, stairs

Level One
Declutter ALL the floors!!

Level Two
Vacuum all the floors.. stairs too!
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move!
Vacuum sofa

Level Three
Wash the windows
Wipe down ALL the paintwork!

Tremendous Thursday - Master bedroom and Landing

Level One
Strip and wash bedding!

Level Two
Wash windows
Vacuum floors

Level Three
Sort out shoes and coats and bags! etc
Binbag dance
HHI

Extras
List 5 things to sell..

Funky Friday - Brats rooms, spare rooms or wherever!

Level One
Declutter the dog shelf
Binbag dance!

Level Two
[strike]Strip and wash the bedding[/strike] NO BEDDING ON BED
vacuum and turn mattresses
Drag all the junk from under the bed and place it all where it is meant to be!
Vacuum floor

Level Three
Wash the windows
Deweb, dust and destickify the room!
[strike]Straighten the cupboards of clothes![/strike] NONE TO DO

My one-a-day (or 7-a-weekend!!) list
- Two bags to charity shop
- [strike]Avon from mum[/strike]
- Clear desk in spare room
- Move 3 boxes upstairs
- Contact Union
- Phone BG
- Car Checks

mummyyof5

Funky Friday - Brats rooms, spare rooms or wherever!
Level One
Declutter the dog shelf
Binbag dance!
Level Two
[strike]Strip and wash the bedding[/strike] But will do LOs cot.
[strike]vacuum and turn mattresses and remake[/strike]
[strike]Drag all the junk from under the bed and place it all where it is meant to be![/strike]
Vacuum floor
Level Three
Wash the windows
Deweb, dust and destickify the room!
Straighten the cupboards of clothes!
Extras

1. [strike]Empty all the bins![/strike]
2. [strike]Clean out all the pets![/strike]
3. Wipe over all the paintwork Nooooo I hate hate hate this job will need severe kicking to get this done please.
   
4. S&S the kitchen!

Did a lot of this today so list not too bad for tomorrow.

ZCC72

[STRIKE]Mondays are Marvellous!! - kitchen and dining area [/STRIKE]

1. Clear out a cupboard of junk!
2. Finish draft for GTTR application
3. Sort out e-bay pile

Twinkly Tuesday - Bathroom and study!!
Level One
Clear and declutter the desk of doom!! lol
Level Two
Vacuum floors
dust the fluff away
Level Three
Scrub down the tiles
Extras

1. Clean the windows and mirrors

Wobbly Wednesday - Living room, hall, stairs and porch!
Level One
Declutter ALL the floors!!
Clear the mantle of junk
Level Two
Vacuum/sweep all the floors.. stairs too!
Vacuum/sweep under furniture you can safely move!
Vacuum sofas
Level Three
Wash the windows
Wash any soft furnishings that need it
Wipe down ALL the paintwork!
Extras

1. Dust all the electricals.. carefully.. don't want any frazzled flybodies
   
2. Binbag dance
3. HHI

Tremendous Thursday - Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
Strip and wash bedding!
Clear some floordrobe
Level Two
Wash windows
Vacuum floors
Level Three
Sort out shoes and coats and bags! etc
Binbag dance
HHI
Extras

1. Reorder and tidy a chest of drawers.. if there is anything to get rid of.. DO IT!!
2. Dust and deweb

Funky Friday - Brats rooms, spare rooms or wherever!
Level One
Declutter the Cat shelf
Binbag dance!
Level Two
Strip and wash the bedding
vacuum and turn mattresses and remake
[STRIKE]Drag all the junk from under the bed and place it all where it is meant to be![/STRIKE]
Vacuum floor
Level Three
Wash the windows
Deweb, dust and destickify the room!
Straighten the cupboards of clothes!
Extras

1. Empty all the bins!
2. Clean out all the pets!
3. Wipe over all the paintwork
4. S&S the kitchen!

This weeks MACAW is ........do Davina's Power of 3 DVD 3 times this week.


Personal To do's: Sort out Council Tax....
Sort out yarn stash!

There was something really important I had to do as well, but I have forgotten....

Had good day, a little flying,visitng friends and knitting! Settled down now to watch Sweeney Todd, with a little bit of ironing. I seem to have a lot of the lists left - but I am not chauffeuring anyone tomorrow, so plan to catch up. I'll pop in for a few HHC!

And I'm cooked...night all, sweet dreams!