Weekly Flylady Thread 6th April 2009

JennyBee_2

thriftykatie - Sounds like the same person - this one has a habit of writing letters that make me feel like an awful person!

clarissa - thanks - I have to say that I won't be inviting them to stay. Not least because I live next door to my parents and they've never forgiven her so wouldn't be too happy about it!

laura2481

JennyBee wrote: »

well now she wants to come and meet Jonathan (which is fine, I guess) but she has now asked whether they can stay with us. I've said that we don't have a usable spare room at the moment because the house has been taken over by the baby (which is true) so I suggested a local travelodge and this is the reply I get....
"could do - but recession being what it is, petrol is about all we can stretch to at the moment just thought our visit last time was a bit stunted not to worry. just thought it would be nice to actually spend some time together"?!

Hi Jenny! OMG can't believe she said that! Basically sounds like she is using you.. how rude. You are not at fault! A friend of my OH wanted to come visit to do a clinical trial near us to earn some money, and stay with us for a month while he did that! :eek: And visit other people while he was up here... basically use us as a free hotel like you friend wanted to.

You are in the right

laura2481

wendywitch wrote: »

I have just seen an advert on the telly for a cd of housework songs! :eek: Is there nothing they won't try to make money from??

Saying that my girls just said they'd buy it for me :rotfl:

i want that CD..:o
:rotfl:

toochoosey

Thanks Rosepink, I think I got the smell and stains out but will re-check tomorrow, DD is asleep now.
My back/side seems to be easing a little now, Thanks, the only poblem is that when it's ok, I forget and move too quickly and I remember, rather painfully!!!!

froddington

Filing and shredding all done so now under the coffee table is clear too

boddy - hugs; and congrats on the weight loss

greenbee - I remembered that earlier! Am sure we'll have a meet up again in the summer, if not before. And hugs for you and your mum

Abbie - could be a cream cheese icing ETA greenbee beat me to it!

jenny - you are definitely NOT a cow

If anyone's interested, I have a free delivery code for Ethical Superstore.

Off to do an order now and then go to bed so night all, sleep well x

Magnificent Monday - master bedroom and landing DONE

Tuesday twinkles! - Living room, hall and stairs!

Level One
Declutter and vacuum!

Level Two
Wipe sofas
Wash windows
dust and deweb!.. don't forget furry skirtings!

Extras
Sort through a cupboard or drawer of junk
HHI

Wonderful Wednesday - Kitchen

Level Three
Vacuum the floor

Extras
Thoroughly clean the cupboard under the sink!
Run the WM through a clean cycle
Wipe the back door down.. inside.. and out!!

Thursday Scrub-a-dub ~ bathroom and PC desk

Level One
throw out 100 things from the house!

Level Two
Wash floor
Clean the bath, basin, bogs and the keyboard and mouse!
Wash the bath mats, shower curtains
Virus and spyware scan the pc

Level Three
Declutter the pc desk and give it a wipe!
Wash all the windows and doors

Extras
Clear a shelf/cupboard wipe everything before replacing neatly
Do a five minute job you have been putting off forever.. like changing a lightbulb or moving a hotspot...

My 2-a-day (or 14-a-weekend!!) list
- Phone BG; Phone Solicitor
- Docs appt; Hair appt
- [STRIKE]Bags to charity shop[/STRIKE]; [STRIKE]Avon from mum[/STRIKE]
- Sort school work; [STRIKE]Sort stuff in letter rack[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]Shredding[/STRIKE]; Sort Rainbows box
- Sort a box in spare room; Sort a box in spare room
- [STRIKE]Post passport form[/STRIKE]; [STRIKE]Book MOT[/STRIKE]

toottifrootti

greenbee huge hugs for you - you know your Mum is in the right place - *positive healing vibes* for her to get over the D&V etc - yes its very easy to become slack as I know from past experiences - I hope it doesnt take too much out of her and she is soon back on her feet.
*positive work* vibes to you as well and ditto what soappie said!!!
How much did you make today?
Dont be worrying about me - I have soup in the freezer!!! LOL! I am going to make a shopping list for Mr A I think tomorrow and get it delivered so will be consulting the recipes I have already had from ready steady cookie soappie to see what i should have in - will try to get some things cooked over the weekend but i find it difficult!
pigpen I like the sound of the pink and silver boudoir!
shazba you are doing well with your lists - *baby nephew delivery* vibes for friday!!!!
soappie - talking of work vibes etc - whats the latest on your job - have they got further funding or could this be the turning point in your career when you open your own eaterie????

I have done the work surfaces and the DW has been emptied and refilled so the place is looking better again.
the rest will have to wait until the morning I think

time for a cup of tea and think about a shopping list

toots xx

laura2481

Toots! Star Please! 3 this week. Very proud of my little self

Wonderful Wednesday - Kitchen and dining room
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]Done
[STRIKE]Scrub down the frontf of units and large appliances[/STRIKE] Done
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe and replace small appliances[/STRIKE]Done
[STRIKE]Clean oven and hob[/STRIKE]Done
[STRIKE]Wash windows and sills[/STRIKE]Done. Inside and out!
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wipe the table and chairs... clean cloth if necessary[/STRIKE]Done
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop the floor[/STRIKE]Done
[STRIKE]Degunge the fridge[/STRIKE] My BF thinks I'm an alien:rotfl:

pigpen

What is left of my list this week.. I have also gutted DS1's room in readiness for making it DD2's room.. I found floor, 3 binbags of rubbish and vacuumed and everything and it looks excellent now.

Dailies for Thursday

WM
TD
DW
BM
Laundry out folded and away
Ring CT, CB, water body, british gas... and grovel to them all about payments! my combined utility bill came in at £1200... for 3 months... :eek:

Magnificent Monday - master bedroom and landing
Level One
Strip and wash the bedding
Level Two
Clear the landing of gibble
Level Three

Tuesday twinkles! - Living room, hall and stairs!
Level One
vacuum!
Level Two
Wipe sofas
Level three
Vacuum right the way up the stairs!

Wonderful Wednesday - Kitchen and dining room
Level One
Scrub down the front of units and large appliances
Level Two
Clean oven and hob
Level Three
mop the floor
Degunge the fridge!

Thursday Scrub-a-dub ~ bathroom/loo and cruddy study!
Level One
Declutter the clutter!
Level Two
Wash/vacuum floors
Clean the baths/basins/bogs etc and the keyboard and mouse!
Level Three
Wash all the windows and doors

SarahShattered

I'm liking the new pretty turquoise bits around the edges of the thread. Dyou think they're easing changes in gradually?

3tabby it's been gorgeous. Think it's going to be miserable tomorrow though.... ahh well, can't grumble. It's been a fantastic week.

Greenbee we sat on the beach watching the tractor on Sunday, but the tide's been wrong for us to be able go on it since then. But nonetheless sitting on the beach is a remarkable thing in April! We walked through Ringmore yesterday, lunched at Journey's End Inn, and walked down to the cove beyond Ringmore. Stunning. My Stepmum and I are plotting a 2 week break here next summer. Although, that will involve saving pennies.... this house costs £1500 pw in high season!! :eek::eek:


It's fabulous, and really makes up for last summer's nightmare holiday. :rolleyes:

One of the reasons for coming here was to meet family I haven't seen for 30 years. It's been really lovely, and we're seeing my cousins again tomorrow. Plus, my brother lives nearby, so we've seen him and [STRIKE]his wife [/STRIKE] sorry my SIL :rolleyes: still trying to get used to that.

We all wish we were here for longer...except of course DD1 who is doing her best to imitate Kevin The Teenager!!

Boddy what a jealous mare. I hate hate hate people like that. B!tch! I hope you feel better now, and can ignore her henceforth. Toots' advice was fab

Jennybee it's not you, it's her. She's being unreasonable., and trying to bludgeon you into letting her stay... not a friend. Just say, "oh, what a shame. Never mind, we'll just have to get together another time." Good luck.

greenbee

Not doing very well... I'll be busy on Friday then


Magnificent Monday - master bedroom and landing
Level One
clear the floordrobe
Level Two
Wash the windows
Clear the landing of gibble
Vacuum the floors.. and the mattress before remaking the bed
Level Three
Dust and deweb
Wipe any grotty paintwork and furniture
Check those smoke alarms!

Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. HHI
3. 15 minutes filing
4. fill a binbag of old winter stuff for charity shop!!

Tuesday twinkles! - Living room, hall and stairs!
Level One
Declutter and vacuum!
Level Two
Wipe sofas
Wash windows
dust and deweb!.. don't forget furry skirtings!
Level three
Wash any soft furnishings that need doing
Vacuum right the way up the stairs!
Sort through coats n bags n shoes etc

Extras

1. Sort through a handbag
2. Sort through a cupboard or drawer of junk
3. 29 fling boogie...
4. HHI

Wonderful Wednesday - Kitchen and dining room
Level One
Scrub down the fronts of units and large appliances
Level Two
Wipe and replace small appliances
Clean oven [STRIKE]and hob[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
[/STRIKE]Wash windows and sills
Level Three
Wipe the table and chairs... clean cloth if necessary
Sweep and mop the floor
Degunge the fridge!

Extras

1. Thoroughly clean the cupboard under the sink!
2. Run the WM's and DW's through a clean cycle
3. Clean all the filters and door seals etc
4. Wipe the back door down.. inside.. and out!!

Thursday Scrub-a-dub ~ bathroom/loo and cruddy study!
Level One
Declutter the clutter!
throw out 100 things from the house!
Level Two
Wash/vacuum floors
Clean the baths/basins/bogs etc and the keyboard and mouse!
Wash the bath mats, shower curtains and toilet hats!
Defrag the pc
Level Three
Declutter the pc desk and give it a wipe!
Wash all the windows and doors
Empty all the bins AFTER 15 minutes filing/shredding!


Extras

1. Dust and deweb
2. Polish any fire surrounds/radiators in these rooms
3. Clear a shelf/cupboard wipe everything before replacing neatly
4. Do a five minute job you have been putting off forever.. like changing a lightbulb or moving a hotspot...

ETA - SS... I might be able to come up with some other options for high season (personally I loathe it, but I guess if you've got to stick to the school holidays you've got no choice - I love it at Easter, May/June, Sept/Oct). Glad your having a lovely time... maybe I'll see you down there next year!