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Weekly Flylady Thread 18th May 2009

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  • SarahShattered
    SarahShattered Posts: 2,223 Forumite
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    Loosing keys is dreadful... I lost mine last year.. it was horrible. I felt like I'd chopped my hand off. They turned up though... in the most bizarre place. They were behind a pair of 10ft wooden gates, between ours and next doors houses in our next door neighbours trailer!!!! Which is propped up against their wall. :confused: Go figure!!!
    MMSSB Club Founder Member
    'Mean Mummies that set and stick to boundaries' :p

  • AnW'sMum
    AnW'sMum Posts: 4,416 Forumite
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    toochoosey wrote: »
    When I first joined Pigpen scared me stiff, though I am paranoid, she's lovely really, aren't you, Pigpen???(Your Royal Highness.( curtsies out of the room......))

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    So you aren't scared of her now :p *better run while I still can* and with that I am off to bed!

    Now I want you all to promise to behave and play nicely tomorrow ;)

    Night night xx
    Official Mascot and Chief Cheerleader for the 'Mortgage Free in Three' Gang :D
  • froddington
    froddington Posts: 6,697 Forumite
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    Caught up!

    Toots - wow! that was some post :D

    Miss A - thank you sooooooo much for doing the card :T

    noapron - welcome

    GnB - well done! Enjoy a rest now

    grateful - well done!

    TAG - hope the move goes ok and well done on the furniture etc.

    mudbath - hugs; at least you realised and got it sorted

    Quick list update and then bed .........
    "There's only one way of life and that's your own" - Levellers

    "I'm feeling like a Monday but someday I'll be Saturday night" - Bon Jovi
  • froddington
    froddington Posts: 6,697 Forumite
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    List ready for tomorrow and the weekend - night all, sleep well x

    Measly Monday - Living room, hall, stairs and porch!

    Level One
    [STRIKE]Clean out the fire..[/STRIKE] No fire, so will clean all 3 radiators

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

    Level Three
    Wipe down ALL the paintwork!

    Tuesday - kitchen and dining mess

    Level Two
    Vacuum the floor

    Wonderful Wednesday - spare rooms

    Level One
    Declutter floor!

    Level Two
    Fill a box with junk from the floor and sort it to its rightful place!

    Level Three
    Sort through another hotspot
    Wash the windows
    Deweb and dust and wipe any grotty bits

    Thursday Thrills - Bathroom and Study..

    Level Two
    Vacuum/mop floors
    Scrub the bath, sinks, toilets, showers and tiles etc

    Level Three
    Wash the windows
    Empty out a cupboard clean it out and put back only the bits you need to keep

    Finally Friday - 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
    Make sure those smoke alarms are working!!!

    My one-a-day (or 7-a-weekend!!) list:
    - sort filing in filing cabinet
    - [STRIKE]collect Avon from mum[/STRIKE]
    - [STRIKE]chase up car paperwork[/STRIKE]
    - make docs appt
    - sort cards
    - sort threads
    - car checks

    My MACAW this week is to do 20 minutes on Wii Dance at least 4 times: 1 2 3 4
    "There's only one way of life and that's your own" - Levellers

    "I'm feeling like a Monday but someday I'll be Saturday night" - Bon Jovi
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    toochoosey wrote: »
    No probs LilySue, though I understand what you're saying, When I first joined Pigpen scared me stiff, though I am paranoid, she's lovely really, aren't you, Pigpen???(Your Royal Highness.( curtsies out of the room......))

    I'm not scary!!

    I'm a big furry purry really... I just grow snaggle teeth on occasion.. but I don't have any today..

    *Throws a sticky fish skin at AnWs_mum*
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,371 Forumite
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    edited 21 May 2009 at 10:55PM
    AnW'sMum, I'm not AS scared, (still in the curtsy position, in case she's watching!!!!)......knew it!!!!!
    Glad you got the locks changed, Mudbath
  • SarahShattered
    SarahShattered Posts: 2,223 Forumite
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    How are you feeling now Pigpen?
    MMSSB Club Founder Member
    'Mean Mummies that set and stick to boundaries' :p

  • toottifrootti
    toottifrootti Posts: 6,427 Forumite
    Mudbath I hope you reported it to the police about the keys and the 2 men - they could maybe catch them later if they are lurking in the vicinity???? I am sorry you had to go to such lengths but its better to be safe than sorry - you could claim the replacement keys on your insurance - just a thought!
    And put Stripes down - you know you shouldnt be lifting heavy things - wait until tomorrow when you go to the park!!!!
    toots xx
    toots xx
    Peace will be mine
    could do better - must try harder
    Live each day as if its your last
    DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts

  • greenbee
    greenbee Posts: 18,094 Forumite
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    Toots - you should be in bed by now! You're supposed to be resting and having early nights!
  • Quillion
    Quillion Posts: 1,768 Forumite
    Measly Monday - Living room, hall, stairs and porch!
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Declutter ALL the floors!! [/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clean out the fire.. make sure it is cool.. if it needs a service/chimney swept get that sorted[/STRIKE] Gas no chimney
    Level Two
    Vacuum/sweep all the floors.. stairs too!
    Vacuum/sweep under furniture you can safely move!
    Vacuum sofas
    Level Three
    Polish any glass.. pictures/mirrors etc
    Wash any soft furnishings that need it
    Wipe down ALL the paintwork!


    Extras
    1. Wipe and water plants
    2. Dust all the electricals.. carefully.. don't want any frazzled flybodies
    3. Binbag dance
    4. HHI
    Tuesday - kitchen and dining mess
    Level One
    [STRIKE]
    Clear and wipe work surfaces
    Wipe and replace small appliances
    [/STRIKE]

    Level Two
    Empty cutlery drawer.. wash cutlery tray and replace everything neatly.. get rid of all the odds and sods that shouldn't be in there..
    Wipe the front of the units, kickboards and the large appliances
    Sweep and mop the floor
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]
    Wipe dining table and replace cloth if needed
    Clean out the fridge
    De-web and fluff the room
    [/STRIKE]


    Extras
    1. Wash the windows
    2. Wipe down paintwork/sideboards/units in dining room
    3. Clean filters and detergent dispensers
    4. HHI
    Wonderful Wednesday - childrens/spare rooms (this can be a second reception room or another room but do try to complete something!)
    Level One
    [STRIKE]
    Strip and remake beds
    Declutter floor!
    [/STRIKE]

    Level Two
    Fill a box with junk from the floor and sort it to its rightful place!
    [STRIKE]Collect all the laundry from upstairs[/STRIKE]
    Wash any curtains/cushions/duvet covers etc that are needy
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Sort through a cupboard of clothing[/STRIKE]
    Wash the windows
    Deweb and dust and wipe any grotty bits!

    Extras
    1. Binbag dance
    2. Reshuffle any shelves
    3. Wipe down any pc's/game consoles etc in these rooms
    4. Polish ALL the mirrors in the house!!
    Thursday Thrills - Bathroom
    Level One
    [STRIKE]
    Declutter the floors
    wipe down seats
    [/STRIKE]

    Level Two
    Vacuum/mop floors
    [STRIKE]Scrub the bath, sinks, toilets,[/STRIKE] showers and tiles etc
    Level Three
    Wash the windows
    Empty out a cupboard clean it out and put back only the bits you need to keep
    [STRIKE]
    Defrag the pc and delete 50 useless emails

    [/STRIKE]


    Extras
    1. collect all the laundry from upstairs
    2. HHI
    3. Change any lightbulb you have been leaving.. (we have 3!!)
    4. Sort out the coats and bags and shoes..
    Finally Friday - Master bedroom and Landing
    Level One
    Strip and wash bedding!
    [STRIKE]Clear some floordrobe[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    Clear landing floor.. or sort a hotspot out there!!
    Wash windows
    Vacuum floors
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Sort out shoes and coats and bags! etc[/STRIKE]
    Binbag dance
    HHI

    Extras
    1. Reorder and tidy a chest of drawers.. if there is anything to get rid of.. DO IT!!
    2. List 5 things to sell..
    3. Dust and deweb
    4. Make sure those smoke alarms are working!!! (do not set fire to anything.. just press the button!!)
    Not be getting any stars this week so at least you know i m not cheating. i am doing lots and lots of resting.

    Toots Yes i am a Kettle this week but i am really fine. Your choice about the stars just let me know before SUnday xxx
    :beer: Officially Debt Free Nov 2012 :beer:
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