Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd June 2009

pigpen

Dailies.. updated and tomorrows tasks added
WM x8
DW x2
TD x4.. think the heating elephant has broken on one of them.. .. thankfully it is under warranty.. I just need to find the paperwork
Laundry out folded and away

Magnificent Monday ~ Living room, hall and stairs!
Level One
Level Two
Vacuum the stairs and sofas
Dust and deweb!
Level Three
Sort a cupboard
Vacuum under the furniture you can safely move
Selling challenge ~ Monday

Terrible Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Vacuum floors
Tidy a cupboard/chest of drawers

Selling challenge ~ Tuesday

Wonderful Wednesday - Kitchen and dining room
Level One
Level Two
Clean oven and hob
Clean WM/DW/TD filters and door seals and detergent drawers!
Level Three
Sweep and mop the floor

Extras

1. Run the WM's and DW's through a clean cycle

Selling challenge ~ Wednesday

Thursday Scrub-a-dub ~ bathroom/loo and cruddy study!
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Extras
Selling challenge ~ Thursday

Friday Frolics - childrens rooms and spare room ~ boys room
Level One
Level Two
Level Three

Extras

1. Clean out any pets.. just the bunnios to clean out.. .. poo trays done and the fishy pump

Selling challenge ~ Friday

1. Find another item that can be freecycled!!

greenbee

Mrs_Beatson wrote: »

Been a funny old week this week, not feeling my usual chirpy self. Just spoke to OH on the phone and told him that and he said he felt he wasnt feeling too chirpy this week either! is it the weather do you think??

According to the reflexologist (I went this morning) it's all down to the solstice last weekend, so hopefully things will pick up soon. If you start noticing the phases of the moon its funny how you see a link between them and the way you feel from day to day!

Pigpen - congratulations - two whole stars already this week. You're obviously on a mission! And are you sure that your clothes still actually fit properly? I've sometimes found that I think they do, but by going down a size I can see that they don't, as the smaller clothes look much better on!

xx_Jo_xx

Aw thanks, I will have the hugs anyway, just cause hugs are always nice....but Im ok. No sympathy or anything required. Just a general update

Am off to put all my shoes back in the storage boxes under the bed and then hoooooooooooover......

funfairprincess

kazmeister wrote: »

Hi ladies

Pigpen and Mrs B

well I did the kitchen and dining room last night - proof here

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z261/kazmeisterphotobucket/SDC10899.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z261/kazmeisterphotobucket/SDC10902.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z261/kazmeisterphotobucket/SDC10903.jpg

FFP - your smiley inserts always make me smile
FFP - your hols have started early, ours have 3 weeks left yet

Nice pictures Kaz I love your kitchen mine is a S**t hole. Horrid wood pannel wall that I will get around to doing something with just shortly and I'm doing before during and after pics of the hall (yes it's still in progress!)
Glad I make someone smile I don't do that often. Scottish hols always start early but ours go back in the middle of August.

greenbee wrote: »

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FFP - can you send the kids round to someone else's house to burn off all this energy? Or at least get them generating electricity with it

the electrcity is a great idea now I just need to work out how I harness that power! To be fair it's my fault they all play here apart from all the out door toys my kids have I prefer to have them here so I can see exactly what they are doing even though I don't watch them every second of the time.

Mrs B my 3 all help out in the house. I expect the boys to put their plates and cups in the kitchen, keep their room tidy etc, on one occassion when I told them to tidy the mess up cause I couldn't see the carpet or it all went in the bin they laughed at me. So I told them they had 10 minutes to make a start and i would help a bit. they didn't so I binned the lot. Hard lesson but they haven't ever done it again. I think it hurt me more than them the amount of money the toys cost me. HRH always helps with the housework she has her own dyson, mrs mop trolly with a mop and bucket a sweeping brush and cloths. She loves to clean should really have called her Anthea! I think it's finding a balance where they have respect for you and the house not just expecting you to do everything. My 2 boys brought in my washing tonight which was a nice surprise I wouldn't ask them to do that but i do ask that they put dirty clothes in the basket.

everyone

carol22_2

MrsB I've been feeling very iffy this week, not just with being full of cold, like a general not-quite-myself thing, and someone suggested it might be the weather. This hot muggy weather is not fun.
Just spotted Greenbee's answer, that might have something to do with it as well, I definitely agree about the moon phases. Rose do you think this might have been partly what has affected you as well? Just a thought.

SarahS your job sounds great, I guess you'll have bad days, but you will be helping so many people.

Jo lots of hugs if you want them, hope you are okay.

Right I've been lazy today, getting over the rest of the cold, but tomorrow will be a new day, and I'll be here at 12 to report lots of flying. Otherwise Pigpen you have my permission to throw fluffy mules... which reminds me I need to collect my high heeled purple slippers from my parents next time I go up!

pigpen

greenbee wrote: »

Pigpen - congratulations - two whole stars already this week. You're obviously on a mission! And are you sure that your clothes still actually fit properly? I've sometimes found that I think they do, but by going down a size I can see that they don't, as the smaller clothes look much better on!

Thank you ..I've never had 2 stars before lol

The smaller size clothes won't fasten and if it does it is pulled tight so looks horrible on.. like I am wearing clothes a size too small in fact!

Penelope_Penguin

Magnificent Monday ~ Living room, hall and stairs!
Level One - done :j
Level Two - done :j
Level Three
Sort a shelf.. or bookcase.. or cupboard
[STRIKE]Vacuum under the furniture you can safely move
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Catch up on those important phone calls[/STRIKE]



Extras

1. Wipe the paintwork over
2. 15 minutes filing
3. Sort through the box/bag you chucked your 'decluttering' into!!!

Terrible Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Level One - done :j
Level Two
Deal with the floordrobe
[STRIKE]tidy the underbed stash of junk and miscellaneous gibble!! Rehome those dust mammoths!!
Wipe all the doors and frames upstairs
[/STRIKE]Level Three
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors
[/STRIKE]Tidy a cupboard/chest of drawers
Dust and deweb.. inc bed frame!!


Wonderful Wednesday - Kitchen and dining room
Level One - done :j
Level Two - done :j
[STRIKE]Wipe and replace small appliances
Clean oven and hob[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Clean WM/DW/TD filters and door seals and detergent drawers![/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wipe the table and chairs... clean cloth if necessary
Sweep and mop the floor
[/STRIKE]Degunge the fridge!



Extras

1. Thoroughly clean a cupboard or the drawers!
2. [STRIKE]Run the WM's and DW's through a clean cycle
   
3. Clean all the filters and door seals etc
4. [/STRIKE]Wipe the inside of the unit doors

Thursday Scrub-a-dub ~ bathroom/loo and cruddy study!
Level One - done :j
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wash/vacuum floors
Clean the baths/basins/bogs etc and the keyboard and mouse!
Wash the bath mats, shower curtains and toilet hats!
[/STRIKE]
Back-up computer and e-mail account
Level Three - done :j
[STRIKE]Declutter the email inbox and delete some useless links from your favourites[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
Wash and polish all the mirrors!!
scrub down the tiles[/STRIKE]



Extras

1. Empty all the bins AFTER 15 minutes filing/shredding!
2. Polish any fire surrounds/radiators in these rooms
3. Clear a shelf/cupboard wipe everything before replacing neatly
4. [STRIKE]Do a five minute job you have been putting off forever.. like changing a lightbulb or moving a hotspot... [/STRIKE]

Selling challenge ~ Thursday - loads of things sorted for Freecycle :j They're listed and [STRIKE]I just need to allocate them [/STRIKE] are allocated to posters :j

1. [STRIKE] Find another item that can be freecycled!! (saves listing and posting time)[/STRIKE]

Friday Frolics - childrens rooms and spare room
Level One
Clear the floor!!!
vacuum the floor
Level Two
Strip the bedding get it washed and remake the bed
dust and deweb!
Binbag dance (doesn't have to be in one room it can be from all over the house!)
Level Three
tidy the cupboards /drawers of clothes
Catch up on important phone calls
Wipe grotty marks from the walls and paintwork
Extras

1. Clean out any pets
2. Wipe over any electricals etc Put away discs/games
3. HHI
4. HHC in a room that needs lots of attention!!

WEEKEND Frolics

1. S&S the kitchen
2. S&S the bathroom!
3. Extra 30 minutes ironing
4. Sort through the freezer.. what do you have loads of and what needs using first.. vacuum up those escaping peas and brussels!!
5. Change any bedding you didn't get chance to do over the week!
6. Meal plan for the next week and make a shopping list... based on what you found in the freezer
7. Make sure you have everything ready for school/work for monday.. pe kits, socks, homework done etc.
8. Fill a binbag for charity shop or bin.. or better still do both!!
9. Wash any nets & clean any windows that need it
10. Sort through one cupboard.. food, clothing.. whatever
11. Tidy the airing cupboard/pantry/understairs cupboard..
12. Vacuum those places that you missed during the week, or worse, miss every week!!.
13. Do a D.I.Y. job, fix something you've been putting off forever!!
14. Bake a cake or try something new for dinner!! .. a new recipe or new vegetable or a new way of cooking something!!
15. 15 minutes filing those exciting papers!!

Mrs_Beatson

xx_Jo_xx wrote: »

Oh and whilst Ive had a glass (or two) I'll inform you all, Ive officially lost the 15 stone permanently........ for good.

:eek: Blimey! Although you don't seem too fazed by it. Hope all ok with you and thanks for the comments re kids jobs x

toochoosey wrote: »

OK,it's taken a while (to do the photos, not the kitchen), so hope they work.........

http://s467.photobucket.com/albums/rr38/toochoosey/th_kitchen002.jpg

http://s467.photobucket.com/albums/rr38/toochoosey/th_kitchen001.jpg

There are obviously one or 2 hotspots in need of attention......

hmmm having seen these and kaz's pics I WON'T be uploading any of my own!!:rotfl: Its all clean and tidy now but not nearly as lovely as your two's kitchens!

soappie wrote: »

Mrs Beaston - what Piggers said. We have invisible ink!

ahhh HA!! Gotcha now!!

Congratulations on the others for the weight loss from me too! Ive really got to think about it myself soon! Havent lost the baby weight this time as well! Before I had DS3 I was 9 & half stone! (which was a little TOO skinny to be fair.) Before I had kids I was knocking 13 stone and had been all my life.. the exhaustion of having toddlers to run round after, after spending years sat at a desk helped with that. If im brutally honest, I imagine all the wine I drink isnt helping (That makes me sound like a right 'ole soak!!)

Im also considering (only considering, mind!) for my MACAW... *deep breath* c o n s i d e r i n g... giving up smoking :eek: For all you non-smokers, that wont seem like a big deal... the smokers out there will understand!!

We'll see...

Mrs B x

xx_Jo_xx

Ok, I declutter the shoes....its a bit late for hoovering.

My bedroom floor is now clear again apart from a basket of socks which i need to pair up.....god i hate doing that job....and my little pile of Ebay stuff.

I also decluttered some of the phone chargers etc as per greenbees advise.......but i cant part with my TV and dvd player.

it looks like im decluttering my child away for tomorrow night to his friends...... yay! (even though i love him, its nice to have time to myself) xx

AnW'sMum

xx_Jo_xx wrote: »

The film in set in New York, not Dublin. I have the DVD at home. If youd like to borrow it - I can send it to you......Or if you have Sky movies, its been on there recently so you can look out for it coming on again.

If you could see me now - I havent read it, but I got really excited when I thought there was a follow-on story and I googled it! Unfortunately, it isnt a follow on - its a different story. But Im sure it will be enjoyable, let me know if its worth the reading when you have finished and I may buy that next!

Evening

Wanted to post before it goes 'read only' still catching up on the thread.


Yes please Jo I would love to borrow the film if I may. I will post you th ebook once I have finished both stories as I don't tend to read things again. I'll pm my details.

Hugs to everyone, won't be online until tomorrow evening at the earliest as it is the church summer fair tomorrow which will take a lot of the day. Also got a freecycle guy coming to collect the FF tomorrow afternoon.

Have filled the DW since I got in and decluttered a bag of plastic plant pots to another freecycler