Weekly Flylady Thread 6th July 2009

fedupandskint

Weekend list for those with odd tendancies

1. 15 minutes filing
2. List 5 things to sell/ebay/freecycle
3. sort through one cupboard.. kitchen or clothing or junk.. whatever

New Weekly Challenge...

1. Take photographs for ebay
2. Upload photos for ebay
3. Plant out herbs and squash plants when weather is fine

Next week's 5 jobs challenge
car ins quotes
set up pedometer
clearout under the stairs
read a book at bedtime at least 3 times per week
File CD's into the box you bought especially for them and take them out of the carrier bag they are in!

To do list in conjunction with weekly challenge above
Take ebay photos and upload
council tax
salad/carrot/pea/radish/spring onion/cabbage/swede late planting
Make cabbage collars
cellar
water plants last thing at night

Just a little update to remind me what to do this afternoon. need to pop to Mr S and then into the garden I go to catch up and poss some photos later for ebay :eek:

gratefulforhelp_2

Bevan, Toots is spot on, mole removal leaves a gurt big scar as the very best outcome, so slip slap and slop!

Rosieben welcome!

rosepink1984

Crawls in....morning all! I had a fantastic day yesterday, I struggled with myself, but really enjoyed seeing lots of my friends and family and the talks/demos etc were really excellent, lots to think about. Looking forward to doing the rest of it next weekend.

Am completely exhausted today, have been up since 10, all I've done is peel and dice 10 carrots. DH has gone out this afternoon, while he is gne, he wants me to peel and chop a milllion potatos - he is making a cottage pie when he gets home. I think he is doing a huge batch and is going to freeze it in portions of two - he got some foil trays the other day which are just the right size to put cottage pie in to freeze.

Triker wrote: »

I have a real job getting anything done when everyone is in the house, their presence bugs me, anyone find that?:rotfl:

Oh yes, it's really hard to get anything done when DH is at home, he always seems to be where I want to clean! Or is distracting me from what I'm meant to be doing.


Well done Valli for not having a drink and losing weight

hugs and hope you feel better soon msgnomey and Holly and Triker and Soappie’s knees and Hippy and Loshypops (ring NHS direct, or your out of hours doctors if you are worried you might have swine flu)

Pigpen, Mumofjusttwo and Tag and Me and Valli, big hugs to you and your children

Oddjob, hope you enjoyed your picnic! You have a wonderful sense of humour, sorry to hear about the shower but at least it wasn’t too serious

SGT the Feria sounds amazing

Hugs Pigpen, how sad about XH’s gran – hope you have still had a good time with DS1, GF and Jacob

Sarah sounds like you did a really good job with the class yesterday, was your DD there when you were talking about her or was she doing something else?

Helen, hope your wedding was lovely and you had a great day, congratulations to you both (thanks Toots, I wasn’t sure if it was today or not)

Hi Madcatgirl – I love Morse, I’ve got every single episode! They were from a lady I worked with who was getting rid of all her videos and changing over to DVD – she gave me Morse, Frost and Sharpe

Frodders, wow what great gifts for your colleagues who left – great tent too

Poohbear hope you and your DH have enjoyed your evening together

Congratulations to Me’s DD on the new job, I remember my first interview - it was terrifying!

Soappie sometimes doorbells are activated by people unlocking their cars with the key fob unlocking thingy (as opposed to the key in the lock). I think it’s a lovely idea to start operation SHUNT, you will be welcome for a cuppa at my place, and please give all the flyladies a hug from me

Toots, big big hugs, you are very brave, and quite right to make the most of your life. I love you very much and hope you enjoy the rest of your life, hopefully it will be long and happy.

Jinky have a good time with your sweetheart

Welcome RosieBen

hex2

1. [STRIKE]Sort Playroom toyboxes and book cases ready for holidays[/STRIKE] Did an hour on the playroom book cases this morning - two big bag for the charity shop, one black bag of damaged stuff for the bin
2. Clear Old work filing box - check for anything that needs to be sent to them, burn/shred the rest (left four years ago and they still havent collected it!)
3. Clear SS2's room of boxes, find permanent homes for things like the never used ironing board and the christmas tree which will not fit in the loft Needs to get his lazy backside out of bed so I can get on with this :mad:
4. [STRIKE]Clear DSs wardrobe of kitchen stuff - if I havent used it in the last year will I ever use it again? [/STRIKE]
5. Sort CD's into correct boxes

My challenge was half an hour on each of the above.

CD's or old work filing - which is the lesser evil ?

Toots - the boys are on holiday now so I try to accept very little work over the summer holidays. The travel intensive project I was doing over ran, so I lost my rest and catch up week.

rosepink1984

Hex, doing the CD's is easier and more fun than the filing

Valli

Dustykitten wrote: »

I'm missing something - is this an MSE romance?

sure is!

***green with envy***

Dazco is usually to be found down the arms ...

xx_Jo_xx

Magnificent Monday ~Crabby kitchen!
Level One
Level Two
mop the floor
Level Three
Sort and wipe a cupboard.. throw away all those germ harbouring chipped plates and mugs!
Defrost Freezer

Extras

1. Wash the windows if they need it

Tuesday ~ Living Room/s, Hall, Stairs :j
Level one
Level Two
Level three

Wiggly Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Loo, Study
Level One
Mop/vacuum
Level Two
Declutter and dust the Spare Room
Level Three
Wipe the paintwork and radiators in these rooms
Change spare room bedding

Extras

1. Wash windows if needed
2. Wipe any shelves/cupboards
3. Dust and deweb
4. Polish any glass/mirrors

Thursday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Wipe over the radiators, paintwork bannister rails etc
Vacuum/mop all the floor..

Extras

1. Fill a binbag for charity!

Friday Frenzy ~ child/spare/choose a room...
Level One
vacuum it
Level Two
Wipe sticky marks from everything
Level Three
binbag dance
HHI


Extras - around the house do..

1. 60 in 60
2. HHC in a room that needs a quick spruce
3. Dust and Deweb and fluffy rooms
4. 15 minutes filing!

Weekend list for those with odd tendancies

1. [STRIKE]Clean a room to level three.. [/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]S&S bathroom [/STRIKE][STRIKE]and kitchen [/STRIKE]
3. HHI
4. binbag dance
5. Wash any dirty windows.. see you don't even have to wash the clean ones!
6. [STRIKE]Wash any dirty soft furnishings [/STRIKE]
7. Polish any shoes for work/school
8. Sort uniforms etc for school/work next week
9. [STRIKE]Wash/clean out any pets/bedding [/STRIKE]
10. Change any bedding that has not been done this week
11. Spend half an hour doing something for YOURSELF!!
12. 15 minutes filing
13. Think of 5 more tasks to complete next week!!
14. List 5 things to sell/ebay/freecycle
15. [STRIKE]sort through one cupboard.. kitchen or clothing or junk.. whatever [/STRIKE]

New Weekly Challenge...

[STRIKE]· Clean out ALL of TOP drawer, make up and toiletries[/STRIKE] :j
· 10 mins FILING each day! [STRIKE]M[/STRIKE] / [STRIKE]T[/STRIKE] / W / T / F
· Clean out cupboard under the stairs....still in progress...
· DO ALL IRONING....still need to get started on this one! :eek:


GENERAL TO-DO LIST......
· Start step counting.
· GO TO GYM!!!
· Lose 7lb.....
· Phone ING and transfer savings - then close account......

Toots - you have mail x
Crafty - dont worry, I dont do it all in one go!!
Pigpen - Im so sorry to hear about your nan-in-law. Hope the party went well and youve had a great weekend.

Off again to see if I can manage anymore stars or hearts

Valli

procrastinator wrote: »

Hi Ladies
Can anyone help me please? My DS has walked on a biro which has leaked onto his cushioned floor and I can't get it off. I've tried the infamouse star drops to no avail. Also tried neat washing up liquid, diluted bio washing powder. Have lightened the colour slightly but not much. Any other ideas for things to try?
Many thanks

WD40...

Ink is not (usually) water soluble and biro ink is thick so you need a solvent BUT some solvents will 'go for' plastics. Don't use nail varnish remover (although you could on fabric - I am assuming this is a lino type flooring). If you haven't got WD40 try lighter fluid or petrol or turps substitute BUT patch/spot test in an out-of-the-way place first.

I notice Toots has also come up with some useful suggestions BTW.

(Just out of interest ladies, petrol is VERY good for lifting tar from things - that's why pterol forecourts are NEVER tarmacced BUT don't use it on skin - the petrol carries the tar into the body through the skin which is not good. For tar on kiddies (think beaches) massage vegetable oils in and wipe and repeat...)

Craftyscholar

toottifrootti wrote: »

Quasar
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Thats one thing that I wont achieve - I would have liked Quasars 5 red medals!!!! And to be a Money Saving Magnate!!!!

I think i will settle for the next level

Deliciously Dedicated Doubly Diehard MoneySaving Devotee

How many posts do you need for that does anybody know?

toots xx

Apparently it's a secret

From FAQs

"The more you post (write or reply to messages) on the boards, the higher-ranked MoneySaver you become. There are four levels and at each you get another star and change of title. The exact thresholds are a closely guarded secret. However, it’s all perfectly fair."

Madcatgirl

Madcatgirl wrote: »

Magnificent Monday ~Crabby kitchen!
Level One - Done
Level Two - Done
Level Three
Sort and wipe a cupboard.. throw away all those germ harbouring chipped plates and mugs!

Extras

1. Wash any filters that need it.. don't forget the extractor hood!
2. Wash the windows if they need it

Tuesday ~ Living Room/s, Hall, Stairs
Level one- Done
Level Two - Done
Level three
Wash any soft furnishings
Extras - Done

Wiggly Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Loo, Study
Level One - Done
Level Two - Done
Level Three - Done
Extras - Done

Thursday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level One - Done
[STRIKE]remake the bed.. don't leave it while bedtime!!![/STRIKE]
Level Two - Done
Level Three - Done
Extras

1. Wash any curtains etc that need it

Friday Frenzy ~ child/spare/choose a room...
Don’t have any spare/child rooms (my spare is the study!) so nothing to do…
Extras around the house do..

1. 60 in 60
2. [STRIKE]HHC in a room that needs a quick spruce[/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]Dust and Deweb and fluffy rooms[/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]15 minutes filing![/STRIKE]

My list of 5 things to do this week is:

1.Plant spring onions and rocket – will do on Saturday
2.Open new regular savings bank account – Didn’t go – not going to happenn
3.Do some sort of exercise every day – Done everyday apart from Friday (I think that’s pretty much a done, as I didn’t do any last week!)
4.[STRIKE]Make lunch every day (not buy it at work)[/STRIKE] – done all week apart from lunch out one day, which was a work thing
5.Eat healthily every evening this week! – done apart from Friday

Weekend list for those with odd tendancies

1. [STRIKE]Clean a room to level three[/STRIKE]..
2. [STRIKE]S&S bathroom and kitchen[/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]binbag dance[/STRIKE]
5. Wash any dirty windows.. see you don't even have to wash the clean ones!
6. Wash any dirty soft furnishings
7. [STRIKE]Polish any shoes for work/school[/STRIKE]

[STRIKE]Sort uniforms etc for school/work next week
[/STRIKE]

1. Wash/clean out any pets/bedding
2. [STRIKE]Change any bedding that has not been done this week[/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]Spend half an hour doing something for YOURSELF!![/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]15 minutes filing[/STRIKE]
5. [STRIKE]Think of 5 more tasks to complete next week!![/STRIKE]
6. List 5 things to sell/ebay/freecycle
7. [STRIKE]sort through one cupboard.. kitchen or clothing or junk.. whatever[/STRIKE]

Got quite a few bits and pieces done, including all my ironing! I'm planning to s & s the kitchen and get on with my plants later today (not quite as busy as yesterday!)

Just wanted to say Toots I know I've only been doing this a week and don't know you very well, but you've been very welcoming. Thanks for sharing your news - I love your attitude to life and hope you enjoy achieving your list of things to do.