Weekly Flylady Thread 13th July 2009

cally_c

Morning everyone,
haven't posted much, been busy! Hope everyone is okay.

Dustykitten wrote: »

Greenbee - I'm with you on the antib stuff - at best a waste of money, at worst:eek:

I agree with this - nothing wrong with hot, soapy water - kills the bugs & they can't become immune to it.

Would just like to say to everyone who is thinking about University - go for it!! I graduated 3 years ago as a mature student, with 2 kids & 2 jobs on the side. I can't say it wasn't hard work & very stressful at times, so you have to really want to do it to get the best out of it - enthusiastic if not passionate about your subject. I've never regretted it, think it is one of the best decisions I've ever made & I left with some good friends at the end of it & got to wear a funny hat to boot!! :rotfl::rotfl:

Here's my list:

Wednesday Woes ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
:j:jALL DONE:j:j


Thursday Thrills ~ Bathroom, Cruddy study & Loos!!
Level One
Declutter floors of grot, laundry and junk!
Scrub the tiles and tubs and toilets and tinks!
Level Two
[STRIKE]Declutter the desk and give it a wipe.. don't forget the keyboard etc[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
defrag the computer, delete 50 useless emails and uninstall an unused programme!
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]15 minutes filing[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Wipe over any chairs/sofas in these rooms
vacuum/mop the floors
Clear and wipe a shelf or two!

Friday finale! ~ Childrens roomies, spare roomios and any neglected rooms!
Level One
[STRIKE]declutter and vacuum floors!
[/STRIKE]strip any bedding, wash and replace
Level Two
[STRIKE]put all toys and books away
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]clear any laundry and the floordrobe
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]wipe sticky grots from walls and doors and radiators etc
[/STRIKE]Level Three
[STRIKE]dust and deweb
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]binbag dance[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]wipe over the paintwork, pc's, consoles etc[/STRIKE]

Did the kids rooms with them yesterday - weather is bad so I haven't washed any bedding, I'll see what the weekend is like.
Would also like to report that Operation Iron was a great success - just have mine to do now :rolleyes:


New Weekly Challenge...
1. [STRIKE]clear out bedroom drawers[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
[/STRIKE]2. [STRIKE]reply to family history queries (emails)[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
[/STRIKE]3. [STRIKE]spend a good couple of hours in garden - pot up broccoli plants/tie up toms/feed pots/deadhead/sort fairylights/[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
[/STRIKE]4. [STRIKE]write at least 1 letter to friend(s) (snail-mail)[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
[/STRIKE]5. gloss paint stairs

Off to make a start....

gunsandbanjos

elf06 wrote: »

I can understand why people who have loved ones considered at risk are taking extra precautions

Like me, i am terrified of my little girl getting it:o Scotland doesnt seem to be as bad as England at the moment though which is good for us.

Morning everyone, really tired, didnt sleep well at all. Glad i dont have to work tonight. Really need to get my bum in gear and do some flying - it is really muggy here again:rolleyes: Need a good storm to shift it.

xx_Jo_xx

Dustykitten wrote: »

Dusty's dynamic water feature was in operation last night - shame nobody could see if under the cover of darkness! No lying water left just the black sludge. Highways due out on the 29th with their heavy machinery but my mate Phil's boss rang this morning to highlight the case;)

Woo hoo - a perfect example of 'It's not what you know.....'

I hope they come out soon for you. Ive done some important jobs this morning.... nothing from my list thought. Im off to the shower and then to the docs, will start packing and try to catch up on my list when we get back xx

mummyyof5

:j:j:jWednesday Woes ~ Master Bedroom & Landing:j:j:jALL DONE TOOTS
Level One
Strip the bed and wash sheets.. replace them BEFORE BEDTIME!
Declutter the floor of clothing, shoes, junk etc
Level Two
Declutter the flat surfaces.. even if you just spend 15 minutes trying to find a deeply buried place!
binbag dance
Vacuum all the floors!
Level Three
Sort through a cupboard.. airing cupboard if it needs it but any other will do IF the AC doesn't need it..:p!
Wash any other soft furnishings
wipe paintwork

Extras

1. list 5 things to get rid of!
2. 15 minutes filing
3. make those important calls you've been putting off!
4. Phone a friend/family member just for a natter!

Thursday Thrills ~ Bathroom, Cruddy study & Loos!!
Level One
Declutter floors of grot, laundry and junk!
Scrub the tiles and tubs and toilets and tinks!
Level Two
Declutter the desk and give it a wipe.. don't forget the keyboard etc
[STRIKE]defrag the computer, delete 50 useless emails and uninstall an unused programme![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]15 minutes filing[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wipe over any chairs/sofas in these rooms[/STRIKE]
vacuum/mop the floors
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe a shelf or two![/STRIKE]

Extras

1. HHI
2. [STRIKE]binbag dance[/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]Wash any sticky windows[/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]Wash any smelly soft furnishings[/STRIKE]

Friday finale! ~ Childrens roomies, spare roomios and any neglected rooms!
Level One
declutter and vacuum floors!
strip any bedding, wash and replace
Level Two
put all toys and books away
clear any laundry and the floordrobe
wipe sticky grots from walls and doors and radiators etc
Level Three
dust and deweb
binbag dance
wipe over the paintwork, pc's, consoles etc
Extras

1. Allocate each person a job that is their very own to do each day or each week depending on their age.. we aren't at school so noone has any excuse not to help!
2. spend half an hour or 30 minutes doing something for YOURSELF!!! That does not include going to the shop on your own to buy little Timmy new undies! Hair appointment, nail appointment etc..
3. Make any vital phonecalls
4. [STRIKE]Make sure your tax credit renewal is done as you only have until the 31st to get it in.. it is quick and easy to get it done over the phone!![/STRIKE] Did this weeks ago:A

Cant believe I am so behind,going to put LO in the bath now and clean bathroom at the same time.

Sorry,not keeping up with the thread too well at the moment so

Welcome to all newbies

Hugs to all in need

Good luck to anyone that needs it

My grand daughter has a lot to answer for,too many cuddles and not enough flying:D:D

elf06

gunsandbanjos wrote: »

Like me, i am terrified of my little girl getting it:o Scotland doesnt seem to be as bad as England at the moment though which is good for us.

Ah sorry to worry you but I live in Scotland and where I am (not my town but the whole coast) is pretty bad. Including my son

Dustykitten

Oh great heavens have opened!

Just going to do my dailies and then get together the stuff I need to take with me.

rosepink1984

Morning, hope all are well. Just saw your question Grateful and just had to reply:

gratefulforhelp wrote: »

Can I ask you wise flypeople a question...

Would it be rude to approach a neighbour to ask if I could buy part of their garden?

In context, they are elderly, we are on good but distant terms, they have a couple of problems in their garden, ie tumbling wall and out of control leylandii that I think they can't afford to fix. They sort of have two gardens, and they are a lot of work for them both.

Any advice?

My sister has actually done this - she didn't buy the garden, as the house probably wouldn't be sellable without it, but she offered to use the garden to grow veg in. My parents neighbour has never looked after his garden, as long as we have lived there it has been about 5 feet high with brambles, weeds, nettles etc, and he has let her do as she wishes. They both win - she gets to grow veg (she was going to apply for an allotment but the waiting list is enormous and this way she doesnt' have to travel!) and he gets a neater garden! She's only been able to tame part of it this year, but will probably do more next year.
The neighbour in the house beyond is getting elderly and has always grown his own veg - he was quite annoyed when he heard that Florence is taking over messy man's garden, he said he would have loved her to take over his garden as he's getting too elderly to do it. I think she is going to have to do something in his garden too!

kazwookie

Soappie~~ sherry trifle and make a couple of extra ones and we can all pop round and help eat!!

About to hoover round my office.

I have one of those black thunder bug things crawling around the inside of my screen, most amusing to watch!!

kazwookie

Rosepink

Maybe your sister should start up a gardening type business

mumofjusttwo

morning all.

sorry wasn't about last night.

Had loads of ants running around. I can do spiders etc but really don't like ants.

Well plumber is round fixing the sink :j :j

GNB it must be worry for you re Swine flu.

well have done 2 loads of washing and it is dry. Also ironed all the kids stuff to take to Daddy. Was feeling down when I left Ds as I won't be seeing him until Sunday nights. Will miss him dreadfully but know that it is good for him to see his daddy.