Weekly Flylady Thread 3rd August 2009

LilacPixie

Dolly I have the same issue only problem is i work full time too. Seriously you would think i had asked my OH to cut off and cook his own testicals if i ask him to hoover or put on the WM of do some dishes. Its always I will do them first thing or i will do it later and it never gets done.

jtb2412

Dolly, pop his dirty clothes in the bottom of his (his side) of the wardrobe. Out of sight, out of mind. He'll soon get the message (my DH did !) lol

You could always do what my mum used to do and chuck them out of the window ! :eek::rotfl:

rosepink1984

Dolly I did that with DH, he never put his clothes in the washing basket and just would leave them in a pile wherever he had taken them off. After several close calls where he nearly ran out of pants he learned. Sometimes he gets a bit lax about it but I just leave them and (if I'm feeling nice) gently remind him of what will happen. He's quite good about it really now. I still haven't found a way to get him to tidy up all his other stuff, put his plate in the kitchen, put empty loo rolls in the recycling, through away empty packets of stuff...perhaps I should chuck them out the window like JTB suggests! LOL!

Have tidied the LR. Don't even have the energy to have a shower and get dressed before my support worker comes. She will just have to take me as she finds me today I'm afraid.

gratefulforhelp_2

Dustykitten wrote: »

sssssh

However I do use mine to heat the kitchen, dry the washing, press lots of the clothes, don't have a microwave, toaster or kettle so try to get the max out of it:o

For me the whole thing is more about waste than anything else, I don't intend to ever have another cooker so in terms of manufacturer, distribution, landfill it helps.

Try to remember the three R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) are in order of important, recycling is really the one but last resort l***fill

I'm the same, of course. I don't ever intend to have another cooker, and it means no need for all of those-quiteshortlived-electrical appliances. The oil consumption though! We are on cool setting for the summer, so not soo bad...

guys what about putting OH's mess in a nice pile where he spends most time (on sofa, in shed, by pc, in car) hard to ignore then!

elf06

gunsandbanjos wrote: »

Potato skewers? Not sure about them. With the baked pots i would nuke them in the microwave first then pop them on the barbie for about half an hour or so.

Cool will maybe give them a try - thanks

rosepink1984 wrote: »

Elf, I would do baked potatoes, as wouldn’t the potato skewers be too soft and disintegrate?

Oh now I didnt think of that!! I have a BBQ cookbook but its or Aussie origin so the recipes are either stuff I would never cook or cant get here. The baby pot skewers were in there and I thought they sounded nice. Worried about them now! Also they have a carrot and dill rosti in there which sounds lovely but not sure how I would cook in on the BBQ without it falling through........?!

Anyways flying wise I am now in the process of TD the loads of washing as I hung it out and then the flipping rain came on AGAIN!!! And the list is looking more like this now

Wednesday Wonders! ~ Bathroom & Study
Level Two
Wash shower curtains/bath mats etc Shower screen way past disgusting - needs a long time to tackle!!
　
Thrilling Thursday ~ Childrens Rooms and Land of Spare Oom
Level One
Put ALL the toys back in their homes!
Level Three
Sort a box of toys
Extras

[STRIKE]
Smallfry gets to choose a DVD/film to watch and you have to watch it with them BUT.. and it is a big but.. they have to have helped do some tidying in their room!! Popcorn/sweets/crisps as appropriate.. Wont be doing this as he wont sit through a film but if he helps putting some toys away OR with stripping bed then I will make him a treat and will sit through some cartoons of his choice
[/STRIKE]
We watched a few episodes of fireman sam because DS helped me with the washing and dishes this morning and we had a few sneaky cookies while watching

Triker

Dustykitten wrote: »

Thanks but I really don't get what is good about them

Sequences, maybe its just me that sees them. They look neat.;)

xx_Jo_xx

I hate job sites....they are so slow, provide completely irrelevant search result and then crash everytime you try to apply.

Im thinking maybe its my laptop.....just what i need! for this thing to go on the blink....

Dustykitten

Grateful - mine is gas, not sure if that is worse?

Pancakes done - DS3 like to 'play' with the last one so has been running up and down the garden t*ssing it in the pan.

Still feeling a bit grim. Going to have my lunch and see how I feel after that.

Dustykitten

Triker wrote: »

Sequences, maybe its just me that sees them. They look neat.;)

OK, I need you to detail that for me - I want to see it!

Natty68

I'm back from vets, well have been for a while but it has taken me an age to cool down. I've even had to have another shower, wash hair and put a different set of clothes on because I was so hot..:eek:

Well it is good news from the vets, I think lo., He has just got a slight fever - possibly some kind of virus, and some gingivitis (strange as he had his teeth cleaned in february by my friends vet and they didn't pick up on this, )anyway he has a 48 hr antibiotic jab and a steroid jab. I am hoping that this will kick start him into eating again. At the moment he is asleep on his bed at the end of the living room. I did wave the tuna under his nose but he wasn't interested so I shall pop out later and get some really smelly cat food and tempt him with this.. Although the vet did mention something about boiled chicken, not sure I could face boiling chicken though..does anyone have any thing that they can recommend instead of this. Would a pre cooked chicken work instead..?

Off to declutter a couple of beef rolls for lunch. Was supposed to have a friend round for lunch as we arranged yesterday, but she has let me down and hasn't even rung to telephone me. I have rung her at home a couple of times and got no answer, and she hasn't switched her mobile phone on so can't take messages either. Oooh that really makes me mad when you arrange something and then don't keep to it or let someone know you can't make it.:eek:

Triker how did you get on at the Drs hon?
Kazwookie what on earth are you going to be using the cement breaker for, it sounds dangerous..?

Oooh also conquered my fear of spiders, and squished the biggest one you could find in the bedroom - it was huge, about 3 inches from end to end..:eek: I dread to think what the neighbours thought they as I was squealing while squishing it..lol Then had to get it off DH's shoe before he notices tonight..lol Is it me or are the spiders mutating this year, I swear they are the biggest I have seen..:eek:


Magnificent Monday ~ Living room, hall and stairs!
Level One
Level Two
wipe the sofas

Wipe the paintwork in the hallway and up the stairs
Level three
Wash any curtains/nets soft furnishings that need it
Vacuum under any furniture you can safely move


Extras

1. Update spreadsheets/meal plans etc..
2. HHI
3. 15 minutes filing/shredding
4. Binbag dance!

Tuesday Terrors! ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level One

Level Two
Wipe all small appliances and replace
Sweep and mop the floor
Wipe over large appliances and unit doors.. make sure insides are clean too
Level Three




Extras

1. clean filters and door seals of large appliances
2. Clean windows and sills as necessary
3. HHI
4. Run washing machines and DW through clean cycles

Wednesday Wonders! ~ Bathroom & Study Level One
Declutter the floors
Clean the baths, loos, showers, sinks etc
Level Two

Wash shower curtains/bath mats etc
Defrag PC while you clean the tiles and shine the mirrors!
Level Three
Wipe any sofas/chairs in these places



Extras

1. dust and deweb
2. Clean windows and sills as necessary
3. Wipe over any paintwork
4. 15 minutes filing and desk clearance!

Thrilling Thursday ~ Childrens Rooms and Land of Spare Oom
Level One
Strip beds, vacuum and turn mattresses if needed and remake with clean bedding
Put ALL the toys back in their homes! - does this include dog toys :rotfl:
Level Two
Declutter the floor

Dust and deweb
Level Three
Sort a box of toys
Sort a cupboard of clothes
Vacuum the floors
Extras

1. Wash the curtains/blinds etc if needed
2. Wipe the paintwork/walls etc if needed
3. Wash the windows if needed