Weekly Flylady Thread 10th August 2009

kazwookie

Miss A

Just how long are you going on hols for, with all those clothes I think you are going for a month. :rotfl:

Where is W going to put his clothes???

I hope you both have a lovely time, and don't eat too much ice cream

rosepink1984

toottifrootti wrote: »

yes I know what you mean - just putting stuff away keeps you moving - i havent a pedometer either. I was going to get one to start doing rosepink's idea of walking in the house but I couldnt see myself doing hundreds of trips up and down the hallway to achieve the levels she manages - she was doing very well with it.
which reminds me if I am going to do it - rosepink how many steps have you from your front door to your furthest point and how often do you do it in an hour/ day?

I must admit I've been very bad since I had that virus and I've not got back into it. I am determined to get my step count up again as it's been very low. It's about 15 steps from the front door to furthest point, and I usually walk there and back about 25 times and then have a sit down! I built up to that tho, I started off doing it 15 times, then the next week 20 times. And when I started off I was doing it every couple of hours but then I found I was recovering quicker and could do 25 every hour which was good. I don't know how many times a day I was doing that, I just kept going until I was reaching my step target for the day or until I was so worn out that I physically could not do anymore.

Toots if you do this, please do not overdo it. You must listen to your body and if you are tiring yourself with walking you might not have the energy to do other things that you want to do. Make sure you take care of yourself xx

poohbear59 wrote: »

I am watching and listening to last weeks Economy Gastronomy on iplayer:D

oh yes, I want to watch that too - will have to do that on Monday. It sounds like a great programme.

Zoe sorry you had bad news at the hospital, hope it’s nothing too serious

Me hope you are feeling a bit better now

Natty, I’m sorry about your friend, but really it is her with the problem and hopefully she will realise how selfish she has been over this and realise that her friendship with you is more important than a few quid.

Hello Miss A, you sound really excited about your holiday (I’ve got a feeling you have the same name as me – are you sometimes referred to as being in Wonderland?)

Big hugs Me, you sound really tired and stressed. You’ve been working so hard lately, and I think you are a real star

We still haven't had dinner yet! Neither of us are hungry! We went over to West Wickham today to look at a car and we both really liked it and have said we will have it. We are going back to get it next Saturday so we can sort the insurance out and everything. The trip took about 4 hours so I had a nice sleep when we got back as it was a really long day yesterday and a long time in the car today getting lost in London! What a confusing place! Not looking forward to going next week as I will have to come back on my own in the truck, I will probably be never seen again! I'm letting DH drive the new car home as he's all excited about getting it and it's nice for him to be the first to play with a new toy!

Spose we'd better eat something...

methekidsandthecat

Magnificent Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area OMG I have finished a day - do I get a star Toots or do i have to do the extras as well?
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter floors and work surfaces![/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clean and detergent drawers of large appliances[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sweep the floor[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Clean out the grotty fridge[/STRIKE]
Extras

1. list 2 items on ebay
2. 15 mins gardening (probably weeding as it is dreadful) - was raining last night!
   

Tuesdays Tidemark! ~ Living room, Hall, Stairs and Porch!
Level One
Declutter all the floors
Level Two
Vacuum all the floors,
Level Three
10 items from sofa
10 items from coffee table
Extras

1. Clean the mantle.. polish and put back only what is meant to be there.
2. Cancel graze - have emailed them to arrange cancellation
   
3. Arrange to collect wooden sewing box - paid all of £1.20 for this!! - have emailed but got no reponse - twice
   
4. 15 mins gardening
   

Wiggly Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom and landing
Level One
replace bedding BEFORE BEDTIME!!
Declutter the floordrobe back to the wardrobe!
Level Two
Declutter the floor on the landing
Vacuum the floors
Sort through a box of gibble
Level Three
Extras

1. Tidy one cupboard/chest of drawers/wardrobe!
2. 10 items from Sofa - yes it is still not possible to sit on the sofa:eek::eek::o
3. 10 items from coffee table - no you can't actually put anything on here either:eek::eek:
4. Open 5 items of post - shred or file as needed
5. 15 mins gardening
6. get bed linen ready to take back to friend at work

Thursday Thrills ~ Bathroom, loo and Study
Level One
Declutter floors of rubbish and laundry and mess
Empty and wash out bins!
Level Two
Declutter the desk and do 15 minutes filing
clear 10 items from coffee table
Clean the bath/shower/loo/hand basins etc.. shine those taps!
Level Three
Vacuum/mop floors
Wash shower curtain/bath mats etc
clear 10 items from sofa

Extras

1. Open 5 items of post - shred/recycle or file as needed
   
2. Dust and Deweb!
3. De gunk the sink in the utility room
   
4. wipe work tops in there
5. Make another payment to Council Tax
6. Ring Post Office to arrange for Parcel to be sent to local Post Office
   

Friday funtime! ~ Little bit of everything that needs doing!
Level One
Put clean clothes away - do not let them add to the floor robe
Change any neglected bedding that needs it!
Level Two
Throw out 20 things from every room LR & K done
clear 10 items from sofa
Level Three
Wipe out one kitchen cupboard
Dust and deweb a fluffy room!
Empty and wash out all the bins downstairs!
Extras

1. Fill a binbag for charity shop
2. Cacth up on some important calls/emails!
3. Re hang living room curtain that has come off its clips
4. List 5 items on ebay
5. Take holiday photos off camera as I need the space to photograph Mum's furniture that needs to go on ebay

I can't beleive I have finished a day - first time ever!!
Tea is on cooking - Chicken Keiv for DD and I - Chicken breast in gravy for DS with new potatoes - just need to put the veg on in a minute

Me

dinx1972

Ok that's me done for today, I've got back ache and that's my cue to stop:rotfl:. Since last update I have

Magnificent Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level Two
Sweep and mop the floor (first time in at least 3 months:eek:) it is untreated oak and I don't deep clean it very often as don't want to ruin it, but do wipe over spills etc.
Level Three
Wipe table and replace cloth if necessary

Extras

1. Wipe all the dining chairs

Cleaned upstairs bathroom floor and washed handbasin.

methekidsandthecat

Thankyou Rosepink - I do feel better - headache has finally gone after days of pain. I won't get all my lists done as I have to go and do more packing for Mum and after that and 5 hours driving I will be shattered tomorrow night. but it will be nice to see what I have actually managed to do.....

I think going bleugh on here and letting out how I have been feeling - then I had a cry and later I felt better so may be it was a good thing - sorry to have been a pain :o and thankyou all for your patience and for puttng up with me

Me

oh must go and put the veg on or the GT's will not eat any AGAIN!!!

blueberrypie

Stars please! - two of them, for Tuesday's and Thursday's lists. I've made a start on the other lists too, but had unexpected guests and so making dinner and entertaining them stopped me. Will try to complete more tomorrow - too tired now, and anyway, the littlie wants to snuggle in bed, and that *always* comes before housework :-)

toottifrootti

boddy good to hear that you are no worse - hope it stays that way - sounds like you have 'interesting' neighbours
Quillion hi sweetpea -yes i think probably your DH is right that it 'devalues' it if you say it too often. good point. its nice to see LO spreading his wings though - i know it will be strange but it does make it easier if you need to be away or anything - i am sure he will soon be asking to go and stay at nannan's!!
re the job centre - you can but ask- I am afraid I dont know much about the system these days.
Orkneystar oh huge (((hugs))) hun - that is so annoying - photos are priceless moments to look back on -I would be crying too.
me well done :T- no you dont need the extras for a star and good for DS but he needs to keep at it and you need to be strong with him! (sorry for nagging - forgive me!) and stop apologising for your posts - it sounds like you have a load of stress building up and that will give you the headaches and the exhaustion so if it helps to let off steam here - feel free - we can take it !!!
Jo - well done with the shopping - its not easy making it stretch but you will manage I know and you will have a job soon too.
greenbee are you not meant to be relaxing for the weekend?
fedup depends on how upset you will be if the curtains are ruined when you wash them?????
oh yes blueberrypie snuggles and cuddles are top of the list!!! bless your Lo and enjoy!
thanks for the steps info rosepink - no I wont overdo it.
kazw ooooooooh er missus thats some work today - I think you need a soak in a nice bath and a massage!
denizeNZ nice to see you again - I hope things are a bit less manic for you now.

I have done some phone calls and texts and a little paperwork and 2 loads of washing but thats about it - dont know where the day has vanished too.
off to do the stars
toots xx

tootifruities

stars all done to 1098

hope you have all been checking that i have given you the right stars!

funfairprincess

Evening all.

I'm letting the side down today apart from hoovering a small bit of ironing and the dishes. I have sat on my backside all day playing games and cross stitching, Oh I did go for a bath but had HRH in with me which means my magazine got soaked:rolleyes:. Off now to lie on the couch with a shawl, eat chocolate and pringles and watch charlie and the chocolate factory. Tomorrow I may look like an umpalumpa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
well see you in the morning.

toottifrootti

night night FFP - you deserve a bit of easy time so dont feel guilty - sleep well both you and Piper and wee man too of course!
toots xx