Weekly Flylady Thread 17th August 2009

rach

OOoh, I've just been on the Debenhams sale!

Got this - I've been wanting one for ages - I've currently got an electric one but prefer a hob one, elec one can go once this has come! My other pans are all Meyer brushed st steel but this will do i think! I also got 4 denby dessert plates as it's the only thing we only have 4 of (well, except mugs but they were a bonus). I did also want a butter dish but saw one for £3 up the high street today, not paying loads for that!

Also nipped on Quidco to find my £38 on home insurance has tracked, and remembered to change bank details whilst i was at it. So, with an extra 10% off and free delivery (codes on here) I've not spent too much!

but now i'm coughing lots so am going to make a honey and lemon and watch a bit of the cricket with the boys

juliejim

rach wrote: »

julie - how are things with DH now?

Better than they were thanks rach. Just keep plodding along and see how things go.

toottifrootti wrote: »

juliejim hope the kitties are ok - are you having one?

I doubt it - I wouldn't mind but I don't think DH would go for it and Gemma would never leave it alone!

pigpen wrote: »

Magnificent Monday ~ Living room, Hall, Stairs and Porch!
Level One
Declutter all the floors
[STRIKE]Tidy away the coats and bags and shoes etc[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Vacuum all the floors, shake the muck out of any mats
Dust and polish any electricals
[STRIKE]Wipe and wate and plants[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Check all those smoke alarms![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]straighten any books/CDs/DVDs etc on shelves[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Tidy the understair cupboard[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. Wash any windows in need
2. Wipe over sofas if needed
3. Clean the mantle.. polish and put back only what is meant to be there.
4. Wipe skirtings and dados and door frames!

Tuesday Twinkles ~ Kitchen and dining area
Level One
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Two
Scrub the sink clean and polish up those taps.. attack with a toothbrush to remove those grotty bits
Clear and clean window sills
[STRIKE]Wipe the table, replace cloth if needed[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Wipe units, kickboards and appliances
Clean the oven and hob
degunge the fridge

Extras

1. Wipe the back door.. inside and out
2. Clean a small appliance.. defuzz the kettle, decrumb the toaster etc
3. Scrub out the grill pan
4. Clean light fittings/lamps

Wednesday Wobblies ~ Bathroom, Landing and Loo!
Level One
Declutter the floors.. mop or vacuum as appropriate
[STRIKE]Empty and wash out the bins![/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wash any shower curtains, bathmats etc that need it[/STRIKE]
clean the bath/loo/basins/showers etc .. polish up those taps so they shine!
Scrub down the tiles
Level Three
Wipe over any paintwork, including the doors!
Clean any light fittings
Empty and tidy the towel cupboard, restock loo roll holder if necessary

Extras

1. Wash the radiator and windows.. polish the mirrors
2. Decant any dribbles of shampoo/bubbles etc into a fuller container so you have fewer bottles lurking about
3. Sort through a box of junk, or a drawer or cupboard in one of these areas!
4. Spend half an hour doing something for yourself!! Because you're worth it!!

Thrilling Thursday ~ Master bedroom
Level One
[STRIKE]Strip and wash bedding.. remake bed as soon as sheets are dry. not at bedtime![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Do some filing!! See if you can clear one hotspot![/STRIKE]
Level Two
Declutter the floor.. shoes away, clothes away.. mess away!
Vacuum the floor now you can see it!
Sort through one cupboard make sure all is neat and tidy within!
Level Three
Wash the curtains/nets
Dust and deweb.. don't forget the light fitting and bed frame!!
Tidy the bedside cabinets.. get rid of all the empty packets and used tissues..:p

Extras

1. Wash the windows if necessary
2. [STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE]
3. Catch up on phone calls!!
4. [STRIKE]Binbag dance![/STRIKE]

Friday Flyby! ~ Childrens rooms/spare rooms or neglected rooms! All done Toots - can I have a star please?
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter the floors[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Strip and wash bedding.. replace with clean[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Spend half an hour doing something for YOURSELF!!!! You work hard and deserve it![/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Drag the junk from under the bed and put it away nice and tidy[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum/mop floors[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Dust and deweb[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Sort through a box of toys or 'stuff' and get rid of the junk and rubbish![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort through a cupboard of clothes and get rid of the stuff tat no longer fits and make it all tidy[/STRIKE]
Extras

1. [STRIKE]Straighten up the bookshelves[/STRIKE]
2. Wash the windows if needed
3. Scrub down the sticky paintwork
4. Tidy up computer/PS's etc and unsnaggle all the cables!!

Friday finished so that's one star for me and probably be the only one I'll be getting - that's one more than last week though!

I've been and done some shopping - managed to get the book my nana's been after from a charity shop so I was pleased about that - I've now put the chicken in the oven ready for tomorrow's dinner and some jacket potatoes as well for tonight's tea.

embb

Valli We watched War of The Worlds last night too- agaaaaaain. I love it, that Dakota girl was really irritating me though, she just repeated everything twice, never noticed before lol AF is looming so that's probs the reason.....wanted to slap her silly.

Had a fabulous bike ride (thanks tootsy) we were out for 3 hrs and rode approx 8-10 miles :eek: Who'd have thunk it me on a bike that far :rotfl: feel great too, full of beans albeit with a sunburnt face - oops! did a lot of 'firsts' though, went to the end of the Pier and I've never done that, and discovered other things you don't get to see in a car.

Cut the front grass and I found a battalion of Gurkhas looks good now though even though the edge needs strimming and I forgot to get the entension lead from OH's - TWICE! :rolleyes: so I can't do it.....it'll do for now.

My washing dried and folded, littleys still on the line but it's dry, will bring that in in a bit, going to have tea first which is a naughty one - pie, chips, mushy peas & gravy. YUM!

Got The Curious Case of Benjamin Button to watch tonight, hope I'm not a lightweight and fall asleep half way through it lol all that sea air might get to me later.

ETA: Rach noooooooooo I need one of those but can't quite justify getting it yet - stupid car service and car MOT in Sept so need spare dosh for those... *pouts* it's luverly!

BlimusOreilly

We've finally got round to washing the car, hoovering inside the car and cleaning all the spoove off the seats (just need to febreze the seats in the morning). And while I was out there I cleaned the outside of the lounge windows too.
Have sterilised the bottles for the blackcurrant cordial and now I just need to get started on the tomato chutney.

jobs for today
sew more of the viking costume
more of viking shield
clear away stuff into compost bin
clean out chicken house
sweep paths
[STRIKE]
wash car
hoover car
wash seats in car
[/STRIKE]
tomato chutney

Valli

rach wrote: »

OOoh, I've just been on the Debenhams sale!

Got this - I've been wanting one for ages - I've currently got an electric one but prefer a hob one, elec one can go once this has come! My other pans are all Meyer brushed st steel but this will do i think! I also got 4 denby dessert plates as it's the only thing we only have 4 of (well, except mugs but they were a bonus). I did also want a butter dish but saw one for £3 up the high street today, not paying loads for that!

Oooh that's nice. I have Prestige pans (some of which I have had for 25 years) and they have lasted really well...

Denby's not far from here and there's a factory shop - my next set will, I hope, be Denby!:D:D:D:D
Free listing on e bay so I have listed 3 things - more cash for the bathroom fund I hope!

3tabbycats

Hi everyone, hope everyone is well & having a good weekend, I need to catch up on the last 10-12 pages yet!

Magnificent Monday ~ Living room, Hall, Stairs and Porch!
Level One
Level Two
Level Three All Done. Can I have a star please?

Tuesday Twinkles ~ Kitchen and dining area
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Clean the oven

Wednesday Wobblies ~ Bathroom, Landing and Loo!
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Wipe over any paintwork, including the doors!
Clean any light fittings
Empty and tidy the towel cupboard

Thrilling Thursday ~ Master bedroom
Level One
Do some filing!! See if you can clear one hotspot!
Level Two
Sort through one cupboard make sure all is neat and tidy within!
Level Three
Wash the curtains/nets
Dust and deweb.. don't forget the light fitting and bed frame!!
Tidy the bedside cabinets.. get rid of all the empty packets and used tissues

Friday Flyby! ~ spare rooms or neglected rooms!
Level One
Level Two
Level Three All Done. Can I have a star please?

Its the first time in ages that I've managed to complete any lists nevermind 2! Mind you thats mainly cos of having family staying!
Off to read back to see what you've been up to, then I'm settling on the sofa for the evening with a chinese, a bottle of wine & X Factor!

bonsibabe

so far this afternoon have done:

4 loads in WM (most of it belonging to DH!)
dried 2 loads
DD1's clothes away (well some of it)
DD2's clothes away (some of it!)
SD clothes folded ready to put away
1 bag of paper collected for recycling

I can almost see the end of laundry mountain!!!!!

Kids are watching hannah bloomin montana and doing my head in!!! Gonna make tea and hope they calm down. Then its off to wash the undies and whizz them thru the TD.

Back in a bit!

gratefulforhelp_2

3 loads of washing done, but notalot else, about to start the painting.

xx_Jo_xx

have just realised that the X factor is back on at 7pm!!! Im switching my phones off, opening a bottle of wine and a bar aof chocolate - and everyone else can shuffle off!

Dishes are done.....off to be good housewife and put my cloths in some bleach.

Kitchen is clean and deepcleaned my microwave and have vinegar in the kettle - as well as having already done my toaster this week. So all of the small applicances are done too! I havent mopped the floor though. Tomorrow im gonna mop through all of the downstairs.

Thanks to HRH for adding my kitchen windowsill to this weeks list......Its so nice and tidy and clean now. I keep just looking at how pretty is looks. Now that the rest of the kitchen is done, it looks so much better!

Isnt it funny how when you are in a bad mood, or cleaning to take your mind off things, you do it so much better than you normally would!!! I thought I wouldnt get any cleaning done, but its all Ive wanted to do today!

I have even done ironing, which you know I hate with a passion.

Craftyscholar

pigpen wrote: »

I got my certificate through from college today and I have 63 credits when I only need 45 to pass so all is good there. It is actually 6 more than I was expecting but I'm not going to argue with them over it!

:T:T:T:T:T:T
Well done pigpen!!