Weekly Flylady Thread 7th September 2009

Dustykitten

Evening all

Soappie , you're speeches sound like me, I used to do the AGM Treasurer speech and loads of people said they really enjoyed it and I was a natural especially after a glass or two of wine:rotfl:

Tomorrow morning I will finish the family room declutter and hope to find time to do a little flying aswell.

AJ - there is no need tidying or cleaning things that don't need doing but like Hex said keep on top of it. I wipe my sinks nearly everyday so they now never need a deep clean. The idea of flying is to create more time to do things you want to do. You have reached a stage many on here have spend years aiming at :T

Brighterfuture

Well so far this week Ive managed very little as DS fell over in school yesterdays, so I spent my evening in AED waiting for him to be seen as his need had doubled in size :eek:

Tonight Im not long in from work as had to work late, so tomorrows list looks like this :rotfl:

Manic Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Diming Room of Gloom
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and mop/vacuum the floors
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Find and wipe the worksurfaces
[/STRIKE]Level Two
Wipe the big appliances and units.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe small appliances and replace.. do one thoroughly.. descale or decrumb or degunge!
[STRIKE]Clear a sticky dishevelled cupboard[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Wipe the table and replace the cloth if necessary.
HHI
Clean the oven and hob..

Extras

1. Clean out the fridge.. make use of anything almost past its best
2. Wash the windows
3. Binbag dance
4. Dust and Deweb

Tickly Tuesday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1

Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing in preparation for cold weather!! See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house!

Extra

1. Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper. (OH needs to do this as he admitted he had paper work dating back tol 1996:eek:)
2. Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
3. Clean a window or two.
4. Get yourself a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, then put them back where they should be, or better still give them to their owners to put away themselves

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & LandingLevel 1
[STRIKE]Check fire alarms are working
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Arrange for gas fires/boilers to be serviced and/or chimneys to be swept BEFORE you need to use them!
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Remove and wash bed linen[/STRIKE].
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. (make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross last week!)
[/STRIKE]Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
Extras

1. [STRIKE]27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter [/STRIKE]
2. put away those summer clothes from someones cupboard and get out the winter woollies.. don’t store anything that is past its best! Make a list of things you need to buy!!
   
3. Clean windows in these rooms

Sorry havent read the thread yet, hope all is well with everyone. Hugs for all who needed them or want them

cally_c

Evening everyone!

It's been a lovely day here today, but it's raining now. Forecast is better for tomorrow though.

Tickly Tuesday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
:j:jALL DONE:j:j

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Arrange for gas fires/boilers to be serviced and/or chimneys to be swept BEFORE you need to use them!
Remove and wash bed linen.
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. (make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross last week!)
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
going to declutter a glass of white....

shazba

Manic Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Diming Room of Gloom
Level three
Clean the oven and hob..
Tickly Tuesday ~ Living Room, Hall and StairsLevel 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing in preparation for cold weather!! See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house!

Extra

1. Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
2. Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
3. Clean a window or two.
4. Get yourself a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, then put them back where they should be, or better still give them to their owners to put awaythemselves Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & LandingLevel 1
   Check fire alarms are working
   Arrange for gas fires/boilers to be serviced and/or chimneys to be swept BEFORE you need to use them!
   Remove and wash bed linen.
   Level 2
   Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. (make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross last week!)
   Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
   15 minutes floordrobe clearance
   Level 3
   Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
   Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
   Extras
   
5. 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
6. put away those summer clothes from someones cupboard and get out the winter woollies.. don’t store anything that is past its best! Make a list of things you need to buy!!
   
7. Clean windows in these rooms

well as you can see i haven't done much flying today but i have:

• tidied up living room
• s&s kitchen
• S&s bathroom
• wm x3
• td x3

I won't be doing much flying tomorro as im going in to town then off to see db and won't be back until later on but will try and do some then looks like im going to have a catch up weekend :rolleyes: Which is always hard with dds as they seem to be like tazmanian devils ,i tidy one room and then they mess it back up again!Ah well thats kids for ya.
Hope everyone has had a good day and hugs to those who need/want them. Im waiting for washer to stop so i can put the LAST load in:j:j:jand then i am going to bed.xx

mumofjusttwo

Feefee so sorry to hear about your weekend. Must have been very scary for you, and you family too.

I wish that I was near you so that I could come and help.

I am sure that the must be an agency that you can contact who can send someone round to help but I am not sure of any of their names. Would suggest that maybe you contact one of his doctors etc and ask whom you need to speak to. Am sure that they could suggest a home help team in your area.

So sorry I can't be of ore help.

pretz_2

Evening

well after spending this afternoon cleaning OH came in and put me on the naughty step lol i know im suppose to be taking it easy but it frustrates me not doing anything so im gonna take it easy i wont be able to vaccuum but i can do light work.

hugs to anyone who needs them
pretz

Lo-Lo

OK today was quite good, got a nice looking living room now, but hasn't improved my mood like yesterday. I'm not sure what's going on, I've taken the ebay listings and exercise off my extras list for today and am going to have an early night, see if that sorts me out a bit!! Onwards and upwards I suppose. Going for a drink with a colleague after work tomorrow so I don't know how far I will get with this list, but the bedroom is quite tidy already so it might be doable.

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Arrange for gas fires/boilers to be serviced and/or chimneys to be swept BEFORE you need to use them!
[STRIKE]Remove and wash bed linen.[/STRIKE]
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. (make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross last week!)
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
Extras

1. 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
2. put away those summer clothes from someones cupboard and get out the winter woollies.. don’t store anything that is past its best! Make a list of things you need to buy!!
   
3. Clean windows in these rooms
4. Stick some ebay listings up if I can
   

juliejim

Piggers - I asked my mate who's at uni and she said that her bursary doesn't affect her HB - don't know whether all councils are the same though.

gsysezz

FeeFee - I'm so sorry to hear about your traumatic weekend. Where abouts in the UK are you based - I know i'm not near you as I'm marooned on a little island. But perhaps another Flyer is nearbye. Also I think you should look into getting a carer for your DH - just a few hours a week so it can free you to do your dogs, chickens etc. Perhaps there is a local carers support group which you could look into joining. I have a similar group of fellow parents of special needs children. It's nice to be in the company of those who have shared similar experiences.

I'm sure fellow forumers will be along with a whole heap of suggestions to help you. Our system is a little different to the Mainland but sadly I've found it's he who shouts the loudest gets the most help. Difficult I know.

I truly hope your friends and family can find a way to help you. Hugs xxx

On a totally different note - roughly how much does it cost to get a chimney swept. I've never had mine done and i've lived her 4 years. I know I'm broke but having a chimney fire wouldn't really help.

Quillion

Fee Fee you have a PM my darling xx