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Weekly Flylady Thread 21st September 2009

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  • daphne_descends
    daphne_descends Posts: 2,517 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 25 September 2009 at 1:39PM
    Manic Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining Room
    DONE DONE DONE


    Tuesday ~ Bathroom and study..
    DONE DONE DONE

    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and landing
    DONE DONE DONE

    Firzdee ~ Living room, hall and stairs
    Level Two
    Wipe the sofas - on second thoughts, going to remove and wash the covers tonight

    Friday ~ Childrens/Spare room or substitute for a neglected room
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Declutter floor[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Strip bedding.. washed and replaced![/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Vacuum floor[/STRIKE]
    Sort a box of toys or junk
    Rehome/bin 5 items
    Level three
    [STRIKE]Dust, deweb and wipe away sticky grots
    [/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE] Straighten the shelves.. replace all the stuff thtat shouldn't be there
    Tidy the clothes cupboards[/STRIKE]
    Extras
    1. [STRIKE]HH-garden tidying![/STRIKE] :cool: been out with DS for an hour before lunch, not even 2 and he is helping with weeding :rotfl::T
    2. 15 minutes filing
    3. Wipe doors and paintwork
    4. Wash windows
  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,371 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Back from work and saw DD who kindly informed me that she had hidden my phone under the baed on OH's side, so that is found now, thankfully. Sorry you lost your purse wilff xx

    Anyone want a HHC at 1:45?????
  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,371 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Here I go.....
  • Mrs B - i use thin bleach and an old nail brush, then leave for ages while it does it's 'business' them wash off. You need the windows open for the fumes though or you'll be light headed - without even having touched a drop of alcohol!!! LOL x
    To love and be loved is the greatest happiness of existance - Sydney Smith
  • Mrs B - i use thin bleach and an old nail brush, then leave for ages while it does it's 'business' them wash off. You need the windows open for the fumes though or you'll be light headed - without even having touched a drop of alcohol!!! LOL x

    *slaps head* D'oh.. bleach of course... talk about overlooking the obvious!!! Thank you


    forgot to say earlier... I know it's a flylady's birthday today, but since I can never remember everyone's MSE names from FB... I cant say HAPPY BIRTHDAY on here... now who is it????
    :rotfl:If you have made someone laugh today... check your skirt isn't tucked into your knickers!!!:rotfl:
    Mrs B you're a legend.
  • hollyh
    hollyh Posts: 5,474 Forumite
    Afternoon all,

    Pigpen i'm glad your ok, i was getting worried.

    Rose i was about the same age as you when i found my first grey hair, now 2 yrs on i find at least one ( usually more ) every time i straighten my hair:eek:. I'm reluctant to dye it though as i love the colour but i'm worried i'll have no hair left if i carry on.:o

    I saw tidy the drawers was on the list so went and did it quickly so i could get my last star.:rolleyes:

    Since my last post i have

    Picked Ds2 up from nursery on the bike
    Made & eaten lunch
    Put washing out
    Wm x 1
    Washed up
    S & S Kitchen
    Friday ~ Childrens/Spare room or substitute for a neglected room Done can i have a star please Toots
    [STRIKE]Level One
    Declutter floor
    Strip bedding.. washed and replaced!
    Level Two
    Vacuum floor
    Sort a box of toys or junk
    Rehome/bin 5 items
    Level three
    Dust, deweb and wipe away sticky grots
    Straighten the shelves.. replace all the stuff thtat shouldn't be there
    Tidy the clothes cupboard[/STRIKE]
    Extras
    1. HH-garden tidying! I will do this tomorrow as my plan for the weekend is to have a clear up of the garden. I have 7 bikes in my garden:eek:, Me and both Ds's have one,( these are in the shed ), one's Oh's and the other 3 are ones that are falling apart that Oh has rescued from a skip, the street and a neighbour:eek: he doesn't even live here:mad:.
    2. 15 minutes filing
    Extras
    Go through files & shred 3 done
    photograph & list contents of Ebay pile
    Mow & strim lawns
    Bank more change
    Weed front of house
    [STRIKE]Phone & confirm interview[/STRIKE]

    I need to go to Tesco after the School run to pick up the presents i ordered online and i'll do a bit of shopping whilst i'm there. Then i need to rush back and do Tea because i'm off out tonight to a friends Birthday party.
  • huston_kw
    huston_kw Posts: 552 Forumite
    edited 25 September 2009 at 2:14PM
    Friday ~ Children's Room –DONE – That's me and all 5 stars this week – Toots can I have my last star please
    Daily routines
    washing, S S
    S+S bathroom, S S
    ironing, T F S S
    making beds, F S S
    vacuum
    high traffic areas, W F S S
    making meals etc F S S

    Night-time routines
    preparing clothes for the next day, S – Done All Tuesday – prepare Monday's clothes
    making lunches, S
    swish & swipes of the kitchen / dining table and tidying the living room F S S


    Friday to do list
    1. [STRIKE]Take two bags to charity (one on each school trip) [/STRIKE]
    2. [STRIKE]do food plan for Asda delivery Saturday, try including food from inventory – so shop is low[/STRIKE]
    3. Update Kmymoney, do in afternoon
    4. wash bathroom / kitchen floor after everyone's in
    To do (when got time)
    1. Sort out garden
    2. Send away for provisional (need photo taken & signed first)
    3. Send Sis card for BD 2/10
    4. Do an organisation file start with food plan / recipe file (read threads first)
    5. Sell coats on ebay (scary never sold before – need weighing at PO first)
    6. [STRIKE]Clean out my wardrobe[/STRIKE]
    7. clean out garden / laundry cupboard
    8. Sort through front units – vinyl / DVD / wall unit / turntable
    9. Sort French dresser in dining room
    10. Tidy yard – chairs away – sort plants – clean swimming pool etc
    11. Sort plants
    12. water indoor plants & clean / remove dried foliage
    13. Get Christmas organised (talk to oh about children's presents)
    14. Buy special Christmas card & some packs, buy another stamp pack
    15. file paperwork
    16. NOTE TO SELF ******when stuff is bagged up take it straight to charity – DO NOT STORE IT IN CUPBOARDS FOR MONTHS
    17. Do next months plan
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    holly.. thank you but I very rarely need worrying about..

    Once again I have done absolutely nothing.. not even laundry or the DW yet... actually I've not had breakfast yet... :s

    Off to get the imps so I'll be back soon
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • 30th week! THOU SHALT BOAST ABOUT THINE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, but only in special Spylady invisible ink ;-)
    Manic Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining Room ALL DONE skipping-smiley-17161.gif

    Extras
    1. Wash windows
    Tuesday ~ Bathroom and study.. ALL DONEskipping-smiley-17161.gif
    Extras
    1. Wash windows and sills
    Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom and landing ALL DONEskipping-smiley-17161.gif
    Extras
    1. Find some bits to send to charity shop/recycle
    2. Wash windows
    Teriffic Thursday ~ Living room, hall and stairs
    Level One - done :j

    Level Two - done :j
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Check smoke alarms.. HAVE YOU SORTED FIRE SERVICES/CHIMNEY SWEEPINGS BEFORE YOU NEED YOUR FIRES???
    [/STRIKE]
    Clear and wipe the table/mantel/etc and put back only what should be there.
    Check oil/coal stores and prices for those who need them for their winter heating.
    Sort coats, shoes and bags into their proper places.. are any outgrown? need replacing?


    Extras
    1. Clean out any smelly pets
    Friday ~ Childrens/Spare room or substitute for a neglected room
    Level One

    Declutter floor
    Strip bedding.. washed and replaced!
    Level Two
    Vacuum floor
    Sort a box of toys or junk
    Rehome/bin 5 items
    Level three
    Dust, deweb and wipe away sticky grots
    Straighten the shelves.. replace all the stuff thtat shouldn't be there
    Tidy the clothes cupboards
    Extras
    1. HH-garden tidying!
    2. 15 minutes filing
    3. Wipe doors and paintwork
    4. Wash windows
    • find out about additional credit card for DD
    • buy tax disc
    • order Tesco tokens for English Heritage membership
    • offer trupmet CD to friend
    • book meal out with DH and friends when he's back from China :love:
    • LIGHTS TO MY BIKE
    • find boiler suit for DD
    • reply to Scouts e-mails
    • sew name labels into DS's school shirts
    • order new headphones
    • look on internet for Pandora charm - started doing this ;)
    • make some PM space and reply to PMs
    • order Rossini CD
    • look at Kate Rusby CDs - downloaded what I need :j
    • buy belly pork to make pancetta
    • complete DofE form for DS
    • check position of DofE for DD
    • pay for Explorer neckers - £6 each
    • ring JW
    • KLM list for DH
    • buy mess tins for DS
    • claim work expenses
    • order inhaler for DS
    • jam recipes
    • label hob buttons
    • empty fruit bowl
    • pay papers bill
    • put bank statements onto stick to print
    • reassemble fireplace
    • buy recordable DVDs
    • pack away camping kit - to loft
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
  • Just got in from a lovely trip to Ikea - I drove and my friend treated me to lunch. She came back and had a cuo of tea and a slice of apple braid with DH and DD :j

    Hope the weather changes soon - there are loads of uirritable people and cross posts on the boards atm :o Luckily, this thread is a small haven of peace and tranquility :D

    Enjoy your afternoons :A

    Penny. x
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
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