Weekly Flylady Thread 28th September 2009

smileyt_2

Toots thanks for the dust but I don't need anynmore dust in this house lol!

I have just come back from work, checked computer to see if any more work is on offer (I'm only doing 11 hours per week at the mo which is not really enough to make ends meet). Signed off JSA today :j. I know I could stay on it as I'm not doing 16 hours a week but there doesn't seem much point really. I'm not going to be financially much better off but I'd rather not be on the dole as it is so bloomin' depressing! I'm a bit stuck because I'm not well enough to work full-time but I'm not disabled enough to be able to claim any disability-related benefits. But if my hearing gets any worse (I've just been fitted with my first hearing -aid and the doctors don't know if the hearing loss will progress) then I won't be able to do my current job and I'll be back to square one. However I will cross that bridge if I come to it.

I had better get off my well-rounded derriere and start on the bedroom - at the moment it resembles a cross between a jumble sale and a dog kennel as the dogs have been sleeping up there recently and there are dog blankets everywhere :eek: I might even get the iron out .........:eek::eek::eek:

smileyt_2

Hmmm think I might take my camera up and photograph a 'before' and 'after' picture. If I pin them up on the wall it might motivate me to try and keep it tidy in future :rotfl::rotfl:

Mrs_Beatson

Anyone fancy ironing with me? Have one machine load to iron, then Im done!

kids bedding all washed, dried and in airing cupboard for next week.. boys room completed!
DS3 going for a nap OH sleeping as he worked last night and DD in snoozing being poorly. Havent managed to clean her room yet because of this... would it be cruel to wake her up and drag her outta bed just so I can complete my list do you think??:rotfl: perhaps Id better not then!


right.... ironing... anyone??


Mrs B x

soappie

SarahSh - well done on the extra hours

toottifrootti wrote: »

soappie hope NN's back eases quickly - what a lovely neighbour your are - do you have a licence to push a wheelchair?????:rotfl:

Yes, I have a WAD - Wheelchair Advanced Driver's - certificate. When my Dad was alive, I pushed him for miles in his. It's like riding a bicycle - you never forget once you've learned.

Just got back and although I'd never pushed a chair with a basket attached to the front, we have achieved shopping without any damage so that's a job well done I think.

Back to the floorboards now

wilf55

extras

[STRIKE]5 HHC 4 done
washing
s and s bathroom toilet and kitchen
put up 4 strips
wipe everywhere down in dd2 room[/STRIKE]
undercoat skirting windowledge and wardrobe
[STRIKE]send more ebay parcels[/STRIKE]
relist some
list some for 1st time
[STRIKE]fill a bag for charity[/STRIKE]
freecycle and arrange collection of 2 book cases

for the week
emulsion dd2 room
paint wardrobe [STRIKE]if suitable [/STRIKE]for dd2 room
get wood and put up wood for curtain rail
get curtain rail x2 [STRIKE]got 1[/STRIKE]
get curtains
[STRIKE]wallpaper for 1 room[/STRIKE] and put up
declutter hot room some more
ebay as much as poss
buy memory foam mattress
buy duvet
buy duvet cover
look at carpets all this buying hence ebay as much as poss!!!!


Wednesday~ Master bedroom and landing
Level One
[STRIKE]Strip and wash bedding[/STRIKE].. remake bed before you need to get in it! Air bed and duvet!
Level Two
Vacuum floor
[STRIKE]Level Three
Dust and Deweb
Straighten a few shelves[/STRIKE]

Extras
wash windows
[STRIKE]wipe paintwork and doors
Check smoke alarms![/STRIKE]


[STRIKE]have also done some banking and paid some bills
collected light fitting from freecycle
wm x 1 on line
hung new voile after buying curtain pole
sorted dd2 clothes
folded and put away some washing
cleaned patio doors and surround
hung new lampshade[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]gathered dd2 clothes from everywhere they shouldnt be and put them in one place - BINBAG!!
sorted flat tyre
set up a dd for rent
emptied old wardrobe
freecycle old wardrobe [/STRIKE]- awaiting confirmation of collection

Pollybear

Afternoon all

Today's list done

Two loads of washing on the line, it had the cheek to rain a little earlier so I got it back in but it's out again now.

Took the dog out for a nice walk then we called into the shops on the way back for DH to pick up his tablets and for me to pick up the dog's tablets.

Oh, and he finally put the two boxes up in the loft that have been waiting for nearly a week!

Dustykitten

SS excellent news on your hours

Completed all my jobs in town. I have ordered the Fitflop boots I have been coveting. It it hard for me to find shoes which are comfortable with my dodgy foot so I'm trying to justify the cost to myself (I did sell my MBTs on ebay so that goes towards the cost).

I'm bunking of pilates, I'm really not in the mood to exercise or be socialable. I'm going to finish Nan's photo album. Have a cuppa and enjoy the peace.

ALIBOBSY

OK didn't post yesterday as DD1 had a friend coming for tea so wanted to have a woosh around the whole house, but at least it means finished off the kitchen and got ahead on the other lists.

Manic Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining Room
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]
Wipe worksurfaces and see if you can do those small appliances on the way round
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Wipe fronts of units and large appliances[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Empty, clean and sort a cupboard[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]
Clean out the fridge
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Wipe the hob and oven[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]
Clean the table and replace cloth if needed

[/STRIKE]



Extras

1. [STRIKE]Clear and wipe all sills [/STRIKE]

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter the floors.. make the stairs safe and the hall clear[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum said floors.. and up the stairs.. it looks so much better when you have clear stairs[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]
Wipe the sofas
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Wash any soft furnishings that are in need[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Wipe the paintwork.. inc. the inside and out of the front door[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Clear all the paperwork into a box or bag, clearing those cluttered surfaces[/STRIKE]
15 minutes filing.. from above box/bag if you just filled one! Elsewhere if you didn't!
[STRIKE]
Dust and deweb those corners and mantel
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Polish the glass and mirrors[/STRIKE]



Extras

1. Clear and tidy up all the bags and coats and shoes
2. [STRIKE]
   
3. run down our cupboards to make room for christmas bits so make a cupboard inventory and incorporate what you can into your meal plan for the month!
4. [STRIKE] [/STRIKE]Inventory/sort of both freezers done as above for meal plans and to make room for crimbo stuff[/STRIKE]

Wednesday~ Master bedroom and landing


Level One

Declutter floors
Strip and wash bedding.. remake bed before you need to get in it! Air bed and duvet!
Level Two
Vacuum floor
Put away floordrobe
Tidy away the excess slap, smellies and shoes!
Level Three
Sort through a box of stuff or a cupboard/chest of drawers
Dust and Deweb
Straighten a few shelves




Extras

1. wash windows
2. wash curtains/nets if needed
3. wipe paintwork and doors[STRIKE]
   
4. Check smoke alarms![/STRIKE]

ali x

Dustykitten

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
Level One
Declutter the floors.[STRIKE]. make the stairs safe and the hall clear[/STRIKE]
Vacuum said floors.. [STRIKE]and up the stairs.. it looks so much better when you have clear stairs[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Wipe the sofas
Wash any soft furnishings that are in need
Wipe the paintwork.. inc. the inside and out of the front door
Level Three
Clear all the paperwork into a box or bag, clearing those cluttered surfaces
15 minutes filing.. from above box/bag if you just filled one! Elsewhere if you didn't!
Dust and deweb those corners and mantel
Polish the glass and mirrors


Extras
[STRIKE]Wipe the hand rails, banisters and spindles[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear and tidy up all the bags and coats and shoes[/STRIKE]
Update spreadsheets.. end of month so a lot of you will be being paid.. but we all have more than one!
Sort the toys

SarahShattered

Thanks Soappie and Dusty .... and good for you Dusty enjoy your peace, and spending time on the album.

Smiley do make sure there aren't any other benefits you're entitled to. I think it's so difficult when you're trying really hard to do the right thing, and it's made so bloomin difficult for you. What about tax credits?

Made egg mayo in pitta bread and falafel in pitta ready to sling in the freezer for lunches. yum!

One load in WM, one load in TD and DW loaded and doing it's thing.