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Weekly Flylady Thread 28th September 2009

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  • zara*elise
    zara*elise Posts: 481 Forumite
    Mrs B, well done on the decorating! We've been in our place for two years now, it's getting to the point where I have to redecorate! Nooo!

    xoxoxox
    Foreign politicians often zing stereotypical tunes, mayday, mayday, Venezuela, neck
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
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    Just having a sneaky cuppa and catchup
    dusty is the drawer supposed to come out of the washing machine? It hasn't so far (6 years :rotfl:

    Well mine does but what make and model do you have - I'd hate to encourage you to break your machine:eek:
    greenbee wrote: »
    I hate packing :mad: but it does make me realise the point of ironing... the ironed stuff fits in so much more easily!

    It's still relatively warm where I'm going (20-22C) so I'm sticking with summer stuff. I think I can stick to a brown/cream/pink theme for daytime stuff and mix and match. Mind you, it's only 4 working days, so 2 skirts & two pairs of trousers should be fine. I just hope the dress code isn't different...! I'm taking a selection of tops so I can dress things up or down. Plus a completely different dress/cardigan just in case. And I guess I should take some jeans too. Oh... and some shoes... :cool:

    What I really want to wear on the plain is my scruffy tracksuit bottoms and my slightly grubby pink ugg boots with a t-shirt and a fleece...

    Maybe some smarter ugg boots would be the answer :D

    ..

    Oh you are stressed look at your spelling :rotfl:
    You need flip flops and fit flop boots and then you'd be set ;)
    I hate packing so I so know where you are coming from - I'd be in JL buying new bed linen or clearing out the cutlery drawer to avoid packing:o

    Kaz - my clock really helps me wake up on dark mornings (but can feel like you are being interrogated by torch
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • greenbee
    greenbee Posts: 17,875 Forumite
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    edited 3 October 2009 at 1:48PM
    It started to think about raining, so washing is in the dryer. Handwashing is done. Lunch has been eaten. I suppose I should get changed and go shopping. (I should probably make a list first too!)

    Freegle collection still hasn't been made, but I'm not going to sit and wait for her to email :rolleyes:

    ETA - thanks Dusty! I'm just frustrated as I don't know what I need, I don't really feel confident about my wardrobe at the moment (need to lose weight as always!), I'm meeting people for the first time, and I REALLY don't want to take masses of luggage, but can't quite fit it all into hand baggage. I suppose I should minimise the hand luggage and hope that my hold baggage doesn't go awol...
  • sexymouse
    sexymouse Posts: 6,131 Forumite
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    Manic Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining Room
    Level One

    [STRIKE]Declutter worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Sweep[/STRIKE] and mop floors
    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]
    Empty, clean and sort a cupboard
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Clean out the fridge[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wipe the hob and oven[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clean the table[/STRIKE]
    Extras
    1. Wash windows
    2. Clear and wipe all sills
    Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
    I married Moon 8/4/2011, baby boy born 26/9/2012, Angel Baby Poppy born 8/11/15, Rainbow baby boy born 11/2/2017
  • MadMayFly
    MadMayFly Posts: 65 Forumite
    :bdaycake:Happy Birthday Fedup

    Lots of healing vibes to Mudders DS and ((hugs)) stay strong!

    MayFly
    "The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting for the old, but on building the new." - Socrates
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
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    edited 3 October 2009 at 1:52PM
    Manic Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining Room
    :jall done

    Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
    :jall done

    Wednesday~ Master bedroom and landing
    Strip and wash bedding.. remake bed before you need to get in it! Air bed and duvet!
    Vacuum floor
    Dust and Deweb

    Thursday ~ Bathroom, Loo and Study
    Vacuum/mop floors
    15 minutes filing.. and also some shredding.. see if you can declutter the desk!

    Friday ~ DS1 pit

    Vacuum floor
    Wipe walls and paintwork of sticky marks
    Dust and deweb
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • sexymouse
    sexymouse Posts: 6,131 Forumite
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    Off for a well-earned cup of tea now and to make a jacket potato for my lunch. Then meal-planning and food shopping and a bit of washing. Need to change the sheets tonight as I've washed my hair this morning, but Little black furry (cat) is still on the bed asleep, so will wait til he gets up. I hate to move him when he looks so peaceful. lol

    sexymouse xx
    Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
    I married Moon 8/4/2011, baby boy born 26/9/2012, Angel Baby Poppy born 8/11/15, Rainbow baby boy born 11/2/2017
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
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    greenbee wrote: »

    ETA - thanks Dusty! I'm just frustrated as I don't know what I need, I don't really feel confident about my wardrobe at the moment (need to lose weight as always!), I'm meeting people for the first time, and I REALLY don't want to take masses of luggage, but can't quite fit it all into hand baggage. I suppose I should minimise the hand luggage and hope that my hold baggage doesn't go awol...

    IMHO - taking just hand luggage is a mistake. The chances of your bag going missing is minimal and if it does you have an 'excuse' for not having suitable clothes.:p I feel the same about my wardrobe at the moment so I do sympathise!

    Can you go on the website/email somebody to ask what the dress code is where you are going? On the whole I beleive american dress is quite dress down unless you are very corporate. Go to your library or big WHSmith and look at the latest copies of american mags to see what is in 'vogue' there. Do you have smart cardies/v necks or no you need a jacket. Layering is key. Skirts are good as if it is hot you can go bar legged or tights if it is cold (not with fit flops though!)
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
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    Sexy hugs, the head at our school is a dragon (the primary not where I invigilate) but they should not be making your miserable especially as you are new to the school and to teaching. I hope your cold gets better soon.

    Mudders thinking of you hun and hoping your DS is getting good care x
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • kazmeister
    kazmeister Posts: 3,338 Forumite
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    HHC = whats crossed off

    Manic Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining Room
    Level One

    Sweep and mop floors
    Level Two
    Wipe fronts of units and large appliances
    Level Three
    Clean out the fridge
    Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
    Level One
    Vacuum said floors.. and up the stairs.. it looks so much better when you have clear stairs
    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
    Dust and deweb those corners and mantel
    Polish the glass and mirrors
    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
    Thursday ~ Bathroom, Loo and Study
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Declutter floors
    Scrub all things grotty.. ath, loo, basins[/STRIKE]
    mouse, keyboard etc
    Level Two
    Shine those tiles.. grout.. bleach & his good friend ... toothbrush! [STRIKE]Actually.. while the bleach is out.. do those manky pullcords!
    Polish all shiny things.. taps, etc
    Vacuum/mop floors[/STRIKE]

    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Dust and deweb[/STRIKE]
    Wipe any chairs/sofas etc
    15 minutes filing.. and also some shredding.. see if you can declutter the desk!
    Friday ~ Childrens pits, spare rooms or other neglected places!
    Level One
    Strip those beds, wash bedding and replace.. turn mattresses and vacuum if not done in a while. Hang duvets to air.
    Straighten a shelf units/bookcase
    Level Two
    Tidy a cupboard of clothing or just any cupboard
    Declutter the flat surfaces
    Vacuum floor
    Level Three
    Wipe walls and paintwork of sticky marks
    Put away all the clothes and toys that are strewn about
    Dust and deweb

    And I have made lunch for DD and her friend.

    Now going to have mine and a cuppa DH is making
    Mortgage, we're getting there with the end in sight £6587 07/23, otherwise free of the debt thanks to MSE help!
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