Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd November 2009

rosepink1984

Valli wrote: »

Anyway - see you Wednesday girls!

Why have we got to wait until Wednesday to see you again?

kazwookie wrote: »

I just love the wonders of the internet, my 18 year old nephew is on a gap year and else where in the world, he ran in a marathon, I have just watched him cross the line, and seen all the photos, just like being there, but none of us are.

Hugs to all

How wonderful!

thifty wrote: »

rosepink well done but still lots to do! Why dont you focus just on that room this week and get it spotless, borrow your neighbours hoover and get it totally spick, you'll feel brill and the bd will turn from a big labrador into a poodle. Then next week you could nominate another room to blitz if you have another which you need to tackle? keep going though girl:T

I am trying to focus on it, good idea about borrowing neighbours hoover, hadn't thought of that! Knowing me I will probably break it! :rolleyes: The whole flat needs blitzing, but I need to take it steady. Next week I will probably be focusing on the main lists or else the place will descend into chaos and then I will be blitzing another area the week after.

Dusty, hope they find your cheque, that sounds like a nightmare, was it for a large amount?

Natty, if you still want to meet up, maybe you could bring the hostess trolley here and then I could take it to Greenbee’s and she could pass it to someone else…and eventually it will get to Jo! ETA: Just seen Jo’s post about going to London so this might not be necessary!

Toots, have a lovely time at Macmillan tomorrow xx

Jinks, did they take £60 out of your account or £40? Might be worth checking your balance!

Scotrae you have done incredibly well today! Well done!

Hellsbells, makes you wonder why you bother doesn’t it! Grr to DD

Tim brought a chicken home from his Mum and I made some mash and cooked some veg and it was lovely! I've fancied mash for ages. Going to freeze the rest


I got nearly 5800 steps today and have just looked at my pedometer and I'd leaned on it and zeroed it so now I feel like this

Tomorrow will be more of Phase 2, I should be able to get behind the TV done! Yay! And a man is coming to reseal the bath, sink and kitchen sink, so i need to make sure these areas are accessable and clean and tidy. He was meant to come in June, remind me tomorrow why it's taken so long if you are interested

greenbee

Monday~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and[/STRIKE] mop/[STRIKE]vacuum [/STRIKE]the floors
[STRIKE] Find and wipe the worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE] Wipe kickboards![/STRIKE]
Clear a sticky dishevelled cupboard
Level Three
[STRIKE] Wipe the table and replace the cloth if necessary.[/STRIKE]
HHI
[STRIKE] Clean the oven and hob.. [/STRIKE]
Extras

1. Clean out the fridge.. make use of anything almost past its best
2. Wash the windows
3. [STRIKE]Binbag dance - you're expecting there to be something left after last week - [/STRIKE]OK... so I found a tiny bit of recycling when clearing the table

It's amazing the difference the tidying makes! The kitchen looks great (although windows/window sills need doing in the next few weeks). I know that none of the cupboards are particularly grubby, but I may find one to do (in fact, I could hoover out the hoover cupboard. I'll wash the floor when I do the hall/loo/stairs.

Just a couple of bits and pieces that need doing and then I'm off to bed...

xx_Jo_xx

Ive done enough tonight now, Im wiped out!

The spare room is gutted - completely!

My room is kinda done....whats left on the floor will be put on the bed tomorrow when I get out of it in the morning.

Downstairs however is like a bomb hit it!!

There are boxes of toys, piles of board games, suitcases.....its just a sea of carp as far as the eye can see!! Im going to spend tomorrow morning trying to make it presentable before they come at 9.15!!! :eek:

Im sure I can be persuaded to stop for a coffee on the Sunday on my way back from London.

On the Friday, I am going straight to my aunts from work, so will be about 9ish before I get there and little one will be tired, but Sunday when Im on my way back should be ok? Depending of course if I can see Natty in between those times.

But yay - come to newport!!

I do have a four legged friend here with us.

He is a cross between a Spaniel and a red setter, so he looks kinda like a biggish ginger spaniel. And as toots rightly points out, his name is copper.

He is technically my little boys dog but I couldnt cope with a four year old and a puppy so he went back to scotland to live with my mum. Now that shes off to Oz for 3 months, he is back with me and littley. Copper is 3 now and Sebastian is 7 so its much easier, but hes a big sook and wants my attention all the time, which is fine till Im trying to do something!!!!!!!!

hang on, i will try to post a pic x

rosepink1984

kazmeister wrote: »

:rotfl: to me it will always be the milkrowave, ever since laddo called it that when he was a toddler when he used to watch us zap his milk

That's sweet! I call mine a mirkowave after seeing it spelt that way on a plug in a holiday cottage once. And because mine usually needs cleaning

NualaBuala

Hi,

I've started lurking here as I really need to sort the house ouit. It's in chaos due to decorating which isn't finished yet. Will also be getting some repairs done which will make more mess. And I need to declutter as house is going up for sale soon.

Could I ask how long you spend each day on housework etc? I've never been good at having a routine - tend to blitz housework and spend all day at it and then fall over.

toochoosey

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
Level One
Declutter the floors
Vacuum said decluttered floors!
Level Two
declutter and dust the mantle putting back only what should be there
Wipe the sofas if needed
Wipe and water plants, dust and deweb
Level Three
Clear and wipe window sills, and any electricals and picture frames etc
Empty and clear out a cupboard or drawer..
Extras

1. Write a christmas list.. whether it be cards or presents or just food shopping..
2. Tidy the mountain of coats bags ad shoes!
3. binbag dance
4. Wash any windows that have been neglected

Hi all, Thanx Toots for the B;day wishes, hope you are well xx

Putting my list up now but prob won't be able to find it tomorrow....note to self.....pg8.....off to watch telly and will see you all tomorrow, g'night xx

lil_me

rosepink little Matthew is my friend's son, the one who decorated my house he was born 2 years with an extremely serious heart condition which needed surgery, they were very close to loosing him but he is a real fighter. He's now 2 and a complete whirlwind!
toots he loved it, we tried a hat and mask but he just took it off as he's a monkey! No fear now on the big slides. As for boxes, not including the kids stuff I'd guess about 20..... gum isn't too bad now thanks, hope you are ok x

hollyh

soappie wrote: »

We might even be able to pop in and see Jo at the same time...

You could come and see me too i'm not far from Jo:D

rosepink1984

DAILIES:
[STRIKE]Washing up[/STRIKE]
Empty bins
[STRIKE]Tidy LR/Kitchen
S&S bathroomm[/STRIKE]
HHK
French lesson
[STRIKE]Days Text
Bible reading[/STRIKE]
Heel balm once/twice
[STRIKE]Laundry[/STRIKE]
Go outside once/twice
EXTRAS:
Sew up black bra and pink one AGAIN! GRR
Make draftexcluder – do after holiday
Meet up with T and learn how to do accounts so can apply for HB and CTB – going to be done after 1 Nov
Measure windows – go to Ikea to buy fleece blankets with holes in them
[STRIKE]Tidy area between TV and front door[/STRIKE]
Tidy behind TV
[STRIKE] Tidy on top of TV
Tidy under armchair 1
Tidy under armchair 2
Tidy sofa[/STRIKE]
MONDAY:
[STRIKE]Write cover letter to send to insurers [/STRIKE]and make sure have all the docs they need- CHASE UP DH to finish filling in the forms
[STRIKE] Tidy LR floor
Peel pots, cook and mash and freeze[/STRIKE]
Monday~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum the floors
[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!
Clear a sticky dishevelled cupboard
Level Three
Wipe the table and replace the cloth if necessary.
HHI
Clean the oven and hob..

TUESDAY:
Repeat prescription and library (find missing book)
CHASE UP DH more and make him finish the form filling! And print out letter for insurers

Craftyscholar

toottifrootti wrote: »

Aunty Crafty how is the new carpet - does it make the room feel like new?? and whats this 'catch up on study work'
toots xx

New carpet is great thanks, toots. So glad I finally changed it.
Well you see I signed up for a course which started just before my exam, so I'm having to catch up with it now.