Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd November 2009

3tabbycats

Hi all

Hope everyone is ok. Its been a really busy & stressy week at work so far, roll on the weekend..that means I've not really felt very motivated to do chores in the evenings, I'm just managing to keep up with the basics & a few odd bits. I'm going to have to get my act together tomorrow & Friday nights tho cos we've got OH's parents staying this weekend & at the moment the spare room is a bit of a muddle. We've also got a broken bolier so no heating & everything from the airing cupboard is all over the little spare room til the man comes to fix it on Friday afternoon. At this rate they'll have to take us as they find us!
Hugs to all that need or want!

Monday~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum the floors
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
Clean the oven and hob..

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
Level One
Vacuum said decluttered floors!
Level Two
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..

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
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
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

AnW'sMum

Apart from daily stuff I don't seem to have achieved much flying wise this week but I don't seem to have stopped much either!

Although I am still flying from seeing A-ha on Monday night

All this talk of step counts has reminded me I need to get another pedometer, I bought a broke a cheap one on hols :mad: 2000 steps in 15 mins is going some, not sure I will achieve those sorts of results but it will be interesting to see what normal day/week is for me.

I shan't be around much until the weekend due to the small annoyance of work getting in the way tomorrow and Friday :rotfl: so I would appreciate it if you could chat a bit less so I can catch up a bit easier!

Well done to all those crossing off lists, welcome to the newbies and hugs to one and all x

mummyyof5

:j:j:jWednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing:j:j:jALL DONE TOOTS
Level 1
[STRIKE]Check fire alarms are working. Who does not have a fire blanket/extinguisher in their home?[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Declutter the floor[/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]
[STRIKE]Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]15 minutes floordrobe clearance [/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]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 [/STRIKE]
Extras

1. 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
2. Make your christmas plan.. what crafts things do you do? What meals are you cooking and when? What size lumps of meat do you need?
3. [STRIKE]Finalise those christmas lists.. Cards, presents, food etc.. [/STRIKE]done this so substituted for putting mums hamper together,really pleased as I only need to buy 1 more thing and it is finished...will do dads next..
   
4. Clean windows in these rooms
   
   Healing vibes to ajmoneys OHs dad and anyone else who needs some
   
   Went to Toddlers today and my LO ended up with a nose bleed after his best friend hit him in the face ...his poor mum one of my best friends was mortified bless her....the funny thing is they only fight at Toddlers if they play at my house they are fine or if we take them to a soft play area they are fine...but at Toddlers they fight every few minutes....not sure how to handle it really....have to say its not mine that starts it ..honest.. but Im fed up of them fighting all the time..
   
   Sorry to rant...
   
   Love the wedding photo Rebekah? That cake is brilliant...
   
   Pigpen..hope your LO is ok.xx
   
   ((Hugs)) Vanilla
   
   sorry if I have forgotten anyone and Love to all xx
   

Madcatgirl

Evening - just popping in for a quick update - hope you're all ok! My list is looking like this:

Monday~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
ALL DONE!

Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. clean door deals, filters and deterrgent drawers!

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
Wash any soft furnishings that are in need
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

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing - ALL DONE! :j
Level 1
[STRIKE]Check fire alarms are working. Who does not have a fire blanket/extinguisher in their home?
Declutter the floor
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!)
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe clearance [/STRIKE] It's completely clear!
Level 3
[STRIKE]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 [/STRIKE]
Extras

1. 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
2. Make your christmas plan.. what crafts things do you do? What meals are you cooking and when? What size lumps of meat do you need?
3. Finalise those christmas lists.. Cards, presents, food etc..
   
4. Clean windows in these rooms

Hugs for all!

xx

toottifrootti

I am not going to repost my list yet - will do it tomorrow with the list for the day.
having an earlyish night now so hugs to everyone especially LadyL

sleep well toots xx

jinky67

Monday~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom ALL DONE

Extras

1. Clean out the fridge.. make use of anything almost past its best
2. clean door deals, filters and deterrgent drawers!

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs ALL DONE

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working. Who does not have a fire blanket/extinguisher in their home? Need to get DS to put new batteries in mine:o
Level 2
[STRIKE]15 minutes floordrobe clearance [/STRIKE] there is none for a change, so will sub for some filing I think:A
Level 3 :j

Thursday ~ bathroom annd cruddy study
Level One:j
[STRIKE]Declutter floors[/STRIKE]:D
[STRIKE]Mop or vacuum as appropriate[/STRIKE]:D
Level Two
[STRIKE]Empty and wash out bins.. to make it worth while you should fill them first! [/STRIKE]:D
Scrub bath, tiles, shower head.. you all read the link I hope?!.. sinks toilets keyboards mouses etc...
Defrag pc.. delete 50 unwanted emails and 10 dead/unused links
Level Three
[STRIKE]Clear the desk of gibble and give it a dust as you dust and deweb the rooms[/STRIKE] it is no longer in existance:p:p
Wash the shower curtain/baths mats etc if required
Shine any mirrors and clear mantels
Extras

1. Wipe radiators, shelves and paintwork
2. Wash windows if needed
3. Clean any chairs in these rooms
4. Make a note of any wrapping paper/cards etc you may need to buy.. don't forget the sticky tape!

greenbee

Monday~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level One
Level Two
Empty & clean out electricity meter cupboard
Level Three
HHI
Extras

1. Clean out the fridge.. make use of anything almost past its best
2. Wash the windows
3. 
   

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
Level One
[STRIKE] Vacuum said decluttered floors![/STRIKE]
Level Two
Declutter and dust the mantle putting back only what should be there
[STRIKE]Hoover the sofa[/STRIKE] & wipe the chairs if needed
Wipe and water plants, dust and deweb
Level Three
Hoover the curtains
Clear and wipe window sills, and any electricals and picture frames etc
Clear coffee table - I'm making progress!
Extras

1. Write a christmas list.. whether it be cards or presents or just food shopping..
2. binbag dance
3. Wash any windows that have been neglected

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. (make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross last week!)
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing

Extras

1. 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
2. Make your christmas plan.. what crafts things do you do? What meals are you cooking and when? What size lumps of meat do you need?
3. Finalise those christmas lists.. Cards, presents, food etc..
   
4. Clean windows in these rooms
   
   

Thursday ~ bathroom annd cruddy study
Level One
Declutter floors
Mop or vacuum as appropriate
Level Two
Empty and wash out bins.. to make it worth while you should fill them first!
Scrub bath, tiles, shower head.. you all read the link I hope?!.. sinks toilets keyboards mouses etc...
[STRIKE] Defrag pc.. delete 50 unwanted emails and 10 dead/unused links[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Clear the desk of gibble[/STRIKE] and give it a dust as you dust and deweb the rooms
[STRIKE] Wash the shower curtain/baths mats etc if required[/STRIKE]
Shine any mirrors and clear mantels
Extras

1. Wipe radiators, shelves and paintwork
2. Wash windows if needed
3. Clean any chairs in these rooms
4. Make a note of any wrapping paper/cards etc you may need to buy.. [STRIKE]don't forget the sticky tape![/STRIKE]

Research gas/electricity suppliers
Passport form
Passport photos

Legs etc. waxed and eyelashes dyed! Leave booked, colleagues' calendars inspected for shadowing opportunities and emails sent. Living room, hall, stairs, sofa and wasp from spare room curtain... Heating is now on, as it was freezing when I got home, and dehumidfier has been moved upstairs.

Suitcases out and on spare bed ready for packing... whenever that's going to be I really DO need to get it done tomorrow night, as anything missing will have to be dealt with on Friday. In addition, I really do need to get a wiggle on at work, as I have a point to prove, so want to show that I'm exceeding targets on my induction plan (so I'd better remove one page from the spreadsheet, as I'm behind this week, but by the time I've done two flights I'll be way ahead!

I also have washing that needs to be washed, dried & ironed before I go!!! Oh yes, and I need to book a taxi for Saturday to take me to the airport...

Sports massage tomorrow morning. I know I should go for a swim first, but I just don't have the time!!

huston_kw

fedupandskint wrote: »

No probs!

It is the first time I have made it so I am not too sure how it will turn out but it looks the same colour as the stuff you buy in plastic bottle without all the additives

Stores for 12mths - recipe from River Cottage Preserves Book

I'm not sure if it is meant to set as at the moment 2hrs after it was made it is fairly runny like the shop bought stuff

Here we go then

Chilli Pepper Jelly

Makes 4x340g jars

750g normal red (bell) peppers
100g any type of red chilli depending on how hot you like it (vary with hotter types and the fatter cooler types)
50g root ginger peeled
350ml cider vinegar
1kg bag sugar with added pectin
juice of 1-2 limes
1 level tsp salt

Slice peppers and chillis in half lenghtways and remove fibrous tissues and seeds
Chop finely either by hand or blitz with ginger in a processor
Put in a lg pan and add vinegar and bring slowly to simmering point
Add sugar, lime juice and salt and stir until sugar has dissolved and the mixture begins to boil
Boil for 3-4 mins and then remove from heat and allow to cool for 5mins
Pour into clean sterilised jars and seal with vinegar proof lids

Use within 12mths

Nigella Lawson has a similar sounding recipe too which I nearly tried. Will see how this ones goes down first. I think this one is runnier, like a relish/jelly and Nigella's is more jamlike. I think it will be in her website (I am sad enough to have her Christmas Book I on offer last year - at least I am using it for numerous recipes this year!)

:T:T:T

Thanks, your a star, will get stuff and give it a go. Will let you know how it turns out.

BR, Kitchen, dr &LR all S&S, all clothes etc ready for tomorrow, I'm off for an earlyish night, so night all.

Mumto5

Monday~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum the floors
- DONE
[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
[STRIKE]Wipe the table and replace the cloth if necessary[/STRIKE].
HHI - Did 2 hours on and off - still mountains to climb
Clean the oven and [STRIKE]hob[/STRIKE].

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Clean out the fridge.. make use of anything almost past its best[/STRIKE]
2. Wash the windows
3. Binbag dance
4. clean door deals, filters and deterrgent drawers! - not possible w/m is on nearly 24 hours a day can't have time to clean it.

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter the floors
Vacuum said decluttered floors!
[/STRIKE] - I do love my DH so much xxx
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 - no plants
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings that are in need
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

Hello flyers as you can see I'm not doing very well this week. I've only just looked at todays list and it's 10.30pm.
I couldn't play tennis as it was raining but I did 2 baskets of ironing instead.

Waiting for DS1's blazer to finish in the w/m - he's only worn it 3 days and it's already filthy. I'll stick it on a coat hanger and hang it in the airing cupboard for the morning. Very worried about him he's asked me to drive him to school at 7.45am for extra maths help (must be a girl somewhere in the early morning start). His usual attitude to school is like my attitude to degunging plug holes - I know it has to be done but it's still really unpleasant.

Will try harder tomorrow. Am home all morning waiting for tradesmen to call between 8 and 1 so have no excuse not to get on with it.

froddington

This evening I have packed up the 3 shoeboxes and ...... errrrmmm ....... watched Spooks

Bins were done this morning before the dustmen came so that's a start on tomorrow's list

Night all, sleep well x

Monday~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom

Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter [/STRIKE]and mop/vacuum the floors

Level Two
Clear a sticky dishevelled cupboard

Level Three
HHI

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs

Level One
Declutter the floors
Vacuum said decluttered floors!

Level Two
Dust and deweb

Level Three
[STRIKE]Clear [/STRIKE]and wipe window sills, and any electricals and picture frames etc
Empty and clear out a cupboard or drawer..

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing

Level 1
Declutter the floor
Remove and wash bed linen.

Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
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,

Extras
Clean windows in these rooms

Thursday ~ bathroom annd cruddy study

Level One
Mop or vacuum as appropriate

Level Two
Scrub bath, tiles, shower head.. you all read the link I hope?!.. sinks toilets keyboards mouses etc...

Level Three
Clear the desk of gibble and give it a dust as you dust and deweb the rooms
Wash the shower curtain/baths mats etc if required
Shine any mirrors and clear mantels


Daily
Go outside for a bit! [STRIKE]M[/STRIKE] [STRIKE]TU[/STRIKE] [STRIKE]W[/STRIKE] TH F SA SU
20mins Wii exercise! [STRIKE]M[/STRIKE] [STRIKE]TU[/STRIKE] [STRIKE]W[/STRIKE] TH F SA SU

My 2-a-day list!
- [STRIKE]blood tests[/STRIKE]; car to garage
- [STRIKE]pack up shoeboxes[/STRIKE]; deliver shoeboxes
- [STRIKE]collect parcel[/STRIKE]; [STRIKE]money to bank[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]buy ink[/STRIKE]; [STRIKE]Avon order[/STRIKE]
- railcard; pack bag
- opticians appt; [STRIKE]bag to charity shop[/STRIKE]
- sort a box; [STRIKE]post x 3[/STRIKE]