Weekly Flylady Thread 14th December 2009

rach

I've gone back to the original plan and am going to design a little voucher for my godson for an afternoon out with me, including painting a cereal bowl! I think someone on here suggested it (Valli i think). I've found a cafe in Greenwich so we could have a nice afternoon out, going on the train etc.

I've watched a casualty, still one left on the box and no sign of DH so may watch that once I've made another cuppa.. Brrr, it's cold in here! I guess I could wrap DH's stocking stuff whilst I'm at it.

hollyh

Morning all,

We haven't got any snow here, it's not fair:p.

HHC at 11.00 anyone?

I need to shift myself:rolleyes:.

Friday -finale!
Level One
Change and dirty bedding that needs it!
Level Two
Vacuum through the rooms that need it
Wash any grimy windows
Level Three
Clean the pantry or airing cupboard or understair cupboard or shed..
Clear out any grotty cupboard!
Extras for the WHOLE WEEKEND!!!

1. Wrap remaining presents

My Extras

1. Fill in K form
2. Print off pictures for scrapbook & update done a bit more
3. Get ink for printer
4. Elf mischief & letter
5. Update spending ss
6. Buy last presents nearly there
7. post 1 to France ( i know it won't get there in time but OH wants me to send it anyway )
8. ice cake
9. Wrap presents
10. Deal with post
11. Clean out car
12. Email school re job
13. Make sweet bags
14. Make snowman soup

rach

Well, DH has just surfaced so bang goes that idea!

I'll have my cuppa anyway, design this voucher and then perhaps I'll get dressed myself and start to do something constructive!

stardrops42

Morning Ladies:hello:

Well the antibiotics for my ear infection seem to have done the trick, feeling like a new woman for the last day or so:j Have got loads of stuff done and even managed to make a baby blanket and soft toys last night, all ready for our new grand baby which is due in February:j:D Well I'm off to Aldi in a mo to get some bits for Christmas thats if we can get out from under all this snow:eek: happy flying:D

juliejim

I'll join you holly and mudders was doing one as well.

Valli

rach wrote: »

Grr, just hit something and lost a post!

Chilli jam is ok but not jelly enough yet -not sure if it'll set more overnight but if not i believe i can reboil it tomorrow?!

I often find, with jam, that it takes a good few hours to really set. If not you can,of course, reboil but you will lose some IYSWIM. I have only reboiled once:D

gratefulforhelp wrote: »

Morning all. My target today is to get to the bottom of the ironing basket, do Mr S order, and not to murder anyone.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

rach wrote: »

I've gone back to the original plan and am going to design a little voucher for my godson for an afternoon out with me, including painting a cereal bowl! I think someone on here suggested it (Valli i think). I've found a cafe in Greenwich so we could have a nice afternoon out, going on the train etc.

I'm dead flattered that you are using this idea - my mum always refers to days like this as 'creating happy memories' - so the gift will be the day out with 'Auntie Rach' and a super souvenir to remember his day out with you. Remember to take pictures of the work in progress!

WM x 2, and TD x 1 (all on cheap rate -I love walking up my garden to my TD in the shed at 5:30 in the morning (not:rotfl:) I wake up and then I feel guilty about NOT putting the TD on on cheap rate. I can't get back to sleep until I put it on. I have used the TD so much these past few weeks though...last year I KNOW I was pegging out in December!
Have phoned mum up to see what she would like! Oh - and I no longer have to iron 'downhill' - I hadn't realised how bad my old ironing board was sloping unitl I ironed on the level! And Greenbee as I know I will be going to the recycling with the old board I am saving juice cartons to take there, too *glow*.

greenbee

Well I'm clean now, and so's the bathroom

Better find my list and then go and face downstairs... oh, and call my brother sometime as we really need to finalise presents/stockings/stuff to take home.

I suppose I should look at the weather forecast and see whether we should be making contingency plans... what are the chances of not being able to get from Hampshire to Norfolk on either a. wednesday (me) or b. xmas eve (him & SIL)?

hollyh

Off we go ( late as usual but i was helping Ds2 to dress himself )................

greenbee

Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level One
Level Two
Wipe the big appliances and units.. don't forget kickboards!
[STRIKE] Wipe small appliances and replace.. do one thoroughly.. descale or decrumb or degunge![/STRIKE] magimix done thoroughly before putting away!
Clear and wipe a shelf and a window sill
Level Three
Wipe the table and replace the cloth if necessary.
[STRIKE] Sort through and clean out ALL the food cupboards.. Sling the grot that has been in there since time began!![/STRIKE] All open sugarpaste and flower paste now bagged and in freezer. Nothing to throw out, but definitely need to start running down some things before having a rethink on exactly how much stock of pulses I really need

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Thoroughly clean out the fridge.. make use of anything almost past its best [/STRIKE] Meal plan from now till christmas is to use this first, then frozen stuff.
2. [STRIKE]Wash the windows[/STRIKE] :p Window cleaner has been, and they were all done inside 3 weeks ago, so no need :p
   
3. Get those last minute cards and presents posted!! Waiting for my brother to text so I can order the last one...
   
4. Dust and Deweb

Tuesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Level One
[STRIKE] Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins![/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE] Clean windows, curtains & blinds etc[/STRIKE]
Declutter and vacuum/mop floors

Extras

1. Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..
2. Wrap all the presents for family/friends/teachers etc

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
Level Two
Vacuum floors in bedroom and landing!
[STRIKE] Clear out and organise any large cupboards ou haven't done in a while.. I am fairly certain I recall someone mentioning a large untidy cupboard.. [/STRIKE] Chest of drawers in study done
Organise presents and cards to be sent to those for whom they are intended..
Level Three
[STRIKE] Binbag dance[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Empty and wash out all the bins[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Wash windows[/STRIKE] Window cleaner has been... and they're clean inside
2. Wipe the bedframe and any paintwork
3. Dust and deweb
4. Clear away any junk on surfaces that shouldn't be there!

Thursday ~ Living room/s, Hall stairs.. and.. and garage! (HA!!)
Level One
Vacuum said cleared floors!
Level Two
spend 15 minutes on the filing
Dust/wipe over and fluffy electricals.. you cannot watch the Queens speech if she has a beard!
Level Three
Vacuum under any furniture you can move SAFELY.. I don't want any injuries to lamps or people this time!
[STRIKE] Wash any soft furnishings in need[/STRIKE]
Wipe over any paintwork/doors that are grubby
Extras

1. Wipe down 3 radiators

Friday -finale!
Level One
[STRIKE] S&S the kitchen and bathroom[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Change and dirty bedding that needs it![/STRIKE]
Level Two
Vacuum through the rooms that need it
[STRIKE] Wash any grimy windows[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Collect any stinky laundry from about the place[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Clean the pantry or airing cupboard or understair cupboard or shed.. will have another go at a bit more of the utility room... I'm making progress BUT the boot of my car is full of stuff that needs to go to the charity shop, and the friend who is collecting is suddenly very elusive :rolleyes:. Not sure what to do, as I'll need the space when I pack on Tuesday!
Wipe out the freezer.. defrost if needed!! Still trying to finish eating the stuff out of it!
Clear out any grotty cupboard!
Extras for the WHOLE WEEKEND!!!

1. Final final shopping lists
2. Update remaining present lists
3. Wrap remaining presents
4. Deliver presents that you need to before christmas Some done, but some simply won't work out... we're all too busy!
   
5. [STRIKE]Bake pies and buns! [/STRIKE] Christmas tree biscuits and millions of star biscuits in freezer ready to take to my mums and ice/paint with gold dust
6. [STRIKE]Stick all your cards up [/STRIKE]
7. Sort childrens presents into separate bags so they are easier for santa to sort. Also sort which bits you want to go in their stockings.. makes it much easier!

rach

Valli - I think it'll be a lovely day and I've just designed a nice voucher for him. I'll need to get a little something for him to open, but that's ok.

I think the jam is going to go as it is, it's for eating with cold meats etc so not the end of the world if it's a bit runny.

DH sounds to be washing up, I should go and show willing to help I guess!