Weekly Flylady Thread 14th December 2009

Mudbath

Greenbee - John Lewis are doing a retro sweet jigsaw. Can't remember how many pieces but they do a big one and a little one...they're doing 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. I've also seen them at our local garden centre.

I'm off to the attic to throw some stuff away xx

Dustykitten

In the middle of a hail storm here - so glad I did go out earlier but I do want to go into the garden and pick some crab apples.

I've made the tied decoration for our front door and a wreath for my neighbours door - which I've been down and attached for when she returns.

Just need to do our wreath now - the mess I've made in the kitchen is quite amazing.

carol22 wrote: »

Why does this not surprise me??

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

greenbee wrote: »

Hex, Dusty - do you put ash in your compost? Or would it be good for digging into clay soil?

The potash disappears really quickly out of it so I don't think you can store it. I bung it in my compost and just use the fresh stuff in early spring to go around my fruit bushes. I add a little coal to my fires and still bung the whole lot in the compost as it only makes up a very small part.

greenbee wrote: »

Any idea where I can get a decent 1000+ piece puzzle? I found a couple of nice ones on line @ natural collection, but I've left it too late as they won't be delivered before Christmas... and I need something to keep everyone occupied! (no children... just lots of (supposedly) grown ups!)

What sort of picture do you want. Morrisons had lots for about 90p this week - not very exciting pictures. TKMaxx had loads, do you have one of those nearby?

Ali63

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 and wipe a shelf and a window sill
Run the appliances through a clean cycle! degunge filters etc
Level Three
[STRIKE]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]Clean the oven and hob.. [/STRIKE]:D



Extras

1. [STRIKE]
   
2. Thoroughly clean out the fridge.. make use of anything almost past its best
3. [/STRIKE]Wash the windows
4. [STRIKE]Get those last minute cards and presents posted!! [/STRIKE]
5. Dust and Deweb

Tuesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Level One
[STRIKE][STRIKE]Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins![/STRIKE]
Defragment PC and run spyware scans while scrubbing the tiles and grout!
Level Two
Clean out the bathroom cabinets.. throw out/charity shop all last years unused/unwanted smellies.
Clean windows, curtains & blinds etc
Declutter and vacuum/mop floors
Level Three
Wash bathmats/shower curtain and furry bog hats
Replace any sponges/flannels/toothbrushes etc that need it
[STRIKE]throw out any empty bottles.. decant dribbles into fuller bottles
[/STRIKE]


Extras

1. Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..
2. [STRIKE]Post all the cards you need to post. Last posting dates are drawing very close. [/STRIKE]
3. Wrap all the presents for family/friends/teachers etc
4. Finalise shopping orders/lists for your christmas food shop.. remember shops are only closed for one day!!!!

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
[STRIKE]CLEAR OUT THE ATTIC!!! PMSL... sorry.. it HAD to be done! - Loft converted so tidied that!!
[/STRIKE]Strip bedding, and wash it.. and get the bed remade.. before bed time! Change duvet cover etc too!
[STRIKE]Declutter the floor of all mess and clothes and junk!
Level Two
Vacuum floors in bedroom and landing!
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..
Organise presents and cards to bed sent to those for whom they are intended..
Level Three
Binbag dance
Empty and wash out all the bins
Replace any lights bulbs that need it, check smoke alarms, clean out any pets!



Extras

1. Wash windows
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
Clear some rubbish from the garage.. Ha-ha.. you will all learn
Declutter floors in all these places..
Vacuum said cleared floors!
Level Two
Scrub sofas/chairs/pouffes etc
Recycle all those old magazine/newspapers etc.. or 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!
Wash any soft furnishings in need
Wipe over any paintwork/doors that are grubby


Extras

1. Wash a dirty window or 2
2. [STRIKE]Clear out/clean the fire.. vacuum out fluff etc ready for Santa![/STRIKE]
3. Wipe down 3 radiators
4. Sort out coats, shoes bags etc.. do any need cleaning once school has finished for the jollydays?

Have been held up by a poorly person at home but back to it tonight!!!:rotfl:

Dustykitten

Jill well done on being proactive

Mudders take care and wrap up x

Penelope_Penguin

greenbee wrote: »

.... and I'll use the coal ash for cleaning... do you think I could use it to clean the bath :p:rotfl:

No idea - what colour is your bath

You can use ashes to grit your path, but I suppose it would be quite messy :eek:

ajmoney

IT IS SNOWING
and even better than that...
I HAVE JUST FINISHED FOR CHRISTMAS, BACK ON THE 5TH

Just have our Christmas night out tonight at a very swish hotel and then away on holiday on Saturday. I want to get sorted quickly as OH finishes at lunchtime tomorrow and then we can get ready for our hols.

DAILIES
S&S bathroom M T W T F
S&S kitchen M T W T F
Keep floors clear M T W T F
Shred/file all paper as it comes in M T W T F
Keep on top of ironing M T W T F
HHE M T W T F
1 hour study/work stuff M T W T F
EXTRAS
Print holiday confirmation out
Pack for holiday

Tuesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Level One
Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins!
scrubbing the tiles and grout!
Level Two
Clean out the bathroom cabinets
vacuum/mop floors
Level Three
Wash bathmats/shower curtain


Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
Strip bedding, and wash it.. and get the bed remade.. before bed time! Change duvet cover etc too!
Level Two
Vacuum floors in bedroom and landing!
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..
Organise presents and cards to bed sent to those for whom they are intended..
Level Three
Binbag dance
Empty and wash out all the bins
Extras

1. Wash windows
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
[STRIKE]Clear some rubbish from the garage.. Ha-ha.. you will all learn[/STRIKE] I don't have a garage and everything else is covered on here
[STRIKE]Declutter floors in all these places..[/STRIKE]
Vacuum said cleared floors!
Level Two
Scrub sofas/chairs/pouffes etc
[STRIKE]Recycle all those old magazine/newspapers etc.. or spend 15 minutes on the filing[/STRIKE]
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. Wash a dirty window or 2
2. Clear out/clean the fire.. vacuum out fluff etc ready for Santa!
3. Wipe down 3 radiators
4. [STRIKE]Sort out coats, shoes bags etc.. do any need cleaning once school has finished for the jollydays?[/STRIKE]

lemanie

Good morning all,

Hope everyone well, been to town this morning and now recovering slowly, we have some of the white stuff (yeah!). Fluttering very gently, not really flying at all, but still here!

Mel x

poohbear59

Hi I am wonderfully snowed in.

We collected DS3 yesterday so he is delighted at the chance of skiing. We have the fire lit and plenty of food so are all happily ensconced here.

Puppy is about 7 months old according to our vet so it should be easier to help her to overcome her fears. Last night she got on the kitchen window ledge and tried to eat one of my plants. She upset all the cacti too.

Today has been a floor cleaning day here. We have done all the downstairs floors. Mopped the hard floors with disinfectant and cleaned the living room carpet with the vax. I only have pine disinfectant so the place stinks. The Zoflora seems to have been used up and not replaced.

pp DK and Gbee I put our wood ash on the road to help get the cars out as it gives a bit of grip too. I also put it on my garden and in the compost bins.

PP I have had hens for nearly ten years and this is the first time we have had no eggs for two months. Any ideas? I was hoping to make lemon curd as gifts today.

greenbee

Dustykitten wrote: »

What sort of picture do you want. Morrisons had lots for about 90p this week - not very exciting pictures. TKMaxx had loads, do you have one of those nearby?

Not fussed about pictures, so I'll try whichever one of those I'm feeling brave enough to tackle first! That's sunday sorted then...

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

No idea - what colour is your bath

You can use ashes to grit your path, but I suppose it would be quite messy :eek:

Bath is white(ish) enamel. Needs replacing...

At least I have something for the path in an emergency... I never seem to have salt when I need it. As long as I don't let anyone into the house it won't matter!

It's COLD here... CBA to light the stove as I'm going out later, but may have to put the heating on as it's almost too cold to type

kazmeister

pigpen wrote: »

If you have body heat then hug me.. I am freeeeeeeeezed

No I'm never warm and it is bloddy freezing outside (large hailstones). You better be doing a bin bag dance or something to keep you warm. Hope your hands cope with the wrapping, can OH not help?

toottifrootti wrote: »

Morning everybody

Kaz the wrapped fudge looks fabulous - WTG you !!!

kazm you have a month before you go back to work all going well so why not try to do at least 4 boxes from the attic - thats one a week - there is bound to be stuff you can throw without anybody in the family objecting?

toots xx

Aw thanks.

As for clearing the attic I think I need to clear the double garage in the house first so that we can actually have a bedroom that looks like its supposed to, and a spare spare room that looks like an office.

On of my quotes always disappears - I know I did 3 :mad:

Greenbee - Past times had some nice ones when I looked the other day. Thought about getting one for my dad but then realised that with his sight and mind set he'd probably end up bodging the bits that didnt fit (bit like him in the house :eek: :rotfl:)

Jill - you sound really positive today. Having the plan must have worked for you

rosepink - hope you feel better soon and that things pick up

Pen pen - OMG that cream cake. Choux pastry and fresh cream cakes are probably the biggest thing I miss since I had to start my GF diet so that pic is just cruel :rotfl: :drool:

lilme - looks like a great escape

Ok so what have I done apart from bake muffins at a ridiculous hour of the morning./

Been into town and got DS last few bit. Couldnt get the jeans he wanted but got another pair in a similar style but OMG £60 for a pair of jeans :eek:. Finally managed to get a toy car for my brother which is just as well as I havent even had the vouchers from Tesco for his race day yet. At least I can make something up and print of a voucher type thing so he knows.

Have emailed Amazon re missing package and will check for reply in a min. If that doesnt come poor DH wont have any pressies unless I go out again over the next week. Need to add up my spends again I think!

Have also got some coloured paper to make snowflake decorations with DD over the weekend. Hopefully they'll kook good especially if she uses her array of scissors with crinkly edges.

Need to get some lunch (and not chocolate again!!!!!), make sausage rolls, find something to wear for tonights chinese meal out with work colleagues (am thinking black city shorts with tights and boots and a red roll neck sweater but dont want to look like mutton dressed as :rotfl:) and put the darn tree up so when friends come round tonight at least one room looks Christmassy (even if it is the one that needs painting)

I'm away

ETA would love to be snowed in like poohbear