Weekly Flylady Thread 14th December 2009

Dustykitten

greenbee wrote: »

At least I have something for the path in an emergency... I never seem to have salt when I need it.

Well while you are at Morrisons they have value bags for 24p so treat yourself to some - I brought some for my candle decoration thinking that will be handy to tip out on the path when I'm finished;)

Mudbath wrote: »

Ooooh it was freezing up there (a good sign Dusty??!). Also got rid of a load of cardboard boxes for things that we don't even have anymore! I'll do another bag tomorrow.

Yes it is a good sign as long as it is not just cold because the slopey bits are not insulated, like ours It is also a good reason not to keep electrical stuff up there because of the variations in heat Our loft is so like that with boxes for stuff we no longer have, they can go in the recycling in Feb when I have very little garden waste.

Pollybear

Afternoon all

Bathroom/toilet done today so that's Tuesday's list completed.

One load of washing done and some of it hung outside for a couple of hours, it's not completely dry but nearly and it smells lovely and fresh.

Haven't caught up yet, hope everyone's OK.

gratefulforhelp_2

greenbee wrote: »

Erm... I think you need the context in this post... I assume you mean the compost heap... not the bath :rotfl::rotfl:

Whatever floats your boat!

eta HUGS rosepink

sammiell

Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum the floors
Find and wipe the worksurfaces
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
Wipe the table and replace the cloth if necessary.
Sort through and clean out ALL the food cupboards.. Sling the grot that has been in there since time began!!
Clean the oven and hob..

Extras

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

Tuesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Extras
wednesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Extras
Thursday ~ Living room/s, Hall stairs.. and.. and garage! (HA!!)
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Extras

not been here due to the fact that if i dont get my @rse into gear christmas would have been cancelled doing quite well if i do say so myself
still loads to do so not hanging around i will speak to you all when im finished hugs to all samx
oh and toots stars please when you have a mo

macpep1

Hi all

Am just quickly posting from work as my internet and everything is disconnected at home due to flooring getting done, fingers crossed the joiner will have it finished tonight and let me get my tree etc up :eek:

Lady-L Glad your news wan't too bad IYSWIM.

I have done nothing this week except Mondays so TOOTS CAN I HAVE A STAR FOR MONDAY PLEASE.

Hope you are all well, I will try and get some more of my list done if I can get the place back into order as I am working right up until Christmas Eve :mad: Hate my job :mad::mad:

poohbear59

rosepink1984 wrote: »

I'm such an idiot. I was going to do loads of flying today, but forgot my meds yesterday and only found out today when I went to take today's dose. So I'm really really really dizzy as a result. Sitting on the sofa is almost too much! Might have to go back to bed.

DH is home today, job hunting and he's going to sign on later. We are at the lowest point we have ever been money wise, as his work has died down for the winter. He's just popped out to the bank as we have managed to scrape together some cash to put in there for the rent, the rest of the rent is going on the last CC we have that's not maxed out. Things will get better when spring arrives hopefully if people aren't suffering too much because of the recession and can afford to get work done again.

Sorry to come on here and just moan, the only flying I've managed to do today is hang out the washing.

I am sorry to hear that things are so bad for you at the moment. I hope your DH is able to find something soon. We too are at our lowest ever financially so I really do understand. Big hugs for you and your DH . Don't worry about moaning. That is what we are here for.

One of the benefits of having DH here is that he has set up mu mobile with meds reminders and every time it goes of he gets up and gets my meds and a drink for me. He now knows how carp I am at doing it myself. I thought he could be my carer and I could be his.:rotfl::rotfl:

I have all my presents wrapped and am now doing some last minute 3 day listings on e bay. I can hope!

pigpen I do exactly the same corn beef hash as you. Served with baked beans my lot love it. I only have one tin in my store today so very bad planning here. Make note to buy more when I can get out.

We never have any left to freeze.

Please excuse any typos!

Mudbath

So much for having a break. Old lady (pooch not mother!) threw up everywhere. She does that once in a while - bless her. Anyway, took the opportunity to put both dog beds in the washing machine whilst I'm up to date with the washing.

Once I'd done that there was no point sitting down so I've done 15 minutes in the garden including fill the feeders up. I got some special robin food for my birthday which they love. Their feeder is right by the kitchen window which is lovely. I put stripes on the body lead so as I pottered round the garden she followed me round and kept looking at me as if I was a little mad - she's one to talk!

Meant to say - stripes chewed through an electric extension lead this morning. Luckily it had been unplugged at the weekend or we'd have had one dead doggy! Looks like we'll have to get the crate back down which is a shame as she'd done so well but her safety is important. The extension lead was behind the skirting behind a sofa so how she got it - daft pup!

School run and madness now descend - hugs to all xx

TAG

If it's not there then it's been done!!:D

Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum the floors
Level Two
don't forget kick boards!
Extras

1. Get those last minute cards and presents posted!!
2. Dust and Deweb

Tuesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Level One
Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins!
scrub the tiles and grout!
Level Two
Clean windows,
Extras

1. Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..
2. Post all the cards you need to post. Last posting dates are drawing very close.
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
Strip bedding, and wash it.. and get the bed remade.. before bed time! Change duvet cover etc too!
Level Two
Clear out and organise any large cupboards you haven't done in a while.. I am fairly certain I recall someone mentioning a large untidy cupboard..
Organise presents and cards to be sent to those for whom they are intended..
Level Three
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. Clear out/clean the fire.. vacuum out fluff etc ready for Santa!
3. Wipe down 3 radiators
4. Sort out coats, shoes bags etc.. do any need cleaning once school has finished for the jollydays?

funfairprincess

pigpen wrote: »

I'll be fine.. think it may just be that AF was supposed to arrive yesterday and has hibernated for a few days.. Bet she arrives christmas eve.. was christmas DAY last year.. a few days late!!

Corned dog hash.. (lazy Pigpen method)

1 large tin corned dog chopped into inchish cubes
1 large onion chopped small
3 carrots.. sliced diced or whatever
half a dozen potatoes or so.. chopped into 1 inchish cubes
gravy granules.. I use about 3-4 tablespoons and taste it when it is almost done and add more if needed.
1.5 pints water.. add more or less as you see fit.. depends how thick you want it really

Chuck whole lot in a pan or slowcooker and cook until the potatoes are soft

Sometimes I add more corned dog a bit before it is done so it has some chunky bits

and I use 2-3 times what is listed here..

I make sure ALL the potatoes are out before freezing excess though as they are disgusting when thawed.

Cheers pigpen your a angel


Poohbear you put beans on the same plate as gravy??????????:eek::eek:

Valli

Valli's Blitz the house in two days list...

Kitchen
Level One
Clear and wipe worksurfaces
Empty and wash out the bin.. make it smell sweet!
Level Two
Wipe all appliances.. large and small
Wipe over units and kickboards
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Three
Sort and organise a cupboard in these rooms!..
Thoroughly clean the fridge
Wipe the table.. does it need a clean cloth

Master bedroom
level One
Declutter the floors
Strip the bed and wash the bedding and replace before bedtime!!
Level Two
Declutter the shelves and flat surfaces
Vacuum the floors
Clear away the floordrobe
Level Three
Sort a box of junk
Wash any soft furnishings that need it
dust and Deweb

Living room
Level One
Declutter the guff and put it where it belongs!
Empty bins etc
Level Two
wipe the sofas
Vacuum the floors, including the stairs
Wipe the paintwork in the hallway and up the stairs
Level three
Wash any curtains/nets soft furnishings that need it
Clear a hotspot
wipe over any electricals

Dining room
Level One
Declutter the guff and put it where it belongs!
Empty bins etc
Level Two
wipe the sofas
Vacuum the floors, including the stairs
Wipe the paintwork in the hallway and up the stairs
Level three
Wash any curtains/nets soft furnishings that need it
Clear a hotspot
wipe over any electricals


Bathroom, DONE


Kids rooms hall stairs landing (study)
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter the floors.. [/STRIKE]
Collect and put away all the laundry
Level two
Strip the bed, wash the bedding and remake before bedtime!
[STRIKE]Vacuum/mop floors[/STRIKE]
Level three
Wipe paintwork and radiators and sticky marks
dust and deweb


Note to self - wellies and shovel and extra warm clothing IN CAR
(also emergency chocolate )

Funfair - I couldn't have baked beans on the same plate as gravy either:eek: