Weekly Flylady Thread 4th January 2010

LameWolf

pigpen wrote: »

we have this 'discussion' every year.. and I still think you should have to live within a certain distance of your place of employment.. unless it is a nuclear power plant

Ah, I wish Mr LW worked closer, as I worry myself sick about his 30 mile journey to work in these conditions. Sadly, in the IT industry, if you're the wrong side of 50, it's a question of take work where you can.:( He was out of work for 11 months at one point, and applied for over 300 posts in that time.

((((HUGS)))) Helenj and Mumof2.

Happy Birthday Greenbee.

Today's efforts:
Wednesday - Living room, hall and stairs
Level one
Clear floors of clutter and vacuum them Mr LW does the vacuuming (done Sunday) but floor is now free of clutter apart from the jigsaw we are working on (can be stashed under the bed when I've finished with it for the day)
Make time for yourself!! Half an hour of peace! I'm afraid this happened rather earlier than planned – woke up with a migraine, and had to rest til the little zig-zaggy lights went away._pale_
Level Two
Wipe sofas Done; even polished Mr LW's leather rocker chair!
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move.. I don't want any hurt backs! See above; we have a Dyson, which is too heavy for me, so Mr LW does the main vacuuming – I just use the little hand-held on hot-spots.
Sort coats and shoes and bags Only coat not stashed away is on wardrobe door because it's damp (from de-icing the birds' lollipop). Only bag in evidence is my handbag, which I have just turfed out to search for rubbish (there wasn't any!)
Level Three
Dust and deweb all those corners and electrical appliances and shelves.. etc Done all that I can get to; and boy, were there a lot of dragons to dust! Note to self – have a word with spiders about planning permission.:rolleyes:
Clear mantel and put back only what should be up there! Done – no clutter to start with.
Wipe and water plants N/A.

1. Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
2. Wash any soft furnishing that need it
3. polish and dust all the electricals!
4. Binbag dance.. Binbag shuffle done:D

I don't honestly think I'm ever going to get any stars, as there's too much I physically can't manage due to health problems, but I must say, I feel a lot more motivated to get off my bum and do what I'm able to.

kazmeister

Flying - I have folded washing x 2, reloaded TD x 2, reloaded WM x 2

Taken 4 Christmas trees to the attic and about 5 boxes of decs The big tree is now on the landing as I cant lift it to get it up the spiral stairs to the attic. Had to do a rearrange in there as DS had dumped some stuff.

Oh and twice while I was in the attic someone came to the door.

Have also taken a phone call from b1tch boss asking me whats happening about work - er my certificate doesnt run out until next Tues :mad:

Have relocated a box of stationery from the attic to the office/junk room

Will now go and do - both living rooms (well maybe after a cuppa :rotfl:)
Have decluttered 3 cherry flapjacks and a coffee for my lunch.


Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Two
Level Three
Extras
wash windows
Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and landing!
Level One
Declutter the floor.. laundry gone, shoes gone.. etc
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clear a box of stuff from the landing. - or boxes of Christmas decs[/STRIKE] just one box left then I can put the shoe rack back
Vacuum the floors
Level Three
Tidy a chest of drawers/wardrobe.. is there anything past its best that can go live elsewhere?
Clear and tidy the top of a wardrobe/COD and replace only what is necessary.. surely you don't need it all!?
Extras
Wash windows
Dust and deweb
Shine 2 lightshades!
Straighten a shelf of books or ornaments..
Wednesday - Living room, hall and stairs
Level one
Clear floors of clutter and vacuum them
[STRIKE]Make time for yourself!! Half an hour of peace![/STRIKE] [STRIKE]Soaked in the bath[/STRIKE]Level Two
Wipe sofas
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move.. I don't want any hurt backs!
Sort coats and shoes and bags
Level Three
Dust and deweb allthose corners and electrical appliances and shelves.. etc
Clear mantel and put back only what should be up there!
Wipe and water plants
Extras
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
Wash any soft furnishing that need it
polish and dust all the electricals!
Binbag dance..

greenbee

LameWolf wrote: »

I don't honestly think I'm ever going to get any stars, as there's too much I physically can't manage due to health problems, but I must say, I feel a lot more motivated to get off my bum and do what I'm able to.

If you can't do it or it doesn't need doing, and there is nothing you should substitute for it (be honest with yourself!), then cross it off - it counts as done!

kazmeister wrote: »

Ok I plead absolute ignorance here lilme so please help me. I think our car is a RWD (I'm assuming rear wheel drive) but why does that make them not sensible, I mean our car is built in a country that has LOTS of snow but then would the ESP thing that it has make a difference - I did see it come on once when I tried to get the car out of the lane when it was sheet ice (ESP i think is where the computer applies traction or power - not sure which to the wheels when its struggling to errrr do something)

For those with Rear Wheel Drive, in this weather you need to put something HEAVY in the boot of your car to help the wheels grip (front wheel drive is fine, you have the weight of the engine to help you). The christmas/new year glass recycling should be enough kaz

Meeting over, letters all finished and addressed... off to brave the cold and see whether the post office is still there... wish I had wellies rather than just walking boots!:o

toottifrootti

afternoon everyone

lovely sunny day here but its baltic - we had a little snow overnight but meant to have loads more tomorrow.

froddy hope you are finding the counselling a benefit - I have sent you 2 packages of the usual stuff which probably wont go through the letter box so if you get a non-delivery card then you know its nothing important.
Doozer hope your fingers and thumb are ok - silly person!
lala good luck with your first day back I am sure you wi9ll be fine when you get started even if its from home - sounds like your manager will be a good support too - its only natural to be anxious when you have been absent so long. (((hugs)))
FFP WTG sorting out how you are spending the money - sounds excellent - glad OH is not so grumpy. (((hugs)))
sexy good to see you with us again and great that you have a snow day - gives you a breathing space to get on with the planning - give my love to ladyL if you are in touch again.
sammiell hope you feel better soon honey and the blood tests find the problem
Choccybix Happy Birthday to your DD3
Greenbee Happy Birthday to you too
helen dont be looking for bad things - look for positives honey - the doctor is being thorough and checking the scan photos carefully and not just a quick look over them. they often dont give pain killers until they know what they are dealing with because some things could make the condition worse IYSWIM - keep the chin up and be careful when you go out. (((hugs))) eta glad to see DH is getting home.
LameWolf please read rule no.8 on post 3 and apply accordingly - you will get stars

no flying done as yet apart from clearing the table and wiping it.
tootsxx

Dustykitten

Hi Toots - hope you're doing well and not going too stir crazy.

Living room all back to normal and it's made me feel sad, I usually love getting the decs down.

Kids have gone awol for about an hour (note to self be careful what you wish for) and now the living room is done I'm a wee bit concerned, I'll give them 10 more minutes and then I think I'll put my gear on and walk around the block as I want them home before dark.

Mudders - milkgate is really selfish. I am so pleased we have a milkman. Yes we pay more but it is a valuable service not only for us but for those people who can't get out. We can order extras online now which again for some could be vital

esmf73

Ok please count me in this week.
Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area - Done inc extras- just need to clean oven when can get oven cleaner - SNOW

Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and landing! - Done - just need to put away washing thats been done.

Wednesday - Living room, hall and stairs - doing this tomorrow
Level one
Clear floors of clutter and vacuum them
Make time for yourself!! Half an hour of peace!
Level Two
Wipe sofas
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move.. I don't want any hurt backs!
Sort coats and shoes and bags
Level Three
Dust and deweb allthose corners and electrical appliances and shelves.. etc
Clear mantel and put back only what should be up there!
Wipe and water plants
Extras

1. Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
2. Wash any soft furnishing that need it
3. polish and dust all the electricals!
4. Binbag dance..

joeyjimbles

Woo-hoo - all done with just a few of my usuals and personal extras to do once the kids come home. The hall and stairs took forever as of course that's where I'd put all the stuff that was moved out of the living room! But now it is mostly put in its right place - well til I get in that room and realise that it isn't!

Wednesday - Living room, hall and stairs - DONE:j
Level one
[STRIKE]Clear floors of clutter and vacuum them
[STRIKE]Make time for yourself!! Half an hour of peace!/STRIKE][/STRIKE][STRIKE]
[/STRIKE]Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe sofas
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move.. I don't want any hurt backs!
Sort coats and shoes and bags
[/STRIKE]Level Three
[STRIKE]Dust and deweb allthose corners and electrical appliances and shelves.. etc
Clear mantel and put back only what should be up there!
Wipe and water plants


[/STRIKE]Extras

1. [STRIKE]
   
2. Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
3. Wash any soft furnishing that need it
4. polish and dust all the electricals!
5. Binbag dance
6. [/STRIKE]..

[STRIKE]and take the decorations to the loft
[/STRIKE]tidy one drawer from the COD in the dining room
find the dining room table under the 'stuff'

[STRIKE]
Washing up breakfast stuff
S&S Kitchen
Make Beds/Empty hotwater bottles
S&S Bathrooms
[/STRIKE]
Put washing on
Empty dishwasher
Ironing/putting away
[STRIKE]Walk Dog
Make Dinner
[/STRIKE]


Funny how the ironing is always left...

Dustykitten

Monday

Clean out the extra food cupboard

Tuesday
Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and landing!
Strip wash and replace the bedding!
Clear a box of stuff from the landing.
Vacuum and turn the mattress
Vacuum the floors
Tidy a chest of drawers/wardrobe.. is there anything past its best that can go live elsewhere?
[STRIKE]Clear and tidy COD and replace only what is necessary.. surely you don't need it all!?[/STRIKE]

Wednesday
Living room, hall and stairs
Make time for yourself!! Half an hour of peace!


Thursday
Room of Doom - it will get done this year (this is not a panto cry it will!) but maybe not this week now
ebay listing


Friday
master bedroom
finances

Postponed until weather improves
farm shop
recycle tree
scrap store
bank/returns
DS1 parents evening

Mudbath

Awwww - hugs Jo, hope you're ok.

Helen - massive, massive, massive hugs to you. That's what DS had last year and I never, ever want to see someone in that sort of pain again. Hugs to you all xx

Dusty - I only have children here whose parents are equally willing to help out. I don't mean it being tit for tat but people I know I can ask to help me out when needed. These are the children who's parents helped so much when DS was ill and when I had my op. Well, all bar fussy little bug**r. I've got him because I really like his grandma who would have had to get two buses to come and look after him. Also, after an hour or two with me he stops the winges and gets on with it! Bless him!

I gave the elderly lady my number in case she got stuck again. Was slightly concerned when she just rang again in case it was going to become an hourly thing. Anyway, she asked if I could just 'pop' round. She'd made some cakes and biscuits for all the children and asked how I coped with so many! Thought she was going to wet herself when I told her only two were mine. She was laughing so much. Sweet lady and a very good baker. Thank goodness the children will eat most of it.

Done loads in what turned out to be an hour of tidying. Including decluttering the dirt from my hair!!:rotfl:. The bonus of having lots of children is you may as well get on with it and tidy!

Right, another HHC 315 until 345 to get our bedroom sorted.

Hugs to all xx

kazmeister

greenbee wrote: »

For those with Rear Wheel Drive, in this weather you need to put something HEAVY in the boot of your car to help the wheels grip (front wheel drive is fine, you have the weight of the engine to help you). The christmas/new year glass recycling should be enough kaz

So the 2 bags of coal and bag of logs that I couldnt be bothered to unload would do then :rotfl:

Anyway the car has only been out once on the Tues before Christmas and once on Christmas Eve oh and the other day when I took laddo to his mates forgot about that.

Back to flying

ETA - "I gave the elderly lady my number in case she got stuck again. Was slightly concerned when she just rang again in case it was going to become an hourly thing. Anyway, she asked if I could just 'pop' round. She'd made some cakes and biscuits for all the children and asked how I coped with so many! Thought she was going to wet herself when I told her only two were mine. She was laughing so much. Sweet lady and a very good baker. Thank goodness the children will eat most of it." Mudders I think thats lovely

ETAA Have deleted some of my offtopic comments Sorry Toots/Piggers