Weekly Flylady Thread 4th January 2010

lil_me

Pigpen yes some are annoying but as a stubborn old bat before my time I know I will be a nightmare too. Having not totally completed lists recently these may have been covered, but some of mine.

Tops of door frames - went to hang a towel on the bathroom door to keep cold out of upstairs, gross fluffy stuff, yuk
Linen cupboard - I think I need to have a look through and see what can be taken to the local dog/cat rescue centre
Baking trays/pans/plastic tub sort out, lids for everything, see if anything needs replacing/flinging etc
Cleaning the loo - sometimes we miss the outside, especially down the back, ewwww fluffy pipes
Decluttering snow - something some of us are doing daily, I keep having to clear the back door or the dog knocks it in the house
Back of TVs/PCs/other electricals

Hex have you tried www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk on the forum there is loads of help stuff, I always search on there. I got my DW with a good code from littlewoods/very.co.uk in the sale, must admit I'd hate to be without it again. I hated the Bosch one we had in the old house which broke all the time but Pigpen likes them.

MrsChaos, I hate pairing socks, I have done a trick like hex's before. Mine are in pairs but the kids leave them all over the place. If you don't want to bin the old ones make them into draught excluders.

Looks like DP is coming home early, it's snowing so good thing but bad bit being it's so quiet he's only done a few pounds, which is not good for the bills. I always think things happen for a reason, maybe that is why my interest free for 12 months card arrived on the first snowy day. At least I can use it and have the common sense now to pay it back as soon as I can (instead of my 34.9% card or DPs 20.9% one) . Just close my eyes and put in the pin number as it'll be the third week without pay. It'll have cost me more to get him there tonight than he will make. Must see if we can get more tax credits when it is like this.

Ok a little more flying, more TD loads, washing brought downstairs, some wet stuff on radiators, more bags of rubbish dumped outside.

Quillion I am pleased he still has a job and is happy with accepting that (((hugs)))

mumofjusttwo

Right well I am just going to post my list so I know where it is tomorrow.

Hugs to everyone.


Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
DONE TOOTS :j
Extras
wash windows
Declutter the tops of the wall units
Wipe over all the small appliances

Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and landing!
DONE TOOTS :j
Extras
Wash windows
Dust and deweb
Shine 2 lightshades!
Straighten a shelf of books or ornaments..

Wednesday - Living room, hall and stairs
DONE TOOTS :j
Extras
polish and dust all the electricals!
Binbag dance..

Thursday - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level Two
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Level Three
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List
Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
HHI
End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

Friday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Wipe down tiles in bathroom..
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats
Grab yourself a toothbrush and scrub the manky bits between the tiles
Extras
Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
If you have a shelf.. empty and clean it

ajmoney

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

I have no idea what you do, but hope that OH give you good feedback for your performance

I am a flute player and have my final recital for my Masters next week.

I haven't read the thread and am so tired that I probably won't. I HATE the snow and cold as it has made me have the most pointless day ever.

I arrived in Edinburgh this morning to get my train to Manchester for my last rehearsal with my pianist. All trains were either cancelled or delayed, mine eventually left 35 minutes late. We didn't even get as far as Lockerbie (for those of you that know the area you will know that is not very far AT ALL) and the train stopped. They were checking a possible fault on the train, we then sat there for just over 4 hours. When we eventually got to Lockerbie I turned round and came home. I now have to go to Manchester on Monday, come back the same day. Go to work on Tuesday and then after todays experience I am going back to Manchester that night ready for my recital the following day. I can't face the stress of possibly not getting there. I am tired and I have done nothing, my day seems to have been so pointless. :mad:

Sorry Toots, Pigpen, I had to rant.

Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and landing!
Level One
Strip wash and replace the bedding!
Level Two
Vacuum and turn the mattress
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

1. Dust and deweb
2. Shine 2 lightshades!

Wednesday - Living room, hall and stairs
Level Two
Wipe sofas
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move.. I don't want any hurt backs!
Level Three
Dust and deweb allthose corners and electrical appliances and shelves.. etc
Extras

1. polish and dust all the electricals!
2. Binbag dance..

Thursday - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!!
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Extra Task List

1. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
2. HHI
3. End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

Friday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear floors of guff and stuff
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
[/STRIKE]Level Two
[STRIKE]Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks[/STRIKE]
Clear any clutter from desk
[STRIKE]Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, shower curtains etc
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
[STRIKE]sweep and mop and deslop the floors in these rooms.
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Collect all the dirty laundry[/STRIKE]
Grab yourself a toothbrush and scrub the manky bits between the tiles
Extras

1. [STRIKE]Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms[/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Empty the cupboard and clean it out.. colour ordered bottles inside![/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]Fling all those empty bottles and tubes[/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]If you have a shelf.. empty and clean it[/STRIKE]

Careful_with_that_Axe

For a specific job for me it would be sorting CDs and DVDs and returning them to boxes as well as tidying them on shelves.

Mending odd broken things or putting together things that need it.

Kitchen cupboards - organising tinned stuff.

Rationalising freezer.

There seem to be quite a few people who suffer from ill health here. I think, for me, it's my way of retaining control in at least one area of my life.

Mum_on_a_mission_2

OK ladies, I'm about ready to head to my pit, feel shattered and overly hot,

List is now not too bad...

library - find & return books (found but not open until tomorrow?)
p.mag - issue invoices, start 2009 accounts (in year is done - need to add on last 4 months)
nct - sort garage bits, update treasurer, get out NNS lists & make a date for planning meeting, speak to HS, RBC forms up to date?
DS's bedroom (clothes try on)


Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area - Done!:j

Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and landing
Level One
Declutter the floor
Level Two.
Level Three

Wednesday - Living room, hall and stairs - Done!:j

Thursday - those frightening kids rooms - Done!:j

Friday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside!
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three

Off for a hot turn methinks, see you all tomorrow as it'll still be too icy to do much anywhere else,

Moam

thifty

Mumof2 wrote: »

OK, I've had a go at the blinds (had to take everything back off the window sill to do them and clean the sink after). They were FILTHY (sorry to shout).

I've done them as best as I can but for next time can someone tell me if there is an easy way to clean Venetian blinds? I sprayed some Dettol spray, left it for a bit and then wiped with a damp sponge. They look much better but not perfect. Now you must remember Flylady says we don't have to do things perfectly so I'm not about to dash back upstairs lol!

Next time I'd like to do them better plus the kitchen blinds will need doing when they're next on the list and there's 2 of them :eek:

If they are made of plastic then put an old towel and some cheap bubble bath in the bath with some warm water. take blind down after you ahve opened it up and dip it in the bath but dont put the top meachanism bit in then wipe each slat then hang up again. If your blind hangs somewhere where there are no tiles below it you will need to dry it first but it is a very quick way to do it.

xx_Jo_xx wrote: »

:rotfl: I think we should ALL just chuck them away....in the name of decluttering and flying!

I have tried in vain to buy a draft excluder (cost me £77 on Lakeland just looking for one tonight:eek:) and I have decided to get my sewing machine out and make one but will have to hunt the house for things to stuff it with, so fling your clean odd socks my way please:rotfl:
Thursday - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Level Two All done star please Toots :beer::beer:
Level Three

That means I have done all lists this week for the second time ever woo hoo


THIFTY’S just moved in and stuff to do list

1. Start on list of people to notify of house move- did 3 more today!
2. arrange a window cleaner
3. chase up next return for dhs shoes
4. book haircuts for us all ds sheared today, 3 more of us to sort
5. wash dining room curtains
6. Run appliances through a clean cycle.. degunk filters etc too not sure how to do this to dw, wm done already
7. Wash any grotty windows dining room
8. Call a friend/relative you've not seen in a while auntie jan

Big hugs for JO JO

rach

Hello all

I'm back from my little trip away. Had a good time in the end. The photoshoot was actually good fun though the pics are extortionate so I didn't buy any. However I was pampered a bit and had a good time with my friend.

Yesterday was a bit stressful as it took me over 2.5 hours to get to work and then I had to get to birmingham in the evening. Tonight there were no fast trains back to london thanks to a signal failure (nothing about it online DH had been checking for me!) so had to get the slow train back then getting across London was slow so that was a 4 hour journey! Worked out I've spent 10 of the last 36 hours travelling :eek: Still, I'm home safe and sound, that's all that matters. And no work til Tuesday now :j

Need to find my list as I/we will be flying this weekend.

pigpen wrote: »

IMPORTANT QUESTION..

What jobs do people specifically want on the list next week?

you know those bits you look at week after week and think.. hmm.. I can pretend that's not on this weeks list so I'll leave it being an eye sore!?? My entire house is like that.. but come on.. tell me about your messy corners! I am bored of writing the same tasks week in week out.. I want something new!

And.. no you aren't having the week or even a day off..

I am good at doing the bits that are seen or are on the list but I did notice that the back of my sink and behind my radiators are in need of a good dyson/wipe
Also I need to sort out our wedding photos, actually print some and put in a 5 pic frame we got as a present and also put the disposable camera ones into an album!
I also need to sort out the fact that my big gas burner on the hob isn't working (gunked up i think) but I don't want to get the landlord out as I think it's my fault so they will charge me...any ideas welcomed!
Return Christmas present that doesn't work
write thank you letters

Obviously these are specific to me!!

pigpen wrote: »

Good.. Fortunately I only have one ex from when I was 14 lol.. and KH.. so I'm safe on that front.. though I did have one guy who said he really fancied me at school and I'm still beautiful and would I consider meeting up with him.. at his house in France... erm.. no sorry I don't have a passport lol.

You should've said 'yes please, you don't mind if i bring my 8 kids do you?' :rotfl::rotfl:

hollyh

xx_Jo_xx wrote: »

Have none of you read the book by Cecelia Ahern? I think its called 'There's no place like Here'

The girl in the book finds the place where all lost things go!!!! She finds masses of socks....but lots of other things too

THATS where all the socks go

I have it was a great book if i remember.

I don't think i can cross anything else off my lists.:o I need a big kick tomorrow i'm being so lazy at the moment.

Thursday - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! Wash the curtains!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Tidy a chest of drawers/wardrobe/floordrobe!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Friday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clear floors of guff and stuff
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks
Level Three
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
sweep and mop and deslop the floors in these rooms.
Grab yourself a toothbrush and scrub the manky bits between the tiles

My Extras

1. Fill in K form
2. Update scrapbook
3. Clean out car
4. get OH to put them in attic
5. Put airer back on landing
6. Update spending spreadsheet / End of month accounts / Jan budget
   
7. Deal with paperwork
8. Sort Xmas cupboard & wrapping paper bag
9. Get food waste bags
   
10. Book dentist
11. Rubbish & recycling in
12. Rebook Drs

Lady-Liberty

Evening

Just popping in to say a HUGE thanks to Sexy she battled through the snow & ice up my road today to bring me some shopping from MR.T :A what a star........my puddy cats think she is wonderful too because they were running out of food :rotfl: we had a lovely afternoon chatting.....hope your ears weren't burning too much xx

Diva Sweetie....loads of love to you xx

jojo Big hugs.....the doc is doing exactly the right thing getting you seen quickly & I'm sure it will all work out fine........but I do understand what the waiting is like.....so if you need a listening ear PM me x

Special love & hugs as usual to toots hope you are managing to keep warm honey xx

Love to all xx

rach

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
Declutter and wipe those worksurfaces
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Two
clean blinds/curtains
Clean the hob and oven
Clean out the fridge..
Level Three
Clean and wipe the table, replace the cloth if necessary
Clean out the under sink cupboard.. new year, new cleaning products!
Dust and deweb
Wipe over the units and large appliances

Extras

1. Sort recipe books/files
2. Wipe over all the small appliances

Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and landing!
Level One
Strip wash and replace the bedding!
Declutter the floor.. laundry gone, shoes gone.. etc
Level Two
Clear a box of stuff from the landing.
Vacuum and turn the mattress
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!?
Wash curtains/blinds that are in need.

Extras

1. Dust and deweb
2. Shine 2 lightshades!

Wednesday - Living room, hall and stairs
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
Thursday - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!!
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! Wash the curtains!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Tidy a chest of drawers/wardrobe/floordrobe!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors

Extra Task List

1. Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle

Friday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clear floors of guff and stuff
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains, shower curtains etc
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
sweep and mop and deslop the floors in these rooms.
Collect all the dirty laundry
Grab yourself a toothbrush and scrub the manky bits between the tiles
Extras

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
2. If you have a shelf.. empty and clean it