Weekly Flylady Thread 11th January 2010

sexymouse

Washload number 2 in the WM and 1 in the TD, although I've just realised I left one of my bras in the WM when I put a hot wash of towels on - hope I haven't wrecked it! Still, the floordrobe is looking a little bit clearer - the towels have been on the landing for a couple of weeks now! I must get on top of the washing this weekend, and not be put off by the fact that the machine is outside in the garage.

Valli I've noted down what happened today on my countdown calendar that I have on the fridge. Haven't contacted the union yet about it, but I suppose the HT feels justified in making us miss it as we had an hour before the staff meeting to do stuff, and we had 3 snow days last week, even though I spend many a whole day on weekends working and evenings too and also worked from home on my snow days. The point is, there are 3 of us who need to plan and do stuff together, and none of us could get together, and we just couldn't do all of the discussing on the phone either. Good luck with your date - hope it goes well.

rach

hex2 wrote: »

Valli - be yourself. At the end of the day would you really be happy with someone you could run rings around? My first H did not read at all, ever. I really should have noted this fact and applied my brain.

Agreed....I always wanted a clever man and got one in the end....which has it's positives and negatives.

Well I managed to stand up for over an hour sorting the dinner and then pottering with laundry etc - now up to date. This bodes well, all the resting, elevating and ice has helped...plus i've been flexing it regularly too I plan to go into work tomorrow as i'm in a forward planning meeting all day with my colleague and so should be able to prop my foot on a chair!

I will try and finish the bathroom before bed though I don't want to push my luck on the ankle...

Eggs hard boiled for DH's sandwich, final portion of parsnip soup in a container in the fridge ready for my lunch Fri as I'm out for lunch tomorrow.

ETA: I now have items totalling £198 in my basket on the craghoppers site....lots are duplicates as I'm not sure what size to get...anyone know their returns policy?

lil_me

Kitchen still not finished but all but one bench is cleared, I stopped as I was preparing kids tea.....DP decided he wanted to eat later. I am now impressed with my MSE ways, I got the steaks and trimmed the fattier parts off DP & boys tend to leave. Then looked and thought if I trim that and add to it, I might even get another meal out of it. So anyway I've thinned them down a little & trimmed more off, we still have huge enough steaks to feel like a treat as they are plate width, 4 inches wide & about 1/2 inch thick (bought before Christmas, trying to have cheap meals then treats out of what we have) but there is now also a tub (yes takeaway size plastic one) full of trimmed off steak in the SC with some bendy veg otherwise bin destined. So tomorrow we have a 'free' meal Even DP didn't seem disappointed, I did say I haddn't done it to pressure him just to prove we're a little (or lot) 'greedy' sometimes.

I will finish the kitchen but just had to share as I am proud of my little self. Oh I cooked the beef fat off in the pan to make some treats for the dog too he's delighted.

Rach have you tried here for craghoppers http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/product-list&Manufacturer=24 or ebay? I find them cheaper. Both Go Outdoors & craghoppers are good with returns. With craghoppers I think you still need to claim back return postage costs

tootifruities

done to 795

smartie12

Monday - Living room, hall and stairs
Level one
Level Two
Wipe sofas
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move.. I don't want any hurt bodies! I moved 1 chair - is that ok? Not allowed to move anything else:p
Sort coats and shoes and bags
Level Three
Organise a bookshelf!
Check smoke alarms

Tuesday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining Area
Level One
Level Two
Clear and wipe window sills.. do not put back the junk.. bin it!
Level Three
Tidy, clear and wipe the top of the fridge and freezer
Clean one small appliance thoroughly.. microwave, kettle, iron,
[STRIKE]Clean appliance filters.. WM, DW, Kettle, Vacuum cleaner.. cooker hood..
[/STRIKE]

Wednesday ~ Study and Bathroom/loo
Level One
Level Two
Polish mirrors and taps and pictures and shower screens etc
Wipe over all the paintwork..
Declutter the desk and clean the keyboard etc.. icky germs.. and shake out those biscuit crumbs!
Level Three
Declutter 50 emails and have 15 minutes filing/organising spreadsheets/debtbusting!.. see if you can alter any of these payments to free up some cash!
Defluff behind the radiators.. and wipe the fronts so they look nice
Clean the downstairs curtain poles/tracks.. furniture polishis a foolproof way of making the curtains run smoothly again!

Slowly getting there:o

Didn't do my HHI earlier as I felt sick then had to play on DH's new wii game:rolleyes:

I WILL do HHI at 7.30 if anyone wants to join me;)

Valli

Can't think WHAT the extra impetus is

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 DONE

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,
Level One
Collect and put away all the laundry
Level two
Declutter the floors and empty the bins
Clean the bath, shower, loo, basins.. etc etc
Vacuum/mop floors
Level three
Wash the bath mats and shower curtains if needed
Wipe any chairs/sofas

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

Extras
Laundry made a start - 1 load in WM ready to switch on later

Must do tonight
empty all bins into wheelie bin; empty and wash cat litter tray
put wheelie bin out

lil_me

smartie I can do a HHC with you to get my kitchen finished, I don't iron unless absolutely necessary (last ones were before new year) but I'll be working hard....and cooking the tea DP now wants

smartie12

rach wrote: »

Eggs hard boiled for DH's sandwich, final portion of parsnip soup in a container in the fridge ready for my lunch Fri as I'm out for lunch tomorrow.

:eek: Thank you for the reminder;) Got to boil egg for DH's sandwich tomorrow as well! I would of forgot if you hadn't said:rotfl:

juliejim

I'll join in a little late - just trying to declutter the kids to bed.

DS has passed his swimming test so very pleased with him and he now wants to carry on whereas he had said he wanted to stop when he'd finished this lot.

Dorastar

Plod plod plod ever through the snow which dh is refusing to declutter! Getting there VERY slowly but dh is doing his bit so house isn't too bad honest. Am saving all the paperwork for a big sort this weekend - have just had a letter telling us we are getting some £ from a savings scheme I had forgotten about so we obviously need to do a bit of work here:rotfl:

Monday - Living room, hall and stairs
Level one
Level Two
Wipe sofas
Level Three
Sort out emergency box.. in case of power failures etc.. candles, matches/lighter/torch/batteries and emergency numbers.. plumber, gas, electric, water etc
Extras
Wipe tops of downstairs door frames
polish and dust all the electricals!
Tuesday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining Area
Level One
Wipe and replace small appliances
Declutter and wipe work surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Wipe units/appliances
Clear and wipe window sills.. do not put back the junk.. bin it!
Level Three
Tidy, clear and wipe the top of the fridge and freezer
Clean one small appliance thoroughly.. microwave, kettle, iron,
Clean appliance filters.. WM, DW, Kettle, Vacuum cleaner.. cooker hood..
Extras
Sort the plastic boxes/tupperware
Medical box - restock and inventory. I'm sure a lot of us will have run out of the vitals the last few months!
Wednesday ~ Study and Bathroom/loo
Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum floors
Clean the bathroom fixtures and fitting
Level Two
Polish mirrors and taps and pictures and shower screens etc
Wipe over all the paintwork..
Level Three
Declutter 50 emails and have 15 minutes filing/organising spreadsheets/debtbusting!.. see if you can alter any of these payments to free up some cash!
Defluff behind the radiators.. and wipe the fronts so they look nice
Clean the downstairs curtain poles/tracks.. furniture polishis a foolproof way of making the curtains run smoothly again!
Extras ~ just 3 today as they are time consuming
Gather insurance documents/guarantees/important papers together in one accessible file
Change any dead lightbulbs and defluff any old ones.. if you can change some old ones for eco-bulbs.. save a few pence where we can