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Weekly Flylady Thread 1st February 2010

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  • jinky67
    jinky67 Posts: 47,812 Forumite
    nopot2pin wrote: »
    Poppytime wrote: »

    Aye... and there is another nearly the same as me too :eek::eek::eek::eek:
    There is only one Potty ;):cool:
    So it makes for a messy outcome, if no one can p in it ;):p
    I must say I havent come across that one....couldnt possibly be as nutty as you anyway:p
    :heartpulsOnce a Flylady, always a Flylady:heartpuls
  • Thanks! I am a bit less freaked out now! I have been posting loads about the housework I have been doing trying to be an organised SAHM on a different thread and thought you were all stalking my posts :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:or thought I was so organised I had started doing the flylady tasks without realising :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:I wish! :D

    I might join you all when I get a bit more organised. Thank you - I will leave you alone now :D
    SAHM Mummy to
    ds (born Oct 2007) and dd (born June 2010)
  • Triker remember - you and I are meant to be pacing ourselves!!!!! sorry about penny the hamster - hugs for dd1 - THAT BREAKFAST WOULD GIVE YOU A HEART ATTACK!!!:rotfl: oops sorry for shouting!
    ceebeeby sounds like great teamwork - and its great for them to learn how to keep house too.
    Dusty no problem babes - you will be fine and hopefully not so sore as you have had the first gruelling lesson. everything crossed and prayers will be said shortly xxxxx well stop feeding the cats for a week and shut them in the garage:rotfl: and my impressions of you are changing with all this talk of heels and feathers:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    better do a quick roundup of stars before bed
    toots xx
    Peace will be mine
    could do better - must try harder
    Live each day as if its your last
    DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts

  • nopot2pin
    nopot2pin Posts: 5,721 Forumite
    edited 3 February 2010 at 12:46AM
    If its been deleted... its been completed ;)

    I know it doesn't look like much has been done....
    But I am liking my self to a swan :rolleyes:
    Furiously padding under the surface, whilst the top looks the same ;)

    Hugs to all... and I hope the birthday princesses had a fab day xxx:D

    Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
    Level One
    mop floors
    Level Two
    Level Three
    Wash windows.. just insides remember.. though you can do outide too if you want to brave the freezingness


    Extras
    1. Muck out the oven
    2. Wipe doors.. inside and out
    Tuesday ~ Living room/family room or other reception room!
    Level One
    Level Two
    Clean the sofas.. vacuum under/between/backs cushions.. turn them over for even wear if possible.
    Level Three
    Wipe over all the fluffy electricals.. don't electrocute yourself please!!


    Extras
    1. Finish/do a small DIY job
    2. Wash any soft furnishings that are ickified
    3. Clean out a cupboard.. any cupboard
    4. Wash those misty windows!
    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom

    Level One
    Level Two
    Level Three
    HHI


    Extras
    1. Clear out a cupboard.. any cupboard.. or a very full drawer I guess
    2. List 5 things to sell/giveaway
    3. February meal planning and finances need doing/updating!!
    Own extra's
    1. Rack wine that needs it... 1 lot to do
    2. Bottle cherry wine
    3. Start preparing spare room to be decorated. (It wont be this week - but I dont want to take it off my list iykwim)
    4. Hoover out car
    5. Upload CD's onto ipod
    6. Go to the gym 4 times :( not been at all this week so far :(
    7. Sort out parcels
    8. Post said parcels
    9. Make chilli jam :drool:
    10. Go to opticians for new prescription :o
    11. Look into starting out doing this ebay malarky :o
    12. Gloss woodwork in bathroom - mask area forgotten about last week first :o :whistle:
    13. Fix wee bit of skirting in kitchen.
    14. Deliver 2 birthday cards, with a wee bottle of wine :D - 1 done, 1 to do on Wednesday :D
    15. Pick up prescription
    16. Shopping
    TTFN
    Potty
    :D
  • done to 465

    welcome to the madhouse miaoww and well done on tackling your first list - you nearly have a star:T - there's a pm on its way to you

    Sarah - did you get yours ok?

    toots xx
    :heart: R.I.P.:heart:
    Money Saving Diva
    mummyslittleboy
    :heart::A:heart:
  • thifty
    thifty Posts: 1,027 Forumite
    edited 3 February 2010 at 12:43AM
    Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
    Level One
    Sweep and mop floors
    wipe worksurfaces
    Level Two
    Wipe ALL large appliances
    Scrub out the fridge
    Level Three
    Wash windows..
    Clear and wipe out one appliance


    Extras
    1. Muck out the oven and hob
    2. Wipe doors.. inside and out
    Tuesday ~ Living room/family room or other reception room!
    Level One
    vacuum the floors
    Level Two
    Dust and deweb..
    Level Three


    Extras
    1. Finish/do a small DIY job – put remaining pictures up
    2. Wash any soft furnishings that are ickified
    3. Wash those misty windows!
    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
    Level One
    vacuum!
    Strip, wash and replace the bedding
    Level Two
    Level Three
    HHI


    Extras
    1. Clear out a cupboard.. any cupboard.. or a very full drawer I guess
    2. List 5 things to sell/giveaway
    3. February meal planning and finances need doing/updating!!
    (Note to self page11)
    Hello all, hope all been ok, Have been at work for last 2 days but have been flying, got a friend coming for coffee at half nine tomorrow who hasnt seen the house yet so have been running around like a looney getting things done.:rotfl: as well as pruning of lists above I have also:
    cleaned bathroom
    tidied toiletries
    cleaned ensuite including scrubbing floor tiles with bleach and toothbrush!
    put toiletries in there in nice basket
    cleaned loo brushes and shower screen
    WM x 2
    arranged washing on rads and got mount ironmore ready for dds afternoon nap time tomorrow
    built up plastic shoe boxes ready to sort out shoes again
    packed gym bag ready with clean stuff and re-fed toiletry bag
    got school bag ready for morning for ds
    folded nappies and put outside ds door ready to put away

    right off to read back- only 21 pages to do, hope you have all transformed your homes:rotfl:
    Cross Stitch Challenge Member ?Number 2013 challenge = to complete rest of millenium sampler.
  • sabs10
    sabs10 Posts: 213 Forumite
    Evening All,

    Been MIA over the last few days, my dodgy stomach gave me serious grief over the weekend. Haven't caught up with thread - think i'll just dive in now and keep up to date as from 2morrow.

    Hope you, your family & friends are all well, and hugs to those who are not.

    Here 's my list for this week


    Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
    Level One
    Sweep and mop floors
    Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
    Level Two
    Wipe ALL large appliances
    Wipe and replace all small appliances
    Scrub out the fridge
    Level Three
    Wash windows.. just insides remember.. though you can do outide too if you want to brave the freezingness
    Clear and wipe out one appliance
    Wipe table and replace cloth if necessary


    Extras
    1. Clean out pongy pets
    2. Muck out the oven and hob
    3. Binbag dance
    4. Wipe doors.. inside and out
    Tuesday ~ Living room/family room or other reception room!
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum the floors!
    Clean out the fire place.. vacuum dust and fluff and soot.. if you burn wood your chimneys may need sweeping!
    Level Two
    Vacuum under furniture you can safely move!
    Dust and deweb.. make sure you do light fittings and bulbs! do picture rails and coving too if you possess it!
    Clean the sofas.. vacuum under/between/backs cushions.. turn them over for even wear if possible.
    Level Three
    Wipe over all the fluffy electricals.. don't electrocute yourself please!!
    Wipe and water the plants
    Wipe grubby paintwork/


    Extras
    1. Finish/do a small DIY job
    2. Wash any soft furnishings that are ickified
    3. Clean out a cupboard.. any cupboard
    4. Wash those misty windows!
    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
    Level One
    Declutter the floors and vacuum!
    Strip, wash and replace the bedding
    Level Two
    Clear the floordrobe/shoes/bags etc that are strewn around
    Make sure any chairs in the room are visible!
    Clear and tidy the top of a wardrobe/chest of drawers
    Level Three
    Do your pillows need replacing?
    Binbag dance
    HHI


    Extras
    1. Empty and wash out all bins upstairs
    2. Clear out a cupboard.. any cupboard.. or a very full drawer I guess
    3. List 5 things to sell/giveaway
    4. February meal planning and finances need doing/updating!!
    Ok of to bed now see you all 2morrow:D
    "Life's like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get" Forest Gump
  • jinky67
    jinky67 Posts: 47,812 Forumite
    Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
    Level One
    Sweep and mop floors
    Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
    Level Two
    Wipe ALL large appliances
    Wipe and replace all small appliances
    Scrub out the fridge
    Level Three
    Wash windows.. just insides remember.. though you can do outide too if you want to brave the freezingness
    Clear and wipe out one appliance
    Wipe table and replace cloth if necessary

    Extras
    1. Clean out pongy pets
    2. Muck out the oven and hob
    3. Wipe doors.. inside and out
    Tuesday ~ Living room/family room or other reception room!
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum the floors!
    Clean out the fire place.. vacuum dust and fluff and soot.. if you burn wood your chimneys may need sweeping!
    Level Two
    Vacuum under furniture you can safely move!
    Dust and deweb.. make sure you do light fittings and bulbs! do picture rails and coving too if you possess it!
    Clean the sofas.. vacuum under/between/backs cushions.. turn them over for even wear if possible.
    Level Three
    Wipe over all the fluffy electricals.. don't electrocute yourself please!!
    Wipe grubby paintwork/

    Extras
    1. Finish/do a small DIY job
    2. Wash any soft furnishings that are ickified
    3. Clean out a cupboard.. any cupboard
    4. Wash those misty windows!
    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
    Level One
    Declutter the floors and vacuum!
    Strip, wash and replace the bedding
    Level Two
    Clear the floordrobe/shoes/bags etc that are strewn around
    Make sure any chairs in the room are visible!
    Clear and tidy the top of a wardrobe/chest of drawers
    Level Three
    Binbag dance
    HHI

    Extras
    1. Empty and wash out all bins upstairs
    2. Clear out a cupboard.. any cupboard.. or a very full drawer I guess
    3. List 5 things to sell/giveaway
    :heartpulsOnce a Flylady, always a Flylady:heartpuls
  • toottifrootti
    toottifrootti Posts: 6,427 Forumite
    edited 3 February 2010 at 12:13AM
    I am in again in my own little way.
    Monday
    try to ebay/amazon
    Tuesday
    [STRIKE]Cornhill[/STRIKE]
    1 job from my list
    Declutter the desk and clean the keyboard etc.. icky germs.. and shake out those biscuit crumbs!
    Wednesday
    Shopping 10-12.00
    ebay/amazon
    try to change hospital appointments for March
    Thursday
    ebay/amazon
    shopping 9-11.00
    Maria 1-3.00
    Ann 3.30
    Lady checking garden - possible help
    ebay/amazon
    Friday
    me day
    visitor?????
    Saturday
    concert and lunch at church
    ebay/amazon
    get on with Feb personal challenge
    go & throw confetti
    Sunday
    church
    out for Sunday Lunch with cousin
    ebay/amazon
    sunday jobs

    Whenever...........
    1. forward email to P
    2. clean freezer
    3. Run appliances through a clean cycle.. degunk filters etc too
    4. Budget and meal plan for next month..
    5. 15 minutes filing/organising spreadsheets/debtbusting!.. see if you can alter any of these payments to free up some cash!
    6. Defluff behind the radiators.. and wipe the fronts so they look nice
    7. Gather insurance documents/guarantees/important papers together in one accessible file
    8. Passport - [STRIKE]get form,[/STRIKE] [STRIKE]photo[/STRIKE], photos signed by doctor, fill, in form, take to PO and submit - (need £85)
    9. Clean vacuum innards, pipes and filters.. do not use again until it is all dry!
    10. email to Cousin M&M
    11. check if I can finish ECDL
    12. ebay to get the money for my share of present £150/joiners bill/ plumbers bill £40/ painters bill/electrician's bill £194.01/ maybe new curtains and pole, heater for LR, tumble dryer, trip switch repair/ debts /passport £85/doctors'fee
    13. send pms to T- N- B -D
    14. pack hospital bag ready for anytime
    15. declutter pm boxes
    16. Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
    17. unjam the drawers on the writing table and clean them out while at it.
    18. Throw away [STRIKE]10 [/STRIKE] 9 items you have kept for ages but have absolutely no use for!..
    No more than 35 things on my list allowed:p

    head down and batter on again!!!:rotfl:

    see you all tomorrow
    get well vibes for all the poorlies

    special love and hugs to LadyL

    night night
    toots xx

    Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
    Level One
    Sweep and mop floors
    Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
    Level Two
    Wipe ALL large appliances
    Wipe and replace all small appliances
    Level Three
    Wash windows.. just insides remember..
    Clear and wipe out one appliance
    Wipe table and replace cloth if necessary

    Extras
    1. Wipe doors.. inside and out
    Tuesday ~ Living room/family room or other reception room!
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum the floors!
    Level Two
    Vacuum under furniture you can safely move!
    Dust and deweb.. make sure you do light fittings and bulbs! do picture rails and coving too if you possess it!
    Clean the sofas.. vacuum under/between/backs cushions.. turn them over for even wear if possible.
    Level Three
    Wipe over all the fluffy electricals.. don't electrocute yourself please!!

    Extras
    1. Finish/do a small DIY job
    2. Clean out a cupboard.. any cupboard
    3. Wash those misty windows!
    4. Clean the curtain poles/tracks.. furniture polishis a foolproof way of making the curtains run smoothly again!
    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
    Level One
    Declutter the floors and vacuum!
    Strip, wash and replace the bedding
    Level Two
    Clear the floordrobe/shoes/bags etc that are strewn around
    Make sure any chairs in the room are visible!
    Clear and tidy the top of a chest of drawers
    Level Three
    Binbag dance
    HHI

    Extras
    1. Empty and wash out all bins
    2. Clear out a cupboard.. any cupboard.. or a very full drawer I guess
    3. List 5 things to sell/giveaway
    4. February meal planning and finances need doing/updating!!
    Peace will be mine
    could do better - must try harder
    Live each day as if its your last
    DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts

  • mummyyof5
    mummyyof5 Posts: 1,839 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Talking of similar names being confusing just thought I should let you know that its not my birthday today it is actually Mumto5s...mines not till May....wouldnt mind being like the Queen though and having 2 ....

    Nipped to MrTs tonight as out of catfood and managed to get some whoopsies...packs of 2 pizza bases for 45p.... 5kg potatoes for 65p.....new pots for 40p...really pleased as rarely get reduced items in our supermarkets.



    Love to allxx
    Feeding 6 Adults 1 Teen a 8 year old with hollow legs and a very fussy 5 year old. Also 3 cats and 3 fishies
    To include all Food,Toiletries and Petfood.
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