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Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd February 2010

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  • kazmeister
    kazmeister Posts: 3,338 Forumite
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    Hi ladies - I havent been AWOL really, I've been busy and a icckle bit poorly but nothing drastic. House has held up ok. Have spent some quality time over weekend with DD and some not so quality time helping her demuck the room which has lasted all of 24 hrs :rotfl:.

    Busy week again this week so I'm not going to bother with a list but will continue a 'holding' level to keep things ticking over.

    Have started tidying the 'office' junk room this evening - but only because I cant find one of my cheque books which came after I changed my name. I've not used it and thought I had put it with the other one that was still on my desk with the 2 old ones but no, so I am now on a hunt for it.

    Havent caught up with fred so hope everyone is ok.

    Back soon

    Kaz x
    Mortgage, we're getting there with the end in sight £6587 07/23, otherwise free of the debt thanks to MSE help!
  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,371 Forumite
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    List for tomorrow…..g’night all xx
    Daily routines/todailies
    laundry, T W T F S S
    S+S kitchen T W T F S S
    S+S bathroom,T W T F S S
    ironing, T W T F S S
    making beds, T W T F S S
    vacuuming high traffic areas, T W T F S S
    making meals T W T F S S
    15 mins in spare room MT W T F

    Night-time routines
    preparing clothes for the next day, MT W T F S
    swish & swipes of the kitchen M T W T F S
    tidying the living room M T W T F S

    Ok here goes this week!
    Extras
    Sort through a drawer or cupboard of 'stuff'
    Binbag dance
     
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen & Dining area

    Level One
    Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
    Sweep and mop the floor
    Wipe table!
    Level Two
    Wipe fronts of units and large appliances
    Scrub out the sink
    Clean filters and door seals.. don't forget the fridge ones they are usually revolting!
    Wash/beat dirt from doormats
    Level Three
    Wash small appliances and replace
    Clean out the fridge.. furry fruit is not so healthy!
    Clean out a mangy cupboard!
    Extras
    Scrub kickboards
    Wipe over the oven and hob which you all twinkled last week!
    Wash out bins.. rubbish/recycle/compost caddies

    Throw out any oven trays beyond their best.. peeling non-stick coatings are really bad for you!!
  • Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room :jDONE STAR PLEASE TOOTS :j
    Level One
    Level Two
    Level Three



    Extras
    1. [STRIKE] Wipe and water any plants
    2. Vacuum sofas and wipe off sticky marks![/STRIKE]
    3. Sort through a drawer or cupboard of 'stuff'
    4. [STRIKE] Binbag dance[/STRIKE]
    Aarrgh! Had no internet access from 10am til tonight. Soooo frustrating but then again I'm amazed at how much other stuff I got done without it :D:o

    :bdaycake: Happy Birthday ajmoney and PP's DS
    I need direction to perfection...
  • Emma133
    Emma133 Posts: 364 Forumite
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Updating list[/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Daily routines/todailies [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]laundry, T W T F S S[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]swish and swipe kitchen T W T F S S[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]swish and swipe bathroom T W T F S S [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]ironing, M T W T S S [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]making beds, T W T F S S [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]vacuuming high traffic areas,T W T F S S [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]making meals etc T W T F S S[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]painting bathroom M T W T F S S [/FONT]


    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Night-time routines [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]preparing clothes for the next day, T W T F S S [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]swish & swipes of the kitchen T W T F S S[/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Weeklies[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Tanks[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Meal Plan & Shopping list[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Kids reading & spellings/homework[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Baking[/FONT]


    Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
    Level One
    Level Two
    Level Three

    Extras
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
    Level One

    Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
    Sweep and mop the floor
    Wipe table!
    Level Two
    Wipe fronts of units and large appliances
    Scrub out the sink
    Clean filters and door seals.. don't forget the fridge ones they are usually revolting!
    Wash/beat dirt from doormats
    Level Three
    Wash small appliances and replace
    Clean out the fridge.. furry fruit is not so healthy!
    Clean out a mangy cupboard!
    Extras
    Scrub kickboards
    Wipe over the oven and hob which you all twinkled last week!
    Wash out bins.. rubbish/recycle/compost caddies

    Throw out any oven trays beyond their best.. peeling non-stick coatings are really bad for you!!


    Own [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Extras – Usually Several Weeks to do.....and never gets smaller...[/FONT]
    1. [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Video Camera footage to disc[/FONT]
    2. [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Paint Bathroom Doors, Skirts and under radiator[/FONT]
    3. [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]2 x Easter Bonnets[/FONT]
    4. update calendar & noticeboard
    5. sort out photos on discs & develop
    6. sideboard no. 1 drawers
    7. sideboard no. 2 drawers
    8. DD2's Toybox and baskets
    9. Freezers Defrost & inventory
    10. Desk & Drawers
    11. Clean up PC
    12. Nag OH to put shelves up
    13. Clean all light fittings
    14. Go to Smoke free appointment
    Thanks for the hugs/thoughts re: mums cat, not my cat but not a nice experience either.

    Many happy returns to the flyladies with birthdays today

    Emma
    Mum to 4 beautiful children :D
    2011 Goals declutter the house :eek: decluttered 42 items :j
  • *H*_2
    *H*_2 Posts: 96 Forumite
    edited 22 February 2010 at 10:49PM
    HI,

    Just butting in as instructed by Jinky,( p.s was it a bright colour hair dye?, I fancy going back to the blue of my youth but i figure i embarrass my kids enough)

    Please may i have a star.

    Love to all,
    H
    "When stuck in a river, it is best to dive and swim to the bank yourself before someone drops a large stone on your chest in the attempt to hoosh you there" Eeyrore :rolleyes:
  • greenbee
    greenbee Posts: 18,082 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    poohbear59 wrote: »
    Hi,
    I want to try again this week to improve the state of my house. I am back up to four messy men and me living here. 2 x DS, DH and DB. ....
    BTW DB sits with laptop so I don't get a look in much while he is here.
    Get them working... and tell your DB that he gets to use the laptop only when you don't need it...
    Triker wrote: »
    I've been on a mission to get some of my clutter organised better.
    And how's the ebaying going...

    I've been cake decorating all day :D and have a new cake pic for you all when I get round to uploading ...
  • toottifrootti
    toottifrootti Posts: 6,427 Forumite
    edited 22 February 2010 at 11:11PM
    Hi everyone

    Dorastar hope the interview went well for DH today ETA thats great continued *success* vibes for him for tomorrow:T:T
    Natty sorry to see you are not any better - you will remain on the sick list until furtyher notice - you need to feel better - what about seeing the doctor for a check-up? just you rest as much as you can and do only whats necessary. (((hugs))) ETA I really do think you should be telling the doctor all this again and that it cant go on!
    LilySue *groan* have been there so I feel for you honey - the dust seemed to be endless - hope it all goes well - at least you will know you are all safe - what about getting him to install fire alarms that are on the electric sytem while he is at it??? Sometimes thats the best thing to do - just clear out and let them get on with it - have one big clear up at the end of it all.
    loopy-loo thank goodness nobody was hurt - sounds a bit like whiplash - hopefully its just the shock coming out but dont let the pain go on too long without getting seen by the doctor.
    penguin and ceebeeby I dont know how you are coping - I take my hat of to you -try some of the local plumbers or central heating people - British gas are the dearest by a loooooooooooooooooooooooooong way.
    hellsbells even just managing to get up will be good for now - (((hugs))) and I hope this bad bout passes soon
    Diva I am sorry because I know he your friend but that is just bad manners - he must know how much of an effort it is for you to get ready to go out. (((hugs))) pet - methinks he owes you!!!!!
    Ishtar how is your Mum?
    jackywhizz we never got the piccie yet? and what is he? I am sure he will find ways to get into places you never dreamed off!! Have fun:rotfl:
    ajmoney Happy Birthday hope you have had a lovely day HS473949fjm3tcg78d_7404.gif
    Happy birthday to penny's DSHS473949fjm3tcg78d_7404.gif - cant compete with that chocolate cake :rotfl:
    soappie hope you are feeling better - *get well* vibes for you

    Oi!!!!!! smartie - will you ever learn - you are grounded - no more flying until you stop having frights with the bean!! my nerves cant stand it!!!!!
    poohbear I hope you got on ok at the opticians - I think you need some ground rules for these men - no TV or laptop or lounging about until the housework has been done - it is NOT FAIR that they are sitting about and you are doing the work - I may need to send in reinforcements if they dont start pulling their weight!!!!!
    pigpen another busy week for you - nothing new there then - re La Senza I never found they had a huge range of larger cup sizes. And get some ebaying done in between too!!!:p
    louboutingirl thats great - well done and congratulations - now get the house in order before you start and you will feel brilliant!
    Dusty (((hugs))) sweetie - hopefully things will be a bit better after tomorrow and proper casts have been put on - just count to 10 and breathe!!!!!!! do whats necessary and the rest will happen when it happens - this week will be all upside down after the holidays and now with the added complications of the broken limbs and the builder so dont get stressed. xx
    Emma133 sorry to hear about your Mum's cat - (((hugs))) for your Mum
    MissH hope you got rid of the spider!!! ETA yes I see you did:T
    Lemanie well done to DD:T:T
    Sandy it def sounds like you should NOT be going back to work - things are a bit over the top for you just now and the last thing you need is work being horrible - go and get a doctors certificate and have a chat as to how you feel - sometimes even just a chat with someone who can understand makes a huge difference. Real friends dont bail out at the first sign of 'trouble' - you are better off without them IMHO. Sorry to hear about the puddy -huge (((hugs))) for you - its the kindest but hardest thing to do.
    Poppy even though you said you werent going to do it - well done:T:T sounds like a very serious deep clean too! xx
    boddy continued healing thoughts for your colleague - I hope she pulls through xx
    LadyL nice to see you posting again sweetie - I see you have been busy:eek::p:rotfl: special love and hugs right back at you xxxxx
    mummyyof5 I am glad the chi8ldren are helping - you just supervise remember:rotfl:
    LameWolf its good that the lists are helping you pace yourself a bit more - thats what I need!! and thanks for the meal idea - I have not had egg and chips for yonks and yonks!!!!!!
    Valli hope you are feeling better honey ?
    I managed to get oh to do some of it!!:) do i get an extra star for that?:rotfl:


    leanne I think you deserve a medal!!!:rotfl:
    Rosepink when are the church ladies coming to do the flat?
    sarah hope tomorrow goes well for you honey and LO settles ok - it will be a bit strange for a while. (((hugs)))
    Triker :T:T with all that organising - these boxes sound like a good way to go I might have to consider them too - thanks for the tips xx
    vanilla phone for a repeat prescription! this link seems to have a lot of info - hope it helps - http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Scabies.htm (((hugs))) you dont need this !
    Sunnygirl have a huge squishy hug - you sound a bit run down pet - hope you feel better soon
    Hi hippy - i was just thinking about you today and wondering if you were around. I have a query that i think you might be able to help me with- I will pm or email you this week if thats ok?
    sexy glad you survived the day and the dep head wasnt too horrible - its a day nearer leaving!!!!
    Kazm hope you are fully recovered - nice to see you xx
    AnW's Mum I will be in touch - there is something up with landline incoming calls!!!!

    I had an upside down day most of which was searching for my birth certificate before my visitor arrived in the pm - having trawled through umpteen boxes of assortedness and bags of similar I found it but also decided that it has to not happen again - so as well as mainly doing ebay this week I am getting rid of paperwork and sort/file everything else- it will be easier for others at a later date.

    ok off to do stars and then bed

    hugs and get well wishes to all the poorlies

    love and hugs to all
    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

  • jinky67
    jinky67 Posts: 47,812 Forumite
    *H* wrote: »
    HI,

    Just butting in as instructed by Jinky,( p.s was it a bright colour hair dye?, I fancy going back to the blue of my youth but i figure i embarrise my kids enough)

    Please may i have a star.

    Love to all,
    H
    :D:D:D:D

    I used Lush Henna, I was rather worried, but I used 1 block red and 3 blocks brown, so it not in your face bright......next time I will up the red though:j

    If a bit of a faff though, but my hair is lovely and soft:T
    :heartpulsOnce a Flylady, always a Flylady:heartpuls
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    *H* wrote: »
    HI,

    Just butting in as instructed by Jinky,( p.s was it a bright colour hair dye?, I fancy going back to the blue of my youth but i figure i embarrise my kids enough)

    Please may i have a star.

    Love to all,
    H

    No you can't :p

    Butting in is fine

    Embarrassing ones offspring is compulsory and part of the job description.. go blue!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Toots .. I'd ebay.. but.. I appear to have lost every square cm of room in my room so I cannot do pics!!!!!!!!!!!
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • Not finished my list for today but haven't done so bad, think I'll go sort the caterpillars then go to bed!

    Have managed to check of lots of things on tomorrow list tonight as I tried to get ahead by cleaning kitchen/dining room this evening :j

    To do Monday -

    [STRIKE]Make list of shopping needed
    Get me and dd dressed
    Go to Meadowhell
    Unpack shopping and put it away insead of dumping it on the table[/STRIKE]
    Order food shop online (might involve meal planning first!)
    [STRIKE]Call childminder[/STRIKE]
    HHI
    [STRIKE]Pack dd's bag for chilminders tomorrow
    Find work pass!
    Find a handbag and pack/fill (been using changing bad since dd born)
    Fly list[/STRIKE]
    Sort caterpillars growing on my face!
    [STRIKE]Sort tea for brother who has just invited himself over
    Clear table – biggest hotspot in the house
    Write up Sophie’s routine/journal for childminder[/STRIKE]

    Main priority - Don't panic about going to work tomorrow - Sort of managed this, had a few 'moments'

    Extras
    3. Sort through a drawer or cupboard of 'stuff'


    Tuesday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Declutter and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Sweep[/STRIKE] and mop the floor
    [STRIKE]Wipe table![/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Wipe fronts of units and large appliances[/STRIKE]
    Scrub out the sink
    Clean filters and door seals.. don't forget the fridge ones they are usually revolting!
    [STRIKE]Wash/beat dirt from doormats[/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Wash small appliances and replace[/STRIKE]
    Clean out the fridge.. furry fruit is not so healthy!
    Clean out a mangy cupboard!

    Extras
    1. Scrub kickboards
    2. Wipe over the oven and hob which you all twinkled last week!
    3. Wash out bins.. rubbish/recycle/compost caddies
    4. Throw out any oven trays beyond their best.. peeling non-stick coatings are really bad for you!!


    Also This week
    [STRIKE]Get ready for return to work on Tuesday[/STRIKE]
    Finish benefits forms
    Sort out banking
    Sort filing
    Clean Prams (wash covers)
    [STRIKE]Deep clean highchair (wash covers)[/STRIKE]
    Book dd’s swimming lessons
    Sort B’day gifts (5 in total inc Dads 50th) - 2 done, 3 to go!
    Find bottom of ironing basket (went missing whilst in hospital!)
    Crazy unorganised mum in need of help!
    NSD = 0/42 - July Shopping Challenge = 0/£40
    Debt - 0/£4k (estimate)
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