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Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd February 2010

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  • AnW'sMum
    AnW'sMum Posts: 4,416 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Evening all

    As ever we are in :)
    Official Mascot and Chief Cheerleader for the 'Mortgage Free in Three' Gang :D
  • kezlou
    kezlou Posts: 3,283 Forumite
    Hi everyone, hows you's doing?

    We've been out again today decided to go on the big wheel, i hate heights but it was brill. Haven't done any flying today, we woke up at 11:30 so didn't go to York either, ah well the sleep in was well worth it. Right grabbed the list, think i may start some now.

    Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum floor!
    [STRIKE]Wipe sticky grubby marks from sofas[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Wipe sticky grubby marks from walls and paintwork[/STRIKE]
    Vacuum under furniture you can safely move..
    Dust and deweb light fittings, picture rails and other fluffy places!!
    Level Three
    Clear and wipe and cupboards/sideboards in here
    10 minute hotspot clearance...and don't just stuff it all in a drawer!
    Polish any glass.. screens, pictures, ornaments mirrors etc
    Extras
    1. Wipe and water any plants
    2. [STRIKE]Vacuum sofas and wipe off sticky marks![/STRIKE]
    3. Sort through a drawer or cupboard of 'stuff'
    4. Binbag dance
    5. cash cheque in
    6. take books back to library
    7. make start on cupboards
    Right off to make a start, back in a bit!
  • Mumof2 wrote: »
    Had a lovely day today - spent a huge part of the day in the back garden sorting it out and watching the chooks - great excitement as Betsy laid her first egg (we've only had them 24 hours so fab!)

    I'll need you lot to keep me on the straight and narrow please :).
    Mumof2 well done to Betsy - how exciting - how many chooks have you got?
    Sarah will be thinking of you - hope the return to work isnt too difficult and that you soon get back into a routine - continued get well vibes for LO. (tootifruities - the one with the yellow star - is posted by either me or soappie - it was introduced so that when i go into hospital the stars can carry on - hope that makes sense now!!)
    boddy I am sorry that your colleague is still poorly - *healing* vibes and prayers for her - I hope she makes a good recovery very soon.

    going to post my list in a mo and then head off to bed shortly
    see you all tomorrow

    get well vibes for all the poorlies

    hope school goes well for all the children and teachers

    love and hugs to everyone especially LadyL

    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

  • Glamazon
    Glamazon Posts: 8,401 Forumite
    Think I'm going to make a start on the living room now - just clearing the rubbish from the weekend but every little helps :D
    A very busy Yummy Mummy to a 1 year old gorgeous boy :smileyhea

    Where does the time go? :think:
  • Have decided I am going to concentrate on my list this week but mostly do ebay - I may extract any 'special' jobs that i see on the lists and add them to mine as well.
    Hope you dont mind:p:p:p:p:p you do?......tough!!!!!!!:rotfl:

    Monday

    Ann 3.30
    appointment 12.00
    post sold ebays
    ebay/amazon
    speak to Council re damaged downpipe
    delivery due - put away
    Tuesday
    Cornhill
    Wednesday
    assisted shopping 10-12.00
    appointment 2.15
    class 7-8.30
    Thursday
    ebay/amazon
    deliver card etc to C
    Friday
    ebay/amazon
    assisted shopping 9-11
    Saturday
    ebay/amazon
    spring cleaning at cathedral
    Sunday
    church
    ebay/amazon
    sunday jobs
    speak to A/C/Mother/NOF


    Whenever...........
    1. forward email to P
    2. clean freezer
    3. degunk filters etc
    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, photo, [/STRIKE]photos signed by someone, fill in form, take to PO and submit - (need £85)
    9. email to Cousin M&M
    10. check if I can finish ECDL
    11. ebay to get the money for /joiners bill/ painters bill/ maybe new curtains and pole, heater for LR, tumble dryer, trip switch repair/ debts /passport £85/doctors'fee
    12. send pms to T- N- B
    13. pack hospital bag ready for anytime started
    14. Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
    15. [STRIKE]unjam the drawers on the writing table[/STRIKE] and clean them out while at it.
    16. Set pc to declutter cache
    17. Sort through CD/DVD shelves.. dust and fling any that are no longer of use!
    18. wipe/wash/dust ornaments
    19. dust and deweb light fittings
    20. clean curtains poles and tracks
    21. wash brushes/mops/dustpans etc
    22. work on new craft project
    23. wrap and post to L
    24. Wash the vacuum cleaner innards and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!
    No more than[STRIKE] 35 [/STRIKE] 30 things on my list allowed:p


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

    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

  • greenbee
    greenbee Posts: 17,798 Forumite
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    jinky67 wrote: »
    Since I am exceedingly bored I think I do tomorrows list now:D
    Want to come round to mine? :D
  • *H*_2
    *H*_2 Posts: 96 Forumite
    Hi all,

    Thanks for all the hard work involved to sort the thread and love to all. I am in again doing my usual of flying, studying, and posting if i am able to keep up with the goss ( and keeping quiet, so as not to butt in, if not:cool:),

    H xxx
    "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:
  • keggie
    keggie Posts: 344 Forumite
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    Not looking forward to this week. Back full time doing maternity cover and SATs are looming so not sure how many stars I'll achieve from here on. But on the grounds that it's cheaper than therapy, I'm in again this week please.

    Thanks to the fabulous three.
    GC 2024 £1445.91/£3000
    GC July 24 £0/£250
    #16 XMAS 2024 £300:£366
    Surveys £32.05
  • Emma133
    Emma133 Posts: 364 Forumite
    I'm in again this week - i'm quite enjoying it :o

    Might not achieve as much this week as I have decided the bathroom has to be finished this week so that is going on my dailies!!

    Also just had a phone call from my mum asking me to take her to the vets tomorrow with the elderly family cat, shes 18 bless and cannot walk today its not looking good - something happening with the elderly cats atm :(
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Daily routines/todailies
    laundry, M T W T F S S
    swish and swipe kitchen M T W T F S S
    swish and swipe bathroom M T W T F S S
    ironing, M T W T S S
    making beds, M T W T F S S
    vacuuming high traffic areas,M T W T F S S
    making meals etc M T W T F S S
    [/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]painting bathroom M T W T F S S

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

    Declutter and vacuum floor!
    Wipe sticky grubby marks from sofas
    Level Two
    Wipe sticky grubby marks from walls and paintwork
    Vacuum under furniture you can safely move..
    Dust and deweb light fittings, picture rails and other fluffy places!!
    Level Three
    Clear and wipe and cupboards/sideboards in here
    10 minute hotspot clearance...and don't just stuff it all in a drawer!
    Polish any glass.. screens, pictures, ornaments mirrors etc
    Extras
    1. Wipe and water any plants
    2. Vacuum sofas and wipe off sticky marks!
    3. Sort through a drawer or cupboard of 'stuff'
    4. Binbag dance
    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
    Big thanks again to the ladies that run this thread.

    Emma
    Mum to 4 beautiful children :D
    2011 Goals declutter the house :eek: decluttered 42 items :j
  • sabs10
    sabs10 Posts: 213 Forumite
    TO TOOTS, SOAPPIE & PIGPEN 00020165.gif


    I'm in again for this week. Here's tomorrow's list

    Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
    Level One

    Declutter and vacuum floor!
    Wipe sticky grubby marks from sofas
    Level Two
    Wipe sticky grubby marks from walls and paintwork
    Vacuum under furniture you can safely move..
    Dust and deweb light fittings, picture rails and other fluffy places!!
    Level Three
    Clear and wipe and cupboards/sideboards in here
    10 minute hotspot clearance...and don't just stuff it all in a drawer!
    Polish any glass.. screens, pictures, ornaments mirrors etc
    Extras
    1. Wipe and water any plants
    2. Vacuum sofas and wipe off sticky marks!
    3. Sort through a drawer or cupboard of 'stuff'
    4. Binbag dance
    Going to watch tv for a bit then bed so see you all in the morning








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