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Weekly Flylady Thread 1st March 2010

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  • thifty
    thifty Posts: 1,027 Forumite
    Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
    Level One
    Level Two All done star please Toots
    Level Three
    Tuesday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
    Level One
    Level Two
    Level Three All done star please Toots


    Extras
    1. Catch up on any important phone calls - book DD into Gym creche
    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
    Level One
    vacuum!
    Strip, wash and replace the bedding
    Level Two
    Level Three
    HHI x2!
    Thursday ~ Bathroom, WC and Study
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum/mop floors in these rooms!
    scrub the fixtures and fitting in the bathroom/wc.
    Level Two
    Polish screens (microfibre cloth and a dab of white vinegar brings them up a treat) and mirrors and glass shelves.
    Shine taps and shower rails and radiators
    Level Three
    Replace bathmats
    Extras
    Friday ~ Everything else!
    Level One
    Vacuum these floors hall done
    Level Two
    Strip some neglected sticky bedding
    Sort through a box of toys/junk
    Level Three
    Wipe paintwork in a room you've not done this in for some time
    Cross Stitch Challenge Member ?Number 2013 challenge = to complete rest of millenium sampler.
  • MissHiggerty
    MissHiggerty Posts: 594 Forumite
    Oooh, oooh.... bedroom today, and I did it yesterday! Thanks Pigpen.

    STAR IF YOU WOULD, PLEASE, TOOTS!     :j:j:j:j

    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Declutter the floors and vacuum!
    Strip, wash and replace the bedding[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]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[/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Do your pillows need replacing?[/STRIKE] Did this a few weeks back
    [STRIKE]Binbag dance[/STRIKE] Cleared out my earring drawer
    [STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE] Don't iron - but see extras below!

    Extras
    1. [STRIKE]Empty and wash out all bins upstairs[/STRIKE] yup!
    2. [STRIKE]Dust and deweb all the beams, furniture and top of wardrobe[/STRIKE]
    3. [STRIKE]Clear out a cupboard.. any cupboard.. or a very full drawer I guess[/STRIKE] see above
    4. List 5 things to sell/giveaway
    5. [STRIKE]February[/STRIKE] March meal planning: I've done [STRIKE]this week,[/STRIKE] but a month is too far ahead for me and [STRIKE]finances need doing/updating!![/STRIKE] yup, and - like Lamewolf - I even managed to transfer some money to savings this month. :T
    Woo-hoo!

    Must dash now - supposed to be working.

    MissH
    xxxxxx
  • Pollybear
    Pollybear Posts: 3,332 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Afternoon all

    Wednesday and Thursday lists both done (I did one yesterday and the other today).

    Two loads of washing out on the line, not sunny today but there's a (nasty little) breeze so it's blowing well and should dry.

    Just got building/contents renewal and after I got over the shock I got a comparative quote and rung them up and they've knocked off £100. Result!
  • kassey
    kassey Posts: 1,523 Forumite
    Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing All done Toots :j:D
  • Emma133
    Emma133 Posts: 364 Forumite
    Going to sleep well tonight I think
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Daily routines/todailies [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]laundry T F S S[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]swish and swipe kitchen T F S S[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]swish and swipe bathroom T F S S [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]ironing M T W T S S [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]making beds T F S S [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]vacuuming high traffic areas T F S S [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]making meals etc 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 W T F S [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]swish & swipes of the kitchen W T F 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 ~ Kitchen & Dining area
    Level One
    Level Two
    Level Three
    Clean out the freezer.. defrost if necessary but just emptied and sorted
    Extras

    Tuesday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
    Level One
    Level Two
    Level Three
    Tidy understair/hall cupboard


    Extras
    1. Wash windows and curtains
    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
    Thursday ~ Bathroom, WC and Study ALL DONE STAR PLEASE TOOTS

    Level One
    Level Two
    Level Three


    Extras
    1. Sort through CD/DVD shelves.. dust and fling any that are no longer of use!
    Friday ~ Everything else!
    Level One
    Level Two
    Sort through a box of toys/junk
    Organise a chest of drawers/wardrobe
    Level Three
    Tidy up coats, bags and shoes.. throw away broken umbrellas!
    Wash some grubby curtains
    Wipe paintwork in a room you've not done this in for some time


    Extras
    1. Clean fronts and backs of 2 radiators
    2. Binbag dance
    3. Straighten a bookcase.. the books not the actual furniture! :p
    4. HHI
    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. sort out photos on discs & develop
    5. sideboard no. 2 drawers
    6. DD2's Toybox and baskets
    7. Freezers Defrost & inventory
    8. Clean up PC
    9. Nag OH to put shelves up
    10. Go to Smoke free appointment
    11. Sew on Scout badges - AGAIN
    Emma x
    Mum to 4 beautiful children :D
    2011 Goals declutter the house :eek: decluttered 42 items :j
  • greenbee
    greenbee Posts: 18,172 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    rachel - I'd complain if I were you. It's none of the receptionists business what's wrong with you, and you can stipulate whether it is urgent, a long-term appointment or needs to be seen within days/a week.
    carlsberggal wrote: »
    Greenbee - have you boiled the kettle first so that the grease is softened bit? The mr muscle of similar and loads of elbow grease. I know you probably will of done that so talking out of my a£se as normal!
    Nope... I've been waiting till it's cold :o I'll try that next time. I've got eco-friendly degreaser and a limited amount of elbow-grease available ;)
    MissHiggerty wrote: »
    Oooh, oooh.... bedroom today, and I did it yesterday! ....
    Must dash now - supposed to be working.
    Me too :p

    Bought screwdriver... removed lemon pips from DW pump, and have set it off. Fingers crossed... it appears to be working.

    Lunch now, then work...
  • Penelope_Penguin
    Penelope_Penguin Posts: 17,225 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    edited 3 March 2010 at 1:01PM
    Monday ~ DONE
    Level One ~ done :j
    Level Two ~ done :j
    Level Three ~ done :j
    [STRIKE]Wipe over the oven and hob and fridge
    [/STRIKE]    [STRIKE]Clean out the freezer.. defrost if necessary but just emptied and sorted otherwise.. scrub those door seals!
    Clean out the cupboard with the pet food/miscellaneous items! [/STRIKE]


    Extras
    1. Wash small appliances and replace
    2. wipe the fluffy tops of appliances!
    Tuesday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
    Level One ~ done :j
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Vacuum under sofa cushions and wipe away any gungy marks[/STRIKE]
    Tidy coats, bags and shoes
    Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
    Level Three ~ done :j
    [STRIKE]Tidy understair/hall cupboard
    Dust and deweb
    Polish glass and metals and mantel[/STRIKE]


    Extras
    1. Wash windows and curtains
    2. Wipe doors and skirtings
    3. [STRIKE]Catch up on any important phone calls [/STRIKE]
    4. update finances spreadsheets
    Wednesday ~ DONE
    Level One ~ done :j
    [STRIKE]Declutter the floors and vacuum!
    Strip, wash and replace the bedding
    [/STRIKE]    Level Two ~ done :j
    [STRIKE]Clear the floordrobe/shoes/bags etc that are strewn around
    Make sure any chairs in the room are visible!
    [/STRIKE]    [STRIKE]Clear and tidy the top of a wardrobe/chest of drawers[/STRIKE]
    Level Three ~ done :j
    [STRIKE]Do your pillows need replacing?
    Binbag dance
    HHI[/STRIKE]


    Extras
    1. [STRIKE]Empty and wash out all bins upstairs
    2. [/STRIKE]Clear out a cupboard.. any cupboard.. or a very full drawer I guess
    3. [STRIKE]List 5 things to sell/giveaway [/STRIKE]
    4. February meal planning and finances need doing/updating!!
    Thursday ~ Bathroom, WC and Study
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Declutter and vacuum/mop floors in these rooms!
    [/STRIKE]    Set pc to declutter cache and defrag while you scrub the fixtures and fitting in the bathroom/wc.
    Level Two
    Polish screens (microfibre cloth and a dab of white vinegar brings them up a treat) and mirrors and glass shelves.
    [STRIKE]Shine taps and shower rails and radiators
    [/STRIKE]    Remove 10 dead/unused links from your favourites and clear out some of your inbox!
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Remove all dirty laundry/smelly soft furnishings to the wash basket
    Replace bathmats/shower curtains/sponges and toothbrushes that are manky
    [/STRIKE]    Declutter and wipe the desk.. do any filing you find on there!



    Extras
    1. Clear and wipe and windows/french doors
    2. Sort all empties to recycling and make a note of anything you need to restock
    3. Sort through CD/DVD shelves.. dust and fling any that are no longer of use!
    4. Wipe over any sofas/chairs
    Friday ~ Everything else!
    Level One
    Declutter floors in childrens rooms, hall, stairs and landing
    Vacuum these floors
    Level Two
    Strip some neglected sticky bedding
    Sort through a box of toys/junk
    Organise a chest of drawers/wardrobe
    Level Three
    Tidy up coats, bags and shoes.. throw away broken umbrellas!
    Wash some grubby curtains
    Wipe paintwork in a room you've not done this in for some time


    Extras
    1. Clean fronts and backs of 2 radiators
    2. Binbag dance
    3. Straighten a bookcase.. the books not the actual furniture! :p
    4. HHI
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
  • Glamazon
    Glamazon Posts: 8,401 Forumite
    greenbee wrote: »
    Complain to the practice manager. There should be an email address on the practice website, or a phone number.
    83rachel wrote: »
    I dont think i will complain just yet i think i might just be being over sensitive.

    i have pulled the kids room apart so am about to go finnish it..after this coffee

    Rachel - please complain. You aren't being oversensitive at all.
    I am a practice manager and I would be horrified that a receptionist had spoken to you in this way, I have also been a recpetionist and I would never ever dream of speaking to someone like that but unfortunately there are a few 'jobsworths' who think they can. They are also the ones known as 'Doctors Rottweilers'
    Receptionists aren't supposed to ask you what's wrong, it's none of their business, they aren't qualified to diagnose whether something is serious or not and God help any of mine that try to ask.
    Ring back, ask for an appointment, it's urgent and none of their business why you want one. Any trouble just ask for the manager, It's what they are paid for. :)

    Off to post a list now - freezer is being defrosted as I type, Jack is sleeping so a whip round the living room methinks.

    HHC @ 12.45pm?
    A very busy Yummy Mummy to a 1 year old gorgeous boy :smileyhea

    Where does the time go? :think:
  • Glamazon
    Glamazon Posts: 8,401 Forumite
    edited 3 March 2010 at 3:50PM
    If it's deleted it's done! :D

    Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
    Level One
    Level Two
    Level Three
    Extras


    Tuesday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum floors
    Wash any soft furnishings and plump pillows and fluff throws
    Level Two
    Vacuum under sofa cushions and wipe away any gungy marks
    [STRIKE] Tidy coats, bags and shoes [/STRIKE]
    Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Dust and deweb[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
    Polish glass and metals and mantel [/STRIKE]




    Extras
    1. Wash windows and curtains
    2. Wipe doors and skirtings
    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
    Clear and tidy the top of a wardrobe/chest of drawers
    Level Three
    Binbag dance
    HHI




    Extras
    1. Clear out a cupboard.. any cupboard.. or a very full drawer I guess
    2. List 5 things to sell/giveaway
    Thursday ~ Bathroom, WC and Study
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum/mop floors in these rooms!
    Set pc to declutter cache and defrag while you scrub the fixtures and fitting in the bathroom/wc.
    Level Two
    Polish screens (microfibre cloth and a dab of white vinegar brings them up a treat) and mirrors and glass shelves.
    Shine taps and shower rails and radiators
    Remove 10 dead/unused links from your favourites and clear out some of your inbox!
    Level Three
    Remove all dirty laundry/smelly soft furnishings to the wash basket
    Replace bathmats/shower curtains/sponges and toothbrushes that are manky
    Declutter and wipe the desk.. do any filing you find on there!




    Extras
    1. Clear and wipe and windows/french doors
    2. Sort all empties to recycling and make a note of anything you need to restock
    3. Sort through CD/DVD shelves.. dust and fling any that are no longer of use!
    4. Wipe over any sofas/chairs
    Friday ~ Everything else!
    Level One
    Declutter floors in childrens rooms, hall, stairs and landing
    Vacuum these floors
    Level Two
    Strip some neglected sticky bedding
    Sort through a box of toys/junk
    Organise a chest of drawers/wardrobe
    Level Three
    Tidy up coats, bags and shoes.. throw away broken umbrellas!
    Wash some grubby curtains
    Wipe paintwork in a room you've not done this in for some time



    Extras
    1. Clean fronts and backs of 2 radiators
    2. Binbag dance
    3. Straighten a bookcase.. the books not the actual furniture! :p
    4. HHI
    Dailies & Extras

    Sort out vaccum packs of clothes
    Do OH's lunchbox for Thurs
    Sterilise bottles
    Batch cooking - 1 lot of mince left to cook
    A very busy Yummy Mummy to a 1 year old gorgeous boy :smileyhea

    Where does the time go? :think:
  • franby64
    franby64 Posts: 944 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Afternoon - very slow progress is being made. I've had a good go at the bathroom today as it got a bit neglected last week - just needs a hoover.

    Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Declutter and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
    Sweep and mop the floor
    [STRIKE]Wipe table![/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Wipe fronts of units and large appliances[/STRIKE]
    Scrub out the sink and polish the taps
    Run appliances through a clean cycle.. clean filters, drawers and doorseals first!
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Wipe over the oven and hob and fridg[/STRIKE][STRIKE]e[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clean out the freezer.. defrost if necessary but just emptied and sorted otherwise.. scrub those door seals![/STRIKE]
    Clean out the cupboard with the pet food/miscellaneous items!

    Extras
    1. [STRIKE]Scrub tiles[/STRIKE]did this last week along with half the ceiling.
    2. [STRIKE]dust and deweb![/STRIKE]
    3. [STRIKE]Wash small appliances and replace[/STRIKE]
    4. [STRIKE]wipe the fluffy tops of appliances![/STRIKE]
    Tuesday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Declutter and vacuum floors[/STRIKE]
    Wash any soft furnishings and plump pillows and fluff throws
    Level Two
    Vacuum under sofa cushions and wipe away any gungy marks
    Tidy coats, bags and shoes
    [STRIKE]Vacuum under furniture you can safely move[/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Tidy understair/hall cupboard[/STRIKE]
    Dust and deweb
    Polish glass and metals and mantel

    Extras
    1. Wash windows and curtains
    2. C[STRIKE]lean out fire..arrange for chimneys to be swept.. every 6 months if you burn wood and smokey fuel![/STRIKE]
    3. Wipe doors and skirtings
    4. [STRIKE]Catch up on any important phone calls[/STRIKE]
    5. [STRIKE]update finances spreadsheets[/STRIKE]Done for March - it's going to be a lean month!
    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
    Level One
    Declutter the floors and vacuum!
    Strip, wash and replace the bedding
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Clear the floordrobe/shoes/bags etc that are strewn around[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Make sure any chairs in the room are visible[/STRIKE]!
    Clear and tidy the top of a wardrobe/chest of drawers
    Level Three
    Do your pillows need replacing?
    Binbag dance
    [STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE]

    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. [STRIKE]F[/STRIKE][STRIKE]ebruary meal planning and finances need doing/updating!![/STRIKE]
    Thursday ~ Bathroom, WC and Study
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum/mop floors in these rooms!
    Set pc to declutter cache and defrag while you [STRIKE]scrub the fixtures and fitting in the bathroom/wc.[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    Polish screens (microfibre cloth and a dab of white vinegar brings them up a treat) [STRIKE]and mirrors and glass shelves.[/STRIKE]
    S[STRIKE]hine taps and shower rails [/STRIKE]and radiators
    Remove 10 dead/unused links from your favourites and clear out some of your inbox!
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Remove all dirty laundry/smelly soft furnishings to the wash basket[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Replace bathmats/shower curtains/sponges and toothbrushes that are manky[/STRIKE]
    Declutter and wipe the desk.. do any filing you find on there!

    Extras
    1. [STRIKE]Clear and wipe and windows/french door[/STRIKE][STRIKE]s[/STRIKE]
    2. [STRIKE]Sort all empties to recycling and make a note of anything you need to restock[/STRIKE]
    3. Sort through CD/DVD shelves.. dust and fling any that are no longer of use!
    4. Wipe over any sofas/chairs
    Friday ~ Everything else!
    Level One
    Declutter floors in childrens rooms, hall, stairs and landing
    Vacuum these floors
    Level Two
    Strip some neglected sticky bedding
    Sort through a box of toys/junk
    Organise a chest of drawers/wardrobe
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Tidy up coats, bags and shoes.. throw away broken umbrellas![/STRIKE]
    Wash some grubby curtains
    Wipe paintwork in a room you've not done this in for some time
    Extras
    1. Clean fronts and backs of 2 radiators
    2. Binbag dance
    3. Straighten a bookcase.. the books not the actual furniture! :p
    4. [STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE]
    Hope everybody is feeling OK today and best wishes to those who aren't.
    August Shopping Challenge. 26/8. Budget £250 Spent £256.81.. £6.81 over. So £0.00 a day left.
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