Weekly Flylady Thread 1st March 2010

franby64

Spent the whole morning cleaning out the cubby in the kitchen - it was full of arty/crafty kid's stuff and things like potters wheel, soft stuff moulds and lots of spirography stuff. They are a bit old for all this so I've kept some paint and collagey bits and the rest I will have to sort and pass on - that will be a couple of days work! The kids haven't jumped on them and demanded I make soft stuff etc so I think they're clear to go!
I also set the PC to de-frag and it took 5 hours! - it hadn't been done for months but is set for every Weds now. Definitely seems faster so thank you for this.
Other than that I've not done much but will have a good go tomorrow. (I think I've said that before:o)
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. [STRIKE]Empty and wash out all bins upstairs[/STRIKE]
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!
[STRIKE]Set pc to declutter cache and defrag while you [/STRIKE][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!
4. [STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE]

Best wishes to all.

soappie

Soappie strikes again! :D:D:D

:beer::beer:
:T:T

:rotfl::rotfl:

Against all the odds the planning application was refused :easter_os:dance::easter_ba

Valli

WTG Soappie
dazzled 'em with your good looks, obviously, judging by that snap :rotfl:

toochoosey

Well done Soappie xx

I have put washing in the TD.......

ETA Prettypennies, hope you didn't click the link though, seems they are posting it on a few threads!!!!!!(Haven't pressed it so don't know what it is, ???????)

kalojac

Evening All, sorry I have not posted this week, my gran did die on Sunday just shortly after my post, so its been a strange sort of week. She had a lovely funeral service today and she is now at peace so we are happy she no longer has to suffer.

On the flylady side of things, my house has turned to absolute chaos, so I ask Toots if I can be excused this week due to our bereavement, and look forward to joining you all again next week, for some lovely cleaning work, hope everyone is well. Kalojac x

soappie

OK, a bit more decorum. Sorry for that jubilatory outburst.

I have a grin like a Cheshire cat at the moment.

Thank you all so much for your vibes.

The traffic behaved itself!

Got DD to the dentist's surgery in good time. She'd taken the prescribed valium to calm her nerves and was a bit dopey but not as anxious as she would have been. I sat with her in the waiting room but once she went in to The Room, I pottered off up the High Street and got a couple of bits in.

Pottered back and sat in the waiting room and could hear her going "Aaargh - that hurts! Ow! Ow! Ow! ... I'm sorry, I'm sorry.." Then there was a bit of quiet and then some almost hysterical laughter.

It's not easy being a Mum!

Then she came out, minus two wisdom teeth and really was as high as kite what with the relief and the remains of the valium.

I took a back route back home and thankfully the traffic was minimal. Got her safely indoors, with instructions to go to bed then went to the nearby suburb to do the planning speech.

Again the traffic was a dream! So I thank you all again for those powerful vibes.

Did the speech and listened to the debate. I am still grinning like that cat at the refusal and the reasons for it. There was one angle brought up by a Councillor that I'd not even considered and it's stitched the applicant up like a kipper! I shall so remember that angle in future! Oh, by the way, the refusal goes against the officer's recommendation to approve!

Got home and DD is now in pain and sore as is to be expected but she's coping. Potato, leek and ham soup is just about ready so I'll go serve up.

Thank you again flyladies for your vibes.

Sorry I've not had a chance to catch up properly but I promise to do better in future.

Flying? Ummmm I've put some stuff in the dishwasher and have made HM soup

/prattle off

fedupandskint

Sorry my flylady friends, minimal flying again this week apart from washing up and WM loads and airer drying

Feel really run down again and have been having early nights and my eyes have reacted again to something and it makes me feel run down

On a brighter note, a slightly challenging day at work and I printed off the lists for the week ready to make a start on 1-2 rooms tomorrow after the Dr's and make a start then will be able to finish off at the weekend.

What else is there? Better pop a list up then with some extras....

fedupandskint

Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
Level One
Sweep and mop the floor
Wipe table!
Level Two
Wipe fronts of units and large appliances
Scrub out the sink and polish the taps
Run appliances through a clean cycle.. clean filters, drawers and doorseals first!
Level Three
Wipe over the oven and hob and fridge

Tuesday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
Level One
Declutter and vacuum floors
Level Three
Dust and deweb
Polish glass and metals and mantel

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

Level Three
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!!

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/shower curtains
Declutter and wipe the desk.. do any filing you find on there!
Extras

1. Clear and wipe and windows/french doors
2. Sort through CD/DVD shelves.. dust and fling any that are no longer of use!

Friday ~ Everything else!
Level One
Vacuum these floors
Level Two
Sort through a box of toys/junk
Organise a chest of drawers/wardrobe
Level Three
Tidy up coats, bags and shoes
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!
4. HHI

My List
Meals for holiday - prep and plan
Shopping list for holiday
Packing lists for holiday
Presentation to do asap

toottifrootti

Thought I had better do a list so I know what I am supposed to be doing!!!:cool:

Monday
speak to Council re damaged downpipe
Paper day
Tuesday
Cotton day - clothing etc
Wednesday
Leather day
cancel appointment next week
Thursday
Linen day
Friday
bin day
wood day
[STRIKE]check with DB re next week's competitions[/STRIKE]
lunch with E possibly
Saturday
Iron day
trip out with M and lunch I think
Sunday
speak to A/C/NOF/MOTHER/DB
Church
Pamper day




Whenever...........

1. forward email to P
2. clean freezer
3. [STRIKE]degunk filters etc [/STRIKE]
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. 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
10. [STRIKE] send pms to T- N- B[/STRIKE]
11. Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
12. unjam the drawers on the writing table and clean them out while at it. friday
13. [STRIKE]Set pc to declutter cache [/STRIKE]
    
14. Sort through CD/DVD shelves.. dust and fling any that are no longer of use!
15. wipe/wash/dust ornaments
16. dust and deweb light fittings
17. clean curtains poles and tracks
18. wash brushes/mops/dustpans etc
19. 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

Lady-Liberty

Hi Everyone

I'm back.....for those that missed me I have had a lovely few days in Brighton.....needed to get away......clear my head, change of scenery etc

Many thanks to Jinks, Diva, FFP, Rose & Poppy who all continued to check & make sure I was ok while I was away.......love you all :A

jinky67 wrote: »

Thanks to Diva, L-L and Gran :pfor helping me out in their own special ways:kisses::iloveyou:

That's what friends are for sweetie ....seems we helped each other xx

No hope of catching up I'm afraid....so love, hugs, best wishes etc where needed........sorry to Dusty I had every intention of taking part in the de-cluttering thread.....but got side-tracked by the last minute decision to go away......will try & do a bit tomorrow

Special love & hugs to toots xx