Weekly Flylady Thread 8th March 2010

ashia_2

Craftyscholar wrote: »

Round of applause please

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Well Done! The most technical thing I can do is unblock the toliet with corrosives and a empty coke bottle. Bulbs I leave for OH, they're weird halogen thingys

msgnomey

OK up and about (just) off for a quick shower the down the the chemists to pick up some tubigrip and plasters then I shall begin!!!!

soappie

Morning all

Have had a lazy start to the day but will get going in a moment. Off out for tea this afternoon with the kids which will be nice.

I shall do some flying in between

Oh, and Toots - I'll be a much better star keeper next week when you're inside and devoid of communication I promise!

Valli

Craftyscholar wrote: »

Round of applause please - the bulb in the study went and I couldn't get it out of the holder. So had to get a new bulb holder. Well I've just fitted it and it works. :T

However has anyone tried to put in an energy-saving bulb and found it is too long for the existing shade? :mad:
When I was a girl all bulbs were the same size whatever the wattage (and don't get me started on the different types of 'ends')

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until I moved here I had bayonets - end of.

Now
I have

small SSC (edison small screw - dining room)
30 w strip
60 w strip
all strips in kitchen (under cupboard) now intermittent
63 mm spots and 80 mm spot in kitchen
living room small opal bulb full size bayonet
big strip in shed
door light - front - kaput
back door - works BUT HAS to have old fashioned bulbs - energy saving bulbs blow.
PIR light - hasn't worked for 11 yrs...
two sets of dimmers so no energy saving in those rooms - what will I do when I can no longer buy 'old fashioned' bulbs?
various lamps which take various specialised bulbs
christmas tree lights - 3 sets so three differetn sets of spares for them
candle bridge


I have a box and a shelf in a cupboard for them

BUT I am capable of buying the correct light bulb without having to take blown ones with me, now!

poohbear59

I have had a bit of a late start today so have still done no flying. I am going to go and finish our bedroom then I can at least cross off one room for this week.

The boys did some bathroom cleaning but would call it 'boy' clean rather than 'Mum' clean. They are also all doing their own washing this weekend.

Weekend list
Try to sort finances
Pay bills, builders merchants, plumber.
Make appointment for pup at vets
10 more things on ebay
Phone plasterer
[STRIKE]Send e mail to rep to find costs for finishing building[/STRIKE]

Penelope_Penguin

Monday ~ DONE
Extras

1. Wash windows and curtains
2. Beat rugs to rid them of muck
3. Catch up on any important phone calls

Tuesday ~ DONE
Level 1 ~ done :j
Level 2 ~ done :j
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Wash windows and nets/curtains[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
[/STRIKE]15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3 ~ done :j
Wednesday ~ DONE
Extras

1. Binbag dance

Thursday ~ DONE
Level One ~ done :j
Level Two ~ done :j
[STRIKE]Sling shower curtain/bathmats in the wash and scrub down the slimy tiles!
Wash away and mouldy black bits and furry webs
Polish up the taps so they shine!
[/STRIKE]Level Three ~ done :j
Extras

1. [STRIKE]Clean out the toiletries cupboard and put back the stuff you use.. and fling the stuff you don't! Do any necessary decanting so you have fewer almost empties![/STRIKE]

Friday ~ those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One ~done :j
[STRIKE]Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it!
[/STRIKE]Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
[STRIKE]Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! [/STRIKE]
Level Three ~ done :j
[STRIKE]Clean 2 windows
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors[/STRIKE]

Extra Task List

1. Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
3. [STRIKE]HHI [/STRIKE]

Dorastar

Been a bit AWOl for postign and reading threads but have got on well with lists (especially as dh has decided he should be helping with them too) Really pleased that house is looking ok - just got the kids rooms to tackle later and bits and bobs elsewhere.

Monday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
Level One
Wash any soft furnishings
Level Two
Check smoke alarms


Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Declutter the floor
Remove and wash bed linen.
Level 2
Wash windows
Level 3


Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Empty and clean out food cupboards.. make inventory so you know what you don't need to buy!!
Clear window sills of gibble!


Thursday ~ Bathroom and WC
Level One
Level Two
Level Three

Friday ~ those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors



PLEASE CAN I HAVE A STAR FOR THURSDAY? AM AIMING FOR SOME MORE BY END OF TODAY

1_step_closer

Good morning!!!!!!!!!! well almost afternoon :rotfl:

Been busy this morning - I hate food shopping with a passion, hate the driving, hate finding a parking space, hate the buildings, hate all the noise and people........sometimes do an online shop but hate the delivery charge!
But today went to a frozen food shop (can I say the name? It begins FF) and what a difference! proper lighting, decent layout, nice people and filled my freezer. so well happy! Hubby drove too which eased the stress for me.

And got some brill bargains - I eat a lot of quorn as it is better for me although I still like my meat - and it was a decent price there too.

Just decluttered a sarnie (Toots you are right, I eat fine during the week but forget at weekends/days off) and feel just about ready for my walk. Along the canal I think. Will try and not let dog no 2 leap in after the ducks.........

Sandy - I only managed 1 star this week so dont feel badly. You have a baddie arm and I work full time and do voluntary work and look after hubby and the animals.....so although all the nitty gritty stuff doesnt always get done, my house is clean and hospitable which is good enough for me!
I have a week off soon and will do a mammoth declutter then.

see ya all later!

1 step xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ps had to laugh at Stripes on the table!

soappie

Right I need to focus. Where do I stand on the lists?

Monday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
Level One
Level Two
Level Three

Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Declutter the floor
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing

Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Empty and clean out food cupboards.. make inventory so you know what you don't need to buy!!

Thursday ~ Bathroom and WC
Level One
Level Two
Sling shower curtain/bathmats in the wash and scrub down the slimy tiles!
Wash away and mouldy black bits and furry webs
Level Three
Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
Scrub down the paintwork and radiators.. back and front!

Friday ~ those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms I'll do the utility area
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it!
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!

Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Sort through the small cupboard there
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors

jinky67

Monday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
Level Two
wipe away any gungy marks from walls and sofas
Tidy coats, bags and shoes
Level Three
Check smoke alarms

Extras

1. Wash windows and curtains
2. Catch up on any important phone calls

Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing


Level 2

Wash windows and nets/curtains



Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room ALL DONE:j




Thursday ~ Bathroom and WC
Level One
Scrub the bath/shower/basins/toilets/bidets etc.. don't forget the outside of the loo and under the scanky rim.. it gets naaaaaasty under there!!.. oh, and don't forget the top of the cistern!
Level Two
Sling shower curtain/bathmats in the wash and scrub down the slimy tiles!
Wash away and mouldy black bits and furry webs
Polish up the taps so they shine!
Level Three
Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
Scrub down the paintwork and radiators.. back and front!
Clear and wipe window sills and frames and make the blinds/curtains nice and clean
Extras

1. Clean out the toiletries cupboard and put back the stuff you use.. and fling the stuff you don't! Do any necessary decanting so you have fewer almost empties!
2. Replace and curly toothbrushes
3. Polish mirrors and shelves!
4. Make a note of stuff you do need to stock up.. and stuff you already have stocked up for 10 years!( that would be all my face stuff then:o)

Friday ~ those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc

Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

1. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
2. Mid week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

I have also hoovered all of downstairs, both dogs are now moulting:eek::eek::eek: