Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd March 2010

leed

Just had an update on DD friend - her stomach too badly damaged to repair so Drs have created a new smaller one at end of small intestine. Isn't it amazing what doctors can do and isn't it amazing what a wonderful piece of creation the human body is. One mad thing is that due to a superbug being present on the ward they are talking about discharging her on Friday having just had major surgery on Tuesday. Madness!

pigpen

lemanie wrote: »

Speaking as someone in middle of decorating - get someone else to do it, is my best tip. You mustn't be climbing up ladders or any such stuff anyway, Smartie, my girl, supervising only for you .

Other than that, if you've never wallpapered before, get someone who is proficient to give you a demonstration/tips, take your time, remember it may shrink when dry and be sure to hang the pattern the right way up .

My paint is going on v..e..r...y.. slowly, stupid lumpy blown vinyl (daren't take it off because I know a lot of the plaster will fall off (experience from other rooms) and can't find money in budget for plasterer at moment.

Just de-cluttered lunch and must get on.

Mel x

smartie12 wrote: »

We did think about getting someone in to do it but we're going to try by ourselves!! *bites nails* :rotfl: I've done some in the past with help but DH has never done any:eek: It'll be an experience!

It's been about 4 years since I started painting the bathroom:o We're going to finish that as well:D

It WILL all be done by the time little bean will be here... as long as he's not early!!;):rotfl:

Speaking as someone else in the middle of decorating.. get it done!! Just don't be falling off any ladders!

I am halfway through the kitchen.. repainting after the fire 15 months ago .. THEN.. I am going to be tiling.. you are pregnant not broken or disabled!! I have spent most of my pregnancies decorating. it makes the time go quicker and you will never get it done once sproggit arrives!

over easter I am doing DD1's room.. and then the boys room, the landing/hallway and my room.. All before summer holidays hopefully!!

serena

Just popping in quickly to send love and hugs before catching the train to York for the conference. Getting a bit excited now, but also nevous, as I'm not very brave about new places and people I don't know!

Look after yourselves while I'm away, and I'll catch up with you all on Sunday!

hollyh

Hi all,

I've been very AWOl this week. I've got a coldy bug and have been feeling carp for almost two weeks now. I'm still not 100% but am sick of not doing anything and my house is such a state. My washing pile is so big it's taken on a life of it's own.I've barely been doing my dailies. It's CHAOS here.:o

I hope everyone is ok and sorry i haven't been keeping up.

I'm going to see what i can get done whilst Tea is cooking.

Monday ~ Living room, Hallway, Stairs
Level One
remove clutter from floors, chairs and fireplace..
Vacuum floors you can see and sofas
Open the windows and let in some fresh air
Level Two
Vacuum under the furniture you can move safely
Wipe and water neglected plants
Dust those flat fluffy surfaces
Level Three
muck out manky pets!
Clean windows, pictures, mirrors etc.
Vacuum hall and stairs.. all the way up to the top!!!!!
Extras

1. Wipe woodwork in the living room/s
2. Wash any smelly soft furnishings
3. Sort spreadsheets/finances/meal plans etc
4. 15 minutes filing

Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Declutter the floor
Remove and wash bed linen.
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Wash windows and nets/curtains
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
Sort through a box or bag of stuff you've not looked at in months.. I am certain you don't need most of it

Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Sweep and mop floor
Clear and wipe worksurfaces
Level Two
Wipe units and appliances..
Empty and wash out bins
Clear and wipe table.. clean cloth!
Level Three
Scrub manky marks off walls and tiles
Empty and clean out fpan and crockery cupboards.. fling chipped and cracked stuff
Clear window sills of gibble!

Extras

1. HHI
2. Clean out fridge
3. Wipe over oven and hob!

Thursday ~ Study or other reception room & bathrooms
Level One
Clear the clutter from all these rooms!!
Ring someone you love just to tell them so.. we never do this enough!
wash any curtains/blinds/mats etc that need doing
Level Two
Vacuum the floors
Clean bath, toilets, shower and sinks
Wipe down the tiles and defragment the pc while doing this.
Level Three
declutter and dust the pc desk
Wipe away cup rings and sticky things
wipe the keyboard, mouse, cables and sockets and suchlike.
Clean the windows.
Extras

• Wipe cupboards and polish mirrors!

Mumto5

Paying my fare for the virtual bus to be with Sandy tomorrow. Sandy you may not have the support of your family but we are an army marching alongside you.

Would all the enthusiastic painters and decorators please come to my house. Pretty please:D

THURSDAY DONE

I'm annoyed with DD1 she ommited to tell us she was working today so I couldn't go to watch DS2's football. DH has just rang and they lost 0-1 in a very close match.

I had a lovely lunch with 2 other friends and the birthday girl. Feel rather full still, I'll never fit into my bikini. I must start being sensible.

pigpen

1_step_closer wrote: »

Pigpen just wondering......................am I just a slob or do curtains really have to be washed so often? It is tricky at the best of times to get them down and wash and I only really do this twice a year.......:o

1 step

If they don't need doing.. just cross them off!!

most people will only do what needs to be done.. Mine have only been washed once in 5 years

boddy

Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room ALL DONE
Level One
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop floor[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe units and appliances.. [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Empty and wash out bins[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Scrub manky marks off walls and tiles[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Empty and clean out fpan and crockery cupboards.. fling chipped and cracked stuff[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear window sills of gibble![/STRIKE]

Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. HHI
3. Clean out fridge
4. [STRIKE]Wipe over oven and hob![/STRIKE]

sandy. Big Hugs and positive vibes for you. I will be on the virtual bus too.

rosepink1984

Money_saving_Diva wrote: »

Rosepink - LadyL is fine hon, she is just having some 'me' time, so please do not worry and no doubt she will have spoken to you by the time you read this or even posted!!
Jojo - Thank goodness for that, I thought I was the only woman in the world who wasn't a fan of Mr Depp and not really Tim Burton either. I saw Alice in Wonderland and like Charlie and the chocolate factory did not enjoy it.

Thanks for letting me know. And I can't stand J Depp either and don't really like the films he appears in. Not watched Charlie or Alice - can't stand either of those stories

macpep1 wrote: »

Rose – Hope you don’t get DH’s nasty lurgy!!

So do I, you should hear his explosive sneezes! I feel so sorry for him, they sound like they are going to rip his body apart, and he's sneezed lke that about 50 times today. It sounds so painful and he makes pitiful little whimpering noises afterwards. He's gone to bed already poor boy

I'm getting edgy about going to the Bible meeting without DH and have 15 mins before I need to get ready so going to do some flying. Not done any apart from binbag dance in kitchen. Went for a walk this morning and then was doing work

Love to all, must fly!

pigpen

my fish tank just imploded!!!!!!!!

the children came hurtling in the room saying there was watre everywhere and the fish tank was leaking.. DS2 had his hand over a gaping hole!! and there is fishy water all over the kitchen.. stinking!!I only mopped it this afternoon!!!

Fish rescued and decanted to my cake tub and I have my mother collecting my sisters fish tank in the morning.. but I now need new gravel as theirs is full of glass.. and I need a new pump!

OH dropping DD3 and DS3 at the school disco and tooting off to tesco
DD1 and DD have gone to see Calamity Jane at the theatre with KH... he can afford to take them there because he hasn't given me any money this year!!

sandy71

OK it's time to declutter my conscience. I have already moved to York a few weeks ago:o I have been travelling back down to see my neuro but now this has all happened I need to get established here.

The reason I said I hadn't moved yet is because one of the reasons we moved south was I met up with someone I met on the internet and she was a total psycho. She ended up stalking me and threatening the lives of our children. We moved to get away from her but we never settled there so we moved back and are hoping she never finds out.

I was nervous that she may be on here but I have been overwhelmed by the kindness and support here. You are all such lovely people and none of you seem like psycho's.
I am sorry if I lied to you and will understand if I am no longer welcome here. Thank you all for the support you have given me.

DH is still travelling up and down the country.
I have to face my new neuro tomorrow and find out what is in my brain:(