Weekly Flylady Thread 29th March 2010

greenbee

soappie wrote: »

Be strong Hollyh xx and make sure your laptop requires a log in on bootup with a really tricky password xx



Thank for the heating vibes. What a shame about the pheasant! I would have got you to post it to me special delivery! I have my sis and bil coming to lunch on Saturday and have decided to do a 3 bird roast - from scratch - including boning the birds! I would like a pheasant for the inner layer but may have to settle for something else as they are out of season (unless my nice butcher has one in the freezer somewhere).

Stew was divine. Even DD said so and there's enough to go into the freezer if I sort it out quickly before the mice (DD!) raid the fridge in the middle of the night.

I have a partridge in the freezer which you are welcome to... I'll swap it for those fircones, assuming you haven't burnt them to keep warm... otherwise, depending on what else you have, try quail or pigeon (the latter is never out of season, after all, it's vermin...)

3tabbycats

Hi all

Just popping by to catch up on Sandy.. I'm really sorry that it wasn't better news but I'm still thinking of her.. if only all the thoughts shes getting from everyone could do some real proper good..
Carlsberggirl Hugs to you too..must be a really difficult time..

Now I have done some flying, the kitchen is looking good, the lounge is pretty clean & tidy & my bathroom is looking fab! Its not quite finished & I'm sure the novelty of wiping the tiles etc down after every shower will soon wear off!

I will post my proper lists before 8pm on Sunday cos I might have done enough for a star this week!

poohbear59

carlsberggal Huge hugs from me. I can't imagine how awful you must be feeling right now.

Congratulations Mrs polkadot!!
Congratulations too toots for Sunday when you are confirmed.

hex I like soappie's idea the best. Then you don't have to put up with it while he is away.

hollyh I would do exactly the same as you and hide the laptop away when you are not around , just in case. I used to lock mine in a desk drawer. I would trust my sons with everything except my laptop.

I have had DSs working most of the day cleaning and tidying.:)

Things were looking good then the washing machine stopped working. DH got out of bed again to try to sort it but the drum won't go around. If we can get a car out tomorrow I will go to DDs and use her washer. Repair person is coming on Wednesday. The current machine is only 5 years old.

tiredanddesperate

Hi everyone

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining room Done
Level One
Level Two
Level Three

Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. HHI
3. Clean light shades and blinds
4. Wipe over oven and [STRIKE]hob![/STRIKE]

Tuesday ~ Living room/family room or other reception room!

Level One
Level Two
Dust and [STRIKE]deweb.. make sure you do light fittings and bulbs! do picture rails and coving too if you possess it![/STRIKE]
Level Three
Wipe over all the fluffy electricals.. don't electrocute yourself please!!
Wipe and water the plants

Extras

1. Finish/do a small DIY job
2. Clean out a cupboard.. any cupboard

Compulsory Extra..

I want to see at least 2 things that are fabulous in our life right now!! There has been a lot of unhappiness so now we can all be Pollyannas and be glad about something!!


thinking.....thinking.....which to pick......soooo many......

My beautiful children, who, despite their experiences in their short lives so far never cease to amaze me with their love, compassion and sweetness...and loudness

My big, rough, gruff husband who has a heart of gold, awesome intelligence and worships the ground I walk on


Where I live....it's small, desparately needs a new kitchen & bathroom and decorating, but I still love it, and we live in the middle of nowhere so it's easy to be antisocial , but on the outskirts of a town so I can get what I need easily & quickly, and then go back to being antisocial


I seem to have few needs and wants so it's easy to feel content..


My MSE ways have finally rubbed off on DH and we can actually live on our income and not the credit cards and still have enough cash to cover emergencies and little treats (after years of panic this one cannot be underestimated)



Wednesday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area Done
Level One
Level Two
Level Three

Extras

• Wash your bathroom mats etc
• Sort a wardrobe or part of, a drawer or set of drawers making sure it has what needs to be in it and any 'extras' are put where they should be
• Spend 15 minutes shining mirrors and picture frames

Compulsory Extra..

Turn on your favourite song and sing REALLY loudly along with it! .. I don't care if you all sound like strangled cats.. I want you to sing for me! I find it really lifts a cloudy mood!



Thursday ~ master bedroom and landing
Level One
Strip bedding, wash sheets and remake the bed.. BEFORE BEDTIME!!
Level Two
Sort through one cupboard of clothing - I have boxes under our bed that are covered in dust & haven't been opened for over a year - in true Flylady style I intend to dust them, open them and fling the innerds....tomorrow....honest
Level Three
Sort through one box of junk - our room isn't big enough for a box of junk, apart from the aforementioned boxes


Extras

1. Do a small job you have been putting off forever - boxes under the bed???
2. check all the smoke alarms are working as they should!
3. Fill a binbag for charity shop (or the bin if you prefer!)

Friday ~ Childrens pits, spare or neglected rooms!
Level One
Strip, wash and replace bedding
Level Two
Sort through a cupboard.. any cupboard, could even be a kitchen one!
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings that need it.. or the duvet!
Dust and deweb



Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. 15 minutes filing
3. List 1 item to sell
4. sort the shoes, coats and bags! - been putting this off...keep looking at it in the hall...I can see it now....smirking at me....give it a go tomorrow....

Hmmmm.....not doing too well.....was hoping to do bedding today but off to mums for dinner instead....:D

Talk to you all later.....


Notso

hollyh

My list for tomorrow and Friday

Tuesday ~ Living room/family room or other reception room!
Extras

1. Finish/do a small DIY job

Wednesday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!! (baby wipes are fantastic for this!!)
Wipe keyboard and mouse (these usually have more germs on than your toilet so important).. And your house phone.. they must be just as vile..
Level Three
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Clean the brushes/dust box/filters on the vacuum cleaner!!!! .. make sure they are completely dry before using it though.. I don’t want anyone electrocuted!
Extras

• Sort through those half empty bottles or ones with only a dribble left and decant into one bottle and recycle the rest!!
• Wash your bathroom mats etc
• Spend 15 minutes shining mirrors and picture frames

Compulsory Extra..
Turn on your favourite song and sing REALLY loudly along with it! .. I don't care if you all sound like strangled cats.. I want you to sing for me! I find it really lifts a cloudy mood!

Thursday ~ master bedroom and landing
Level One
Declutter floors
Strip bedding, wash sheets and remake the bed.. BEFORE BEDTIME!!
Level Two
Vacuum floors
Tidy away floordrobe/chairdrobe and top of chest of drawersdrobe!
Sort through one cupboard of clothing
Level Three
Sort out the airing cupboard or linen cupboard.. wha t can go? What do you need to keep?
wash any curtains/nets that need it
Sort through one box of junk
Extras

1. check all the smoke alarms are working as they should!
2. Sort out the junk from your favourite/most used handbag!.. Get rid of those receipts from 1982 from your purse! lol

Friday ~ Childrens pits, spare or neglected rooms!
Level One
Strip, wash and replace bedding
Declutter and vacuum the floor
Level Two
Sort through a cupboard.. any cupboard, could even be a kitchen one!
Drag out and sort all the gibble from under the bed!
Straighten the toy boxes and shelves
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings that need it.. or the duvet!
Dust and deweb
Wipe sticky grotmarks from the walls, doors and paintwork
Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. List 1 item to sell

My Extras

Ebay
Sort Ds2's toys
Sort paperwork I've almost finished this just 2 more things to file
Get compost from garden centre
Repot leeks
Finish weeding path
Clear ironing basket
Move rabbit stuff to Wendy house, leaving a small amount in the utility room
Sort toy corner
Update freezer inventory
Secure top of rabbit run
Collect ebay & freecycle items

pigpen

I used to have a list... where DID I put it??

Oooh.. exciting news....

I cleared the christmas tree off the landing table.. I did however put it in the box complete with baubles.. might make it easier next christmas putting it back up lol.

There is now room for DD1 to start clearing her shelves of books so the shelves cancome down so the wall can be painted.

I also filled a binbag with rubbish

I have filled a whole wheelie bin this week

Mumof2_2

Just put the list on so I know what I'm doing tomorrow!

Thursday ~ master bedroom and landing
Level One
Level Two
Sort through one cupboard of clothing
Level Three
Extras

1. Do a small job you have been putting off forever
2. Fill a binbag for charity shop (or the bin if you prefer!)
   
   Greenbee, thanks again for update - I can't get my head around how Sandy and her family must be feeling. I understand she really wants to get out, but if the Drs can give her any more help I hope she'll just stay in a bit longer.
   
   Hex, oh how I've enjoyed the story of SS's friend and the bin (bleugh)! DEFINITELY make him sort it out without a shadow of doubt - and he's not to just buy a new bin (I know you wouldn't let him do that) - he has to deal with the consequences of it!
   
   Must go to bed as DS woke me at 1 this morning and DD 4.30 and then I couldn't sleep so feeling really tired. Good night all!

pigpen

List remains...

[STRIKE]Empty toys and crap from boys room[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sand walls in boys room[/STRIKE]
Sand filler in kitchen
Slop paint over filler in kitchen
[STRIKE]put away christmas stuff so clearing table on landing[/STRIKE]
DD1 to fill table with her stuff so she can start painting her room
[STRIKE]OH to wipe marks off boys room ceiling and touch up white paint
emulsion 4 walls light blue
emulsion 2 walls metallic blue[/STRIKE]

Now THAT looks better..

Carpet up in boys room after vacuuming it so I don't have bits all over my house!
New carpet down in boys room
Shelves back up in boys room
Straighten curtain pole in boys room
Sort boxes of toys as they go back into boys room.

Wash DS3's dirty muddy clothes from camp. .. 1 pair of brand new black joggers was THICK with mud and sopping wet!! He's had a great time
Change boys bedding

So.. large picture or mirror then??

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Sweep and mop floor
Clear and wipe worksurfaces
Level Two
Wipe units and appliances..
Level Three
Clear out the under sink cupboard..

Tuesday ~ Living room/family room or other reception room!
Level One
Declutter and vacuum the floors!
Level Two
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move!
Clean the sofas.. vacuum under/between/backs cushions.. turn them over for even wear if possible.

Wednesday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Level Three
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required

Thursday ~ master bedroom and landing
Level One
Declutter floors
Strip bedding, wash sheets and remake the bed.. BEFORE BEDTIME!!
Level Two
Vacuum floors
Sort through one cupboard of clothing


Friday ~ Childrens pits, spare or neglected rooms!
Level One
Strip, wash and replace bedding
Extras

1. Binbag dance

msgnomey

well one more day til we break up and doesn't my look like it knows it???? What a tip, hey ho having just spent the evening until 8.30 doing parent consultations in a freezing cold classroom (couldn't get the heating to come on???!!!) I am shattered and off to bed

I promise i will fly

tomorrow

soappie

greenbee wrote: »

I have a partridge in the freezer which you are welcome to... I'll swap it for those fircones, assuming you haven't burnt them to keep warm... otherwise, depending on what else you have, try quail or pigeon (the latter is never out of season, after all, it's vermin...)

Funnily enough I found the bucket of fircones the other day when I was looking for that particular bucket because BB needed a bath (she had rolled in something seriously foul!). Can't remember what I did with the cones now - I think they went in a pile on a little bit of rough ground beside the side yard.... I remember tipping them out and thinking of you!

Thank you for the offer of the partridge but I don't particularly want to drive up the M3 on a bank holiday weekend :eek:

I do have some quail in the freezer if the worst comes to the worst but they are going to be sooo fiddly to bone! I've almost settled on duck on the outside, guinea fowl for the middle (Mr T has them in at the moment) and a poussin on the inside.

Or Duck, then chicken then guinea fowl.

Depends what time BG come tomorrow afternoon and whether or not I'll be able to catch the butcher before he closes.

Right, I'm off to boil a kettle for a hot water bottle then take to my bed. I have to say this halogen heater of NN's what she bought from the Daily Mail is quite effective and has lifted the temp in the living room.