Weekly Flylady Thread 12th April 2010

LameWolf

Hello[STRIKE] Campers[/STRIKE] Flyers.:D

Happy Birthday to Pink's and Mumto5's respective DS's.

Soappie sorry, I didn't see your post in time to send coping-with-the-day vibes, but I hope it all went OK.

Posi-vibes for all who are coping with Teen-OGRES at the mo.:D

Flying has happened today: Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check smoke alarms are working Done
Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen Done this week (Saturday)
Declutter the floordrobe Ain't no floordrobe here!
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross Done
Vacuum mattress before replacing fresh linen See above
15 minutes grotspot clearance Done
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing Done (Mr LW)
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 Done
Defluff and demuck woodwork... skirtings, window frames, door frames dados, picture rails etc Done all I can get to.

Extras

1. 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go grab a bag and clear that clutter Done
2. Air the duvet.. fling it over the line for half an hour if you can.. fly away bugs!
3. Clean windows in these rooms Done
4. Binbag dance to go to charity shop! Or just general rehoming! Done

I've also made a bit of a start on the Thursday and Friday lists, but I'll post again when they're (hopefully) completed.

But I'll claim my Wednesday STAR now, please.:D

I've had something of an upset today. Mr LW rang one of his friends to remind/inform him that it's my half-century next Tuesday, and it transpires that said friend and his wife have split up. I'm gobsmacked; I really thought that their marriage was rock-solid if anyone's was, and I'm panicking that this might be some sort of an omen.:( We last saw them at Mr LW's 60th birthday do last December, but we've been in contact with Mr LW's pal by email since then, and there has been no hint that anything was wrong, so it's got to be a very recent development. I think Mr LW is pretty shaken by the news, too.

A salutary lesson, imho, to keep relationships polished and sparkling, lest they fall into decay.

On which philosophical note, I shall belt up and go and find something useful to do.:o

MrsChaos

Best laid plans and all that... I was working my way nicely through my list and DS2 was getting ready to go out with me, when the phone rang. The nice man who services our car told me that it wouldn't be ready before 12 - only he told me a good 10 minutes after I would have had to set off walking to get to the hairdresser's on time. :mad: Cue mad panic. DS1 offered to help out and I was only a few minutes late, but I didn't really get anything else done all afternoon. I also seem to be a lot more unfit than I thought, because all this walking has made me really tired and I'm only just coming round.

I'm going to start doing tea in a minute and I'll have a look at what's left from my list from this morning. I thought I could get on with school work tonight, but this bedroom really needs doing first. It doesn't help that it's so cold again. Makes me want to hibernate again. On a positive note, I love my haircut and the car is sorted again (apart from a broken dipstick, which the nice man will replace tomorrow). I also need to catch up on the last three pages of the thread. Will
do that later.

emptyTD and put WM on again.
hoover through downstairs
cook tea (corned beef hash with dumplings)
bully DS1 into finishing weekly paperround
putting clothes away

Not as bad as I thought, so I'd best get on with it. See you all later.

serena

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing Done!!!:D:D:D
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

One large bag dropped off at Oxfam, plus a selection of books to the Oxfam bookshop . I have removed three bags of photos from the bedroom to the livingroom, and put them in the large shelf basket I bought for the purpose - mmm, about a year ago:o. The bedroom was perfectly clear until I redecorated the living room, and there's a selection of stuff that remains homeless - not much helped by DD adding bags of unwanted clothes etc. I've listed quite a few things on freecycle as well today. I get loads of energy for decluttering when I have planning to do...;)

I have actually done some school work, but still need the reminder toots, thank you! I have sorted out one group's folders, but still need to grade them. I had run out of sticky labels though, so picked some up in town this afternoon.

gratefulforhelp_2

LameWolf wrote: »

A salutary lesson, imho, to keep relationships polished and sparkling, lest they fall into decay.

Amen to that.

wm on again, same stuff, but not clean :mad:

Decluttered more hassly stuff. Anyone want to know how much for a private Ed. Psych assessment? £325 :eek:

ajmoney

I am doing quite well at staying away from this site and as a result have done quite well on my word count. I got just under 800 words on Monday and 566 yesterday so broke yesterday's target. I have already done 285 words today so am half way to today's target. I also broke the 3,000 word barrier yesterday so am feeling a bit happier. the introduction is done and I am about a day away from finishing the first section. The rest should be easier as I think I have more notes whereas at the moment I am having to look things up as I go.

This is the only flying I can report in the form of decluttering words although I have done a HHE every day so I guess that is something. OH is being great preparing meals etc and keeping the cups of tea coming so I can keep going. There is a mountain of ironing waiting for me which I am desperately trying to ignore in the hope he will give in and at least do his stuff, we shall see.

If I keep up at this rate I should have reached my word count in about 12 days :j

Thanks for your support guys, I am looking forward to finishing and getting my house into some sort of order again.

jjef

Afternoon all,

Have been having quite a productive day I needed to wait in for the WM repair man(he eventually came at 4.40!!!)and have been doing lots of little jobs which i had been putting off.

Havent read through the thread it moves much to fast for me but
pigpen - did read of your loss please take care of yourself and your mum.

List -
Monday ~ Kitchen/Dining area
Sweep and mop floors



Extras

1. HHI

Tuesday - Sitting Room and Hallway

DONE:j:j:j:j:j:j:j:j:j
Extras
Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen (Will leave to weekend need to catch up on the washing backlog first)
Declutter the floordrobe
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross
Vacuum mattress before replacing fresh linen
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
Defluff and demuck woodwork... skirtings, window frames, door frames dados, picture rails etc


Extras

1. Air the duvet.. fling it over the line for half an hour if you can.. fly away bugs!
2. Clean windows in these rooms

Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One
Declutter floors
Vacuum/mop all these floors
Level Two
Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
Check bath sealant/grout.. does it need replacing? If so either do it or arrange for it to be done
Wash bath mats, shower curtains, net etc
Level Three
Clear and tidy and sort a bookcase/shelves!
Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc


Extras

1. HHI
2. Make a start on a craft project you've been wanting to do for ages!

Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
Level One
Declutter and vacuum the floor!
Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding
Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!!
Level Two
Sort through a cupboard of clothing
Sort through a box of toys/junk
Binbag dance
Level Three
Tidy/straighten a bookcase/shelf unit
Wash any curtains/cushions etc that are in need
Dust and deweb

Extras

1. Make a list of 5 things you want done by the end of half term holidays..
2. HHI
3. Clean out pets.. make appointments for any vaccinations they need!!
4. Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike!

Need to iron tonight and tackle the washing, DD2 has a friend over so need to sort out some food but will tray and catch the last couple of pages of the thread while it is cooking.

ETA mumto5 thinking of you i went through a similar time with my grandfather so huge ((((hugs)))).

Dorastar

House is still presentable and am fairly close to being on top of school work so have booked in some me-time at the weekend in advance.

Have solved any issues with dd's bedroom and other bits of flying too cos she is going to work towards her Brownie Home skills badge
1. Clean two of the following:
*a window or mirror
*a basin or sink
*a cupboard or drawer
*a pair of shoes
*a car, inside or out.
2. Make your bed every day for a week. Tidy, dust and vacuum your bedroom.
3.
**Explain what clothes-care symbols mean.
**Show how you wash, dry and iron clothes.
**Describe the shaped colour-coded buttons used by blind or visually-impaired people. (anyone ever heard of this?)
4. Lay a table for a main meal. Wash up and clear away afterwards.
5. Make up a game or activity about recycling symbols on packaging. Discuss with the tester how you can improve recycling in your home.


Now that would be a good week in our house:rotfl:

Ishtar

Hi all

Been busy so I haven't had a chance to catch up on the thread, so I'm sending hugs to everyone who needs one. DD has just a a MEGA tantrum - I think she's more than ready to go back to school on Monday...

In amongst all the madness of today I have managed to do loads...if it isn't there, then I've done it:

Monday ~ Kitchen/Dining area
Level One
Level Two
Scrub the fronts of units and large appliances
Wipe and replace the small appliances
Level Three
Clean out a cupboard..
Scrub the sink and shine the taps and tiles

Extras

1. Wipe over oven and hob

Tuesday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Level Two
Clean any glass.. pictures, windows, mirrors etc
Level Three

Extras

1. Vacuum AAALLLLLL the way up the stairs
2. Binbag dance... grab a bag fill it and fling it!

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing DONE Please can I have a star Toots?Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One
Level Two
Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
Level Three
Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc

Extras

1. HHI

Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
Level One
Declutter and [STRIKE]vacuum the floor[/STRIKE]!
Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding
Level Two
Sort through a cupboard of clothing
Sort through a box of toys/junk
Binbag dance
Level Three
Tidy/straighten a bookcase/shelf unit
Wash any curtains/cushions etc that are in need
Extras

I've got a desk full of junk to sort through, the result of decluttering the downstairs chairs.... Think the shredder will be burning hot tonight!!

Hope everyone has a good evening.
Take care
D
x

poohbear59

Hi, this is my first post this week as my internet has been off until now. I am going to read through and maybe get back later tonight.

tootifruities

done to 683 by substitoots (code for please check I have awarded correctly and the genuine article will rap me over the wrist later )