Weekly Flylady Thread 24th May 2010

short_bird

hex2 wrote: »

It was free from my energy provider, npower. You can borrow them from libraries (in leics and derbyshire that I know of so I am guessing elsewhere), or if you wait a month or so till I have got bored you can borrow mine . Having read the paperwork it is a 'smartpower energy monitor'. It has a transmitter thing that clips round one of the meter wires and a wireless receiver that says in pence, kwh etc how much we are using.

"Him Indoors" got a British Gas energy monitor at the last car boot: also, we've picked up those plugs that turn everything off at once for £1. So it's worth keeping an eye open for boxes and devices with a gas and electricity company logo as it may be useful for :money: purposes.

Healing and chill out vibes for those that need them: also, a large supply of sticks for black dogs to chase as well. Get 'em out the house:D

Dustykitten

Morning all

Grumswifie I have a sheepskin feather duster style one which I used as it squashes down. There is also something called a flatmate - lakeland is where I got mine years ago which is a flat long piece of plastic which is covered in a felt like fabric HTH oh and some I can get my duster hanging out both side and move that up and down but we have the long tall radiators

mummyto5 and mumoftwo hope you both have lovely birthdays

First on my list is dailies, then hope to:

put washing on
ring hospital
hoover the stairs
take DS1 to get some clothes
make a cake
decide on something to cook for dinner
sow some beetroot and spring onions
tie in peas

huston_kw

grumswifie wrote: »

Morning all!
Can I ask all you knowledgeable flyladies how I clean behind radiators? Do I need a long skinny brush? There is loads of manky dust stuck ont he top of them under the grill bit and I can't get it off to get in about!
Any/all advice would be much appreciated!
Thanks guys

I use a long handle feather duster, just moved in a few months back and I think the previous tenants where allergic to cleaning (3-4inch mold on window), back of radiators thick with dust etc etc

The feather duster works a treat! I had to use it on each radiator then shake it outside it was that thick!

Right off to iron some trousers as I've been gardening and the ones I was wearing have got extremely mucky but I have had a lovely morning (quite as kids are at school) but must get going as I need to do school run soon and I need some black bags to do my dance then it's a quick bite to eat and then I'm off to get my eye brows & lashes tinted at 1, so I will see ya all later.

Happy Flying......

Penelope_Penguin

grumswifie wrote: »

Morning all!
Can I ask all you knowledgeable flyladies how I clean behind radiators? Do I need a long skinny brush? There is loads of manky dust stuck ont he top of them under the grill bit and I can't get it off to get in about!
Any/all advice would be much appreciated!
Thanks guys

Cleaning the fiddly bits of radiators

toochoosey

Heeelllloooo all xx

Hope all are well have only skim read but from what I can remember....

mummyof5 and mumofjusttwo Happy Birthday! xx
Toots, Hugs and hope all is going well today xx

Have put the beds away, put table and chairs out, had a bit of a tidy up and put some sun oil stuff on...then the sun went behind some clouds!!!!!
Have a couple of things need doing so will try and put a list together...

DD is a bit bored as the local kids have school today (and maybe tomorrow?) so need to occupy her too.......may take a walk to the beach later and get her ice-cream (I'm not a fan of the beach...sand gets EVARYWHERE!!!!).

Right, lets see....

Tidy and Sweep through van
Tidy and Sweep/hoover awning
do the waste(forgot to connect it yesterday!!)
Make lunch
excerise(walk?)
Do dishes x .......

Not sure what else needs doing, but sure I will find some thoings to do........

Have a good day all, just in case I lose connection xx

grumswifie

Thank you ladies, an trying to imagine a sheepskin feather duster, I didn't think that sheep had feathers
Have a half hour before I have to pick up youngest from nursery so will give it a whirl.
Thanks again

hollyh

Morning all,

So far today i have

School / nursery runs
made beds
opened windows
Collected laundry
Dealt with todays post
Sorted recycling
Put washing out
Wm x 1
Watered plants
Tidied living room
Put dry dishes away
Washed up
S & S Kitchen
Took books off swap sites that were Ds1's and will be good for Ds2 soon as he loves books with chapters

Tuesday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
Level One
Sweep and mop floors
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe ALL large appliances and units and kickboards
Wipe and replace all small appliances
Scrub out the fridge
Level Three
Wash windows.. and dust blinds/wash curtains
Clear and wipe out the oven and hob
Wipe table and replace cloth if necessary
Extras

1. Muck out a sticky cupboard

[/STRIKE]Wednesday - master bedroom and landing
Level Two
Wash the windows
Clear the landing of gibble
Vacuum the floors..
Level Three
Dust and deweb
Wipe any grotty paintwork and furniture
Extras

1. HHI
2. 15 minutes filing

Thursday - Bathroom and Study
Level One
Declutter the floors
Clean any windows
Level Two
Clean the bath, sinks, toilets, showers.. shine the taps!
Vacuum/mop floors
Level Three
Wipe the keyboard, mouse, sockets, switches and telephone
HHI
Clean under any furniture you can move but don't usually bother moving
Extras

1. Delete 10 dead links out of your favourites
2. Grab a cuppa.. and if it is nice.. go sit outside for a bit an enjoy life!! If not you can sit here and talk to me!!
3. Scrub down the tiles

My Extras
Ebay I am uploading pics off my camera now so it's empty ready for ebay pics
Sort Ds2's toys
Sand, prime & paint cabinets x 2, shelf ( have sanded x 2, primed, painted x 3 ), toilet roll ( have sanded & painted x 2)& towel holder thingys ( have sanded, primed & painted x 1 )
Massive wardrobe & clothes sort out
[STRIKE]Wrap &[/STRIKE] post 3 books
Sort out sewing machine
Take up curtains
Sort out stuff for carboot sale
Repot toms
Plant pots
Update details US
Renew tax credits
Find nursery book
Clean out car
Fill in OU form
Bring bins in 1 in

Quick coffee then it'll be time to pick up Ds2.

greenbee

grumswifie wrote: »

Thank you ladies, an trying to imagine a sheepskin feather duster, I didn't think that sheep had feathers
Have a half hour before I have to pick up youngest from nursery so will give it a whirl.
Thanks again

I have a thing that looks like a long bottle brush (I think it's made from goat hair or something random) and that works very well for cleaning down the back and inside the 'fins' on the inside of the radiator. A feather or fluffy duster works for the dust on the top bits inside the grill.

You know you're a true flylady when it's the dirt inside the radiator that's concerning you!:D

LameWolf

Hi all.
Sorry I didn't post yesterday; 14:30 snuck up on me before I realised, and we had to go out and pick up my meds and do a freezer shop in Morries. Then when we got to the surgery to get the prescription, they were shut from 12:00 to 17:00, so had to go and do Morries and then go back.:mad:
All 3 levels done for yesterday though – partly due to the bed already being done for this week.;)

Happy belated birthday Serena

Happy Birthday mummyyof5 and mumofjusttwo.

MaisyMoo ow, that sound nasty with the mirror:(. Hope the ankle is OK today.

Lots of posi-vibes for ajmoney's OH

Feel better vibes for Toots also for LadyL and Diva and anyone else who needs them. Special cough-free vibes for Piggers.

AnW'sMum wrote: »

Oh and I am holding a collection for a paper bag to shake toots up in fancy giving us all a fright like that! Seriously I hope things are a lot better today and that it has not delayed your escape at the end of the week. We shall have to organise an escape committee and start digging tunnels to get you out

I can loan you a bloke with a shovel if that'd help? Just don't let him overdo it, he's a desk-jockey, not a manual worker.:o Oh, and keep him supplied with tea. LOTS of tea.:D

greenbee wrote: »

.... as for telling, I was right in my suspicions... one of my colleagues has announced that he's fallen in love with me ... but at least I was prepared, and hopefully I'm dealing with it OK. Not as well as I should, but hopefully without too much fall out.

Oh my! Well, whatever happens, I hope it works out happily for all concerned, iyswim.:o

grumswifie wrote: »

Morning all!
Can I ask all you knowledgeable flyladies how I clean behind radiators? Do I need a long skinny brush? There is loads of manky dust stuck ont he top of them under the grill bit and I can't get it off to get in about!
Any/all advice would be much appreciated!
Thanks guys

I use my trusty lambswool-onna-stick. It's over 20 years old (Mr LW bought it when he first had the bungalow, January 1990) and a tad threadbare now, but it still does the job.:)

I really ought to get on with the bathroom, but Sidney's alseep on my feet....:whistle:

grumswifie

I know, I feel like a grown up now! Still can't get the grill thing on the top of the bathroom radiator off. It looks like there is a family of yetis living in there!