Weekly Flylady Thread 14th June 2010

LameWolf

froddington wrote: »

LW - Of course I'll keep you updated with piccies

Ooh, yes please! I'm a total sucker for anything with four legs and fur. Not speciesist at all, me; I love 'em all.:D

The Flying bit: Mr LW has just ironed 3 shirts and 2 pairs of trousers to put in his suitcase. Plus a largish pile of hankies. I may allow him to play "House of the Dead: Overkill" for half an hour.:rotfl: For those wondering what sort of household I'm running, it's a Wii game).:D

toottifrootti

FelineFantastic you have done really well for your first day - you have done loads:T:T- dont go mad - remember babysteps - it all comes around again next week amd the bits you have done this week will be so much easier that you will have more time for other areas - well thats the theory:rotfl: I usually get stardrops from asda - its normally on the bottom shelf - its a 2litre bottle and lasts ages - its an orangey yellow liquid - I have got it in Poundland as well.
MOJ2 (((hugs))) I am sure you will find more happiness too - especially when you least expect it. xx
serena (((hugs))) hope your week improves greatly xx
good luck with the exam ellie
kazm (((hugs))) hope WW3 is over and your course goes well
MrsChaos good luck with the budget and the bank - its not easy is it - hope you get things sorted with neighbours.

AnW'sMum wrote: »

Pah that's nothing, I have a whole house dedicated to homeless stuff :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I see you are bragging again:p:p:p
beetle off and do a hotspot or something!!!:rotfl: and BTW I think I am still a bit confused but will look at it again tomorrow when my brain might be in gear!
Valli - pre-emptive action required (is that the right word?) anyway you need to start taking echinea - I think thats the stuff - someone will correct me - its apparently great for stopping colds
Holly my friend C loves Curves - she finds it really good - well done you - stick with it.

have spent most of this evening arguing with my printer or should i say the modem because it lost the printer somewhere!! anyway all sorted .....for now! but all that time lost and i could have got something else off my list:(
never mind - I intend to do the LR this week as it is a mess with ebay stuff on the floor - so will work on the LR list until it is done alongwith anything I can from my own list - does that sound like a good plan?:rotfl:

BTW have been in contact with Jinky today and she is ok - still no job so we must send dome positive job finding vibes her way. She will be back when things are better.

bedtime!

love and hugs to you all and especially biq squishy hugs to all the poorlies - large and small - and especially LadyL and Diva.

night night
toots xx

Ruth.Glover

Well hi again. I used to sign in as BenW but have now registered in my own name, as it was confusing to end posts with 'Ruth', when people wanted to call me Ben all the time.

Last time I posted was in March, when I lost my mum. A lot has happened since then and I can only give a brief over view.

But first, I want to say hi to all the familiar names still here and welcome to all the new ones as I skimmed through this weeks' thread.

After Mum died, I went to Prague for a holiday with my OH. I got back at midnight; they shut the airports 12 hours later! If they hadnt, most of what has happened since wouldnt have happened. At 8.30am I got a text from a friend who 'didnt want to intrude', saying 'Ruth, we need you; A has resigned'. A was the Chair of a national charity of which I was Vice Chair. They were aware of my circumstances and so the secretary was prepared to take over until I felt able to take the reins. I thought it might be just what I needed to take my mind off Mum and so I agreed to enter the fray there and then. The charity is in meltdown at present, so it was not going to be an easy task. Since then, I have been working 16 hours a day for the charity (not getting paid either!), every day of the week except Sunday (had to keep one day to myself!) Things are now on more of an even keel, so I have decided I need to get back to decluttering my home!

My OH bought some wardrobes for the bedroom (need building) and some cupboards for the pantry so we can start getting things tidied, such as our clothes! So the plan is that I will spend some time each day doing the work for the charity and the rest decluttering. I had intended to take until at least September off work anyway (work for myself, so not hard to take time off) and this is therefore the ideal opportunity to get on top of the mess that passes for my home.

Well, that's all for now. Will post tomorrow and hopefully have some cleaning done.

Ruth

toottifrootti

ok I must do lots of things this week so you need to keep me going but at a nice sedate pace - not blazing a trail like Triker does!!!!

Monday
[STRIKE]fill charity bag for collection today![/STRIKE]
HHC paperwork
clear sitting room floor
[STRIKE]gardener - cut grass - weed killer on back gravel - clean out tiny back border[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]speak to N/C[/STRIKE]
order books
balance bank account
do budget for rest of month
[STRIKE]do new packing list[/STRIKE]
update diary with appointments
[STRIKE]cancel male carer[/STRIKE]
empty travel bag
put away presies
vacuum pack duvet
Tuesday
Cornhill outing to distillery

Wednesday
assisted shopping- food shopping,
DN visit
bank transfers
HHc filing
discussion group 5.45
Thursday
make sure green bin is full
HHC filing/paperwork
Friday
Saturday
last day for postin M&A wedd anniv card/pres
Sunday
Church


Whenever...........

1. clean freezer
   
2. filing
3. organise spreadsheets - C & birthday presents
4. debtbusting!.. see if you can alter any of these payments to free up some cash!
5. Defluff behind the radiators.. and wipe the fronts so they look nice
6. Gather insurance documents*
7. Gather guarantees/instruction booklets*
8. Gather important papers *(put all 3 together in one accessible file)
9. Passport - [STRIKE]get form, photo, [/STRIKE][STRIKE]photos signed by someone,[/STRIKE] fill in form, take to PO and submit - (need £85)
10. ebay to get the money for painters bill/ maybe new curtains and pole, heater for LR, tumble dryer, trip switch repair/ debts /passport £85/outside plumbing repairs, dividing fence
11. Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
    
12. Sort through CD/DVD shelves.. dust and fling any that are no longer of use!
13. wipe/wash/dust ornaments
14. wash brushes/mops/dustpans etc
15. Wash the vacuum cleaner innards and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!
16. fill the fountain
17. get rid of old paint from shed
18. give bike to Claire
19. clean garden umbrella ready for use:rotfl:

No more than 25 things on my list allowed:p


Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Clean the fire and surround.
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
Level 3
Wipe sofas and any grubby marks
Wipe and water any plants
[STRIKE]27 fling boogie.. [/STRIKE]


Extras

1. Catch up on filing, [STRIKE]phonecalls[/STRIKE] or spreadsheet sorting!
   
2. Clean light shades/fittings and lamps
   
3. Clean a window or two.
4. Wash any smelly soft furnishings!
5. If you are planning jollidays this year.. make sure those passports are up to date!!

head down and batter on again!!!

toots xx

toottifrootti

Ruth its so good to see you again - you have had a busy time and well done to you for getting the charity on an even keel again -maybe it was meant to be - anyway - its good to hear that you are getting the storage side sorted - it will be lovely to see you progressing again.
love and hugs
toots xx

Winchelsea

Not much done today. Was away for W/E, so unpacked bag after breakfast, then rushed around loading WM and dishwasher before driving over to DD4 to pick up some things to take to DH in hospital. Spent 3hrs with him, came home, got myself lunch, then did two more loads of washing, including DH's big bagful that I brought home with me. I'd left what seemed like masses of clean clothes when I saw him on Friday, but he'd gone through the lot!

After hanging out all the washing to blow in the breeze, I made some phone calls, then I got the bus in to town to go to Mr S. for a few essentials. Also called in to a carpet/flooring shop, and a man will come tomorrow to measure up, as I want a vinyl floor laid in the bathroom. Didn't get back until it was time to cook my evening meal.

Dealt with the dishes after, then sat and watched Springwatch. Have had a couple of phone calls since, so here I am, not having actually ahieved very much.

Oh well, there's always tomorrow!

pigpen

Tuesdays list is up..

I am rather tired tonight.. have to be up early to wash the flea shampoo from DD4.. she was hopping!

toochoosey

Just lost my post, but basically..... Listy ready for tomorrow...

Daily routines/todailies
laundry, T W T F
swish and swipe kitchen T W T F
S+S bathroom, T W T F
ironing, T W T F
making beds, T W T F
vacuuming high traffic areas, T W T F

Night-time routines
preparing clothes for the next day, T W T F
swish & swipes of the kitchen T W T F
tidying the living room T W T F




Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Clean the fire.


Extras

1. Clean light shades/fittings and lamps
   
2. Clean a window or two.
3. If you are planning jollidays this year.. make sure those passports are up to date!!!

Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Empty the cutlery drawer.. clean it out, wash the cutlery tray, chuck those baby spoons you don't use any more.. how many medicine spoons do you actually need? get rid of everything you don't use and make the drawer look nice again!
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there!
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean fridge and see what needs using first
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!

Extras

1. Clean oven if it really needs it.. or just do the hob.. mines gross.. you need to shame me into cleaning it!
2. HHI .. bit of a catch up!!

Oh my goodness....how can you see in my kitchen drawers?????

Well I suppose it needs doing!!!

longtermlurker_2

pigpen thanks for putting cutlery drawer, i keep looking at it then just shutting it again in the hope it will sort its self out:rotfl: It never does:(

Hope you get a good nights sleep.

toochoosey

Is everyone gone to bed?????

Goodnight all xx