Weekly Flylady Thread 28th June 2010

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gratefulforhelp wrote: »

Its pouring with rain here now, thank the Lord.
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No sign of it here and the gardens really need it.

sexymouse

Back from dinner - had a really nice time - one of my friends couldn't stay to dinner as evil headmistress put a note up on the board today saying that all the reports had to be in tomorrow, when it had been next week before, so she had to go home to do them. The couple with the baby who were only going to stay to drinks ended up staying to eat, as the staff said that children were allowed to stay til 8 rather than 7. They also brought out free starters of garlic breaded mushrooms as they had a couple of portions left and weren't going to be having them on the menu any more.:T Got my free bottle of Cava, and had to drink most of it on my own as nobody was drinking - ended up giving about a glass worth to the table next to us, as I couldn't drink any more, as I'm not used to drinking, and didn't want to ruin the evening by feeling drunk.

Everyone had a nice time I think. Got a big bag of minstrels from one of my friends and a recipe book of salads that has some really nice ones in from my other friend. Must go and put all of my cards up, as I forgot.

The place was nice and tidy, for my one friend who came back for a hot chocolate and a piece of my cake, so the flying paid off.

Thank you for all of the well wishes today, in texts, and emails, and on here. It means a lot.

sexymouse xx

PS. Hugs for FFP.

toochoosey

Bed remade and OH in it!!!

Glad you had a nice evening Sexymouse xx

pigpen

OH is snoring on top of our freshly made bed..

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Bass lesson decluttered...teacher claims I am going to be capable of making a living playing very soon. Probably bull, but, hey....

Got DD2 to her high school induction evening thingy...wasn't sure about the school before - it is huge - but they are now a collegiate and say that each college are isolated in their own self contained building of 400 kids from 11 - 16, with a class size of 16 - 18, and their own head and deputy. I think my school detention room had more kids in it at any one time than that.

Her form tutor is a very pretty blonde who wears fifties style suits, glasses and shoes with 4 inch heels (the Dads in the room were very smiley ) and she told the kids that because she is teaching them all day for the first three weeks for assessment - and the only time they are with someone else is when the prefects collect them from class and lead them to a safe collection zone at the end of the day - 'I'm really your school Mummy'.

DD2 has a full day there tomorrow. It seems promising.


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Oooh - whilst I'm on the subject.

KS2 SATS results are in. She has 5Cs in Reading, Science, ICT, DT, RE, Geography, History, Music & Art, 4As in Speaking & Listening (how on earth did she get so high for listening? - it must have been the average of 6A for speaking and about 2B for listening!!!) and Maths, and 4C in PE. She's also the youngest and smallest in her class, with hypermobile joints that cause her quite a bit of pain, so she is often taped up and sent in looking like a battered child.

I was wondering whether anyone with expertise can say in which stream she is likely (not guaranteed, I know) to be placed - I'm a bit vague (there's a surprise to anyone that knows me ) where it comes to this kind of thing. There will be three streams - express, complete with accelerated learning programme, the middle and those needing extra help. If there had been a stream labelled 'smart ar-es, comedians and outcasts', it would have been obvious where she was going, but as it is, I'm not sure because I'm too close to be unbiased.

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Driving lesson tomorrow.

And a visit from the last Bloke. Which I'm not looking forward to.

Suppose I'd better pick some clean washing up off the floor.

pigpen

When they go up to high school they do the cognitive ability tests (CATs) and band them on those. the SAT's are sometimes used for initial banding but as they are totally inaccurate they are usually ignored.

DS3's tutor is about 14... male and should be called MASTER Kennedy not Mr as he is just a wee babe!!.

Triker

I also changed the bedding.

Flung dirty washing in general direction of washing machine.

WM X 2

Hung some washing out.

Decluttered a takeaway because worked late and hubby got it.

Filled in some forms.


Glad its friday...been a funny old week.

Natty68

Morning campers, I'm here bright and early - well maybe not bright but I'm here..lol The sun is out and I am sitting outside on the patio with the lappy waiting for The Chris Evans breakfast show to come on the radio - yep I know I'm sad!! I have just decluttered two of these Am now considering having a shower before it gets too hot

All is quiet on the bird front in the garden, shame as there was a lot of activity earlier on. I watched two crows fighting over something or other, one lost and flew off and the other one sat and ate whatever it was. I'm sure if it could smirk it would have done..lol

Have got to buy some citronella today as I want to make a homemade fly spray and I found a receipe on here using vinegar, citronella and water. So I thought I would give this a go as I can't find my Raid organic one anywhere. Oooh that reminds me I have to order some Borax from Carbolicsoap.com later today as I am down to my last two boxes

Dog fleeces going around in the machine, phoar were they smelly.:eek: Have lovely clean smelling ones on the settee and chairs now, although my DDog Scruffy is making them smell of him now, he's fast asleep on one of them, bless him.

Ok on with the lists:

Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Vacuum floors and sofas!
Level Two
Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
Clean any ornaments, glass, mirrors, pictures etc
Level Three
Wipe sofas, paintwork and dusty places
HHC in the hallway.. vacuum floors/stairs, wipe paintwork, fling that junk mail!.. if there is a charity shop bag.. FILL IT! - ooh spooky just received one today (Thursday) will have a sort out over the weekend.

Extras

1. Catch up on some calls/emails
   
2. Clean switches and sockets
3. Wipe the windows in these areas

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Oven and hob cleaning week... and it is level one so none of you can get out of it..
Level Two
Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
Level Three
Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe the tops of the wall units.. lining them with old wallpaper or newspaper keeps them clean!
Wash windows!

Extras

1. Wash light shades and clean bulbs
2. Clean out the smelly fridge
3. Sort out and restock baking cupboards
4. Scrub sink and shine the taps!

Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Level Two
Level Three

Extra

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
2. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
   
3. replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it

Thursday ~ Master bedroom & landing
Level 1
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Clean lightshade. And remove dead insects
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Extras

• tidy a cupboard
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Make any necessary phone calls

Friday ~ anywhere!!! - shamelessly snaffled from Toots!!!
Level One
Sort out magazine rack
Update shopping list for weekend
Spend at least half an hour doing something just for yourself.. a nice bath, a manicure.. just your time!
Level Two
Pick gibble up from porch and throw/put away
HHG/HHI
Anything left over from previous days
Level Three
Vacuum living room floor again
Clean windows that haven't been done
Wet dust downstairs units/wooden furniture
Extras

• Wipe sticky marks from walls and doors
• 15 minutes filing!

Natty's List:

• Shower/dress/do hair - even if it is just to let dry naturally and put in a pony tail.
• Medication
• Breakfast
• Wash up
• Smelly dog fleece wash
• Hang above washing on line
  
• Pay in cheque to Nationwide
• Feed garden birds
• Prepare veggies for tonight's dinner
  
• Sausages out to defrost
  
• Text A
• Text T
  

I'm sure there's other stuff but can't remember..lol

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puss14

Hello people. Just popping on to use your lists and get my house clean for the weekend as its all gotten a bit away from me tbh.
Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Open the windows and turn on some music!
Vacuum floors and sofas!
Declutter the chairs, floor and top of any cupboards!
Level Two
Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
Sort out coats, shoes and bags
Clean any ornaments, glass, mirrors, pictures etc
Level Three
Check those smoke alarms!
Wipe sofas, paintwork and dusty places
HHC in the hallway.. vacuum floors/stairs, wipe paintwork, fling that junk mail!.. if there is a charity shop bag.. FILL IT!
Empty and wash out vacuum cleaner.. don't forget filters!

Extras

2. HHI
3. Clean switches and sockets
4. Wipe the windows in these areas

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Level Two
Wipe table replacing cloth if necessary..
Clear out a cupboard.. the larder unit or pantry if you have one or just the general messiness of cupboard.. the one where you stuff all things useless.
Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
Level Three
Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
Extras

2. Scrub sink and shine the taps!

Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Collect all the dirty laundry

Extra

2. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
3. replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it

Thursday ~ Master bedroom & landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Fling open the window and let in the air
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
binbag dance
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Extras

• tidy a cupboard
• Clear a box of clutter from the landing

kassey

Morning everyone
Friday ~ Childrens/Spare rooms
Level One
Clear the floor
Spend at least half an hour doing something just for yourself.. a nice bath, a manicure.. just your time! Make that appointment to have your hair done!!
Level Two
strip the beds and wash those sheets.. and any duvets that need doing
Drag the stuff from under the beds and place it in it's proper homes!
Level Three
Vacuum the floor
deweb and fluff the room
clean the windows
Extras

• Wash any curtains/throws/cushions etc that need it
• Wipe sticky marks from walls and doors
• Clean any tv's, pc's playstations in the room
• 15 minutes filing!