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Weekly Flylady Thread 5th July 2010

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  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,594 Forumite
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    Dining room done and dusted:T
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
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  • carolinejane_2
    carolinejane_2 Posts: 1,556 Forumite
    so todays list

    [STRIKE]laundry and hang out[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]wash my bedding and the spare room[/STRIKE]
    bedding back on (before midnight preferrably)
    [STRIKE]shopping away[/STRIKE]
    freezer inventory to start meal plan
    back garden mow and tidy
    [STRIKE]water baskets[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]tidy kitchen[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]hoover all downstairs[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]clean the conservatory[/STRIKE]
    clean downstairs loo
    [STRIKE]replace bulbs downstairs (sorry but i found non eco ones in asda)[/STRIKE]

    Just having a quick glass of juice then its onto the garden. I will finish I will finish :rotfl:
  • vanilla
    vanilla Posts: 3,277 Forumite
    Own list.
    Bathroom cleaned.

    Back hall tidied.
    [STRIKE]Clean car out.[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wash the car.[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wash all bedding.[/STRIKE]
    Cut grass front and back. Won't be done today, it's still raining.
    [STRIKE]Do a message in town.[/STRIKE]
    Clean windows inside and out.
    Clean rabbit out.
    Brush up round the path.

    I hate the rain, kids in moaning and fighting.:mad:
    Cuppa first and then i'll go tackle the back hall.
    Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough.
    And things go wrong no matter what I do.
    Now and then it seems that life is just too much.
    But you've got the love I need to see me through.
    :j :j
  • poohbear59
    poohbear59 Posts: 4,866 Forumite
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    My list for today hasn't been started yet as we went out in search of a chainsaw.

    Write menu plan for the month
    check bank account
    repot pepper and chilli plants
    Send cheque off to builders' merchants
    Remind son to clean car when it stops raining........it still has sand in from our holiday.
    Prep tonights dinner
    Hang washing inside
    Visit allotment?
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  • kazwookie
    kazwookie Posts: 14,341 Forumite
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    Communication in the Kazwookie household has gone wrong this afternoon............... :eek:

    Friday night OH to me...you don't mind if 2 of the biker lads pop over after the Grand Prix on Sunday do you?
    Me.. no that is fine....

    Cue Saturday (3pm or there about) me lying semi naked, well sort of naked, the smallest nic you can find.................:o:o:o:o

    Around side of house, comes 2 lads (well aged about 45 or so) does Mr xx live here :o me grabbing my t shirt:o yes why, we are xxx, we were coming tomorrow but have come today...... me not wanting to get up or move any more than I have to :rotfl::rotfl::o errr if you knocked at the front door, he would have heard you, ...............luckly OH heard me talking, and removed said lads to the front of the house....where they are now talking 'bikes' and I am suitably dressed!!!!
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  • rach
    rach Posts: 5,476 Forumite
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    Hi all

    Boiling here! Too hot to fly or do anything really but have stripped the main bed incl mattress protector, all currently in wm. DH has emptied the stinky bin and I bleached it out (and the lid). He's also cropped and sorted the best of the photos we took last weekend and I've put some on facebook. Need to send the CDs off that he has done for my mum & sis so will print postage for that.

    Have folded tons of washing which needs putting away, DH says he will fly when I'm at church tomorrow...there's a film of black gritty dust everywhere, from living on main road and having windows open I guess!

    Was meant to be going to babyfair with another local MSE'r but she now can't go and I can't be bothered, so spent the money I'd have inevitably spent on 4 nappy wraps on ebay instead and 3 nappies from a forum! :D
    Mum to gorgeous baby boy born Sept 2010:j
  • fedupandskint
    fedupandskint Posts: 10,358 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Living Room done
    Bathroom floor swept and mopped
    Washing put away or popped in ironing pile
    Bedroom started
    final unsecured debt to repay currently £8333
    Proud to be Dealing With my Debt
    DFW Nerd 1154 Long Haul 155
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    I got a letter this morning from solicitors.. that cheeky f***er... wants ME to pay the court fees.. he doesn't pay a bean towards the children, paid nothing towards DD1's prom, paid nothing towards DD2's school residential, nothing towards DS3's residential, doesn't buy them clothes because I sent some from here for him to have there.. I am absolutely LIVID.. and the worst part is the court date is 13th August so the chances are I won't be able to go and say any of this because they won't let me take the baby... He is a total cretin!!! We are supposed to be at mediation next week so i have added this to my list of complaints... He is just the most dispicable of scumbags.. he doesn't want the children, he doesn't want any kind of responsibility or any accountability for the crap he put us through.. maybe I should have named his numerous !!!!!s on the divorce papers.. there I was making things nice and simple and he behaves like this.. trying to deprive his own children more than he already has.. disgusting piece of scum!

    appointment being made for ASAP with the solicitor... hopefully he can fit me in this week otherwise I'm stuffed.. well and truly! Which is of course what the vermin is relying on!.. I'll have the court hearing moved if I have to!
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
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  • fedupandskint
    fedupandskint Posts: 10,358 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
    Level One
    Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
    Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
    Wipe table replacing cloth if necessary..
    Level Two
    Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
    Level Three
    Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards
    Clean door seals, deterrgent drawers and filters on the appliances .. run through a clean cycle if you've not done one in a while

    Extras
    1. HHI
    2. quick wipe over the hob and oven
    3. Defrost the freezer if that needs doing.. shouldn't take long in this weather!
    4. Binbag dance
    Tuesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
    DONE!


    Wednesday - spare room
    Level One
    Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
    Level Two
    Vacuum the floor
    Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
    Level Three
    Clean 2 windows
    Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors

    Extras
    1. Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
    2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
    3. HHI
    4. Mid week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
    Thursday ~ Bedroom & Landing
    DONE!

    Friday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Level One
    Clean the radiators in these rooms
    Level Two
    Clean baths/shower, toilets, don't forget under the rim! and sinks
    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
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom
    Extras
    • Wipe the paintwork in these rooms
    • shine the taps and descaled the shower head!
    • Wash the windows in these rooms.. and shine the mirrors
    Caught up a bit now and onto the rest of the bathroom and that's all for today.
    final unsecured debt to repay currently £8333
    Proud to be Dealing With my Debt
    DFW Nerd 1154 Long Haul 155
  • mummyslittleboy
    mummyslittleboy Posts: 1,011 Forumite
    Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
    Level One
    Done :j

    Level Two
    Clear out a cupboard.. or those drawers you have stuffed full of junk!
    Level Three
    Empty and clean out the fridge. Work all the almost past its best stuff into this weeks meal plan.
    Extras
    1. HHI
    Tuesday - Living Room
    , Hall and Stairs

    Done :j



    Wednesday - childrens rooms and spare rooms
    Level One
    Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
    Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it!

    Level Two
    Vacuum the floor
    Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
    Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
    Level Three
    Clean 2 windows
    Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
    Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors



    Extras
    1. Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
    2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
    3. HHI
    4. Mid week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
    Thursday ~ Bedroom & Landing
    Level One
    Open the window and air the room
    Strip off smelly bedding and sling it in the wash.. replace well before bedtime!
    Level Two
    Vacuum the mattress and air the duvet
    Put the floordrobe in the wardrobe
    Find 10 things to get rid of!..
    Level Three
    Vacuum the landing and bedroom..
    Sort the airing cupboard/linen store/towels etc.. make it all neat and tidy!
    Remove some dust mammoths and wipe over the paintwork


    Extras
    1. 15 minutes filing!
    2. binbag dance
    3. Clean the windows
    4. 15 minutes sort out of the landing gibble.. see if you can find something to rehome!
    Friday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Level One
    Clear and clean the floors in these rooms
    Air the rooms.. Clean the radiators in these rooms
    Level Two
    Clean baths/shower, toilets, don't forget under the rim! and sinks
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc whatever needs cleaning.[/STRIKE]
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. and delete 10 dead/unused links from your favourites!
    Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
    Collect any stray laundry from upstairs.

    Extras
    • Wipe the paintwork in these rooms
    • shine the taps and descaled the shower head!
    • Wash the windows in these rooms.. and shine the mirrors
    • clean the light fitting and bulbs


    All downstairs done tidy and back to normal:T Chocolate devils cake cooling on the side will buttercream it later DD1 has put some pizzas on for their tea it is far to hot here today need to clean out fridge and do meal plans but will do it later or tomorrow.Still need to cut back garden but will wait until later as its far to hot.

    Thanks for all the comments re my frontroom I keep going and sitting in there just looking at it it is so nice to have a decent front room again we have been in this house 2 years next month and we finally have a nice room to sit in I had so forgotton what that was like:D
    :jmember of the thrifty gifty 2011 :j
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