Weekly Flylady Thread 19th July 2010

Craftyscholar

pigpen wrote: »

I'm not the one jumping to conclusions.. a swollen pair of feet does not mean I am going to die.. maybe I didn't expect such drama queening!

I'll be back Sunday with the new thread then.. I am pee'd off enough without anything else.

She said Sunday - she means Sunday

Not sure why she hadn't realised that the regulars on this thread worry about each other.

carolinejane_2

Morning Everyone

1 lot of washing on the line
Plants watered and deheaded

Need to
Hoover up
Tidy kitchen
Ironing, not much left
Walk Spike and give him a good brush

shopping hopefully with a meal plan to hand

kazmeister

AnW'sMum wrote: »

Blimey it has been unbelievably quiet on here today!

Still a few bits to pack in the caravan but not far off now. Got a couple of things to iron and fridge to clear in the morning, lists being ticked off left, right and centre

Trusting everyone is well, if I don't get back on then we will see you in a couple of weeks.

Hope you all have a fantastic holiday x

Ok so nothing done this morning yet as only just woke up - must be the after affects of the 1st week back from holiday!

Sun is shining so need to take our French student out today while we have the chance so doubt much flying will be done (again!).

Hope you all have a good day

Kaz x

MrsChaos

Morning all

Good time vibes to all travelling flyladies, welcomes to newcomers and hugs to all poorlies.
I'm on holiday! :j
We had the customary end-of-term with leaving speeches and a trip to the pub (collected DSs first, as DH works until 7pm on Fridays). Also customarily, DH is now sulking because we were thinking about having tea at the pub, stayed until almost 7pm and then called for a take-away pizza instead. And I didn't even talk to him about it first. :eek: His main worry is that I may have been talking to men. :eek: I wish he'd finally recognise that life is too short for stupid stuff like that, but I don't hold out much hope. It's our 17th wedding anniv in August and sometimes I think I may as well do what he thinks I'm doing anyway. Didn't do anything last night apart from eating pizza, sleeping and reading my book.
So far this morning I've decluttered 2 cuppas, caught up with fred for a bit and emptied/re-loaded DW. Plans for today: a long line of HHCs. I want to work like mad in the house this weekend, as DS2 is still at school next week and I'm going to use the free childcare to sort the mess in my class/storeroom. :A
See you all later. x

vanilla

Morning all

My mum called up last night with pressies for DS2, then BIL turned up. House was very busy.:rotfl:

PIL head away today for their holiday in Scotland so we're farming again.:D

Best get everyone fed.

JennyJewell

Morning all
Hugs and love to you MrsChaos - blinkin men!

Ok here is my list,(although haven't looked at flylady's but will now) - this is what I must do!
[STRIKE]Feed dogs and cat.[/STRIKE]
Feed chicken.
[STRIKE]Dishes.[/STRIKE]
Clear kitchen table.
[STRIKE]Clear work surfaces.[/STRIKE]
Tidy living room.
[STRIKE]Washing on.[/STRIKE]
Hoover.
Polish.
[STRIKE]Ring Limo company.
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Feed children.[/STRIKE]
Get out and deliver bits and pieces.
De-clutter cold room.
Sort bin bags, (ponging soooo much - I still haven't had my recycling bins and yet still expected to put bin bags out once a fortnight with a family of four, two dogs and a cat! Sorry for little rant).
Mop kitchen floor.
Sort pantry.
Ok that's enough for now
Speak again later
Jenny

wendywitch

Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces[/STRIKE]
Sweep and mop the floors
Level Two
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
[STRIKE]scrub cupboards, appliances and kickboards![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Scrub the sink and shine the taps! [/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wipe over the sockets and switches[/STRIKE]
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean fridge and see what needs using first


Extras

1. HHI
2. Sort through a cupboard or drawer.. I bet loads can be flung!
3. Clean oven if it really needs it.. or just do the hob..
4. Dust and deweb blinds/curtains!
5. [STRIKE]Write out food shopping list[/STRIKE]
6. [STRIKE]Write out menus for a fortnight[/STRIKE]
7. Work out budget for the month
   

Tuesday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Open the windows and turn on some music!
Wipe and water the plants
Declutter the chairs, floor and fireplace
Level Two
Vacuum the floor now it is visible
[STRIKE]Wash any throws/curtains/cushion that need freshening up[/STRIKE]
Clean any glass.. pictures, windows, mirrors etc
Level Three
Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
Wipe sofas and dusty places
HHC in the hallway.. sort those coats and shoes and mess!!

Extras

1. Vacuum AAALLLLLL the way up the stairs
2. Binbag dance... grab a bag fill it and fling it!
3. Spend 15 minutes tackling a hotspot!!
4. Wipe the woodwork in these areas

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check smoke alarms are working
Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen
[STRIKE]Declutter the floordrobe[/STRIKE]
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross
Vacuum mattress before replacing fresh linen
15 minutes grotspot clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
[STRIKE]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 [/STRIKE]
Defluff and demuck woodwork... skirtings, window frames, door frames dados, picture rails etc

Extras

1. 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go grab a bag and clear that clutter
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
4. [STRIKE]Binbag dance to go to charity shop! Or just general rehoming![/STRIKE]

Thursday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
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
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
[STRIKE]Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins! [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Collect all the dirty laundry[/STRIKE]
Extras

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
4. clear a clutter spot in the bathroom and make it clean and decluttered!

Friday ~ those frightening kids 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
Make a start on sorting out the school stuff to out away/get rid of
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extras

1. 15 minutes in the garden.. preparation for autumn, weeding or just enjoying!
2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
3. HHI
4. Friday fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

Not so much done but I'll work through the weekend so hopefully next week won't be so hard

cmazza

I have had a bad week too wendywithch, was out Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night Will also be working through the weekend to get it all done. I really hope to get all my housework done in the week as I want my weekends for FUN

Valli

:obefore I even start apologies - I am specless atm

gunsandbanjos wrote: »

Aww, glad you got the kitten Valli. If you are insuring him, Sainsburys have £70 cashback on Quidco at the moment. That's where i insured Newton. £8.43 a month, interest free too. Works out at about £35 for the year after cashback.

thanks for the heads up on that; am planning to and intend to use quidco to insure her. am also going to see ig cats protection have any spay offers on; I won't feel guilty getting it cheap because I'm already on WFTC and CTC. Our 'old' cat seems to be coping ok. I have fed them both at the same time in adjacent bowls (old cat got tinned salmon as a sweetener). She's a lil basement cat with a couple of dabs of white! She's my first non-tabby too. (Check link for explanation of basement cat;))

MrsChaos wrote: »

:eek: His main worry is that I may have been talking to men. :eek: I wish he'd finally recognise that life is too short for stupid stuff like that, but I don't hold out much hope. It's our 17th wedding anniv in August and sometimes I think I may as well do what he thinks I'm doing anyway.

you have my utter symapthay - I had this with both my ex husbands,,,it's a !!!!!! TBH.
I used to tell people I may look short, fat, dumpy etc BUT I am clearly channelling Marilyn Monroe etc as NO MAN ALIVE could resist me, according to them...*rolls eyes*. becuase exOH2 could not accept I wasn't, couldn't alter his mindset I warned him that I wasn't going to carry on living under such suspicion and suggested he get counselling. Well you know the rest...exOH1 was just the same but he thuped, too:o:(

Anyhoo this won't get the baby bathed...

LISTY

wash car
clean kitchen (including bin which is minging)
fix DS's broken drawers (2) *rolls eyes*
change DS's bed
ignore living room for now which looks like campsite - 3 mattresses 3 teens 3 sleeping bags...
cook chicken
check oil water etc as am driving up to Penpenland tomorrow, for a change;)


Piggers if you're looking in - hi - you know what this lot are like - they worry! Hope all's well!

gratefulforhelp_2

MrsChaos wrote: »

We had the customary end-of-term with leaving speeches and a trip to the pub (collected DSs first, as DH works until 7pm on Fridays). Also customarily, DH is now sulking because we were thinking about having tea at the pub, stayed until almost 7pm and then called for a take-away pizza instead. And I didn't even talk to him about it first. :eek: His main worry is that I may have been talking to men. :eek: I wish he'd finally recognise that life is too short for stupid stuff like that, but I don't hold out much hope. It's our 17th wedding anniv in August and sometimes I think I may as well do what he thinks I'm doing anyway.

Have you tried doing it to him??

I am like this with DH and I drive myself demented with it. When he does it back, it really really annoys me, though and helps I think.

Sitting room DONE
Stairs, hall and porch DONE :j:j:j:j:j:j:j:j:j:j
Also two loads of washing. Have batty family coming for afternoon tea. Kitchen to do. Also finally got mirror for sitting room, 1/4 cost of original one I ordered so thought I'd get one for the dining room too. Was hoping that the saleswoman would do a number on Dh and get him to buy a little dark wood one I was admiring, but no dice.