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Weekly Flylady Thread 26th July 2010

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  • jenny that's exciting.

    Plan is get loo seat fixed, clean bathroom, get quote for new bathroom, take DD1 to docs, go for baby scan.
    Please do not confuse me with other gratefulsforhelp. x
  • JennyJewell
    JennyJewell Posts: 1,574 Forumite
    Thank you Dustykitten,Craftyscholar and Amandaj32 :D
    What a fab way to start the day and an amazing wedding present :)
    Jen x
    Everything happens for a reason :)
  • JennyJewell
    JennyJewell Posts: 1,574 Forumite
    Thank you gratefulforhelp :)
    Jen x
    Everything happens for a reason :)
  • soappie
    soappie Posts: 6,794 Forumite
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    Top news Jenny - way to go!

    Yep, I'm lurking from work - boss is out and I have a MUCH more favourable internet surfing on the sly desk :)
    I am the leading lady in the movie of my life
  • JennyJewell
    JennyJewell Posts: 1,574 Forumite
    Thank you Soappie :D
    Jen xx
    Everything happens for a reason :)
  • macpep1
    macpep1 Posts: 1,749 Forumite
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    Local radio rang me for competition - I have just won 200 pound of Argos Vouchers!!! Yaaaayyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Well done and what a great Wedding Present!!:T:j:T:j

    Your weekend sounds fab, I done one last year with the limo etc but only one overnight and loads of treatments, you will love it!

    Soappie - At work is where I get on here most, we have an hour a day of internet time, but this one is free, well it is a money saving site after all :p

    I also need to get a meal plan done for our week in the 'van as I am not eating out every night (can't afford it anyway) :rotfl:

    Hope you are all well, special love as always to Lady-L, Toots & Diva

    Ok....list update

    Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway

    Level Three
    HHC in the hallway.. sort those treasures brought home from school! and other mess!!

    Extras
    1. Vacuum AAALLLLLL the way up the stairs
    2. Check smoke alarms.. if you have none.. get some we had our lives saved by ours this morning!!!!
    Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
    Level One
    Scrub inside cupboard doors.. and do one cupboard thoroughly!
    Level Three
    Wipe over the back door
    Clean fridge and see what needs using first

    Extras
    1. HHI
    Wednesday - Master bedroom & landing
    Level One
    Strip and wash sheets
    Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing clean sheets
    Level Two
    Wash windows
    Vacuum floors
    Level Three
    Dust and deweb
    Wipe paintwork
    Extras
    1. Collect all the dirty laundry from upstairs!
    2. HHI
    Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
    Level Three
    Wipe paintwork on the landings
    Extras
    1. HHI
    2. Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
    3. Make a start on a craft project you've been wanting to do for ages!
    Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum the floor!
    Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding
    Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!!
    Level Three
    Dust and deweb
    Extras
    1. Make a list of 5 things you want done by the end of term
    2. HHI
    3. Clean out pets.. make appointments for any vaccinations they need!!
    4. Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike!
    :TGratitude is the best Attitude :T
    Long Term Flylady
  • JennyJewell
    JennyJewell Posts: 1,574 Forumite
    Thank you macpep1 :D Chuffed to bits :)
    Jen xx
    Everything happens for a reason :)
  • hollyh
    hollyh Posts: 5,474 Forumite
    edited 28 July 2010 at 8:54AM
    Morning all,

    Soappie i think you've just said what a lot of us are thinking. Pigpen we all care about you and squeak and we don't want anything to happen to either of you.

    Well done JennyJ.:T

    These school holidays have made me even lazier than before.:cool: I'm going to assemble my list and then i'm going to do a HHC at 10.00 if anyone wants to join me?

    Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
    Level One
    Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
    Sweep and mop the floors
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)[/STRIKE]
    Scrub cupboards, appliances and kickboards!
    Scrub inside cupboard doors.. and do one cupboard thoroughly!
    Level Three
    Wipe over the back door
    Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
    Clean fridge and see what needs using first

    Extras
    1. HHI
    2. Clean out the grill pan!
    3. Clean oven if it really needs it.. or just do the hob..
    4. Wash lightshades, cooker hood and change any manky filters!
    Wednesday - Master bedroom & landing
    Level One

    Strip and wash sheets
    Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing clean sheets
    Level Two
    15 minutes floordrobe clearance
    Wash windows
    Vacuum floors
    Level Three
    Dust and deweb
    Wipe paintwork
    Sort through a cupboard.. make it neat and tidy and get rid of what you no longer wear/need/use
    Extras
    1. Sort through a box of junk fom the landing
    2. Binbag dance
    3. Collect all the dirty laundry from upstairs!
    4. HHI
    Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
    Level One
    Declutter floors
    Vacuum/mop all these floors
    Level Two
    Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
    scrub the tiles.. paying particular attention to yellowed grout.
    Wash bath mats, shower curtains, net etc
    Level Three
    Wipe paintwork on the landings
    Clear and tidy and sort a bookcase/shelves!
    Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc
    Extras
    1. HHI
    2. Catch up relevant phonecalls
    3. Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
    4. Make a start on a craft project you've been wanting to do for ages!
    Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum the floor!
    Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding
    Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!!
    Level Two
    Sort through a cupboard of clothing
    Sort through a box of toys/junk
    Binbag dance
    Level Three
    Tidy/straighten a bookcase/shelf unit
    Wash any curtains/cushions etc that are in need
    Dust and deweb
    Extras

    1. HHI
    2. Clean out pets.. make appointments for any vaccinations they need!!

    Extras (The items in red need doing TODAY so someone kick me if they're not done.)
    Ebay
    Sort Ds2's toys
    Finish painting cabinets etc
    Sort out sewing machine
    Take up curtains
    Sort car boot stuff

    Put 2 bags of books on swap sites
    Sort bathroom stuff
    Finish unpacking
    Deal with post
    Phone re job
    Wrap & post 1 book
    Book review
  • juliejim
    juliejim Posts: 7,944 Forumite
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    Well done Jen - just in time for your wedding too!

    Grateful - is this your first one? I'm not sure how far gone you are. Enjoy!

    I'll join you hollyh.

    Mum has just been so she is dropping the kids off at the playscheme for me so I just need to pick them up at 12.
    NST #10 Steps 7K 2/30 10K 2/12 5 a day 3/30 NSD 0/20
    MBNA £5500
  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,371 Forumite
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    Morning everyone, well done Jen, thats great news!!!!

    Just going to find my list but it is such a nice day today I think we may go for a wander somewhere????
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