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Weekly Flylady Thread 6th September 2010

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  • AnW'sMum
    AnW'sMum Posts: 4,416 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Morning all

    Last day of the hols here, just getting ready to go to Lego discovery centre :D so no flying until we get back (if at all today :p)

    Hope school returners have a good day and everyone else too.
    Official Mascot and Chief Cheerleader for the 'Mortgage Free in Three' Gang :D
  • I'm in, morning all. Thanks to flylady central command.
    Please do not confuse me with other gratefulsforhelp. x
  • Morning all
    Posi-vibes for all those heading back to school

    Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
    Level 1
    Vacuum floors and sofas

    Level 2
    Dusting, even if around everything
    Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself

    Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
    Level 3
    Clear fire surround of gibble!

    Put all hotspots into a pile/box and sort through it all while having a cuppa.
    Tidy shoes, coats and bags
    Extras
    1. Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
    2. Make sure smoke alarms are working
    3. Clean a window or two.
    4. Defluff behind radiators..
    Plus
    Phone clinic about unexpected appointment
    Chase roofer
    Sort finances

    But first
    Go and rescue my mini-greenhouse (the new stronger one that was pegged down and weighted down) which is lying on its back - it wasn't that windy last night :(
  • sexymouse
    sexymouse Posts: 6,131 Forumite
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    Lovely to see you back Miss Higgerty and polkadot - we've missed you! Congratulations to polkadot and Mr polkadot on getting married and having a new DS.

    Well the schools where I do supply go back today, so don't expect I'll be getting much work until the end of the week (if then) as the teachers will all be with their new classes. Mind you, saying that, a couple of years ago, I was asked to supply on the first day of term in the afternoon, as a teacher was sent home sick (must have been the shock of being back lol). Stayed up late last night watching a couple of films, and have a headache now because of it (stoopid mouse). I've breakfasted, and put my bowl in the DW, so I'm off to get dressed now, and get going on the flying.

    For anyone who isn't off to work or school, would you like to join me in a HHC 9-9.30?

    Hugs to all who need or want them.

    sexymouse xx

    PS Hope the AnW clan have a lovely last day of the holidays.
    Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
    I married Moon 8/4/2011, baby boy born 26/9/2012, Angel Baby Poppy born 8/11/15, Rainbow baby boy born 11/2/2017
  • sexymouse
    sexymouse Posts: 6,131 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    If you do want to join in my HHC (newbies check out the definition in post 1),

    Ready, Steady, GO!!!
    Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
    I married Moon 8/4/2011, baby boy born 26/9/2012, Angel Baby Poppy born 8/11/15, Rainbow baby boy born 11/2/2017
  • cally_c
    cally_c Posts: 498 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Mornin' all!

    A quick post from work again. First day back with the students today :eek:

    Thank you for the lists :T

    Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
    Level 1
    Vacuum floors and sofas

    Wash nets/curtains/other soft furnishings that are grotty.. do we need winter curtains up yet?
    Level 2
    Dusting, even if around everything
    Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself

    Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
    Level 3
    Clear fire surround of gibble!

    Put all hotspots into a pile/box and sort through it all while having a cuppa.
    Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing. See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house! Who needs new coats/boots for winter?

    Will make a start when I get home later this afternoon.
    Love to all.....
  • life_in_termoil
    life_in_termoil Posts: 1,036 Forumite
    edited 6 September 2010 at 9:59AM
    Hello,
    can I join you this week please. Kids have gone back to school and Im in desperate need to get this place shipshape ready for Xmas!!! (sorry to swear lol)

    Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
    Level 1
    Vacuum floors and sofas

    [STRIKE]Wash nets/curtains/other soft furnishings that are grotty.. do we need winter curtains up yet? [/STRIKE] in washer as we speak!!! Do i hang back up damp? Theyre only voiles?
    Level 2
    Dusting, even if around everything
    [STRIKE]Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself [/STRIKE]
    Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
    Level 3
    [STRIKE]Clear fire surround of gibble![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Put all hotspots into a pile/box[/STRIKE] and sort through it all while having a cuppa.
    [STRIKE]Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing. See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house! Who needs new coats/boots for winter?[/STRIKE]
    Extras
    1. Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
    [STRIKE]Make sure lightbulbs are working and smoke alarms!!!![/STRIKE]

      [*]
      Clean a window or two.
      [*]


      [STRIKE]Defluff behind radiators[/STRIKE]
        .. has anyone tried those heat reflective things for behind radiators? Are they good for energy saving?

        Sealed Pot Challenge member #982
        In 2012 I pledge to:- Save £1 a day, meal plan, be more organised, have NSDs, set myself a budget AND STICK TO IT, throw all loose change into Sealed Pot and not open it till 29th November.:money:
      1. Hellyboo
        Hellyboo Posts: 595 Forumite
        edited 6 September 2010 at 5:28PM
        Morning, WM already on, will be flying properly when I get back from taking the boys to playgroup. House is a tip!
        Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
        Level 1

        [STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas
        Wash nets/curtains/other soft furnishings that are grotty.. do we need winter curtains up yet? [/STRIKE]
        Level 2
        [STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything
        Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
        Remove clutter[/STRIKE] making sure stairs especially are safe - some bits at bottom of stair to take up
        Level 3
        Clear fire surround of gibble!
        Put all hotspots into a pile/box and sort through it all while having a cuppa.
        Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing. See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house! Who needs new coats/boots for winter?
        Extras
        Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
        [STRIKE]Make sure lightbulbs are working and smoke alarms!!!![/STRIKE]
        Clean a window or two.
        Defluff behind radiators.. has anyone tried those heat reflective things for behind radiators? Are they good for energy saving?
        So, there are these boys,
        They kinda stole my heart,
        They call me Mummy


        WW 37lb (2 STONE 9lbs! :j ) lost since July, 11tybillion to go...
      2. seafarers_wife
        seafarers_wife Posts: 2,154 Forumite
        edited 6 September 2010 at 4:09PM
        My list for today. my back is mega sore today so it will be a slow day for me. have to attempt driving but will do that in an hour or so.

        Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
        Level 1
        Vacuum floors and sofas
        [STRIKE]
        Wash nets/curtains/other soft furnishings that are grotty.. do we need winter curtains up yet? [/STRIKE]
        Level 2
        Dusting, even if around everything
        Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself

        [STRIKE]Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe [/STRIKE]
        Level 3
        Clear fire surround of gibble!

        Put all hotspots into a pile/box and sort through it all while having a cuppa.
        [STRIKE]Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing. See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house! Who needs new coats/boots for winter?[/STRIKE]
        Extras
        1. Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.[STRIKE]
        2. Make sure lightbulbs are working and smoke alarms!!!![/STRIKE]
        3. Clean a window or two.
        4. Defluff behind radiators.. has anyone tried those heat reflective things for behind radiators? Are they good for energy saving?
        My Extras
        [STRIKE]Take car to get new tyres[/STRIKE]
        [STRIKE]get birthday card and present[/STRIKE]
        [STRIKE]deliver birthday card and present[/STRIKE]
        pair socks that are on living room radiator
        [STRIKE]find osteopath[/STRIKE]
        [STRIKE]book doctors appointment.[/STRIKE]
      3. I'm in this week - the larder is finished except for the plumber coming today to hook up the sink. I spent non stop from 4pm on Saturday putting everything back so the sitting room is pretty much ok but I'll do some of the tasks - was going to have a "weekend day" today to make up for yesterday.

        Need to do the ironing as well as dh is off to China on Friday for 10 days - there must be something in the air that is making Flylady dh's head off for there:D
        “the princess jumped from the tower & she learned that she could fly all along. she never needed those wings.”
        Amanda Lovelace, The Princess Saves Herself in this One
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