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Weekly Flylady Thread 20th September 2010

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  • hi everyone> off to find my list
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,585 Forumite
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    Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area Jitchebn done; DR to do
    Tuesday - Sitting Room and Hallway
    Level One
    Open the windows and turn on some music!
    Vacuum floors and sofas!
    Declutter the chairs, floor and a couple of shelves!!
    Level Two
    Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
    Clean any fluffy electricals
    Check those smoke alarms!.. get fire brigade to come do a home check if you have none..
    Level Three
    wash windows
    HHC in the hallway.. vacuum floors/stairs, wipe paintwork, fling that junk mail!.. if there is a charity shop bag.. FILL IT! Tidy coats/bags/shoes
    Empty and wash out any bins

    Extras
    1. Binbag dance
    2. HHI
    3. Wipe and water any plants
    4. Sort a paperwork pile.. filing, shredding and organising bills to be paid!
    Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
    Level 1
    Sort medicine cupboard, check BB dates.. and refill first aid box.. don't forget to stock up on cold supplies!!
    Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen
    Declutter the floordrobe
    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
    Sort one area of clothes or linen storage
    Wipe woodwork...

    Extras
    1. Binbag dance
    2. Air the duvet.. fling it over the line for half an hour if you can.. fly away bugs! If you need to put on your winter one arrange the summer one to be cleaned and stored for next spring!
    3. Clean windows in these rooms
    Friday ~ Childrens/Spare room or substitute for a neglected room
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Declutter floor[/STRIKE]
    Strip bedding.. washed and replaced!
    Level Two
    Vacuum floor
    Sort a box of toys or junk
    [STRIKE]Rehome/bin 5 items[/STRIKE]
    Level three
    Dust, deweb and wipe away sticky grots
    Straighten the shelves.. replace all the stuff thtat shouldn't be there
    Tidy the clothes cupboards


    Valli's extras

    write shopping list to include food and drink for Sunday
    post off parcel
    update bank account
    planning
    marking
    assembly prep
    staff meeting prep
    buy Tax disc
    put Tax disc in car
    Car checks - tyres;oil;water
    Write DS's birthday card
    Get birthday banners out ready for Saturday (which is DS's birthday)


    getting a bit shorter
    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
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,585 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    if anyone's had the newsletter it says there's cashback for credit check reports...at the moment experian are giving £20 for 'signing up' a months free trail then you have to cancel.

    Note to self - write in diary that I have to cancel experian on 23 October!
    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
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • Afternoon all!

    Lots of luck to Rach hope to hear some 'nappy' news soon!

    Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
    Level 1
    Sort medicine cupboard, check BB dates.. and refill first aid box.. don't forget to stock up on cold supplies!!
    [STRIKE]Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen
    [/STRIKE]
    Declutter the floordrobe
    Level 2
    Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross
    [STRIKE]Vacuum mattress before replacing fresh linen[/STRIKE]
    15 minutes grotspot clearance
    Level 3
    Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
    Sort one area of clothes or linen storage
    Wipe woodwork...

    Thursday ~ Bathroom and study..
    Level One
    Declutter floors
    Clean bath, loo, shower.. etc etc.. you get the idea..
    Level Two
    Mop/vacuum floors
    Wipe the desk keyboard monitor etc..
    Pull out the desk and clean under and behind.. :D
    15 minutes filing
    Level Three
    Clean doors
    Empty and wash out bins
    Clean radiators/fires in these rooms


    Friday ~ Childrens/Spare room or substitute for a neglected room
    Level One
    Declutter floor
    Strip bedding.. washed and replaced!
    Level Two
    Vacuum floor
    Sort a box of toys or junk
    Rehome/bin 5 items
    Level three
    Dust, deweb and wipe away sticky grots
    Straighten the shelves.. replace all the stuff thtat shouldn't be there
    Tidy the clothes cupboards



    Jobs:
    Garden:
    [STRIKE]sow sweet peas[/STRIKE]
    find replacement greenhouse cover
    [STRIKE]bokashi bin sorting[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
    [/STRIKE][STRIKE]finish riddling compost & spread on veg patch[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]plant broccoli & stake[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
    [/STRIKE][STRIKE]sow winter salad[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]plant onions & garlic[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
    [/STRIKE]cut herbs for freezing
    store chillis
    [STRIKE]plait onions & garlic[/STRIKE]

    The rest:
    write letters: Joy, Julie, Mand, Nancy
    make onion chutney
    [STRIKE]make dry skin cream[/STRIKE]
    do some coursework
    Family History:
    transcribe WW2 diary
    check Navy record
    scan & enter Post office employment records

    Love to all
  • Afternoon all


    a quick look at White stuff Website - 20% off today with code teabag (teapot give free delilvery)

    Thanks dustykitten - I've just decluttered some money! Must do some list things now before hosp appt with DH.
    Yesterday is history
    Tomorrow is a mystery
    Today is a gift
    That's why we call it 'The Present'
  • xx_Jo_xx
    xx_Jo_xx Posts: 2,858 Forumite
    Uniform Washer
    edited 23 September 2010 at 1:09PM
    Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Sweep and mop the floor
    Clear and wipe worksurfaces
    Shine the sink![/STRIKE]

    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Wipe fronts of appliances and units[/STRIKE]
    Decrumb the toaster!!
    Wipe table and replace cloth if needed
    Level Three
    Clear and wipe window sills
    Clean out the fridge thoroughly..
    [STRIKE]Clean the burners and removable things from the hob thoroughly so they shine[/STRIKE]!
    Extras
    1. [STRIKE]Make a start on christmas pickles and cakes![/STRIKE]
    2. Wipe skirtings
    3. wash windows
    4. Thoroughly clean out 1 cupboard
    Tuesday - Sitting Room and Hallway
    Level One
    Open the windows and turn on some music!
    [STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas![/STRIKE]
    Declutter the chairs, floor and a couple of shelves!!
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves![/STRIKE]
    Clean any fluffy electricals
    [STRIKE]Check those smoke alarms!.. get fire brigade to come do a home check if you have none..[/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    wash windows
    HHC in the hallway.. vacuum floors/stairs, wipe paintwork, fling that junk mail!.. if there is a charity shop bag.. FILL IT! Tidy coats/bags/shoes
    Empty and wash out any bins
    Extras
    1. Binbag dance
    2. HHI
    3. [STRIKE]Wipe and water any plants[/STRIKE]
    4. Sort a paperwork pile.. filing, shredding and organising bills to be paid!
    Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
    Level 1
    Sort medicine cupboard, check BB dates.. and refill first aid box.. don't forget to stock up on cold supplies!!
    Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen
    Declutter the floordrobe
    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
    Sort one area of clothes or linen storage
    Wipe woodwork...
    Extras
    1. Binbag dance
    2. Air the duvet.. fling it over the line for half an hour if you can.. fly away bugs! If you need to put on your winter one arrange the summer one to be cleaned and stored for next spring!
    3. Clean windows in these rooms
    Thursday ~ Bathroom and study..
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Declutter floors[/STRIKE]
    Clean bath, loo, shower.. etc etc.. you get the idea..
    Level Two
    Mop/vacuum floors
    Wipe the desk keyboard monitor etc..
    Pull out the desk and clean under and behind.. :D
    15 minutes filing
    Level Three
    Clean doors
    Empty and wash out bins
    Clean radiators/fires in these rooms
    Extras
    1. Wash windows and sills
    2. [STRIKE]Decant dribbles from bottles into fuller ones and recycle those empties[/STRIKE]
    3. Wipe over sofas & chairs in these rooms
    4. Clean paintwork
    Friday ~ Childrens/Spare room or substitute for a neglected room
    Level One
    Declutter floor
    Strip bedding.. washed and replaced!
    Level Two
    Vacuum floor
    Sort a box of toys or junk
    Rehome/bin 5 items
    Level three
    Dust, deweb and wipe away sticky grots
    Straighten the shelves.. replace all the stuff thtat shouldn't be there
    Tidy the clothes cupboards
    Extras
    1. HH-garden tidying!
    2. 15 minutes filing
    3. Wipe doors and paintwork
    4. Wash windows
    :)Sometimes lurking, sometimes posting, but always flying:)
    You are supposed to be the leading lady of your own life, for God's sake! - The Holiday
    DFW :idea: August 2013... Debt total £15,475.56 - Jan 15 £11,738.66 - DEBT FREE by 2015
    Feb GC £48.02/£250 (£201.98)
    :D I will declutter my house and debts :D
  • kazwookie
    kazwookie Posts: 14,341 Forumite
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    Rach~ sending you good vibes I hope all goes well

    Toots~ hope you are ok too.

    Hugs to everyone else.

    Now drying me out, got soaked yet again in London, glad I go to Soilhull tomorrow, hopefully it will be dry there!!

    Last night I did the kitchen and hallway floors, I am fed up of doing everything whilst OH and house guest just sit there, they will help if asked, but it would be nice once in a while if they just did things off their own backs, and I am talking simple things, ie put the rubbish out, get the wheelie back in, put stuff in the DW, empty it when it has finished, feed the cat, feed themselves.............! (sorry to moan, I know some of you have it a lot tougher than I do, but they are really p***ing me off, I even thought about just getting in my car and driving, and driving, but then changed my mind as it is raining, and who would feed the cat!!)
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  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,585 Forumite
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    edited 23 September 2010 at 1:21PM
    Living room has been deep cleaned now AND I sorted out the standby saver (again) so that when the sky box goes on standby everything else switches off:D:money:

    if I do either the dining room or the hallway next I will have completed a full days list a la Piggers *rubs chin* or I could be ambitious and do them both:rotfl:

    Kaz
    THAT'S why I'm happy my LSB is 50 miles away. I so do not want to pick up after someone else as well - although I could happily do a bin bag dance through his house - throwing away someone else's gibble is a doddle (no emotional attachment, see).

    Drive here - we'll go out and get [STRIKE]bladdered[/STRIKE] tired and emotional - and you can take me shopping;)
    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
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • kazwookie wrote: »
    I even thought about just getting in my car and driving, and driving, but then changed my mind as it is raining, and who would feed the cat!!)

    Oh I know that feeling! And we have 3 cats! :D
    Yesterday is history
    Tomorrow is a mystery
    Today is a gift
    That's why we call it 'The Present'
  • Valli wrote: »
    Drive here - we'll go out and get [STRIKE]bladdered[/STRIKE] tired and emotional - and you can take me shopping;)

    Can I join you? :rotfl:
    Yesterday is history
    Tomorrow is a mystery
    Today is a gift
    That's why we call it 'The Present'
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