Weekly Flylady Thread 4th October 2010

Ishtar

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level One
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop the floor[/STRIKE] After a glass of coke went off the side this was very necessary!
[STRIKE]Clear[/STRIKE] and wipe worksurfaces
Shine the sink!
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe fronts of appliances and units[/STRIKE] Again, pleased I didn't do this before the glass/coke incident!
[STRIKE]Make a cupboard inventory.. and a list of stuff to stock up on.. make sure you winter survival kit is sorted.. candles, matches, medicines etc... and your car too.. first aid box, blankets.. you never know when you may need them![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe table and replace cloth if needed[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Clear and wipe tops of wall units.. only if safe for you to do so!!!!!!!
Clean out all the drawers.. they are full of what?!
Extras

1. [STRIKE]Empty and wash out bins[/STRIKE] Cleaned out recycling bins - these are being put to another use as we now have a new bin system.
2. Sort through mugs and crockery.. fling the cracked and chipped bacteria breeding grounds!
3. wash windows
4. Wipe/defluff blinds/curtains etc

Have also sorted the bin area in the garden, sorted the compost bin and looked at what can be flung from the garden. One of our old recycling boxes is becoming outdoor toy storage. The other two are for tomatoes next year. Dustbins will be used for growing potatoes.

I feel like I've hardly achieved a thing...it was all so time consuming. .

Think it's THAT time of year again...

Take care
D
x

Sarah_Joanne

My mum came round and distracted me from my plans! Now the baby is in bed so need to wait for him to wake before I can go to asda, not done too bad so far though:

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]
Make a cupboard inventory.. and a list of stuff to stock up on.. make sure you winter survival kit is sorted.. candles, matches, medicines etc... and your car too.. first aid box, blankets.. you never know when you may need them!
[STRIKE]Wipe table and replace cloth if needed[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Clear and wipe tops of wall units.. only if safe for you to do so!!!!!!!
Clean out all the drawers.. they are full of what?!

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Empty and wash out bins[/STRIKE]
2. Sort through mugs and crockery.. fling the cracked and chipped bacteria breeding grounds!
3. [STRIKE]wash windows [/STRIKE] Done the kitchen window anyway
4. Wipe/defluff blinds/curtains etc
   

My extras for today:
Clean out kitchen pans cupboard as I discovered a bit of mould at the back of it :eek:
Walk down to asda to take recycling and get coconut milk

I've also baked bread and a lemon drizzle cake both to take to mum's when we go for dinner tonight.

pigpen

roundtuit wrote: »

got up!!!! that's a good start
taken DS to college
Had coffee with mum - typical conversation:

Me: I'm taking DS to see Hull University on Saturday.
Mum: Oh yes, I've seen it advertised.
Me: ??? you've seen what advertised?
Mum: The wrestling!!!
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
You have to laugh or you'd cry.

Well I live very close to the uni and I'd offer a free cuppa but we are away to OH's mums for the squeakend.

Dustykitten wrote: »

Knitters? - I have booked a free knitting session at JL to remind me how to knit, I only ever reached a very basic level. If I want to knit a snood would I need a ring thing and is that too advanced?.

Possibly.. I hate round needles, but I also hate having more than about 70 sts on my needle..

I slept for 3 HOURS this afternoon!!!!! As a result I got nothing at all done.. again. I have just loaded the wm and td and dw is on.. need to do food as the girlies have dance tonight

hedgesparrow

I have done the washing up so I could clear the counters! I have cleaned the work surfaces and am quite wiped out. Today is my day off work and I have a stinking cold. So I am having a rest now and drinking lemon and honey. Then I will go pick husband up from work. Then hopefully will carry on with level one. I am a slow tortoise today. But I am enjoying the challenges and reading all the chat! Thank you.

Dusty Kitten - I don't think knitting in the round is difficult (I prefer it to knitting flat but like double pointed needles best) but I would do it as a second project rather than a first project. Are you aware of www.ravelry.com? It is an online knitting and crochet community - and it is amazing.

seafarers_wife

i am so hot, ive not had the heating on today but have done some major cleaning and im in dire need of a shower, however putting off doing that as i know if i go up for a shower i will get my pjs on and do nothing else with my night. am just having a sit down with a couple of cookbooks working out what i can bake. want somehting yummy for work tomorrow.

sockdrawer

Dustykitten wrote: »

Knitters? - I have booked a free knitting session at JL to remind me how to knit, I only ever reached a very basic level. If I want to knit a snood would I need a ring thing and is that too advanced?

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Knitting in the round's quite simple really. If you've knitted before you'll probably pick it up again quite quickly. Not sure about the snood being to complicated. You should be ok if you pick the right stitch. I'm sure you'll get a lot of help at the knitting session. Hope it goes well for you. I love knitting

hollyh

Afternoon all,

I've just about done my dailies and have painted the skirting boards for Ds2's room. The rest of the day has been spent mooching around the shops with neveah and then going for lunch with Lisa as well. I haven't got much achieved but i've had a lovely day. We're having freezer surprise for tea so i'm just microwaving that now for the boys and OH, i'm still stuffed from lunch.

I suppose i'd better get something done today so i'm going to do a HHC at 5.30 if anyone wants to join me?

toottifrootti

afternoon everyone
its been a lovely day here - warm in the sun but a chilly wind in the shade.
MY friend C took me out for the day - we had morning coffee at her sister's then to Pitlochry Golf Club for lunch - I thought it might be a bit snobby but was lovely food and very friendly staff - then we had a wee wander around the shops. I am tired now but will try to keep myself from napping so I might sleep better than I have been.

AnW'sMum wrote: »

So true, can I add get yourself an egg timer. Great for timing phone calls to perfection guessing can be heart stopping literally!

well you wouldnt need it if you didnt blether so much:p:p:p:p:rotfl:

AnW'sMum wrote: »

That's easy, they are called fluffy mules and are thrown by pigpen or toots Oh and allegedly they are partial to a carrot or two! :rotfl:

ther will be more than a fluffy mule heading your way if there is any more cheeky comments from you [STRIKE]young[/STRIKE] lady (I forgot you were over the hill!:p)
well done for getting started on the ironing - but remember it has to go away as well! I think that RoD needs to be cleared by.......????? ,,,,,the first important date in December.... this year not next!!! O made that mistake last year if I remember - I didnt state what year it was to be done by!


Hi 83jlg83 and hedgesparrow welcome to the thread - sorry i wasnt around earlier - i will be sending you a pm shortly.

Ishtar wrote: »

Knit 1hr each day (too many things on the needles!).

Ishtar hi honey - how are you and how is Mum? are you my twin? I should do an hour each day - like you I have too many started projects!!!!

TAG wrote: »

Hi gang :hello:

Ok, so there are big changes coming up in the Tag household over the next few weeks. Soooo, I really must get back on the flywagon with a vengance.

:hello::hello::hello::hello::hello::hello::hello::hello:ooh TAG it is lovely to see you - I wish I had been around earlier - i used to love my HHC buddy xx hope its nice changes that are coming your way. BTW how is little bruv - is he here just now?
And for any of the new ladies that wonder about their dailies - TAG's list is brilliant ............

TAG wrote: »

Normal Daily Household Chores!!!!
Wipe inside of oven and grill. (Done everyday then I don’t have to clean it IYSWIM)
Sweep + mop kitchen floor.
S+S downstairs toilet.
Sweep + mop front doorstep.
Wipe over PC desk + keep free from clutter.
Tidy bedrooms and make beds.
Bring dirty washing downstairs.
Do 2 loads of washing.
Tidy and S+S bathroom.
Hoover d/s toilet/hallway/kitchen/living room/dining room + stairs
Hoover bedrooms/landing and bathroom.
Sort clean washing + put clothes away.
Keep ironing together (x15)
Walk Sweep. (delegate if needed)
Do poop patrol.

delicious but it wont ever be that unpleasant again because now you will keep on top of it:D
hex well done for tackling the paperwork - remember you have mine to do as well:D
Winchelsea - I think your friends are right - everyday is a lot - it wont mean that you love DH any the less by only going every 2nd day it will mean that you are not wearing yourself out!!!! I am sure Dh would agree if he could. In case I forget or dont see you - have a lovely few days away and try to relax - it will be a good time to start the new routine when you come back - you have a big responsibility with him in the home and nobody will think any the less of you (((hugs)))
MissH good luck vibes to DD for tomorrow and calming vibes for you x
Dusty I wouldprefer double ended needles than the ring thing as you call it! or you could have a seam in it?
Aunty Crafty sorry honey I missed that you had the funeral today - hope it went as well as these can - has the roofer appeared?
hedgesparrow thanks for the link - I had it and deleted by mistake and couldnt for the life of me remember the name!
wilf honey there have been some brilliant ideas for fundraising - you should nip back thro the thread and note them down so you have some reminders - there are ideas that you could try all year - and if we can help expand any particular idea please shout - its great to see a youngster with talent getting the chance to furhter his dream - our council do sports grants and schemes - have you tried yours? good luck xx

better go get washing in and do something for tea - although I am still stuffed!

then I have ebays to wrap.

you have been an industrious lot and I am quite envious -I wish i was up to doing more.

toots xx

BTW for the new fylers doing the tops of wall cupboards for maybe the first time - once you have them clean - use Valli's idea of laying clean newspaper on them - it absorbs the dirt/grease etc and the next time you will just have to replace it and wipe around the edges - job done in a fraction of the time!!

TAG

So since 3.00pm I've cut the grass in the back garden. Bit wet to do it. But, I'm doggy sitting Little Bruv's puppy next week and I can't have two to clear up after when the grass is so long.:eek:
Also swept the driveway, sorted and put out the recycling and nearly done dinner. So not too bad all in all!

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level Two
Make a cupboard inventory.. and a list of stuff to stock up on.. make sure you winter survival kit is sorted.. candles, matches, medicines etc... and your car too.. first aid box, blankets.. you never know when you may need them!
Extras

1. Empty and wash out bins
2. Sort through mugs and crockery.. fling the cracked and chipped bacteria breeding grounds!
3. wash windows
4. Wipe/defluff blinds/curtains etc

Normal Daily Household Chores!!!!
Tidy bedrooms and make beds.
Bring dirty washing downstairs.
Do 2 loads of washing.
Tidy and S+S bathroom.
Hoover stairs
Hoover bedrooms/landing and bathroom.
Sort clean washing + put clothes away.
Keep ironing together (x15)
Walk Sweep. (delegate if needed)

hollyh

In my HHC i

Dished up tea for the boys
Finished tidying dining room

I'm having a quick coffee and then i'm going to do another HHC at 6.15 .