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Weekly Flylady Thread 11th October 2010

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  • Hellyboo
    Hellyboo Posts: 595 Forumite
    edited 14 October 2010 at 6:02PM
    Morning, just

    Have done nothing but faff around online so far, apart from taking the boys to music. Should really get on with it, although DS's room isn't too bad apart from the books on the floor. Will S&S the kitchen and living room until 1 when I have to feed the baby (who has a cold and isn't feeding very well :( ), then going to post my one ebay thing that sold and get baby weighed, and go to Mr T, then do DS1's room when I get back. OH was home super early yesterday so didn't get much else done. He bugs me too much when he's here by asking what I'm doing every 30 seconds lol.

    Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
    Level One

    Level Two
    Level Three

    Extras
    ]and stock up on batteries/wind up torch etc.. stuff for those winter power cuts
    Wipe the windows in these areas


    Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining
    Level One

    Level Two
    Clean out a cupboard.. any cupboard
    Level Three
    mop floors
    HHI
    Extras
    Dust and deweb
    binbag dance
    Clear and wipe window sills


    Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
    Level One

    Level Two
    Level Three
    Wipe paintwork on the landings
    Clear and tidy and sort a bookcase/shelves!
    Extras
    HHI
    Catch up relevant phonecalls
    Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
    Make a start on a craft project you've been wanting to do for ages!


    Thursday ~ Childrens Rooms!
    Level One

    Declutter and vacuum the floor!
    [STRIKE]Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding - will do Friday as too much to dry atm
    Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!![/STRIKE] Have been farting about online all morning...
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Sort through a cupboard of clothing[/STRIKE] Done yesterday
    Sort through a box of toys/junk
    [STRIKE]Binbag dance[/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike
    [STRIKE]Wash any curtains/cushions etc that are in need[/STRIKE] None need it
    [STRIKE]Dust and deweb[/STRIKE]
    Extras
    Make a list of 5 things you want done by the end of this half term
    HHI
    [STRIKE]Clean out pets.. make appointments for any vaccinations they need!!
    Ring/email someone you love to tell them so.. we never tell people enough! and it is not possible to tell them too much![/STRIKE] Texted my Mummy :)



    My dailies/extras
    S&S Living room [STRIKE]M T W T [/STRIKE]F S S
    S&S Kitchen [STRIKE]M T W T [/STRIKE]F S S
    Laundry away [STRIKE]M T W T[/STRIKE] F S S
    Insulin Morn and Eve MM TT [STRIKE]W[/STRIKE]W TT FF SS SS

    Sort kitchen cupboards and drawers [STRIKE]1[/STRIKE] 2 3 4
    Sort drawers upstairs
    HHE x3 1 2 3
    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...
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    PigPen - not sure if you have a facebook issue again hun

    Not that I've noticed.. I've barely been on (apart from OH doing his MW stuff on my account on my behalf.. and TI twice a day.. and status updates while doing my bank stuff..) there are a few on my account having issues.. to the point I have blocked a few people from posting on my wall/newsfeed.. I think their problems bounce off other accounts.. I'll check but Wednesday is my virus/spam check day so unlikely.. ty
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  • Natty68
    Natty68 Posts: 3,487 Forumite
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    edited 14 October 2010 at 12:07PM
    Ok back, so in my HHC I managed the following:

    • Wash up mugs sitting on side
    • Phoned Dr's for appt - just a general chat about my mental health.
    • Rung DH to tell him about appt and the changes at the Drs surgery.
    • Doodoo patrol in garden
    • Blue wash load on
    • Hung dark wash on airer
    • Picked up gibble from the living room, and put away in proper places.
    • Made bed
    • S&S bathroom
    • Hung up clean towels - how do they get so dirty when there is only 2 of us I don't know..:rotfl:
    • Stuck one of the dogs in the garden to do his business - first sign of life since DH went to work at 6am
    • Brought brown bin back round to the garden
    • Washed base of slippers after treading in a doggy present on the lawn..ick!!
    • Put the eggs on to boil for my lunch :)
    Wow it's amazing what you can get done in half an hour :)

    Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway

    Level One

    Level Two
    Level Three

    Extras
    1. Catch up on some calls/emails
    2. Binbag dance
    3. Clean electricals and stock up on batteries/wind up torch etc.. stuff for those winter power cuts
    4. Wipe the windows in these areas
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining
    Level One

    CLEAN THE OVEN (not my fault macpep asked for it!)
    Level Two

    Wipe units, appliances
    Clean out a cupboard.. any cupboard
    Level Three

    Sweep and mop floors
    S&S the fridge.. make use of all those bits that are getting icky
    HHI

    Extras
    1. Dust and deweb
    2. binbag dance
    3. Clear and wipe window sills
    4. Straighten cookery books.. wipe any sticky ones!
    Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
    Level One

    Vacuum/mop all these floors
    Level Two
    Level Three
    Wipe paintwork on the landings

    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!
    Thursday ~ Childrens Rooms!
    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
    Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike

    Wash any curtains/cushions etc that are in need
    Dust and deweb
    Extras
    1. Make a list of 5 things you want done by the end of this half term
    2. HHI
    3. Clean out pets.. make appointments for any vaccinations they need!!
    4. Ring/email someone you love to tell them so.. we never tell people enough! and it is not possible to tell them too much!

    Normal Daily Household Chores!!!- shamelessly stolen from TAG!!!

    Sweep + mop kitchen floor.

    S+S 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 /porch/kitchen/living room/dining room + stairs
    Hoover bedrooms/landing and bathroom.
    Sort clean washing + put clothes away.
    Keep ironing together (x6)
    Feed birds in garden
    Do poop patrol.
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  • ajmoney
    ajmoney Posts: 6,470 Forumite
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    I am back safely and can cross a couple of things off the list.

    Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Open the windows and turn on some music![/STRIKE]
    Vacuum floors and sofas!
    Level Two
    Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Check those smoke alarms![/STRIKE]
    Wipe fire surround
    Extras
    1. Clean electricals and stock up on batteries/wind up torch etc.. stuff for those winter power cuts
    2. Wipe the windows in these areas
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining
    Level One
    wipe work surfaces
    CLEAN THE OVEN (not my fault macpep asked for it!)
    Level Two
    Wipe units, appliances
    Clean out a cupboard.. any cupboard
    Level Three
    Sweep and mop floors
    As requested by Shysarah.. in memory of her aunt can we all do a breast check?
    Extras
    1. Dust and deweb
    2. binbag dance
    3. wipe window sills
    4. [STRIKE]Straighten cookery books.. wipe any sticky ones![/STRIKE]
    Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
    Level One
    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
    [STRIKE]Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc[/STRIKE] I have needed to do this for ages and have been ignoring it on the list, it is very tidy now :D
    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!
    Thursday ~ Childrens Rooms!
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum the floor!
    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
    Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike

    Dust and deweb
    Extras
    1. Make a list of 5 things you want done by the end of this half term
    2. HHI
    3. Ring/email someone you love to tell them so.. we never tell people enough! and it is not possible to tell them too much!
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  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,577 Forumite
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    Kitchen clean. Downstairs cat litter tray washed and drying. That and upstairs one waiting to be refilled (I do that outside to minimise dust;)) Supposed to be a tray each but they share nicely :rotfl:
    just off to mop bathroom floor...
    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
  • Pollybear
    Pollybear Posts: 3,328 Forumite
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    Afternoon all. Not enough washing for a load today but it's so cold and dull that I doubt any would dry.

    So I'm having a lazy day because I'm up to date with the lists and I've been watching Midsomer Murders that I taped last night. Hope everyone's OK.
  • cally_c
    cally_c Posts: 498 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Afternoon all,

    Just a quick post before I head off to work.

    PenPen Happy to hear your DH is back home.
    aj glad you had a better night, hope you continue to improve!

    Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Declutter floors
    [/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Vacuum/mop all these floors
    [/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
    [/STRIKE]
    scrub the tiles.. paying particular attention to yellowed grout.
    [STRIKE]Wash bath mats, shower curtains, net etc
    [/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    Wipe paintwork on the landings
    Clear and tidy and sort a bookcase/shelves!
    [STRIKE]Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc
    [/STRIKE]


    Thursday ~ Childrens Rooms!
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum the floor!
    [STRIKE]Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
    [/STRIKE][STRIKE]Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!![/STRIKE][STRIKE]
    [/STRIKE] Took a cuppa back to bed with me this morning & read my book with snuggly cat curled up next to me! very relaxing - felt very decadent on a 'work day'!!
    Level Two
    Level Three
    Kids do their own rooms......


    Jobs:
    Garden:
    [STRIKE]add compost[/STRIKE] & sow winter salad
    Tidy back garden (almost done)
    Tidy side garden
    Tidy front garden
    The rest:
    write letters: Joy, Julie, Mand, Nancy
    do some coursework (ongoing)
    Family History:
    transcribe WW2 diary (started)
    check Navy record (started)
    [STRIKE]scan & enter Post office employment records[/STRIKE]
    Lace research
    Transcribe French birth records
    sort piles of papers out!

    Love to all....
  • vanilla
    vanilla Posts: 3,277 Forumite
    Front and back garden strimmed, one big hedge cut back. Then i done the very back garden which is like a jungle but it's all strimmed now. :j:j

    Hubby power washing some stuff for FIL and he washed our car, so i think i should now get the car cleaned out as it's piggin. :D
    Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough.
    And things go wrong no matter what I do.
    Now and then it seems that life is just too much.
    But you've got the love I need to see me through.
    :j :j
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    Bunny vac'x done
    Wm on 2nd load
    TD on first load
    1 load dry and folded
    Rang motability eventually.. yes I know I was supposed to ring them about 6 weeks ago.. but I am armed with info now!!

    ALL the laundry collected from the bathroom, loo, my room and girls room so I have 3 baskets full

    Need to concoct a list for tesco for tomorrow.. we'd go today but I don't have any money until tomorrow.

    Need to fold and put away baby stuff.

    Next job.. work out which bills I am paying tomorrow.. as well as tesco shop..
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • Curlytop40 wrote: »

    Clean cats tray. done
    Pay M&S done
    Vac FR done, Hall done, stairs, landing, bathroom, toilet and my and DD's rooms.
    Wash kitchen windows (they are bad!!) and landing one-then ALL my windows will be clean!done
    Wash and wax kitchen table-it may need 2 waxings as its ages since I did it done and it looks lovely!!.
    Clear the last bits of kitchen counters.done
    Tidy DD's room and dust.
    Sort DD's tops drawer.

    .

    Also swept and spot cleaned the kitchen floor, tidied FR before vaccing, washed up, emptied TD, made lunch and tea as parents evening at 5.15.
    Got back ache now so I'll see how I feel after my soup, I may save the rest for tomorrow and do some hand sewing instead.
    July grocery- 24.40/220. NSD-1/3.
    Myself, DD, 2 cats, 35 weeks pregnant.
    Debts- CC's- V-775, F-1253.10, BC-3291.80, T-1429.08. Total-6748.98. All 0%. Aim- to pay £200 per month.
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