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Weekly Flylady Thread 25th October 2010

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  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,571 Forumite
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    Some of our newer members maybe wont know that you need to do something every day for 21 days for it to become a habit - perhaps we could all choose one thing that we often let slide and try to do it for 21 days?
    ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
    *wrinkle wrinkle*
    I let something slide for 6 years so I could get back into THAT habit

    *fnaaar fnaaar*;);)
    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
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
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    Valli I'm confused is this the habit you have got back into:

    nun-habit-costume.jpg
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Done some knitting
    Put Ocado delivery away
    loaded and unloaded DW
    DW back on
    Washing onto airer

    Upstairs all done for the week so a day of demon jobs tomorrow I think before I start downstairs on Thursday.
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • msgnomey
    msgnomey Posts: 1,613 Forumite
    I declare that tomorrow will be a day of complete rest ...for me anyway :)
    Go hopefully into each new day, enjoy something from every day no matter how small, you never know when it will be your last
  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,371 Forumite
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    Hope you are ok msgnoney xx

    We are off for cinema and lunch tomorrow....2 4 1 cinema tickets..done....Frankie and Benny's kids eat free voucher..done :)
  • seafarers_wife
    seafarers_wife Posts: 2,154 Forumite
    edited 27 October 2010 at 9:46AM
    my list ready for the morrow

    going to go to bed now and will leave the few dishes for the morning.

    Monday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
    Level Two
    declutter and dust the tops of any units and dust ornaments


    Extras
    1. HHI or HHC doing some task you ALWAYS put off!
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
    Level Three
    Clean the oven and hob..
    Scrubbing of the fridge


    Extras
    1. Wipe skirtings
    2. wash windows
    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 or half hour doing something that needs it!
    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.. use an old toothbrush for the grout.
    Wash bath mats, shower curtains, net etc
    Level Three
    Wipe paintwork on the landings
    Clear and tidy and sort towels
    Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc
    Extras
    1. HHI
    2. Organise the car paperwork into a file of its own!
    3. Organise house paperwork into a file.. insurance docs/warranties etc
    4. Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
    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. Sort all the pc/console games.. make sure they work and are in their right boxes!
    2. Clean out pets.. make appointments for any vaccinations they need!!
    3. Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike!
    4. defluff behind radiator.
    Wedding Jobs
    pick up cake
    email full guest list to parents
    get full addresses of guests

    My random jobs
    junk bag of rubbish from stairs and handbags
    book cattery/speak to neighbor about watching cat
    close abbey accounts as no longer used
    register for call credit - waiting on lloyds getting in touch as prob with user id
    update sentinal card protection - waiting on lloyds getting in touch as prob with user id

    weeklies
    load of whites
    load of blacks
    clean litter tray
    bake/make something yummy and snacky at least once possibly twice a week.

    booked apts
    car - 1st november
    waxing 15th november

    Renewals

    December
    Car insurance
    car tax

    January
    Pet Insurance
  • Dippypud
    Dippypud Posts: 1,927 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Night All,

    I don't feel tired, but I know i've got a long day tommorrow, so I'm off to bed.

    Hugs and spoons to all that need them, may your dreams be light.

    Pud
    C.R.A.P.R.O.L.L.Z # 40 spanner supervisor.
    No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thought.
    Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only then will you realize that money cannot be eaten.
    "l! ilyë yantë ranya nar vanwë"
  • fedupandskint
    fedupandskint Posts: 10,358 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 27 October 2010 at 6:53AM
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
    Level One
    Sweep and mop the floor
    Clear and wipe worksurfaces
    Shine the sink!
    Level Two
    Wipe fronts of appliances and units
    Get out your toothbrush and scrub the grout and taps!
    Wipe table and replace cloth if needed
    Level Three
    Clear and wipe window sills
    Clean the oven and hob..
    Scrubbing of the fridge


    Extras
    1. Wipe skirtings
    2. wash windows
    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
    Sort through a cupboard.. make it neat and tidy and get rid of what you no longer wear/need/use
    Extras

    1. Binbag dance
    2. HHI or half hour doing something that needs it!
    Thursday ~ 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.. use an old toothbrush for the grout.
    Wash bath mats, shower curtains, net etc
    Level Three
    Wipe paintwork on the landings
    Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc
    Extras
    1. HHI
    2. Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
    Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
    Level One
    Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!!
    Level Two
    Binbag dance
    Level Three
    Tidy/straighten a bookcase/shelf unit
    Dust and deweb
    Extras

    1. Clean out pets
    Sparkles list for this week

    Sort drainpipe out and either refit/repair/replace
    Clear out guttering and fit gutterpillars
    Get some wire netting for draincover
    buy paint for kitchen and door
    Sow winter salad
    Tidy up the garden
    Make Nigella Christmas Chutney
    make tinned seville maramlade
    Get compote ingredients

    Emergency Winter Car box
    wind up torch - got
    spare blanket -got
    spare gloves - got
    spare scarf - got
    spare hat - got
    cardboard
    folding snow shovel
    water bottles
    flask if weather is v.bad -got
    chocolate and biscuits
    juice cartons
    Screenwash - got
    Demister - got
    De-icer - got
    scraper - got

    LR completed this morning :D

    More flying later
    final unsecured debt to repay currently £8333
    Proud to be Dealing With my Debt
    DFW Nerd 1154 Long Haul 155
  • mooomin
    mooomin Posts: 13,703 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Monday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs

    Level One :D
    Level Two
    [strike]declutter and dust the tops of any units and dust ornaments[/strike]
    Wipe the sofas if needed or wash covers as required
    [strike]Wipe and water plants, dust and deweb[/strike] But only because I don't have plants :o
    [strike]Declutter and wipe fire surround[/strike]
    Level Three
    [strike]Check house for draughts and make a plan to plug them before it gets REALLY wintery cold![/strike] We're not bad for that luckily, although if anyone wants to buy me new central heating that would be lovely :D
    [strike]Hang pictures/mirrors etc that you have had for AAAAGES and not got round to doing yet![/strike] None to do
    Empty and clear out a cupboard or drawer..

    Extras
    1. [strike]Empty bins
      Washing[/strike]
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining area

    Level One
    :D
    Level Two
    [strike]Wipe fronts of appliances and units[/strike]
    Get out your toothbrush and scrub the grout and taps!
    [strike]Wipe table and replace cloth if needed[/strike] Don't have a table :)
    Level Three
    Clear and wipe window sills
    Clean the oven and hob.. I've done the hob
    Scrubbing of the fridge Started the fridge but lost my oomph :o

    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. Binbag dance
    2. Collect all the dirty laundry
    3. HHI or half hour doing something that needs it!
    Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!

    Level One :D
    Level Two
    Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
    scrub the tiles.. use an old toothbrush for the grout.
    Level Three
    Wipe paintwork on the landings
    Clear and tidy and sort towels
    Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc
    Extras
    1. Organise the car paperwork into a file of its own!
    2. Organise house paperwork into a file.. insurance docs/warranties etc
    3. Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
    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. Sort all the pc/console games.. make sure they work and are in their right boxes!
    2. Clean out pets.. make appointments for any vaccinations they need!!
    3. defluff behind radiator.
  • kazwookie
    kazwookie Posts: 14,341 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Morning

    It is very dark here this morning.

    Toast eaten
    Cat fed
    OH gone to work
    Floors done
    Mince defrosting for tonight

    Hugs xxx
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