Weekly Flylady Thread 1st November 2010

LameWolf

Shysarah wrote: »

I tell you what is nice tho.. diet coke and orange juice, mixed together, called a 'Muddy Water' round here and is one of my faves when I am out, although a lot of bars don't like to serve it as it looks like off beer.

When I worked in a pub, that was called "Thames Water":D I have to admit, I can't abide it myself - probably because I loathe Coke.:o
If I want a long drink, I'll have Real Ale for preference - I like the lighter ones, like Great Oakley Wagtail.
Otherwise, depending on mood, vodka and tonic or otherwise single malt whisky (unadulterated).
Oh, and I like champagne, too.....:D

We picked a load of sloes yeaterday, so my sloe gin is now on the go.;)

Shysarah wrote: »

The anxiety level is rising here now as its only 4 more sleeps till i get my operation. :eek: I keep having pains too so am scared that it might flare up and they won't operate. It has been such a long long wait for this.

Awww (((HUG))) try not to worry, it'll only make things worse. I really hope this all goes well for you, and puts paid to your troubles for once and for all.:o

Busy morning - I packed Mr LW off to the farmers market with a list (I don't like going, as I don't like being in a crowd in the wheelchair - being at groin level with everyone else is deffo not fun!) I've tidied the kitchen, then sort of messed it up again making Quorn cheese tomato and onion quiche, and some cherry and coconut buns for Mr LW's lunch box. Got the BM on the go too.

We're just going to declutter some of the quiche. then Mr LW has to do the weekly car check (oil, tyres, washer bottle etc) and there's a pile of ironing for him to do. I have a couple of tops that could use a quick iron, so I may blag him into doing them for me.;)

I need to get the household accounts up to date, and also sort out some sort of meal plan, now I know exactly what we have to work with for the next week.

Lunch calls......:rotfl:

fedupandskint

I'm a bit upset now. Went for my run (40mins), came back and dyed my hair, then after all showered drew back the curtains and they came down in my hand. I now have to work out how to get the pole back up there in a massive gap as quite a big section of wall came down with it

Valli

aww Fedup....(((hugs))

x_raphael_xx

Aftynoon all! I spent this morning washing all my windows, inside and out (so glad I only have a ground floor flat!) and the back door got a wipe down. Nets went in the wash last night so are all up and sparkly clean, curtains are in the wash now.

Having a sitdown for 5 mins while the wife is in town, then I'm going to do the dishes and give the radiators and skirting boards a wipe.

I found a photo album on ebay last night that will fit 600 photos for £11.39! Cheapest I'd seen online was £25. So will get busy filling it when it arrives.

Left overs:
Get everything out of the fridge and give a really good scrubbing
Living room, Hallway
Level One
[strike]Find the floor!! Even under the shoe and coat racks![/strike]
Level Two
Vacuum and wipe sofas
Clean curtain tracks so they run smoothly (furniture polish on them after wiping is wonderful!) - Will do when clean curtains go back up
Level Three
Wipe radiator and defluff behind (sock on a stick!!)

Extras

1. [strike]Wipe lightbulbs and replace with eco-bulbs any dead ones[/strike]
2. Have a check to see if you are still with the cheapest supplier for your utilities.. if we can save a few quid over the winter on our fuel then we should!

Wednesday ~ Bathroom
Level Three
Wipe ALL the doors and frames.. don't forget the tops!
Extras

1. HH
2. [strike]Catch up on phonecalls/letters/emails, etc you keep forgetting/neglecting to do![/strike]
3. [strike]Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever[/strike]

Thursday ~ Master Bedroom
Level 2
[strike]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. make sure to do the bed base[/strike]
[strike]Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen[/strike] - Will do when bed next gets changed
[strike]15 minutes floordrobe clearance[/strike]
Extras

1. [strike]Make your christmas plan.. what crafts things do you do? What meals are you cooking and when? What size lumps of meat do you need?[/strike]
2. [strike]Finalise those christmas lists.. Cards, presents, food etc..[/strike]
3. [strike]Clean windows in these rooms[/strike]

To-do list:
Check out Tax Credits
[strike]Find photo album[/strike]
Insert all 600 photos into album! (when it arrives in the post)
Xmas presents:
Mrs P
Dad & M
Bro
Xmas song CD x 5 (M,D,R,B & MIL)
Bracelets

kazwookie

Fedup hugs from here as well.

Garden leaves picked yup for now, there will be more tomorrow.

Valli your DD should be ok, she is just being a stroppy teenager!

Not doing a lot ATM, waiting for the grand prix.....

seafarers_wife

ok my list. this is what i didnt get done this week! however considering ive been laid up on the sofa for the later part of the week doped up with painkillers im happy with the list.

however next week I MUST get everything done as wedding to attend the week after and i need to make sure eveyrthing is ready

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level Three
Clean the oven and hob..
Extras
Thoroughly clean out the cupboard with pet food OR under the sink!
Tuesday ~ Living room, Hallway and Porch!
Level Two
Clean curtain tracks so they run smoothly (furniture polish on them after wiping is wonderful!)
Level Three
Wipe radiator and defluff behind (sock on a stick!!)
Extras
Wipe lightbulbs

Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One
Vacuum/mop all these floors
Level Two
Clean behind the loo and the basin pedestal.. the bits we might usually neglect..
Level Three
Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing

Thursday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. make sure to do the bed base
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing

Friday ~ Kiddies rooms, Spare rooms or another neglected room
Level One
vacuum the floor
Level Three
Dust and deweb
Wipe over the bedframes and paintwork
Extras
Wipe all the door handles/knobs etc
HHI

lil_me

Lamewolf got to admit it's not for me if I am out all evening (like Friday) as I feel bloated but if popping out for a couple, usually one will be a real ale depending what they sell. I worked in a real ale pub for a few years which gave me the taste for it. Irish beers go down well too. Our holiday in the Wensleydale area was handy for that pub on site was a Black Sheep

Fed up ((hugs))

Well there is 4 large bin bags full of laundry from the bath and noticed a linen hamper full in DS1s room so widow twanky is my name this week!

Looks like DP will have to follow his promise for a treat tea as the boys rooms are ready for everything to be put at the end of DS1s room and dismantle the beds so we can start the move. DS2 will need a new bed at some point but for now he will have to go on the futon with his mattress on top I think until funds allow. I want a storage bed but his is too high to put under DS1s.... Don't think there is another way of doing it

[Deleted User]

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level One
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop the floor
Clear and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe fronts of appliances and units
get everything out of the fridge and give a really good scrubbing
Wipe table and replace cloth if needed[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe window sills
Clean the oven and hob..
Get out all the medical supplies and medicines and fling the old stuff (it can be left at the pharmacy for safe disposal).. Replace anything used up.[/STRIKE]


Extras
[STRIKE]Sock pairing... fling all those without brothers!
Wipe tiles/grotty marks from walls
wash window sills [/STRIKE]Thoroughly clean out the cupboard with pet food OR under the sink!

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hallway and Porch!
Level One
[STRIKE]Find the floor!! Even under the shoe and coat racks!
Vacuum/Sweep/Mop[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Organise the CD's/DVD's/VHS tapes.. fling the ones that don't work and make sure they are in the correct boxes! Are there any that can be rehomed?
Vacuum and wipe sofas
Clean curtain tracks so they run smoothly (furniture polish on them after wiping is wonderful!)
Level Three
[STRIKE]Sort coats and shoes, wash any that are in need and take dry clean ones to the cleaner if needed!
Dust and deweb
Wipe radiator and defluff behind[/STRIKE] (sock on a stick!!)



Extras
Wipe lightbulbs and replace with eco-bulbs any dead ones
Gather up all the car documents and put them all in a safe place
Have a check to see if you are still with the cheapest supplier for your utilities.. if we can save a few quid over the winter on our fuel then we should!
Check when insurance policies are up for renewal and make a note on the calendar to remind yourself, many companies now do not tell you when you are coming to the end of your term.

Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One
Declutter floors
Vacuum/mop all these floors
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe keyboard/monitor[/STRIKE] etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
Clean behind the loo, under the rim and the basin pedestal.. the bits we might usually neglect..
Check smoke alarms!.. replace batteries if needed and replace alarms if broken.. don't forget rooms with high sleepers must also have alarms.. smoke rises and thoe higher up will die before those in normal beds!
Level Three
Wipe ALL the upstairs doors and frames.. don't forget the tops!
[STRIKE]Collect all the laundry from upstairs
Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc[/STRIKE]

Extras
HHI
[STRIKE]Catch up on phonecalls/letters/emails, etc you keep forgetting/neglecting to do! [/STRIKE]Organise toiletries and see what needs replacing.. gather all those bottle dribbles into one to use them p.
[STRIKE]Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever! [/STRIKE]

Thursday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Who does not have a fire blanket/extinguisher in their home? Get one on your christmas list!!
Declutter the floor
Remove and wash bed linen.
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. make sure to do the bed base
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed

Extras
Make your christmas plan.. what crafts things do you do? What meals are you cooking and when? What size lumps of meat do you need?
Finalise those christmas lists.. Cards, presents, food etc..
Clean windows in these rooms
Make a note of any wrapping paper/cards etc you may need to buy.. don't forget the sticky tape!

Friday ~ Kiddies rooms, Spare rooms or another neglected room
Level One
Declutter and vacuum the floor
Tidy away all the toys and clothes and games and books that are in the wrong places
Don't forget your weekly half your of 'you-time'
Level Two
Strip and wash bedding and replace with clean.. vacuum and turn mattresses if needed
Wash any other soft furnishings.. curtains etc
Sort through a box of toys.. make some room for those lovely things Santa will be bringing for the good children!.. or the coal for the naughty ones!
Level Three
Dust and deweb
Wipe over the bedframes and paintwork
Binbag dance!

Extras
Wash windows and sills
Wipe all the door handles/knobs etc
Sort through one box or drawer filled with miscellaneous gibble.. from any room.. it just needs it!!
HHI

Started off with the right attitude but lost it towards the end of the week

Shysarah

Thanks Lamewolf, I am sure it will be fine but my mind tends to run riot especially in the evenings/nights. Still suffering with twinges but am more relaxed now. If I can get the pain resolved I can then seriously begin to work on my depression and hopefully return to work.

Fedup I bet you were not impressed hun. Must be something in the air as I pulled down my bedroom curtains the other day and I recall someone else had an incident with a curtain pole too. Hopefully it is fixable.

Nice to see you back Toots, not sure where you have been but that doesn't mean your not in my prayers. Hope the side effects soon ease and make sure you don't push yourself too much xx

Lil_me I loved the thought of you glaring at your bathroom sorry it didn't work though. Sorry to hear they wouldn't remove your dads
gallbladder but I will take note and keep allllll of my chins up :rotfl:

Had a nice morning, had lunch with my parents and sister (cold chicken sarnies nom nom) and lots of hugs with my niece.

Came back and washed up, fetched in coal and lit the fire (brrrr so cold here), ironed my clean curtains ready to hang back up (THE SHAME :eek:- I have only washed these once before in the 5 yrs I have been here) and had a quick whip round lighting my oil burners and folding clothes etc.

Just been helping my dad re-fix my curtain rail, although it has been nice waking up to the sun streaming thru the windows it does seem colder without the curtains up. Now it will be :coffee:, crochet and grand prix time. Swiftly followed by a luxurious hot bath in a Lu$h bubble bar..

Cya laters xx

juliejim

Anyone fancy joining me for a HHC?