Weekly Flylady Thread 15th November 2010

lil_me

Making progress. Ds2s bed moved- he's an oik, loads of junk behind his bed (large fixed frame cabin thing so not moved in a year) and vacuumed under where it had been, washed walls bedframe and skirting. Ds1s toys piled into corner (well most of them) and shamed the volume of them on FB! Wardrobe repaired and into place. Toy rack into Ds1s room. Another WM and DW switch. Flung 2 sacks of rubbish. Found curtain rail which MUST go up before it's lost again instead of just a lilac blind.

Sparkleworld winter time probably not then you can drop as required in spring/summer. Mine is way too low and I am dreading the shortfall bill.

Cuppa time

sexymouse

Dropping in to send hugs to Boddy! Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Hope you managed to get some sleep in the end.

Congratulations to Valli on the new bathroom. Hope the installation is going well, and you aren't having to make too many cups of tea.

Well as you can see, no work again for me. Starting to get a bit worried at the lack of work now, especially with all of the additional expenses I have at the moment. It has meant however, that I managed to get a few bits and pieces done this morning - went to the post office to post a couple of letters (hopefully will have a nice car tax refund next month which should help a little). I've also managed to descale the kettle, wipe down the worktops, clean the sink with the vinegar from the kettle, emptied the DW, and put a load of washing in the WM, so a fairly productive day so far.

Just finishing my salad for lunch (leftover salad from last night, with the leftover grated cheese from the pasta), and a cup of tea to warm me up a bit - it's freezing here.

I'm going to make the most of the afternoon by making msgnomey's lemon cake, as we're going to my M&D's for dinner tonight, so my Mum will be able to test it out.

Hugs for all who are going through a rough time at the moment, or who are feeling poorly.

sexymouse xx

sparkleworld

There's 4 of us Mollina and DS HAS to stay in the shower for 20 mins( no room for negotiation) DD I try and prise out after 15 but if she's washing her hair then that creeps to 20 mins also its a 10.5 KW shower- really considering changing to water mains but our water pressure is quite low and would need a pump so would'nt really gain anything

Mollina_Girl

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area - all done:j
Level One
Level Two
Level Three


Extras

1. [STRIKE]wash window sills[/STRIKE]- done
2. Thoroughly clean out the foody and baking cupboards..
3. Run machines through a clean cycle
4. You could make a start on christmas bakin and freeze bits.. once your freezer if free from frozen frost

Everyday things to do!!!! (copied from various ladies, sorry but thank you)


unload/reload DW.
[STRIKE]
Sweep + mop kitchen floor.
Hoover downstairs i.e. living room, hallway, bathroom, dining room and study.
S&S study, wipe over PC desk and try to keep free from clutter.
[/STRIKE]
Laundry - 2 loads washed, 1 dried, folded and put away. 2nd in TD and will iron when ready.

vanilla

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level One
mop the floor
Level Two
Scrub Out the fridge
Level Three
Get the winter emergency box ready for the car.. just in case SEE HERE for ideas!
Extras

1. You could make a start on christmas bakin and freeze bits.. once your freezer if free from frozen frost

Own list for today.

1) finish up the washing.
2) get the fire lit. DONE
3) bring in loads of sticks before it gets dark.
4) get hubby's stuff on ebay.
5) clear top of kitchen units and rehome all.
6) wash top of fridge.
7) clear windowsil in kitchen and only have candles there.DONE:D
8) gather all cardboard for tip.
9) find a place for the kids craft box, under high chair won't do.DONE
10) relax in bath.

short_bird

dear Sparkle (and everybody else)
a good idea with regard to electricity usage is to go round the house turning everything off then going back to the meter and making sure it has stopped. Repeat as required. If it doesn't stop, either a) something is still switched on or b) your meter's not recording correctly.

Also, if you have had the electricity meter replaced recently, have the removal readings from the old meter and installation readings from the new meter been correctly updated on your bill?

If you have an off-peak meter, is that going on and off at the right time?

Is the meter reader visiting regularly or are you providing meter readings to the company? If not, is this a catch up bill after a line of estimated bills??

Hope this helps. You can always spend the week going "turn that ruddy telly off"

Mudbath

Slight change in plan as I've got DS off school - cough and cold he's had forever seems to have gone to his chest. So, will take mum and dad out later in the week and won't do present inventory!!! Apart from that....if I've done it then I've deleted it...


Sweep and mop the floor
Start to write Christmas cards

Off to do a bit more xx

maybemischief

HCC progress made
Dailes.
[STRIKE]Laundry[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
Unload, load dishwasher[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
SS Kitchen & table
Kids stuff away
Make beds
SS bathroom[/STRIKE]
Vac lounge, dining room & kitchen
Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level One
Sweep and mop the floor
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe fronts of appliances and units
Scrub Out the fridge [/STRIKE]and defrost the frozen freezer.. use up those bitty bits ready for christmas stocking up!
[STRIKE]Wipe table and replace cloth if needed[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Clean, degrease/descale and wipe tiles and taps
Wipe through oven and hob to degrot any dribbles[/STRIKE]
Get the winter emergency box ready for the car.. just in case SEE HERE for ideas!
Extras
[STRIKE]Wash window sills[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Thoroughly clean out the foody and baking cupboards[/STRIKE]Had a quick tidy, pretty clean and organised due to having to have a major sort last week after finding mouse droppings:eek:
Run machines through a clean cycle
You could make a start on christmas bakin and freeze bits.. once your freezer if free from frozen frost
MY EXTRAS/NOT DONE FROM LAST WEEK!!
Sort out sock drawer
Landing bookshelf
Sort out kitchen cupboards & Drawers
Sort ontop of kitchen cupboards
Cover for rabbit hutch Had ordered one but was the wrong size:mad:
[STRIKE]Email Sam[/STRIKE]
Batteries out of trains & put up in loft
Tetras/bottles to dump
Car boot stuff in shed sorted
Make Xmas cards
Warmer duvet out of storage. DH to do this today as was cold last night in bed
Water change fish tank
Tidy the under stair cupboard
Wipe down the paintwork Landing/bedroom
Wipe all upstairs doors...both sides!

hex2

sparkleworld wrote: »

There's 4 of us Mollina and DS HAS to stay in the shower for 20 mins( no room for negotiation) DD I try and prise out after 15 but if she's washing her hair then that creeps to 20 mins also its a 10.5 KW shower- really considering changing to water mains but our water pressure is quite low and would need a pump so would'nt really gain anything

Sparkle - can you borrow a smart meter from your library, or get one free from your supplier? Proving to my lot that the 20 minutes shower really was costing £1 a time, and that I was going to deduct it from their pocket money hit home :cool:. My electric isn't as high as yours - and thats for 6/7 of us, too much electrical stuff including twice daily TD/WM/DW usages, but heating/water is gas. Just a thought but is your immersion heater stuck on?

TD is back on, need to get our bedding washed next. Time for a HHC at 2pm?

boddy

Thank you all for your lovely messages. I managed to get a little sleep but not much. Just waiting for my DB and SIL to arrive from Aberdeen. Thanks to Flylady I didnt need to do much to get the house ready.