Weekly Flylady Thread 29th November 2010

serena

:j:j:jI have a snow day!!

My road was an ice rink yesterday, and then we've had about five or six more inches of snow, and it's still snowing. I was awake half the night worrying about having to try and drive, which was silly really, as I could just have rung in and told them I couldn't get out of the close - it slopes down from our house, then sharp right up hill - all north facing, so always awful in snow and ice.

OH just called me to watch a neighbour down the road trying to back out of his driveway - not a chance.

DD's boyfriend stayed over, and I'm not sure if he'll manage to get to work... the main roads are passable, but he has to get to them first. I may have to get DS1 and 2 digging.

I'm listening to the local radio station, and some woman rang in to complain that she'd seen a gritting lorry parked in MacDonald's and she thought it was disgraceful, while they were struggling on the roads - and now the gritter's driver has rung in to say he's been gritting for fourteen hours, and he's entitled to a break! He was very polite as well. I wouildn't have been.

I may very well be doing some flying today - think I'll start with the kitchen as soon as OH finishes breakfast. I can get it finished before anyone else emerges from hibernation.

JoJo - loving the story of the Fiat relocation. I'd love to see her face this morning!

vanilla

No snow here just frost, our road is starting to thaw out abit.
On way to school i heard alot of tooting, turns out it was a neighbour trying to get his son to school on the tractor. So he wanted to catch me so i could take his son on in with my lot. I did wonder how they we're getting down there hill as it's just a nose dive and then into a corner.:eek: So looks like i have one extra for awhile. :rotfl:

My plans today are to get the kitchen and bathroom done. Both shouldn't take too long.

MrsChaos

Morning all

Looks like it's another snow day for the whole Chaos family - it's DH's regular day off and all relevant schools/colleges are closed. DH was talking about going to work, but decided to wait until they phone and ask him to come in. I've tried my best to encourage him to set off. He's now stayed in for three nights in a row, too, and the novelty is wearing off. I thought I'd get more done when he's here, but that's not at all the case.

Thanks for all the encouragement and ideas for getting lazy kids to help - I was at the point of giving up with DS1, but am now determined that he WILL do jobs today. He never argues about chores - just uses delaying tactics and doesn't do them. I'll have to outsmart him and if all else fails, threaten to dock pocket money - it would hurt, as he's been sacked from his paper round (been late too often).

It's still snowing on and off, but DS2 and I will probably head out for some fresh air later - a walk into our little town should do it. Breakfast now, then I'll start with a HHC somewhere. Could stick a pin in it...

Stay warm and safe, everyone.
x

ajmoney

Off to the Christmas markets today with OH and a couple of friends. Will try and fly later.

My list for this week

Anything in bold from Pigpen's list
Take stuff to charity shop
Finish Christmas shopping 4 left to get
Look for storage boxes for OHs records See if these will fit in the gramophone cabinet
Sort stuff from bed and floor in RoD and try and find permanent homes for them Bed stuff sorted and either put away or piled up to do later

Monday ~ Kitchen
Level Three
dust and deweb!
Clean through a cupboard
Extras

1. Clean the oven
2. Wipe down all the paintwork
3. Clean sockets and switches

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hallway, stairs!
Level One
vacuum floors and sofas!
Dust and deweb
Level Two
Pile up the hotspots and deal with their contents
Wipe and water plants
De-fingerprint glass, screens, windows etc
Clear and wipe firesurround
Level Three
Check smoke alarms
Extras

1. Wipe hand rails and ALL the doorknobs/handles
2. Wipe ALL light switches and plug sockets
3. Wipe window sills and catches.. check they are locked!
4. Wipe remotes .. they cannot be any cleaner than our germ riddled keyboard!

Wednesday ~ Bedroom, Landing..
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on the landing
Dust and deweb.. don't forget to do the lightshade
Polish windows and mirrors and any other glass/mirror
Level Three
Fill a binbag of stuff to leave the house.. be it rubbish or clothing or bedding..
Extras

1. Dust behind radiators.. sock on a stick!
2. Pile up the hotspots, or at least some of them and deal with it all

Thursday - Bathroom, Loo & Study
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear all floors of clutter[/STRIKE]
Dejunk pc desk!
Level Two
Wash windows
Wipe all paintwork
Vacuum/mop all floors
Level three
Clean the bath/shower/loo's/basins etc
Wipe the cup rings and dust off the desk
Scrub down the tiles
Extras

1. [STRIKE]Delete 50 unwanted emails[/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Defrag the pc and run a virus scan/spyware scan[/STRIKE]
3. Binbag dance
4. [STRIKE]Write[/STRIKE] and post christmas cards!!

Friday ~ spare room!
Level One
Declutter and vacuum the floor
Spend half an hour on YOU!!
Make appointments for your christmas hair do, nail fix, hairy part waxed, fake tan.. whatever you need to do!
Level Two
Sort through a cupboard.. any cupboard, could even be a kitchen one!
Straighten the toy boxes and shelves
Level Three
Dust and deweb
Wipe sticky grotmarks from the walls, doors and paintwork
Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. List 1 item to sell ..
3. Put up your decs!!!!!!!!! lol...

Dustykitten

Morning all

I want snow. We only have about 1cm.

Soappie hope DD appreciated her advent, is she back with her BF?

Off for a tidying HH and then a list for the day.

Craftyscholar

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining room

Level Three
Clean through a cupboard

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hallway, stairs!
Level Two
Pile up the hotspots and deal with their contents
Wipe and water plants
Level Three
Write up your list of preparations for christmas that stil need doing!.. presents, wrapping, cards, etc
Check smoke alarms
Wednesday ~ Bedroom, Landing..
Level two
Polish windows and mirrors and any other glass/mirror
Level Three
Fill a binbag of stuff to leave the house.. be it rubbish or clothing or bedding..
Have you written christmas cards yet??? Go finish them off! Can't write till I buy them and haven't been into town - snow/ice
Thursday - Bathroom, Loo & Study
Level One
Clear all floors of clutter
Dejunk pc desk!
Level Two
Wash windows
Wipe all paintwork
Level three
Clean the bath/shower/loo's/basins etc
Wipe the cup rings and dust off the desk
Scrub down the tiles
Friday ~ spare or neglected rooms!
Spend half an hour on YOU!!
Sort through a cupboard.. any cupboard, could even be a kitchen one!
Drag out and sort all the gibble from under the bed!
Straighten the shelves
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings that need it.. or the duvet!
Dust and deweb
Wipe sticky grotmarks from the walls, doors and paintwork

Penelope_Penguin

serena wrote: »

I'm listening to the local radio station, and some woman rang in to complain that she'd seen a gritting lorry parked in MacDonald's and she thought it was disgraceful, while they were struggling on the roads - and now the gritter's driver has rung in to say he's been gritting for fourteen hours, and he's entitled to a break! He was very polite as well. I wouildn't have been.

Well done to him and :p:p to her - hope she feels a bit of remorse

DS bought milk (Co-op rationung to 2 cartons per person :T ) and we've had breakfast.

DH walked the garden and found the polytunnel in danger of imminent collapse with all the snow on the roof :eek: that's where the chooks are to keep them out of the cold :eek: Luckily he's cleared it in the nick of time :T He's got a measuring stick and we have 40cm of snow - more than I've ever seen

HHC 09:45 - 10:15 and HHI 10:15 - 10:45 :j

sockdrawer

Good morning everyone!
Well I've just looked out the window and saw the lady from the flower shop down the road walking up the street with a lovely sparkly christmas tree type display for one of the shops here (I'm guessing the hairdresser or the solicitors) . It gives me an idea.... But first I'm going to ask her which shop it was delivered to and have a nosy!
Hope everyone is warm and well, and not having to drive/go out if the roads are horrible. x

Thursday - Bathroom, Loo & Study
Level One
[STRIKE]
Clear all floors of clutter
Dejunk pc desk!
[/STRIKE]Level Two
Wash windows
Wipe all paintwork
Vacuum/mop all floors
Level three
Cl[STRIKE]
ean the bath/shower/loo's/basins etc
Wipe the cup rings and dust off the desk
Scrub down the tiles
[/STRIKE]





Extras

1. Delete 50 unwanted emails
2. Defrag the pc and run a virus scan/spyware scan
3. Binbag dance
4. Write and post christmas cards!!

Friday ~ Childrens pits, spare or neglected rooms!
Level One
Strip , wash and replace bedding
Declutter and vacuum the floor
Spend half an hour on YOU!!
Make appointments for your christmas hair do, nail fix, hairy part waxed, fake tan.. whatever you need to do!
Level Two
Sort through a cupboard.. any cupboard, could even be a kitchen one!
Drag out and sort all the gibble from under the bed!
Straighten the toy boxes and shelves
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings that need it.. or the duvet!
Dust and deweb
Wipe sticky grotmarks from the walls, doors and paintwork






Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. HHI
3. List 1 item to sell ..
4. Put up your decs!!!!!!!!! lol...

My own extras

Phone sis & Dad
Come to final decision about what I am giving in-laws
[STRIKE]Added to everyday list Water and oats out for birds [/STRIKE](Thanks Dusty)
Clean out crafting boxes
HHHW
1/2 hr yoga
Drink water
Psoriasis creams
DD2 Violin practice
Put Ryan*ir claim to small claims court
re-check accounts
Do my spreadsheets
Get DS2 his ski pants for school trip
Urge DH on to sort out his dentist bill
Investigate Audacity for history trust tapes
Sort out family pictures cd for sis, bil and Mil.
Find suitable car seat for wee neice from disability catalogues
Remember to order pheasants, duck and partridge from game-dealer while it's still cheap
Knit some of everlasting jumper. You know you love the jumper, so you deserve to be able to wear it

greenbee

Dippypud wrote: »

As an aside from all the talk of weather, does anyone know of a good foot wash/bath for fungal foot infections.
DH has a really nasty one, didn't bother telling me 'til tonight :eek::eek:

So all the towels and wash cloths in the bathroom are now in a boil wash. He has been given his "own" towel and flannel, told to keep separate from others.
Rant Over

Like Valli I come from a medical family and we've always had separate towels, but in this case I'd give him extra ones for his feet ONLY as well, and suggest he keeps them separate too. I had acne in my teens and when I started using separate towels (changed daily) on the affected areas, it really helped stop it spreading.

It might also be an idea to reduce the amount of sugar in his diet, as fungal growths (including thrush ) are associated with diets high in refined sugars.

OH has a toenail infection which I discovered a couple of weeks ago, so we've just been through all this - I ended up buying an OTC treatment at the airport, and informing him that it would take a year to clear up with weekly treatments!

Snow here today - garage has just called to say my car (in for a service) needs new pads & discs on the front brakes, so its not going to be cheap, but worth it in this weather. I don't tend to go out much when the weather is bad, so I don't think snow tyres are going to be a worthwhile investment.

gratefulforhelp_2

Morning all. No schools closed, which I think they will regret later. We have some snow but it is drifting and in the back of beyond the roads don't get gritted.

I've been up since 2 am, having a last day off, its harder setting coherent cover work than going in, even if one feels dreadful.

My list of great patheticness is...

put cheque in an envelope to pay in to bank
wash up
pack schoolbag

even I must be able to manage that, but off to bed now.