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Weekly Flylady Thread 10th January 2011

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  • Just to say thank you for the thread. I didn't manage everything but I have a cleaner house than I had at the start of the week! Roll on next week for an even cleaner house! Wee steps at a time.

    Thanks for the support

    D
  • furball
    furball Posts: 435 Forumite
    gotnodosh so no distractions here!!!! grab your list tonight!!!!



    toots xx

    Guess who waited up to find tomorrows list.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    Only realised when i checked last weeks thread.:rotfl:
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    :jFlylady and proud of it:j
  • pigpen
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    Listies copied over to fb goup.. for those who might need it!
    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)
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  • lovecrafting
    lovecrafting Posts: 1,715 Forumite
    Hi everyone, again i havent had much chance to post, I have managed to do level ones for this week. I dont seem to be managing much more, but after a good few years of just surface cleaning its a start. I will try level 2 next week.
  • xx_Jo_xx
    xx_Jo_xx Posts: 2,858 Forumite
    Uniform Washer
    Monday ~ Living Room, Porch and Hallway
    Level One
    Level Two
    Level Three
    Wipe over sofas

    Extras
    1. Make appointments you have been putting off.. dr, dentist, optician etc..
    2. Sort through one hotspot.. see how long you can keep it clear!
    3. Wipe/dust electricals and sockets and switches!
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining Area
    Level One
    Wipe and replace small appliances
    Level Two
    Level Three
    Extra
    1. Sharpen knives
    2. Sort the cutlery drawer
    Wednesday ~ Study and Bathroom/loo
    Level One
    Level Two

    Level Three
    have 15 minutes filing/organising spreadsheets/debtbusting!!
    Defluff behind the radiators.. and wipe the fronts so they look nice
    Clean the downstairs curtain poles/tracks.. furniture polish is a foolproof way of making the curtains run smoothly again!

    Extras ~ just 3 today as they are time consuming
    1. Gather insurance documents/guarantees/important papers together in one accessible file
    2. Passports are being processed really quickly at the moment (stepdads took 3 days!) if yours needs renewing for a holiday this year get it done now to save that last minute panic!
    Thursday ~ Master Bedroom and Landing
    Level One
    and vacuum it!
    Level Two
    Declutter your make-up.. it breeds all manner of germs!! and bin any ancient smellies
    Organise the towels and spare bedding.. fling what needs to be flung!
    Level Three
    Wipe tops of upstairs door frames

    Extras
    1. Mend 1 item you have been putting off for weeks!
    Friday ~ Childrens/Spare rooms.. or any other room you have neglected
    Level One
    vacuum floors
    Strip wash and replace bedding.. Vacuum and turn mattresses is not beeen done in a while!
    Half an hour of you time.. no star if you don't do it!
    Level Two
    Wash duvets/curtains etc if not been done for a while
    Sort through a box of toys.. find 5 that are no longer required and rehome (sshhh, do this quietly!)
    Photograph as much as possible to ebay on the next free listing day.. if you don't ebay BINBAG DANCE!
    Level Three


    Extras
    1. Mend an item you have been putting off.. ;)
    2. Wash a set of curtains and rehang.
    :)Sometimes lurking, sometimes posting, but always flying:)
    You are supposed to be the leading lady of your own life, for God's sake! - The Holiday
    DFW :idea: August 2013... Debt total £15,475.56 - Jan 15 £11,738.66 - DEBT FREE by 2015
    Feb GC £48.02/£250 (£201.98)
    :D I will declutter my house and debts :D
  • kazwookie
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    Morning folks

    Races in before they close us down for the day!!

    Thankyou all for your birthday wishes, got home yesterday to find OH had laid the table, inc candles! had some lovely presents.

    gotnodosh congratulations on your grand child, hope all is health and well

    WM is on
    Kitchen sides are cleared and wiped over.
    Off to attack the dust upstairs

    Have a good day xxx
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  • Good morning all :beer: Isn't it mild - the pie of snow we've had in our garden has finally melted after 8 weeks :eek::eek::eek:

    I've been running, so going to start another sour dough sponge, tidy the kitchen, then sit with the papers once DH and DS get back.
    gotnodosh wrote: »
    Her name is Mya Rose, 6lbs 12oz :)

    Beautiful name; huge congrats to you all :beer:
    REMEMBER THE FORUM WILL BE DOWN FROM APPROX 9.30 TOMORROW MORNING

    Thank you :A Anyone know what tinme we're due back on?

    Off to grab a list and see you all later :j
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
  • xx_Jo_xx
    xx_Jo_xx Posts: 2,858 Forumite
    Uniform Washer
    Happy weekend everyone :)

    I thought I had done quite well, but my list still seems long....

    Yesterday I:

    S&S kitchen
    S&S bathroom
    emptied all bins
    Filled WM lots (my washing baskets are empty :D )
    Filled TD lots
    Delivered ironing to ironing lady
    decluttered my bedroom
    Filled a bag for charity shop
    Sorted underwear drawer - chucked lots
    stripped bed
    vacuumed and turned mattress
    stored electric blanket away
    remade bed
    Filled a binbag with rubbish from upstairs
    Packed up items to take back to Next
    Sorted LOs drawers
    filled another bag for charity shop
    tidied his room
    Cleaned paintwork and doors in his room
    Cleaned all doors upstairs in the hall
    Dusted his tv and playstation
    Changed the dehumidifiers
    Cleaned out fridge and put away food shopping after a trip to Mr S! :(
    Mopped kitchen - again :(


    I cant remember what else....

    Best do something productive - Have a good day all

    Hugs for the poorlies and welcomes for the newbies :hello:

    Love, hugs, sticks, spoons and vibes as required xx
    :)Sometimes lurking, sometimes posting, but always flying:)
    You are supposed to be the leading lady of your own life, for God's sake! - The Holiday
    DFW :idea: August 2013... Debt total £15,475.56 - Jan 15 £11,738.66 - DEBT FREE by 2015
    Feb GC £48.02/£250 (£201.98)
    :D I will declutter my house and debts :D
  • Good morning everyone,

    Poohbear - excellent news after such a long time. How awful it must have been for you

    I never got back to post yesterday afternoon so here is my list

    Monday ~ Living Room, Porch and Hallway
    Level One
    Wash windows
    Level Two
    Clean doors and door furniture
    Level Three
    Vacuum under furniture you can move without damaging yourself


    Tuesday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining Area
    Level One
    Level Two
    Level Three
    Tidy, clear and wipe the top of the fridge and freezer – fridge under worktop and freezer in understairs cupboard
    Clean appliance filters.. WM, DW, Kettle, Vacuum cleaner.. cooker hood.. DH did this last night

    Extras
    1. Sharpen knives
    Wednesday ~ Study and Bathroom/loo
    Level One
    Declutter and mop/vacuum floors - done
    Clean the bathroom fixtures and fitting.. while the pc defrags! - Defragged pc on Thurs night but cleaned bath, loo etc
    Level Two
    Polish mirrors and taps and pictures and shower screens etc – no shower screen but bath mats and curtain have been washed. Mirrors and taps all sparkly
    Wipe over all the paintwork.. - done
    Level Three
    Defluff behind the radiators.. and wipe the fronts so they look nice - done
    Clean the downstairs curtain poles/tracks.. furniture polish is a foolproof way of making the curtains run smoothly again!
    Thursday ~ Master Bedroom and Landing
    Level Three
    Clean fronts and behinds of radiators!
    Wipe tops of upstairs door frames

    Extras
    1. Clean vacuum innards, pipes and filters.. do not use again until it is all dry!
    2. Wash some stinky trainers!! .. We all have some!
    3. Mend 1 item you have been putting off for weeks!
    Friday ~ Childrens/Spare/neglected rooms - adapted for my dining room
    Level Three
    Clean mirror, picture frames and paintwork - done


    Extras
    1. Mend an item you have been putting off..
    2. Wash a set of curtains and rehang.– not needed
    Considering how I felt this time last week I'm really pleased with what I have achieved this week, even if it did take a lot longer!
    I just plan to go into town with DH to do a bit of shopping and then potter about over the weekend and start afresh on Monday

    xx
  • just grabbing a list before site goes down ...

    Monday ~ Living Room, Porch and Hallway
    Level One
    Declutter floors and sweep/mop/vacuum
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining Area
    Level One
    Wipe and replace small appliances
    Declutter and wipe work surfaces
    Level Two
    Sweep and mop floors

    Wednesday ~ Study and Bathroom/loo
    Level One
    Declutter and mop/vacuum floors
    Clean the bathroom fixtures and fitting.. while the pc defrags!

    Thursday ~ Master Bedroom and Landing
    Level One
    Declutter the floor.. and vacuum it!
    Strip the bedding, wash and replace!

    Friday ~ Childrens/Spare rooms.. or any other room you have neglected
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum floors
    Strip wash and replace bedding.. Vacuum and turn mattresses is not beeen done in a while!
    Half an hour of you time.. no star if you don't do it!
    Extras
    1. Mend an item you have been putting off.. ;)
    2. ALL the dirty laundry to the wash baskets
    hopefully when the site's back up i'll have done everything!!

    lou x
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