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Weekly Flylady Thread 17th January 2011

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  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,371 Forumite
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    Hope your Mum is ok, Dancemum xx

    How did you get on LittleMissHappy?

    List update

    Daily routines/todailies
    laundry, F S S
    swish and swipe kitchen T F S S
    bathroom, F S S
    ironing, T F S S
    making beds, F S S
    vacuuming high traffic areas, T F S S
    making meals T F S S

    Night-time routines
    preparing clothes for the next day, T F S S
    swish & swipes of the kitchen T F S S
    tidying the living room . T F S S



    Ok here goes this week!
    Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
    Level One
    mop floors


    Extras
    1. Muck out the oven
    Tuesday ~ Hall, Stairs and Landing!
    Level One
    Tidy everything you can see when the front door is open!


    Extras
    1. Wipe paintwork and door knobs
    2. Sort coats and bags and shoes
    3. Sort through one box of stuff
    4. Find 5 items to sell/give away.. and list for sale if necessary
    Thursday ~ Living room and other reception rooms!
    Level Two
    Dust all electrical appliances and polish screens
    15 minutes filing and 15 minutes deleting rubbish off the computer.. useless emails, old files, updating spreadsheets etc
    Level Three
    vacuum under furniture you can move safely

    Extras
    1. Check smoke alarms
    2. Clean out pets
    Friday ~ Bathroom and WC
    Level Three
    Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)

    Woohoo, not looking too bad, going to refeed the WM and TD, make a cuppa and do another HHC at....11:00?????
  • morning all :) well we have visitors tomorrow so i am glad that fridays is ready as we're (hubby and i) getting all of this done today so we can rest up tomorrow

    :D:D:D


    Thursday ~ Living room and other reception rooms!
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum floors

    Wipe sofas and wash any smelly soft furnishings/nets
    Level Two
    Dust all electrical appliances and polish screens
    Wipe and water plants
    Level Three
    vacuum under furniture you can move safely
    Extras
    1. Empty and wash out any bins
    Friday ~ Bathroom and WC
    Level One

    Declutter and mop floors!
    Scrub the bath/shower/basins/toilets/bidets etc.. don't forget the outside of the loo and under the scanky rim.. it gets naaaaaasty under there!!.. oh, and don't forget the top of the cistern!
    Level Two
    Sling shower curtain/bathmats in the wash and scrub down the slimy tiles!
    Wash away and mouldy black bits and furry webs
    Polish up the taps so they shine!
    Level Three
    Clear and wipe window sills and frames and make the blinds/curtains nice and clean
    Extras
    1. Polish mirrors and shelves!
    Nonny mouse and Proud!!
    Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience
    !!
    Debtfightingdivaextraordinaire!!!!
    Amor et metus. Lac? Sugar? Quisque massa vel duo? (stolen from a lovely forumite!)

  • You are ahead of the game bella! It is still Thursday!

    I'm a little behind, still struggling with level 1 from earlier in the week..........

    Theres still a lot to do though. And you should see my lounge...thatll be a level one day I think!!!
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  • nicki_2
    nicki_2 Posts: 7,321 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic I've been Money Tipped!
    Where is this morning going???:eek: All I've done is put one wash load on & put some dishes away :o Me thinks I need to shift myself. :o

    Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
    Level One
    Sweep and mop floors
    Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
    Level Two
    Wipe ALL large appliances
    Wipe and replace all small appliances
    Scrub tiles.. and grout..
    Shine sink and taps
    Level Three
    Throw away 10 items you have kept for ages but have absolutely no use for!..
    Clear and wipe window sills
    Wipe table and replace cloth if necessary
    Wash cover from ironing board
    Extras
    1. Muck out the fridge..
    2. Muck out the oven and hob
    3. Muck out the microwave.. or other small appliance.
    Tuesday ~ Hall, Stairs and Landing!
    Level One
    Declutter the floors and vacuum them.
    Tidy everything you can see when the front door is open!
    Level Two
    Dust and deweb.. don't forget lightbulbs and shades!
    Scrub front door.. inside and out!
    Wash any curtains/draught excluders and doormats!
    Level Three
    Empty and declutter the cupboard under the stairs.. you do not need the junk that has been in there for a million years!
    Empty Vacuum cleaner, wash filters and clean brushes once you have finished vaccing.. leave to fully dry before rebuilding machine!
    Extras
    1. Wash windows and nets/blinds
    2. Wipe and water and furry plants
    3. Wipe paintwork and door knobs
    4. Sort coats and bags and shoes
    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom/second room
    Level One

    Strip, wash and replace the bedding
    Clear the floordrobe!
    Level Two
    Vacuum the floors.. and the cobwebs!
    Tidy up drawers of clothing and the multitude of shoes
    For those who have been hiding stuff... Tidy under the bed!!!
    Level Three
    Wash curtains and windows
    Empty and wash out upstairs bins
    Binbag dance!
    Extras
    1. Sort through one box of stuff
    2. Find 5 items to sell/give away.. and list for sale if necessary
    3. 15 minute sort out of those random bits of gibble that are strewn about the flat surfaces in your room!
    Thursday ~ Living room and other reception rooms!
    Level One

    Declutter and vacuum floors
    Wipe sofas and wash any smelly soft furnishings/nets
    Level Two
    Dust all electrical appliances and polish screens
    15 minutes filing and 15 minutes deleting rubbish off the computer.. useless emails, old files, updating spreadsheets etc
    Level Three
    Make any important phonecalls you have been putting off
    vacuum under furniture you can move safely
    Extras
    1. Check smoke alarms
    2. Clear mantle of junk, wipe/polish and return pretties
    3. Empty and wash out any bins
    Friday ~ Bathroom and WC
    Level One

    Declutter and mop floors!
    Scrub the bath/basins/toilets etc.. don't forget the outside of the loo and under the scanky rim.. it gets naaaaaasty under there!!.. oh, and don't forget the top of the cistern!
    Level Two
    Sling shower curtain/bathmats in the wash and scrub down the slimy tiles!
    Wash away and mouldy black bits and furry webs
    Polish up the taps so they shine!
    Level Three
    Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
    Scrub down the paintwork and radiators.. back and front!
    Clear and wipe window sills and frames
    Extras
    1. Clean out the toiletries cupboard and put back the stuff you use.. and fling the stuff you don't! Do any necessary decanting so you have fewer almost empties!
    2. Polish mirrors and shelves!
    3. Make a note of stuff you do need to stock up.. and stuff you already have stocked up for 10 years!

    I'm off to move some stuff around and see if I can clear anything else off my list :o
    Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.
    Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!
  • Mumto5
    Mumto5 Posts: 1,838 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    toochoosey wrote: »
    Woohoo, not looking too bad, going to refeed the WM and TD, make a cuppa and do another HHC at....11:00?????

    Count me in please
  • Lenza_Quidditch
    Lenza_Quidditch Posts: 377 Forumite
    edited 20 January 2011 at 12:00PM
    Morning all - hope everyone is feeling good / better / less p'd off with annoying people...

    Dailies
    Feed cats / light fire / beds / bathroom / living room / WM / TD / Meals / Washing Up / desk stuff (banking/emails/here/phone/letters)

    Me
    Vitamins / Water / Exercise / RC

    Evening
    Tidy gibble away :D (novelty of 'gibble' hasn't worn off) / Clear kitchen (new towels) / Defrost stuff for tomorrow / Turn stuff off! /

    Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
    Level One
    Mop floor
    Extras
    Muck out the oven


    Tuesday ~ Hall, Stairs and Landing!
    Level Three
    Empty Vacuum cleaner, wash filters and clean brushes once you have finished vaccing.. leave to fully dry before rebuilding machine!


    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom/second room :)

    Thursday ~ Living room and other reception rooms! :) - just living room - other room is an office and is next for decluttering...

    Friday ~ Bathroom and WC :) - hard labour was done last week - light string was pulled off ages ago and needs replacing

    Looks like the oven will have to be done this week:p Tomorrow I'll make a start on the office decluttering...

    Hope everyone has a good day today...
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    It's not the destination...
    .............................. ...it's the glory of the ride!
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    Just one question... replace and curly toothbrushes?!

    indeed they get worn so need replacing every so often
    You are ahead of the game bella! It is still Thursday!

    I'm a little behind, still struggling with level 1 from earlier in the week..........

    i have done nothing all week again
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  • sockdrawer
    sockdrawer Posts: 677 Forumite
    edited 20 January 2011 at 12:56PM
    Morning everyone.
    Much better sleep last night, so am in an up and at it mood today! Going to get graph paper and draw out the back yard (saving the walled garden plan for the weekend) There has to be a way to make that dark and dingy place happier.
    Dancemum hope your mum is ok hon. No wonder you can't concentrate.
    HelenJelly Hugs xx
    Off to find my lists.....
    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom/second room
    Level One
    Strip, wash and replace the bedding
    Clear the floordrobe!
    Level Two
    Vacuum the floors.. and the cobwebs!
    Level Three
    Binbag dance!



    Extras
    1. Sort through one box of stuff
    2. Find 5 items to sell/give away.. and list for sale if necessary
    3. Ring someone you love but haven't spoken to in a while.
    4. 15 minute sort out of those random bits of gibble that are strewn about the flat surfaces in your room!
    Thursday ~ Living room and other reception rooms!
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum floors
    Level Two
    Wipe and water plants
    15 minutes filing and 15 minutes deleting rubbish off the computer.. useless emails, old files, updating spreadsheets etc
    Level Three
    Make any important phonecalls you have been putting off


    Extras
    1. Check smoke alarms
    2. Clean out pets
    3. Clear mantle of junk, wipe/polish and return pretties
    4. Empty and wash out any bins
    Friday ~ Bathroom and WC
    Level One DONE
    DeLevel Two DONE
    Level Three DONE



    Extras
    1. Replace and curly toothbrushes
    2. Make a note of stuff you do need to stock up.. and stuff you already have stocked up for 10 years!
    Investigate fresh places for roadsigns
    Get graph paper
    Speak to MIL regarding roanes and a roofer. Spoke to DH who will sort it out... gah! Too late!!!!
    sewing re duvet covers.
    1/2 hour Italian
    1/2 hour photoshop
    Make Wills
    Take inventory of old shop stock WIP Done 5 hours
    Poo Patrol
    VAT
    Finish online accounting
    Personal accounts
    Inventory current shop stock WIP done 3 hours
    work through cleaning house pillows and duvets replacing as needed.
    Phone sis & Dad... guilt guilt guilt
    Added to daily list food and water for birds(Thanks Dusty)
    Clean out remaining crafting boxes
    10 crochet squares
    HHHW
    Finish a dressmaking project every two weeks
    1 hr Yoga
    Drink water
    Psoriasis creams
    DD2 1/2 hour violin priactice
    1/2 hour dreamweaver
    re-check accounts pending VAT at end of month
    Do my spreadsheets
    Update trade stand database Main ones finished. Speculatives to follow
    Urge DH on to sort out his dentist bill
    Sort out family pictures cd for sis, bil and Mil.
    Remember to remind game dealer regarding order of pheasants, duck and partridge while it's still cheap Reminded him but will do again
    Knit some of everlasting jumper. You know you love the jumper, so you deserve to be able to wear it Doing some every evening
    Saving up £25000/£3500 by Jan 1st 2012 by selling my clutter. Remember I'm doing it for Dad.
    Textiles, languages, travel and a lovely home are not stupid things to want. You have immediate family's support.Appreciate what I've achieved so far. Other people's opinion of me is none of my business.
  • toochoosey wrote: »
    HHC at....11:00?????
    I'll join you toochoosey!
    Saving up £25000/£3500 by Jan 1st 2012 by selling my clutter. Remember I'm doing it for Dad.
    Textiles, languages, travel and a lovely home are not stupid things to want. You have immediate family's support.Appreciate what I've achieved so far. Other people's opinion of me is none of my business.
  • dancemum wrote: »
    Just popping in

    My Mum had a fall yesterday and is now in hospital. I'm waiting for news and can't seem to concentrate.

    Hope she's OK and that you get news soon, dancemum.
    "Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do, when it ought to be done, whether you like it or not; it is the first lesson that ought to be learned; and however early a man's training begins, it is probably the last lesson that he learns thoroughly."

    Thomas H. Huxley
    1825-1895, Biologist

    Definitely when it comes to looking after myself and housework!
    Lose The Beef Challenge :p - start 17.01.11 3.5lbs/60lbs
    Tone The Rest Challenge :A - start 17.01.11 Jan 10/14 days Feb 17/28 Mar 4/31
    Buy Less Cr*p Challenge :D - start 01.02.11 Feb £0/£300
    It's not the destination...
    .............................. ...it's the glory of the ride!
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