Weekly Flylady Thread 17th January 2011

Mumof2_2

Manic day today - up at pre-school helping til 12.30 then home, fed DH and DS, did dailies and then worked from the list. I haven't even glanced at the thread I'm afraid but will try to catch up later.

Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas - ALL DONE

Tuesday ~ Hall, Stairs and Landing! - ALL DONE

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom/second room - ALL DONE

Thursday ~ Living room and other reception rooms! - ALL DONE

Friday ~ Bathroom and WC - ALL DONE

My extras:
Normal dailies - done Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Keep decluttering - done some Monday, Tuesday (did 100), Wednesday, Thursday (up to 187 now)
Take books and toys to charity shop
Take hats I made for soldiers to knitting shop for them to send off
RSVP to Jo for Alex's christening - 20th March

Penelope_Penguin

I'm now going to have a big push to gets most of the list done, so HHC 15:15 - 15:45 anyone :j

Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
Level One ~ done
Level Two ~ done
Level Three
Throw away 10 items you have kept for ages but have absolutely no use for!..
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe window sills
Wipe table and replace cloth if necessary
Wash cover from ironing board[/STRIKE][STRIKE]



[/STRIKE]Extras

1. Muck out the fridge..

Tuesday ~ Hall, Stairs and Landing!
Level One ~ done
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 ~ done
[STRIKE]Strip, wash and replace the bedding
Clear the floordrobe!
[/STRIKE]Level Two ~ done
[STRIKE]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!!!
[/STRIKE]Level Three ~ done
[STRIKE]Wash curtains and nets and windows
Empty and wash out upstairs bins
Binbag dance!

[/STRIKE]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 ~ done
[STRIKE]Declutter and vacuum floors
Wipe sofas and wash any smelly soft furnishings/nets
[/STRIKE]Level Two
[STRIKE]Dust all electrical appliances and polish screens
Wipe and water plants
[/STRIKE]15 minutes filing and 15 minutes deleting rubbish off the computer.. useless emails, old files, updating spreadsheets etc
Level Three
Sort through a bookshelf.. a different one to last time!
Make any important phonecalls you have been putting off
vacuum under furniture you can move safely

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Check smoke alarms
   
2. Clean out pets
3. Clear mantle of junk, wipe/polish and return pretties
4. Empty and wash out any bins[/STRIKE]

Friday ~ Bathroom and WC
Level One ~ done
[STRIKE]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!
[/STRIKE]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 and make the blinds/curtains nice and clean

Extras

1. [STRIKE]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. Replace and curly toothbrushes
3. [/STRIKE]Polish mirrors and shelves!
4. [STRIKE]Make a note of stuff you do need to stock up.. and stuff you already have stocked up for 10 years[/STRIKE]!

Shysarah

Wooohoooo *waves*

Hello all

Big hugs to all, whether you need them or not.

The hallway is now devoid of all wallpaper - :jHurrah!!

I have been to the docs, taken mum shopping, finished the wallpaper removal, lit the fire, taught sister budgeting basics, cleaned litter tray, washed up (twice) done a binbag dance etc etc..
Just want to pop up this weeks lists so I can have a sort thru to see what I need to be doing next.

Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
Level One
Sweep and mop floors[STRIKE]
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe ALL large appliances
Wipe and replace all small appliances
Scrub tiles.. and grout.. [/STRIKE]
Shine sink and taps
Level Three
[STRIKE]Throw away 10 items you have kept for ages but have absolutely no use for!.. [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe window sills
Wipe table and replace cloth if necessary[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wash cover from ironing board [/STRIKE]NA

Extras
[STRIKE]Muck out the fridge..
Muck out the oven and hob
Muck out the microwave.. or other small appliance..
Tighten and wobbly pan handles!![/STRIKE]

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!
[STRIKE]Scrub front door.. inside and out!
Wash any curtains/draught excluders and doormats![/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Empty and declutter the cupboard under the stairs.. you do not need the junk that has been in there for a million years![/STRIKE]
Empty Vacuum cleaner, wash filters and clean brushes once you have finished vaccing.. leave to fully dry before rebuilding machine!
Extras
Wash windows and nets/blinds
[STRIKE]Wipe and water and furry plants[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe paintwork and door knobs
Sort coats and bags and shoes[/STRIKE]


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
[STRIKE]For those who have been hiding stuff... Tidy under the bed!!! [/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash curtains and nets and windows
Empty and wash out upstairs bins
Binbag dance![/STRIKE]
Extras
Sort through one box of stuff
Find 5 items to sell/give away.. and list for sale if necessary
[STRIKE]Ring someone you love but haven't spoken to in a while.[/STRIKE]
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
Wipe and water plants
15 minutes filing and 15 minutes deleting rubbish off the computer.. useless emails, old files, updating spreadsheets etc
Level Three
Sort through a bookshelf.. a different one to last time!
[STRIKE]Make any important phonecalls you have been putting off[/STRIKE]
vacuum under furniture you can move safely

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
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
[STRIKE]Sling shower curtain/bathmats in the wash and scrub down the slimy tiles![/STRIKE]
Wash away and mouldy black bits and furry webs
Polish up the taps so they shine!
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)[/STRIKE]
Scrub down the paintwork and radiators.. back and front!
Clear and wipe window sills and frames and make the blinds/curtains nice and clean

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![STRIKE]
2. Replace and curly toothbrushes
3. [/STRIKE]Polish mirrors and shelves!
4. Make a note of stuff you do need to stock up.. and stuff you already have stocked up for 10 years!

Looks like I need to enjoy this coffee as lots to do. Am so chuffed with the hallway though, my study I will ignore seeing as it is full with books, odds and ends from in the hall and when the hall is done will need a total overhaul itself.

Ok, off to update GC then will crack on some more

Love, Hugs and Spoons
Sarah xx

Penelope_Penguin

In my HHC, I've completed Mon Tue and Wed :j going to carry on ...............

serena

Kitchen - Done!!:D:D:D
Cloakroom - Done!!:D:D:D
Hall-Done!!:D:D:D
Main bedroom - done!!:D:D:D

I've been busy.:cool:

I've also caught up with all emails, halfplanned next week's lessons, bought the deli stuff from Sainsbury's, made stock and then roasted squash soup, and also run a taxi service for DS1 and 2.

I was thinking about going into town, but it's all grey and dark again here, so I'm going to put the radio on, and make my first lot of marmalade. I'm hoping to make five lots this year, if I can find enough time over the next three weeks or so.

Up to London tomorrow for a languages half day of talks, and DD is going to join me for lunch and shopping - I have told her that I'm not paid till Tuesday, so no chance of huge purchases in Primark!;)


valli - thank you! I know you know... as would grateful, vivw, and Mrs Chaos if they weren't equally snowed under.... being out when I was, I missed quite a lot of this, but I am struggling sometimes to see the point of the students uselessly chanting 'I'm a Level 2b, and I need to use a dictionary to get to the next level' Maybe I should just teach them it in Spanish/French, and at least that would be slightly more relevant. The Head's also emailed today, as he's mega stressing over OFSTED, as our attendance is slipping a bit, and our CVA has also gone down (how does that happen when we got our best GCSE results ever, and were 37th in the list of 200 most improved schools???). Another reminder to check all the stuff is displayed that should be, and all books marked etc - aarrgh. I almost (only almost) got in the car to go and collect them today. And just in case you may think I'm totally neglectful - the books have been tick marked, but I haven't put in all the stickers which say what level they are and what they should do to get to the next level...mainly because I've been busy finding good stuff to do that they'll enjoy and learn from.


The funeral of the young man I told you about on Monday was in the local paper (his grandad is a public figure). He had been in rehab, and everyone thought he was going to manage it - he'd literally just moved into his own place a week or two before, and friends said he was happy. He can't possibly have meant to leave. His brother - DS1's friend - has posted a heart breaking message on Facebook. I have to go round and see his mum. Just gathering up the courage.

Love and hugs to all of you. I have had the sort of week that makes me want to round up all my loved ones, and put them in a safe room and make them stay there!

cyclingyorkie

thanks for the avatar help - one picture uploaded!

LameWolf

Friday ~ Bathroom and WC
Level One
Declutter and mop floors! Done by Mr LW
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! Done
Level Two
Sling shower curtain/bathmats in the wash and scrub down the slimy tiles! Shower screen and tiles scrubbed; mats are fine.
Wash away and mouldy black bits and furry webs Done
Polish up the taps so they shine! Done
Level Three
Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water) Done
Scrub down the paintwork and radiators.. back and front! Done
Clear and wipe window sills and frames and make the blinds/curtains nice and clean Sill &c done; no blinds/curtains
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! All clean and tidy; no decanting necessary
2. Replace any curly toothbrushes Not needed – they're both fine
3. Polish mirrors and shelves! Done
4. Make a note of stuff you do need to stock up.. and stuff you already have stocked up for 10 years! N/A – I keep an ongoing shopping list, and have spreadsheets detailing supplies we have.

One nice sparkly bathroom - and one Wolf going to have a word with a certain gentleman who thinks it's OK to leave beard detritus in the wash-basin if he knows it's bathroom day!:cool:

Valli

One e bay item packed as it will sell

one pair of luscious shoes drooled over on e bay - question sent to buyer.

Note to self - you do NOT need ANOTHER pair of black court (going out) shoes with anklestraps even if they ARE designer, gorgeous and your size

Valli >:lovethoug:smileyhea:heart2::heartsmil:heart: :heartpulsover shoes !!!!!!!:rotfl:

Maxonian

Slept for way too long.

Have vacuumed everywhere including sofas and cushions. Cats don't half make a mess.......
I have dealt with a pile of paperwork, although i haven't finished, and I have sorted out 3 old handbags that were full of carp and not being used.

DH has declared that we are tidying out the loft tomorrow. Great :mad:
I had planned on doing the bathroom and popping into town. Still it will mean a lot of decluttering which is good, and new loft insulation. Probably do that next weekend though, which is why he needs to clear the loft.

Just having a coffee than I will start on the chicken curry.

Can anyone suggest the best place to sell paperbacks - fiction?
I have been listing on RISI but I have too many now so need to get rid of them. It would be nice if I could make a few quid

Crafty - when are you in Manchester?

Mrs_B

Pigpen, I'm not surprised you were :mad: I'd think twice about showing nearest and dearest injuries like that, let alone children! Just checking to see if "twonk" is a word.
Lots and lots and lots of busy folks on here. Just in from work and about to change out of 'the suit' and grab a cuppa, but am up for my first ever HHC at 5.30 pm .......... feel free to join in and show the novice how it's done ............. except I have the feeling you've all finished this week and are moving on to next week before the spider spies arrive.