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Weekly Flylady Thread 31st January 2011
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Huge hogs LL and thoughts are with you and her family xx (Does anyone know how Tristan is?)
Flying.....I put the hoover round and put the WM on before going out for food.
Have agreed to do breakfast club for, at least, the next week so will be up nice and early and hopefully gat a few things done before heading out the door xx0 -
Hey all
Im sorry - I didnt mean to worry you all the other day...Im ok - was generally having a moan and a rubbish week; work, home, love life all seem to be very stressful at the minute. Im ok though - Ill get through it!
Im so sorry to hear about DIVA... I used to like her colourful purple posts.
Embb - glad to hear the little one is on the mend and hope she makes a full and speedy recovery
There was other things I wanted to say....but they have gone now... Im sorry to peeps Ive missed xx
Love n hugs all round xxxSometimes lurking, sometimes posting, but always flying
You are supposed to be the leading lady of your own life, for God's sake! - The HolidayDFW :idea: August 2013... Debt total £15,475.56 - Jan 15 £11,738.66 - DEBT FREE by 2015Feb GC £48.02/£250 (£201.98)I will declutter my house and debts
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toochoosey wrote: »Huge hogs LL and thoughts are with you and her family xx (Does anyone know how Tristan is?)
The last time I spoke to her Tris was continuing to make slow progress .. he certainly has had more than his fair share of ups & downs ...“Cancer has my body but not my spirit, and I’ll continue to make jokes, not so much about cancer, but in spite of it” Irwin Barker0 -
LL thank you for the news, DIVA rest in peace
Breast Cancer Now 100 miles October 2022 100 / 100miles
D- Day 80km June 2024 80/80km (10.06.24 all done)
Diabetic UK 1 million steps July 2024 to complete by end Sept 2024. 1,001,066/ 1,000,000 (20.09.24 all done)
Breast Cancer Now 100 miles 1st May 2025 (18.05.2025 all done)
Diabetic UK 1 million steps July 2025 to complete by end Sept 2025. 737,770 / 1,000,000Sun, Sea0 -
Thanks LL, I know he meant a lot to her xx
Forgot to say earlier, Embb, glad GD is making progress, hope she is back home soon xx0 -
Hey Lady Liberty,
Hope things are well with you - thanks for the news on Diva
xxxSometimes lurking, sometimes posting, but always flying
You are supposed to be the leading lady of your own life, for God's sake! - The HolidayDFW :idea: August 2013... Debt total £15,475.56 - Jan 15 £11,738.66 - DEBT FREE by 2015Feb GC £48.02/£250 (£201.98)I will declutter my house and debts
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Thread for Diva~~https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3033856
What is a reasonable price for a new ironing board cover? I need a new oneBreast Cancer Now 100 miles October 2022 100 / 100miles
D- Day 80km June 2024 80/80km (10.06.24 all done)
Diabetic UK 1 million steps July 2024 to complete by end Sept 2024. 1,001,066/ 1,000,000 (20.09.24 all done)
Breast Cancer Now 100 miles 1st May 2025 (18.05.2025 all done)
Diabetic UK 1 million steps July 2025 to complete by end Sept 2025. 737,770 / 1,000,000Sun, Sea0 -
Thank you for passing on the news LL. I'll light a candle for Diva and her family
Haven't got anything done since my last post as a neighbour dropped in for a chat. Need to close curtains, put the heating on and keep working on getting stuff cleared up.0 -
Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
Level One[STRIKE]
Sweep and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
[/STRIKE]Level Two[STRIKE]
Wipe ALL large appliances
Wipe and replace all small appliances
Scrub out the fridge
[/STRIKE]Level Three
[STRIKE]
Wash windows.. just insides remember.. though you can do outide too if you want to brave the freezingness
Clear and wipe out one appliance
Wipe table and replace cloth if necessary[/STRIKE]
Extras- Clean out pongy pets - don't have any[STRIKE]
- Muck out the oven and hob
- Binbag dance
- Wipe doors.. inside and out[/STRIKE]
Level One[STRIKE]
Declutter and vacuum the floors!
[/STRIKE]Clean out the fire place.. vacuum dust and fluff and soot.. if you burn wood your chimneys may need sweeping! don't have one
Level Two[STRIKE]
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move!
Dust and deweb.. make sure you do light fittings and bulbs! do picture rails and coving too if you possess it!
Clean the sofas.. vacuum under/between/backs cushions.. turn them over for even wear if possible.
[/STRIKE]Level Three[STRIKE]
Wipe over all the fluffy electricals.. don't electrocute yourself please!!
[/STRIKE]Wipe and water the plants
Wipe grubby paintwork
Extras- Finish/do a small DIY job[STRIKE]
- Wash any soft furnishings that are ickified[/STRIKE]
- Clean out a cupboard.. any cupboard
- Wash those misty windows!
Level One[STRIKE]
Declutter the floors and vacuum!
[/STRIKE]Strip, wash and replace the bedding
Level Two[STRIKE]
Clear the floordrobe/shoes/bags etc that are strewn around
Make sure any chairs in the room are visible!
Clear and tidy the top of a wardrobe/chest of drawers[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Do your pillows need replacing?[STRIKE]
Binbag dance
HHI.. or half an hour in an area you are trying to hide from.. the airing /linen cupboard maybe? Or under the bed?
[/STRIKE]
Extras- Empty and wash out all bins upstairs
- Clear out a cupboard.. any cupboard.. or a very full drawer I guess
- List 5 things to sell/giveaway
- February meal planning and finances need doing/updating!!
Level One[STRIKE]
Declutter and vacuum/mop floors in these rooms!
[/STRIKE]Set pc to declutter cache and defrag while you scrub the fixtures and fitting in the bathroom/wc.
Level Two
Polish screens (microfibre cloth and a dab of white vinegar brings them up a treat) and mirrors and glass shelves.
Shine taps and shower rails and radiators
Remove 10 dead/unused links from your favourites and clear out some of your inbox!
Level Three[STRIKE]
Remove all dirty laundry/smelly soft furnishings to the wash basket
Replace bathmats/shower curtains/sponges and toothbrushes that are manky
[/STRIKE]Declutter and wipe the desk.. do any filing you find on there!
Extras- Clear and wipe and windows/french doors
- Sort all empties to recycling and make a note of anything you need to restock
- Sort through CD/DVD shelves.. dust and fling any that are no longer of use!
- Wipe over any sofas/chairs
Level One[STRIKE]
Declutter floors in childrens rooms, hall, stairs and landing
Vacuum these floors
[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Strip some neglected sticky bedding
Sort through a box of toys/junk
Organise a chest of drawers/wardrobe
Level Three
Tidy up coats, bags and shoes.. throw away broken umbrellas!
Wash some grubby curtains
Wipe paintwork in a room you've not done this in for some time
Extras- Clean fronts and backs of 2 radiators
- Binbag dance[STRIKE]
- Straighten a bookcase.. the books not the actual furniture!
- HHI[/STRIKE]
Make £5 a day challenge - April
Sealed pot challenge - 10p and 20p pieces - member 8940 - Clean out pongy pets - don't have any[STRIKE]
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So sorry to hear about diva, what a lovely lady she was and her purple posts were so cheery, God Bless xx
thanks for passing on the sad news LL (((((hugstoyou)))) xx0
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