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Weekly Flylady Thread 31st January 2011

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  • Penelope_Penguin
    Penelope_Penguin Posts: 17,242 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    edited 31 January 2011 at 10:05PM
    STOMP STOMP STOMPITY STOMP

    Sorry but that made me :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    tylersbabe wrote: »
    Hi All

    Well on my first challange have [STRIKE]only[/STRIKE] acheived level one :T:T:T:T:T

    I have edited this for you :p Well Done :T:T:T Don;t be downhearted - you did well :T Remember that your house didn;t get into this state in a week (well if it did, you don;t need our help ;) ) so don;t expect it to be sorted in a week :D Stick around, and you'll soon be achieving loads.

    I'm off to Fly
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,371 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Lots of ironing done.....a small amount left, but for today, I am done(apart from a quick S+S before bed).

    I may pop in later but if not, Goodnight all and see you tomorrow xx
  • welcome to the thread Gintotmelinda - there is a pm in your inbox with a few tips.

    done to 184

    toots xx
    :heart: R.I.P.:heart:
    Money Saving Diva
    mummyslittleboy
    :heart::A:heart:
  • arwenelf
    arwenelf Posts: 170 Forumite
    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
    1. Clean out pongy pets - don't have any[STRIKE]
    2. Muck out the oven and hob
    3. Binbag dance
    4. Wipe doors.. inside and out[/STRIKE]
    Right off to get changing bag packed for DS2 and DS3 for tomorrow as I am going shopping with my mum and then to declutter the ironing pile whilst watching Glee - sad I know but tonight I believe it has Meat Loaf in it and it is the Rocky Horror episode and I love Rocky - I may well cry if they have ruined it lol! :D
    Make £5 a day challenge - April

    Sealed pot challenge - 10p and 20p pieces - member 894
  • Linda32
    Linda32 Posts: 4,385 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Monday ~ Kitchen
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors[/STRIKE]

    [STRIKE]Declutter [/STRIKE]and wipe worksurfaces
    Level Two
    Wipe ALL large appliances
    Wipe and replace all small appliances
    Scrub out the fridge
    Level Three
    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
    Extras
    1. Muck out the oven and hob Cleaned the bottom bit of the oven and around the door.
    2. Binbag dance
    3. Wipe doors.. inside and out
  • LameWolf
    LameWolf Posts: 11,238 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    nixie you had better behave young lady or you will have a bus load of t'internet aunties arriving to sort you out!! :eek::p
    BTW who's turn is it to drive?????????
    :wave: I'll drive; I haven't driven for an absolute age and I need the practise! 'Sides, I wanna meet them Huskies!:D
    Are we taking the elephant with us this time?:D
    If your dog thinks you're the best, don't seek a second opinion.;)
  • Were you hoping you wouldnt see this again..... too bad!!:rotfl:

    This is my list of what needs doing - some of it you all do on a weekly basis but I cant - I need it written down so I can check for each room what needs done. I will be doing my dailies and anything extra I spot on pigpen's lists.
    The following list does not include the admin/mail sorting on a daily basis.

    here we go....
    1. Update my flylady list
    2. clean and defrost freezer
    3. filing= job for february
    4. purge files
    5. Gather insurance documents
    6. Gather important papers for solicitor/DB/flat & put in new file
    7. Passport - fill in form, take to PO and submit - (need £85)
    8. declutter and ebay the stuff to get the money for painters bill/heater for LR/ tumble dryer/ trip switch repair/ debts /passport £85/outside plumbing repairs/ dividing fence / paving for new wheelchair
    9. Wash the vacuum cleaner innards and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!
    10. arrange for back path to be widened
    11. arrange for corner to get slabbed
    12. go and look for fire for LR
    13. return toxic's loan papers ( i have been 'hiding' them for her!)
    14. sell and payout toxic's eBay stuff
    15. sell and payout F's eBay stuff
    16. sort out new utilities paperwork etc
    17. gather stuff for auction
    18. charge ewbank - cant find charger
    19. find and label all chargers
    20. do contacts list for DB
    21. do contacts for C/A/N/E/A.M
    22. sort through DVD's
    23. sort through CD's
    24. put old cds in garden
    25. get emergency contact numbers for emergency box on top shelf
    26. clear and tidy 2nd shelf in cupboard (LR)
    27. clean 2nd shelf
    28. go through instruction booklets/receipts etc and discard where appropriate
    29. clear hotspot at side of pc
    30. clean screen
    31. check off receipts and shred if not required
    32. clean pc work surface
    33. clean printer and see if fixable
    34. empty box of gubbins on printer shelf
    35. clean printer shelf
    36. clean tower on outside
    37. do a Valli on the inside!
    38. move tower and shredder and clean carpet
    39. wipe skirtings in cupboard
    40. get skirtings in cupboard re-filled
    41. get crack on wall checked and refilled and painted.
    42. Clean keyboard -yeuch!
    43. Clean keyboard shelf
    44. empty white box in cupboard
    45. clean marks off LR carpet
    46. get skirtings refilled in LR
    47. scrub fingermarks from door
    48. get draft blocked in electricity cupboard
    49. empty square magazine rack ready to sell
    50. empty drawers of writing desk
    51. re-home stuff from writing desk
    52. water and repot plants
    53. dust books and shelves in 1st bookcase
    54. dispose of books from 1st bookcase
    55. dust books and shelves in 2nd bookcase
    56. dispose of books from 2nd bookcase
    57. clean radiator in LR
    58. get marks off pc chair upholstery
    59. open bed settee and check bedding
    60. repair burn hole on settee cushion
    61. polish leather chair
    62. get remote for leather chair repaired
    63. wash voiles in LR
    64. clean blind in K
    65. clean out under sink cupboard
    66. clean out food cupboard
    67. get rid of excess blue and white dishes
    68. clean cooker filter and hood
    69. scrub tiles
    70. fill in grout where missing (K)
    71. move steamer to cupboard in hall
    72. repair boiler cupboard door
    73. clean top of boiler
    74. polish kitchen table
    75. polish or paint kitchen chairs
    76. repair chair pads
    77. re-fill skirtings where needed
    78. clean radiator K
    79. get filter cleaned on washing machine – need strong man!
    80. Clean blind in bathroom
    81. Fix blind cords in bathroom or replace
    82. remove broken shower curtain hooks from rail
    83. take off shower drain cover and clean underneath
    84. clean radiator bathroom
    85. repaint scuffs/chips radiator in bathroom
    86. Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
    87. wash wall from ceiling downwards
    88. clean ceiling light
    89. clean shower stool
    90. clean loo rail
    91. hang new curtains in BR
    92. hang voile in BR
    93. find home for velvet curtain from BR
    94. put new lining paper in C of D
    95. tidy all drawers in C of D
    96. try on all clothes and finally get rid of anything that doesnt fit
    97. arrange for bed raiser to be removed so mattress can be turned
    98. dust bed frame and wooden slats
    99. hoover mattress when turned
    100. empty blanket box
    101. get lid repaired on blanket box
    102. get rid of blanket box
    103. amalgamate all wool stock
    104. block off draft from chimney vent
    105. sort through boxes of photos
    106. pack away in ikea box stuff not needed with a list – put on top shelf(BR)
    107. polish up briefcase and use for papers for DB/solicitor
    108. dust/wipe exercise bike
    109. register exercise bike for guarantee
    110. fill and polish C o D
    111. find appropriate handles for C o D
    112. clean out bedside table
    113. get lamp connected
    114. sort out wiring under bed
    115. get skirtings re-filled where needed
    116. clean radiator BR
    117. clean 3 shelves in BR
    118. re-arrange bedroom
    119. get joiners to do hooks for back of door (BR)
    120. get rid of 3 boxes of 'stuff' behind the door
    121. clean radiator in hall
    122. cover bleach marks on runner
    123. move boxes from hall to shed
    124. lift hall runner and clean floor
    125. re-fill skirtings where needed
    126. refill around coving on hall ceiling
    127. put all extra shopping /stores together
    128. paint walls in cupboard
    129. top shelf – sort out wrapping stuff
    130. 2nd shelf clear and re-organise craft stuff – declutter if poss
    131. 3rd shelf re-organise kitchen stuff and candles
    132. bottom shelf – tidy
    133. side shelf re-organise baking trays etc
    134. sweep/vacuum floor cupboard
    135. clean ironing board
    136. replace ironing board cover
    137. clean small steps
    138. clean all light switches
    139. clean all sockets
    140. clean all door handles
    141. get new outside doormat
    142. get bulb changed on outside light not sure about this - intermittently working!
    143. oil door lock
    144. get rubber seal repaired or replaced on front door
    145. open window and clean track & check locks in each room
    146. put up new washing line
    147. get all 3 wheelie bins cleaned
    148. get rid of old paint from shed
    149. get rid of old broken bin
    150. clean and cover garden chairs
    151. clean and cover garden table
    152. find screws to put legs on table
    153. get rid of boxes not needed
    154. declutter through ebay stuff in shed for me and for A
    155. sort out cones for fair
    156. clean garden tools
    157. box up tools etc that need to be kept
    158. bin any rubbish
    159. empty shed
    160. sweep/hoover/mop floor and get rid of squatters
    161. clean shed window
    162. get drainpipe repaired
    163. sort horrible smell
    164. get diaries up to date
    165. shred 2010 diary
    166. sort through make up
    167. sort through jewellery
    168. clean any jewellery needed
    169. put all jewellery in new jewellery box
    170. get rid of cards that are not useful for remaking.
    171. Get crack on bedroom wall looked at!
    172. get curtain made for door
    173. get garden parasol repaired or replaced

    (started with 205)
    head down and batter on:rotfl:
    toots xx
    Peace will be mine
    could do better - must try harder
    Live each day as if its your last
    DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts

  • LameWolf wrote: »
    :wave: I'll drive; I haven't driven for an absolute age and I need the practise! 'Sides, I wanna meet them Huskies!:D
    Are we taking the elephant with us this time?:D
    :eek::eek::eek::eek: are you sure about the driving???:eek::eek::eek::eek::rotfl:

    of course nellie is coming - wouldnt be the same without her:D

    must go make a list for this week
    toots xx
    Peace will be mine
    could do better - must try harder
    Live each day as if its your last
    DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts

  • arwenelf
    arwenelf Posts: 170 Forumite
    That is a HUGE list!!!!!!! I probably have one similar somewhere but I think I put it in a 'safe' place lol. I am barely managing to keep up with day to day stuff let alone all that! I have treated myself to an organised mum diary as they were on sale ;) and that has a list for each month so I will have no excuse :o :rotfl:
    Make £5 a day challenge - April

    Sealed pot challenge - 10p and 20p pieces - member 894
  • LameWolf wrote: »
    :wave: I'll drive; I haven't driven for an absolute age and I need the practise! 'Sides, I wanna meet them Huskies!:D
    Are we taking the elephant with us this time?:D

    Absolutely - who's shovelling :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    get garden parasol repaired or replaced



    (started with 205)
    head down and batter on:rotfl:
    toots xx

    173 :eek::eek::eek::eek: That it was once 205 doesn't make it any better :p
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
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