Weekly Flylady Thread 7th February 2011

juliejim

Morning All

How many years is it Max?

Not a lot happening today although I do need to pop out for some bits, we're going to visit one of DH's friends who is 60 and my mate's asked if I can have her kids for an hour so actually it looks like I could be quite busy.

Going to stick the WM on again now and boil some ham.

Have a good day all

Hugs

Jue

mummyroysof3

right now ive hopefully solved my smelly hoover problem, i found advise elsewhere about putting an essential oil on the filter and tissue and hoovering it up...just need to order some

my new problem im hoping someone can help with is the oil cloth tablecloth i got is covered in felt tip stains(thanks kids) what can i remove them with?
also if i buy another one is there anything i can do to stop the corners of the table making it go funny?

hope everyone has a good day x

Maxonian

juliejim wrote: »

How many years is it Max?

11

Second marriage for me. I got to 11 last time. :rotfl:

onestep

maxonian happy anniversary for yesterday
mummyroysof3 have you tried cif/jif cream? Or babywipes?

:wave: at juliejim

DH & I went out for dinner last night (first time in months) had a lovely time. Lazy day today I think, the house is looking pretty good thanks to this thread so if the rain holds off maybe some HHG but that's about it.

Hugs, spoons & prayers to everyone who needs them, but especially to LL, toots, mudbath, soappie & LW

onestep

fedupandskint

Kitchen for me today alongside baking, WM, meal planning and shopping list writing and some studying (guess which one gets dropped off the list?)

Anyway back later on to update

AnW'sMum

Morning all

Miss A decided to bake yesterday afternoon, the recipe said it would make approx 2 biscuits, she made over 80!! Admittedly she did roll them thinner and used small cutters for some but 80! Fortunately she had already said she wanted to take them to church this morning They are very nice but we both agreed they could have done iwth a touch more ginger.

Better go and get organised.

Later Gators

Craftyscholar

Morning all
Back home and back on the pc.

shellysue wrote: »

Craftyscholar its all relative, a problem is a problem, it doesn't matter what that problem is, if it looks like a mountain to you, its a problem, it doesn't matter what someone elses problems are, IFSWIM:)

Thanks shellysue, I know and have sent the same message to others, but when you are reading what some people are coping with you do stop and think.
TBH most of me knows I am capable of more than I achieve, but a small bit doesn't agree and that 'small bit' can shout very loudly at times :rotfl:

toottifrootti wrote: »

Aunty well done for going it alone - I hope you have a great break and enjoy the tutorials as well.
toots xx

All went well. Mind you I was 'cream crackered' when I got in last night and I haven't dare work out what the two days cost with train fares, overnight stay food etc.:eek: and all for a 2 hour tutorial.
However the tutor was fantastic - enthusiastic, encouraging, and loads of information. Just hope I can hang on to the positive energy I came away with.

Have only skimmed the thread so hugs and spoons as needed

greenbee - hugs, not used to you sounding so down, hope you feel better this morning.

Mudbath - good to hear from you. Sending 'get well' vibes

Special love to toots and Lady-L - thanks for letting us know about Tris

Two things I realised over the last two days
1 How fast this thread can move :eek:
2 How often I must check during a normal day not to have noticed:o

hex2

PP - hoping the news about CAB financial funding is good news for your job

I need to get the WM on, deal with the ironing mountain, hoover everywhere, empty and fill the DW and clear the tip that is the kitchen so that I can do something with the egg mountain. George is sat on me and Oz is trying to sit on top of her so they are clearly feeling neglected

aplaceinthesun

xx_Jo_xx wrote: »

To all the newbies and flypeeps who have joined us and made a start! I know some of you think your achievements are small - but its more than you would have done otherwise! Keep at it and well done!!

xxx

Thanks Jo, I did get a little despondent during the week but after reading this it gave me a bit of a push again to keep going!

I think maybe the first week I expected too much of myself, especially considering the years this house has been allowed to get into the state it is ... work, appointments, etc seemd to get in the way a little too this week but DH (upgraded from the miserable old git he was last weekend!) was a HUGE help yesterday and we got on really well in the lounge. Quite a bit of it you dont see on the surface so to speak so anybody just walking in the room might think well what did they spend all that time doing but we know what we did and proud of what we did, theres still some stuff to finish in there but its all much more acheivable now.

So, if nothing else this week we have one much improved room ! (Doesnt it make everywhere look worse tho!). I do have some paid work to do today but am going to post the weeks lists and see if I can get some more stuff clear before the new week starts.

Thanks again for letting me join in , I have managed to keep up with most of the thread and am sending hugs and healing wishes to everyone who needs them , especially those with men troubles, bereavements and the poorly peeps - sorry not to mention you all by name but have been thinking of you ... xx

Monday ~ Living room/family room or other reception room!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and vacuum the floors![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wear something purple light a candle and remember Diva and other people we no longer have with us but carry forever in our hearts -[/STRIKE] Level Two
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move!
[STRIKE]Dust and deweb.. done
[/STRIKE]Level Three
[STRIKE]Polish glass, mirrors and pictures - done [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Fill a binbag of clutter and fling it[/STRIKE]




Extras

1. Wash any soft furnishings that are ickified - one of the throws will go in the WM later
2. [STRIKE]Clean out a cupboard.. any cupboard - cleaned out 2 drawers[/STRIKE]
3. If you are able/weather permitting go do your necessary garden jobs. - will be sorting out my seeds

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
Sweep, vacuum and mop floors - will sweep kitchen floor and maybe mop it ....
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces - kitchen is a bombsite so will start gently and just do one worksurface
Shine that stinky sink
Level Two
Clear out a cupboard.. The one with baking supplies or the one with pans and plastic boxes.. GO!! Or you could, if you have one, clear the pantry! - wish I had time to do this today !
Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
Level Three
Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards! - will wipe friedge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
Dejunk window sills - will try and do this today ...



Extras

1. [STRIKE]Wash/replace any scanky dishclothes/sponges etc [/STRIKE]
2. Sort out and restock medicine cupboards

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
[STRIKE]Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen[/STRIKE]
Declutter the floordrobe - will tackle a small bit
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs
15 minutes grotspot clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed



Extras

1. Clean windows in these rooms
2. Binbag dance to go to charity shop! Or just general rehoming!

My own extras , clear landing of rubbish cleared out from DD's room (she did a grand job of tidying it up the other day but you would not believe all the rubbish that came out of there) and bring down the washing up she left on the landing .... yes yes yes I know she should do it.... !:o

Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One
Declutter floors
[STRIKE]Vacuum/mop all these floors[/STRIKE] - downstairs done
Level Two
Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
Check bath sealant/grout.. does it need replacing? If so either do it or arrange for it to be done
Wash bath mats, shower curtains, net etc
Level Three
Wipe paintwork up the stairs.. it always looks so much nicer cleaned and vacuumed!
Clear and tidy and sort a bookcase/shelves!
Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc
Extras

1. HHI
2. Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
3. Make a start on a craft project you've been wanting to do for ages! or finish one!

Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and vacuum the floor! - DD did her room, spare rooms have to wait..[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!![/STRIKE]

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Clean out pets.. make appointments for any vaccinations they need!! - Litter trays sorted, no need for vaccinations or check ups till June[/STRIKE]

aplaceinthesun

Oooo it seems my 'seclected' list from Friday is all done - yay !