Weekly Flylady Thread 7th February 2011

Dippypud

hex2 wrote: »

Am I the ony selfish one who misses the single and irresponsible days when I did nothing for anyone else?

No babe, we all have days like that...:o:D

AnW'sMum

Evening all

Well I have spent the best part of the last 2 days in bed with one of those sickness bugs which is doing the rounds (must have caught it from W who had it last wk end). Thankfully I feel much better this evening and managed to take W to beavers for his last session as he has ow officially swum up to cubs

I called in at my friends whilst he was there for chat and a juice. They knew I had been ill when I said I didn't want any coffee :rotfl: I am the original queen of caffiene! I don't do any hot drinks when I am ill or have recently been ill.

Anyways hugs all round as I can't remember who needs what and don't want to miss anyone.

paulies_nixie

hex2 wrote: »

Is that the fell running with a harness thing? DH loves the idea but his back is too vulnerable for us to risk it. hE has had two lots of major back surgery.

Sorta - although you can run anywhere you like if you're not racing.
Races are 5k and although the dogs could do it I couldnt so we run as far as I can Usually round the block or round the park.
http://cani-cross.co.uk/index.shtml
The harness I have goes round my hips so doesnt put pressure on me back but I suspect it would depend on your dog - I'd not run with Mystic, I'd be surfing the pavement using me face as a board, WAY too strong. Shady will run but not pull and although little one pulls and has more stamina than any of us, she's not as fast as the huk's so I'll run with her too.
Some of the guys dont even run with harness, just dog and lead So if your DH runs ordinarily he could probably give it a go

Back to the kitchen for me - bananas and custard has trashed it again

greenbee

hex2 wrote: »

ETA Also has kitchen envy! and for anyone who has cupboards and worktops. I have a 1950s sink and a scrubbed table.

... And a kenwood ....

poohbear59

Hex I feel like it sometimes. I think after 27 years (next week) we could even do with a break and it just be the two of us. It almost happened when DB left but DS1 came home have to keep smiling.

I have been food shopping today and have used all my spoons. Also went with DS1 to CAB. Wonderful people who should all be rewarded in some way.

lauradora

Right having been a slacker this week I have just had a mad half hour blast downstairs

Monday ~ Living room/family room or other reception room!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and vacuum the floors![/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
Level Two
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move!
[STRIKE]Dust and deweb.. check those smoke alarms
Straighten a bookcase[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Polish glass, mirrors and pictures
Wipe and water the plants
[STRIKE]Fill a binbag of clutter and fling it[/STRIKE]
Extras

1. 15mins. filing
2. Wash any soft furnishings that are ickified
3. Clean out a cupboard.. any cupboard
4. If you are able/weather permitting go do your necessary garden jobs.

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
[STRIKE]Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
Shine that stinky sink
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe table replacing cloth if necessary.. I want to see pretty tables piles of mail and pens and goodness knows what else has to go![/STRIKE]
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!
Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
Level Three
Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe the insides of all the cupboard doors!
[STRIKE]Organise any cookery books.. Dusted, destickified and placed back tidily!
Dejunk window sills
[/STRIKE]
Extras [STRIKE]Wash/replace any scanky dishclothes/sponges etc
Throw out those bacteria breeding chipped mugs and plates etc
[/STRIKE]

1. Sort out and restock medicine cupboards
2. Wash the brushes, mops, dustpans etc.. how gross do these get?

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check smoke alarms are working
Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen
Declutter the floordrobe
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross
Vacuum mattress before replacing fresh linen
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
Defluff and demuck woodwork... skirtings, window frames, door frames dados, picture rails etc

Extras

1. fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go grab a bag and clear that clutter
2. Air the duvet.. fling it over the line for half an hour if you can.. fly away bugs!
3. [STRIKE]Clean windows in these rooms [/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]Binbag dance to go to charity shop! Or just general rehoming! [/STRIKE]

Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One
Declutter floors
Vacuum/mop all these floors
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. Catch up relevant phonecalls
3. Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
4. 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
Declutter and vacuum the floor!
Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding
[STRIKE]Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!![/STRIKE]:D
Level Two
Sort through a cupboard of clothing
Sort through a box of toys/junk
Binbag dance
Level Three
Tidy/straighten a bookcase/shelf unit
Wash any curtains/cushions etc that are in need
Dust and deweb
Extras

1. Make a list of 5 things you want done by the start of half term holidays..
2. HHI
3. Clean out pets.. make appointments for any vaccinations they need!!
4. Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike!

toottifrootti

raphanius (((hugs))) what sad news- I am sorry for the loss of your Mum - my thoughts and prayers are with you all - your Mum would have been so proud of you today clearing up and straightening up things before the others arrive.

hex2 wrote: »

I have bribed the [STRIKE]little[/STRIKE] medium sized boys

suggested the things he could do to help, including such complexities as washing in the basket rather than on the floor next to the basket.SS1 will simply not be fed unless he walks the dogs and empties the DW everyday.

I just need to come up with a way to cut out the middle man and hoover the dogs :cool: Still seriously thinking about a robot hoover. Or a cleaner.

hex i love your coping strategies:rotfl: thanks for asking I am just the same- just too much to deal with just now.
Orkney Star hope you back will be easier tomorrow
lostinrates hope the headache goes quickly
vanilla (((hugs))) what a shame you havent had some quality time to yourself - everybody usually mean well but sometimes it can be the opposite to what you really need/what!
embb great news about LO:T:T:T
AnW'sMum hi you - glad you have improved - and congratulations to W.

Dustykitten wrote: »

Not a whole load achieved here so far today, seem to be easily distracted by emails and my lovely wineberries which DFiL had delivered for my birthday present.

Dusty oooooh they sound good - is their juice already wine?:p instant wine growing in front of you:D:rotfl: I remember you said you were getting them - you are allowed to enjoy your birthday treats you know!!!:D

I have had a busy day getting stuff done by myself and with the cleaner.
I got 3 lots of washing dried outside - it was really warm at one point - freezing now though.
And I ventured into the shed and removed 3 carrier bags full of junk/rubbish - probably equivalent to a black bags worth so pleased with that.

will go find a list and update it.

toots xx

toottifrootti

thanks for the lists pigpen
Monday ~ Living room/family room or other reception room!
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Polish glass, mirrors and pictures
Extras

1. 15mins. filing
2. Wash any soft furnishings that are ickified
3. Clean out a cupboard.. any cupboard

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
Shine that stinky sink
Level Two
Level Three
Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe the insides of all the cupboard doors!
Extras

1. Wash the brushes, mops, dustpans etc.. how gross do these get?

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom
Level 1
Check smoke alarms are working
Level 2
Level 3
Defluff and demuck woodwork... skirtings, window frames, door frames dados, picture rails etc

Extras

1. fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go grab a bag and clear that clutter

Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study
Level One
Level Two
Wipe keyboard/monitor etc..
Level Three
Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing
Extras

1. HHI
2. Make a start on a craft project you've been wanting to do for ages! or finish one!

Friday ~ just neglected spaces!
Level One
Declutter and vacuum the floor!
Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!!
Level Two
Sort through a cupboard of clothing
Level Three
Wash any curtains/cushions etc that are in need
Dust and deweb
Extras

1. Make a list of 5 things you want done by the start of half term holidays.. think of places to go, meal plan, check pillows and blankets and HW bottles, food shopping
   
2. HHI
3. Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike!

Monday ebay [STRIKE]/ paperwork[/STRIKE]
Tuesday ebay / paperwork
Wednesday ebay / paperwork
Thursday [STRIKE]cleaner 12-14.00/[/STRIKE] ebay/ paperwork
Friday assisted shopping 9-12, Group meeting 1.30 (bus at 12.00) ebay/paperwork
Saturday ebay/ paperwork
Sunday Church 10.30


this week
update flylady list
[STRIKE]empty handbag[/STRIKE]
find details of recycling plant

this month
get all paperwork under control
get everything possible ebayed
anything left to be sent to auction

that will do for now- its looking a bit better

toots xx

hex2

toottifrootti wrote: »

just too much to deal with just now.

Shout if I can help. I have energy for those who matter, and you have earned your place in that category many times over :A

ETA Have sorted stuff for the morning but just remembered bins need to go out. *Digs into reserves and puts recycling out*

Also recommend Daisy Dalrymples/Carola Dunn for anyone else into 1920s crime a la Allingham/March/Wentworth

pigpen

hex2 wrote: »

Am I the ony selfish one who misses the single and irresponsible days when I did nothing for anyone else?

At least you had some to miss... I have never had such a luxury