Weekly Flylady Thread 14th February 2011

littlemissmanics

Just want to say a quick thankyou for this thread. I've had a fairly rubbish week (my fibro is somehow getting worse ), so I have been really struggling to find the encouragement to do anything more than just getting out of bed tbh. But this thread has given me little things to keep myself doing something rather than just decaying which is how I've felt!

The 'dot to dot' approach has become my friend this week especially, even if each dot has been heavily punctuated with sit down, whimper, cry, take tablets, move to next dot.

I don't post much but really wanted to express my gratitude to everyone who keeps this thread going. You've stopped at least one person going mad this week

Penelope_Penguin

Valli wrote: »

I have a leak under my sink. I hjave diismantled the pipes - the u bend but was gleaming (did remember not to empty u bend down sink;))

When I was a teen my dad showed me how to unblock a u-bend and I absent-mindedly tipped dirty water over his head as he was checking under the sink, minus u-bend

Maxonian wrote: »

HHI now -then i am gonna SOAADFA

I'll join a HHC, come on EllieA then we'll compare notes :j

juliejim

I'll join in as well - I've done nothing all day!

pigpen

juliejim wrote: »

I'll join in as well - I've done nothing all day!

Me neither... though I am goin to go smack a bottom in a sec... I want food and OH isn't moving fast enough!

fedupandskint

I'm doing nothing now apart from wait for the footie to start, however did fly around the BR, bathroom, LR and stairs - phew

No baking as oven full of a casserole and its going for a clean tomorrow

Penelope_Penguin

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
[STRIKE]Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Oven and hob cleaning week... and it is level one so none of you can get out of it.. [/STRIKE]:p
Level Two
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe the tops of the wall units.. lining them with old wallpaper or newspaper keeps them clean!
Dejunk window sills, dust blinds and wash windows![/STRIKE]

Extras

1. Wash light shades and clean bulbs

Tuesday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
Level One
Level Two
Wipe sticky grubby marks from walls and paintwork
Vacuum nuder furniture you can safely move.. we have bit of a baby boom on at the moment so please all be careful!!!
[STRIKE]Wash any smelly soft furnishings (this may include pets and OH's)[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Clear and wipe firesurround..
[STRIKE]Decant all the miscellaneous papers and bits into a box
[/STRIKE]Polish any glass.. screens, pictures, ornaments mirrors etc


Extras

1. Wipe and water any plants
2. Vacuum fluff from the fire and behind the radiator

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
Level One
[STRIKE]Strip, wash and replace the bedding.. leave the mattress and duvet to air!
[/STRIKE]Declutter the floor.. and vacuum it!
Level Two
Level Three
[STRIKE]Sort through a box of stuff...
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]If it hasn't been done in a while vacuum and turn the mattress
Tidy up a cupboard of clothing[/STRIKE]

Thursday ~ Bathroom, hall, stairs and landing!
Level One
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clean the bath, sinks, blah blah.. you know the list! don't forget the back of the toilet.. that gets gross.. and under the icky rim!
[/STRIKE]Empty out and clean a cupboard.. put back the necessaries neat and tidy!
Wash doormats, bathmats and shower curtains
Level Three
Tidy the towel cupboard.. any manky towels can be donated to the PDSA or dog rescue.. they always need them!.. and blankets etc
Wipe the doors in the hallway and wash any curtains
Wipe radiators.. front and back!
Replace any dead sponges/toothbrushes!


Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. Clean out the upstairs bins.

Friday ~ Chimps rooms!/Spare rooms..
Level One
Level Two
Rope children in and declutter the floors and quickly vacuum them
Straighten cupboards of clothing/shoes
Make sure school stuff is ready for next week.. inc. homework done!
Level Three
Tidy up a bookcase or a toy box.. or just a box of junk!
Wash any smelly curtains and wash windows
Clean out any pongy pets


Extras

1. [STRIKE]Binbag dance
   
2. [/STRIKE]HHI
3. [STRIKE]Spend weekend [STRIKE]slobbing![/STRIKE] partying [/STRIKE]:beer:

Mrs_B

Morning, afternoon and evening - I have been flying at daily level for the last couple of days - but at least I was doing everything on my list, so I am kind of happy. Especially as it looks as if I'm in with a chance of bottoming the ironing stool tonight :T mainly because Mr B has OFFERED to make dinner (toad-in-the-hole - one of his specials) - although I fear the washing up part will probably be down to me!

I made a list of everyone I wanted to say something to. I fear I wrote on the back of it and decluttered it - I certainly can't find it. :rotfl:

Ubamother - I can't claim to be in your situation, but I do have family who have had to overcome physical difficulties - and certainly as far as one of them was concerned, it was never about what she couldn't do, but definitely about what she could, even if this was done in a most unconvential manner - her attitude was "what does it matter if I sit on the floor to vacuum?" and she took notice of what anyone said to her about what she should or shouldn't do - stil doesn't if it comes to that - and she knows I support her attitude which means that I do get to hear about some of the scrapes she gets into which she won't tell others who tut about it. However, I digress. She lives alone, but her home is definitely one that people call into on all sorts of occasions - she now has some amazing friends as a result, and has a wonderful time - so I say "go for it". Friends are friends and I think it's a great idea to make your home a place for them to gather in.

EllieA - as a newbie, I would say it is about what you are doing, not about what you are not doing. Every time I shift something extra, I decide I'm not going to let that one thing slip back again. I also think it's about taking time for things to become a habit - and that does take time.

I have been decluttering left over pastry, offcut bacon pieces and extra eggs into a huge Quiche - so that's dinner for tomorrow taken care of. Just cooking some pilchard and garlic cake now.

Will be doing low level flying for the next couple of weeks - I have an event to prepare for in two weeks time, and I need to make certain I am ready for that. Mind you, it would be helpful if I'd been sent the numbers yesterday as per my "latest date" request - my shopping list is full of unknown quantities at the moment, so I can't even buy the non-perishables. And I've had to make a stab at the numbers for ordering my home made croissants and cinnamon rolls. :mad:

No snow here. Just enough rain to make poo patrol "interesting".

Penelope_Penguin

In my HHC, I've tidied the kitchen, made the sourdough into loaves to rise for tomorrow, started more dough for later, WM on, DD decluttered to work :j

I'm going to carry on for a bit, then shower and glad-rags :T

How did the rest of you do?

Valli

I DID it!

no video either

it's clean, it's dry and I feel VERY proud of myself...

all it's cost is £2.15 for the new gaskets (and the petrol to get to Wickes)

shellysue

Valli wrote: »

I DID it!

no video either

it's clean, it's dry and I feel VERY proud of myself...

all it's cost is £2.15 for the new gaskets (and the petrol to get to Wickes)

excellent:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T:T