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Weekly Flylady Thread 21st February 2011

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  • lostinrates
    lostinrates Posts: 55,283 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    edited 24 February 2011 at 10:04AM
    Sorry for repeating my list again.....I keep losing it in the thread...tbh, if I get the bathroom done and the kitchen back in hand today I'll feel satisfied.

    Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
    ALL DONE! :j
    TUESDAY:
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Kitchen , Utility[/FONT]
    Table top!
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Level Two[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Floors.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Back door.s[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]COULD A GUEST NOW COME IN?[/FONT]

    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Level Three[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Skirting boards[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]A drawer and a cupboard inside.[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Windows[/FONT]

    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Dining Room[/FONT]
    DONE


    WEDNESDAY......oh dear!


    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]THURSDAY
    [/FONT]     [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Bathrooms[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Level one[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Don't avoid down stairs![/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Empty, sweep out and clean loo[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Upstairs.....wondow sill[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Loo[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Tiles and bath[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Sink[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Level Two[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Mop downstairs and [/FONT] [STRIKE][FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]sweep porch[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Tidy porch[/FONT] [/STRIKE]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]shelves and cupboard[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Floor and skirtings[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Towels [/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Level Three[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Walls[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Lights[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Light pull[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Drawers[/FONT]

    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]

    Dailies    [/FONT]
    [STRIKE][FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Chs am [/FONT] [/STRIKE]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive] pm.[/FONT]
    [STRIKE][FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Hs am[/FONT][/STRIKE]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive] pm[/FONT]
    [STRIKE][FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Dogs am[/FONT][/STRIKE]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive] pm[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive] run[/FONT]
    [STRIKE][FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]cats am[/FONT][/STRIKE]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive] pm [/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive] litter trays[/FONT]
    [STRIKE][FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Washing up[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Kitchen benches[/FONT][/STRIKE]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Washing loads[/FONT]
    [FONT=Monotype Corsiva, cursive]Diary and calenders[/FONT]
  • Mumto5
    Mumto5 Posts: 1,838 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    rushes in.....
    Morning everyone

    Happy birthday Hex

    Kids bathroom done this morning early. Will tackle the en-suite later.

    Got to rush taking DS3 to tennis with 2 friends and need to get back for a quick tidy up before my BF comes over with her 6 offspring.

    Mustn't forget that the new babysitter is coming at 4pm to meet the kids!

    Hope everyone has a nice day

    Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
    Level Two
    Wipe sticky grubby marks from walls and paintwork
    Dust and deweb light fittings, picture rails and other fluffy places!!
    Level Three
    10 minute hotspot clearance...and don't just stuff it all in a drawer!
    Extras
    1. Vacuum sofas and wipe off sticky marks!
    2. Binbag dance
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
    Level Two
    Clean filters and door seals.. don't forget the fridge ones they are usually revolting!
    Wash/beat dirt from doormats
    Level Three
    Wash small appliances and replace
    Clean out a mangy cupboard!

    Extras
    1. Throw out any oven trays beyond their best.. peeling non-stick coatings are really bad for you!!
    Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
    Level 1
    Check smoke alarms are working
    Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen
    Level 2
    Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
    Vacuum mattress before replacing fresh linen
    Level 3
    Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
    Defluff and demuck woodwork... skirtings, window frames, door frames dados, picture rails etc

    Extras
    1. binbag dance, 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. Clean windows in these rooms
    4. Tidy away those toiletries and make up
    Thursday ~ Study or other reception room & bathrooms
    Level One
    wash any curtains/blinds/mats etc that need doing
    Level Two
    Vacuum the floors
    and defragment the pc while doing this.
    Level Three
    declutter and dust the pc desk
    Wipe away cup rings and sticky things
    wipe the keyboard, mouse, cables and sockets and suchlike.
    Clean the windows.
    Extras
    1. Vacuum under movable furniture
    2. HHI..
    3. Clear a hotspot
    4. Replace any dead toothbrushes and sponges
  • Dippypud
    Dippypud Posts: 1,927 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    edited 24 February 2011 at 9:39AM
    Hi all, :wave:and the noobies, :wave:


    Special hugs to LL, LW, Toots, Soapie, Jjef, Triker and Mudbath.

    Happy birthday Hex


    Hugs, spoons and sticks to those in need, just help yourself.

    Well I'm wake so that's a good thing, feeling a little better.

    Off to find my listy...
    C.R.A.P.R.O.L.L.Z # 40 spanner supervisor.
    No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thought.
    Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only then will you realize that money cannot be eaten.
    "l! ilyë yantë ranya nar vanwë"
  • esio_trot
    esio_trot Posts: 598 Forumite
    List updated for what I've done/what doesn't need doing this week. Out for a fair chunk of today so unlikely to get loads done but the hall (study) and bathroom aren't too bad - nothing a HHC this afternoon won't sort out :)

    Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
    Level Two
    Wipe fronts of units and large appliances
    Scrub out the sink
    Clean filters and door seals.. don't forget the fridge ones they are usually revolting!
    Level Three
    Wash small appliances and replace

    Extras
    1. Scrub kickboards
    2. Wipe over the oven and hob which you all twinkled last week! :p
    Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing

    Extras
    1. Clean windows in these rooms
    Thursday ~ Study or other reception room & bathrooms
    Level One
    Clear the clutter from all these rooms!!
    Level Two
    Vacuum the floors
    clean bath, toilets, shower and sinks
    Wipe down the tiles
    Level Three
    declutter and dust the pc desk
    Wipe away cup rings and sticky things
    wipe the keyboard, mouse, cables and sockets and suchlike.
    Clean the windows.
    Extras
    1. Vacuum under movable furniture
    2. Clear a hotspot
    Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
    Level One
    Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!!
    Level Two
    Binbag dance
    Level Three
    Dust and deweb
    Extras
    1. Sort all the discs back into their correct boxes!!
    2. HHI
    3. Clean out pets.. make appointments for any vaccinations they need!!
    4. Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike!
  • vanilla
    vanilla Posts: 3,277 Forumite
    Morning everyone, what a lovely feeling this morning coming up to a cleared and tidy kitchen table...:D

    Kids are fed and nearly ready for school and then it's back to collect DD's bike. Then i'll go for the tyres...I'm hoping to have the livingroom cleared today and loads more junk out.

    Jjef i'm so sorry to hear your news.xx
    Triker big hugs.
    Hex Happy Birthday.:bdaycake:
    Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough.
    And things go wrong no matter what I do.
    Now and then it seems that life is just too much.
    But you've got the love I need to see me through.
    :j :j
  • Mrs_Toast
    Mrs_Toast Posts: 450 Forumite
    Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room


    Tuesday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
    Level One
    mop the floor
    Level Two
    Level Three
    Clean out the fridge.. furry fruit is not so healthy!
    Clean out a mangy cupboard!

    Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
    Level 1
    Check smoke alarms are working
    Level 2
    Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
    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

    Thursday ~ Study or other reception room & bathrooms
    Level One
    Clear the clutter from all these rooms!!
    wash any curtains/blinds/mats etc that need doing
    Level Two
    Vacuum the floors
    clean bath, toilets, shower and sinks
    Wipe down the tiles and defragment the pc while doing this.
    Level Three
    declutter and dust the pc desk
    Wipe away cup rings and sticky things
    wipe the keyboard, mouse, cables and sockets and suchlike.
    Clean the windows.

    Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
    Level One
    vacuum the floor!
    Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding
    Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!!
    Level Two
    Binbag dance
    Level Three
    Dust and deweb
    TOTAL DEBT £12,212.46/£2000 paid off
    Debt Free Goal September 2017
    #106 Emergency Fund £482.53/£1000
  • hex2
    hex2 Posts: 4,736 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    jjef, thinking of you and your family
    vanilla - hope things are calmer and more positive this morning. I agree about the kitchen table, little things but they matter
    Triker - snap, hope things get easier soon
    hugs and spoons for Lamewolf, and Lady L

    Thanks Juliejim, kazwookie, mumto5 (and happy birthday to your nephew too), and vanilla. I have hotel chocolat, pandora charms and 8 more books to read so happy with that.

    First day off in a while, I should spend it cleaning and catching up with unanswered e-mails, and paperwork. The boys want to go out and do something 'fun'. Museum of cleaning anyone :p?

    Off topic question but I know a few people on here have tried weight watchers on-line (with the quidco), did it work for you? I need to shake up my routine again and I can't exercise. I had to run to catch a plane (wrong bit of the airport) and I am sore as anything so need to stay away from anything other than swimming as per quacks instructions.
    'If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need' Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • poohbear59
    poohbear59 Posts: 4,866 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    Hi! I have been MIA for a few days. I had all day Monday at hospital for me. Inconclusive results so need to go back in a fortnight. DS2 is doing well now. Had a flying blitz on Tuesday but completely overdid it :( so had to take things easy plus DH has had a bit of a BD few days which have made it difficult to post.

    It is DDs birthday today so we might go out but DH can't be persuaded.

    Jjeff hugs and prayers for you and your family.

    Happy Birthday Hex!! I should remember you are the same day as DD
    Hello Mudders
    Brill news cycling. It shouldn't be such hard work to achieve it though. I forget how many pages it is.
    business mortgage £0))''(+ Barclay's business kitchen loan £0=Total paid off was £96105 PPI claimed and received £13527
    'I had a black dog, his name was depression".
  • lemanie
    lemanie Posts: 668 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Morning all,

    That's a good cache Hex, hope you have a lovely day.
    Sorry for your loss jjef, hope that the arrangements and funeral go smoothly
    Glad the stitches are out Triker, and hope the mending goes on apace.

    Will do the bathroom today but as it is still in pretty good shape from last weeks marathon effort it shouldn't take long so I might get a head start on tomorrow and get all 3 loads of kid bedding done as they are home to help. May go to the pictures today as the promised spring sunshine is definitely lacking!
    Proud to have dealt with our debt. DFW Nerd 1474
    DFD 25/08/15 _party_. Was: £23,929 01/01/14.
  • sockdrawer
    sockdrawer Posts: 677 Forumite
    edited 24 February 2011 at 6:27PM
    Another one whose been MIA I'm afraid. Had a couple of busy days, so going to catch up today. Not read through the fred yet, but will later. In the meantime, I'm going to listy.....
    Monday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum floor!
    Level Two
    Vacuum under furniture you can safely move..
    Level Three

    Extras
    Wipe and water any plants
    Vacuum sofas and wipe off sticky marks!
    Sort through a drawer or cupboard of 'stuff'
    Binbag dance
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
    Level One
    Sweep and mop the floor
    Level Two
    Level Three

    Extras
    Scrub kickboards
    Wipe over the oven and hob which you all twinkled last week!
    Wash out bins.. rubbish/recycle/compost caddies
    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..
    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
    binbag dance, time for that midweek fling, go grab a bag and clear that clutter
    Air the duvet.. fling it over the line for half an hour if you can.. fly away bugs!
    Clean windows in these rooms
    Tidy away those toiletries and make up
    Thursday ~ Study or other reception room & bathrooms
    Level One
    Clear the clutter from all these rooms!!
    wash any curtains/blinds/mats etc that need doing
    Level Two
    Vacuum the floors
    clean bath, toilets, shower and sinks
    Wipe down the tiles and defragment the pc while doing this.
    Level Three
    declutter and dust the pc desk
    Wipe away cup rings and sticky things
    wipe the keyboard, mouse, cables and sockets and suchlike.
    Clean the windows.
    Extras

    Vacuum under movable furniture
    HHI..
    Clear a hotspot
    Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum the floor!
    Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding
    Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!!
    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
    Sort all the discs back into their correct boxes!!
    HHI    [/SIZE]
    Saving up £25000/£3500 by Jan 1st 2012 by selling my clutter. Remember I'm doing it for Dad.
    Textiles, languages, travel and a lovely home are not stupid things to want. You have immediate family's support.Appreciate what I've achieved so far. Other people's opinion of me is none of my business.
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