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Weekly Flylady Thread 7th March 2011

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  • Solution = run whilst watching NCIS and have a cup of tea before hand :D

    Got all my jobs done, so off I go th_running1.gif
    Be the change you want to see in the world - Gandhi
    OU - DD100 (P :)), DSE141 (D :j), DSE212 (P :)), ED209 (02/12), DXR222 (07/12) SD226 (02/13)
  • ajmoney
    ajmoney Posts: 6,471 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I did really well on Monday but have got a little behind since. Just got in from work and I'm cold so going to make a cuppa and do a couple of my 5 minute declutters while I wait. See you in a bit.
    MFW 2025 No. 7 £1931.07/£2700
    MFiT-T7 No. 6 £4868.07/£30,000
  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,371 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 9 March 2011 at 2:49PM
    Washing in the TD, hoover brought down from the bedrooms, going to hoover down here next and put dishes away....still got a drawer left to do too!!!

    I have found this.....
    prodDetailMainT?$prodDetailMain$&$prod_img=A101P_SP271_34_TM14Zb and this ....T20372.jpg
  • Chloris
    Chloris Posts: 722 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper
    Wednesday's list done (apart from oven, shhh, don't tell). Off to put some pizza dough on and pick up the children.:)
  • ajmoney
    ajmoney Posts: 6,471 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Forgot to boil the kettle but finally have a cuppa.

    Monday ~ Living room and hallway
    Level Two
    Vacuum under sofa cushions and wipe away any gungy marks from walls and sofas
    Level Three
    Dust and deweb
    Polish glass and electricals and firesurround
    Extras
    1. Wash windows
    2. Beat rugs and doormats to rid them of muck
    Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing.. Shrove Day!!
    Level 2
    Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
    Wash windows
    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
    Sort through a box or bag of stuff you've not looked at in months.. I am certain you don't need most of it
    Extras
    1. Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby
    Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
    Level One
    Sweep and mop floor
    wipe worksurfaces
    Level Two
    Wipe units and appliances..
    Level Three
    Scrub manky marks off walls and tiles
    Empty and clean out food cupboards.. make inventory so you know what you don't need to buy!!
    Extras
    1. Wipe over oven and hob!
    My list
    Write letters to grandparents
    Price match travel insurance
    10 min gardening if weather allows Maybe another day when it is less windy

    5 min declutter challenge
    Living Room Mon Tues Wed done
    Kitchen Mon done
    Main Bedroom Mon Tues Wed done
    Spare Room Mon done
    MFW 2025 No. 7 £1931.07/£2700
    MFiT-T7 No. 6 £4868.07/£30,000
  • ajmoney
    ajmoney Posts: 6,471 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I am exhausted but really want to finish a couple of things before I go to meet OH for dinner in an hour. At least I have finished all my level 1s, will see if I can catch up with my decluttering challenges next.

    Monday ~ Living room and hallway
    Level Two
    Vacuum under sofa cushions and wipe away any gungy marks from walls and sofas
    Level Three
    Dust and deweb
    Polish glass and electricals and firesurround
    Extras
    1. Wash windows
    Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing.. Shrove Day!!
    Level 2
    Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
    Wash windows
    Level 3
    Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
    Sort through a box or bag of stuff you've not looked at in months.. I am certain you don't need most of it
    Extras
    1. Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby
    Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Sweep and mop floor[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    Wipe units and appliances..
    Level Three
    Scrub manky marks off walls and tiles
    Empty and clean out food cupboards.. make inventory so you know what you don't need to buy!!
    Extras
    1. Wipe over oven and [STRIKE]hob[/STRIKE]!
    My list
    Write letters to grandparents
    Price match travel insurance
    10 min gardening if weather allows Maybe another day when it is less windy

    5 min declutter challenge
    Living Room Mon Tues Wed done
    Kitchen Mon done
    Main Bedroom Mon Tues Wed done
    Spare Room Mon done
    MFW 2025 No. 7 £1931.07/£2700
    MFiT-T7 No. 6 £4868.07/£30,000
  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,371 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Hoovered through downstairs, done the last drawer, put this mornings ironing upstairs, put meat in the oven and put dishes away
  • Craftyscholar
    Craftyscholar Posts: 3,403 Forumite
    Afternoon
    Back from town - got stuff from B00ts 342 offers
    Books from library and did some photocopying
    Lunch and gossip

    Tooch - thanks - I do not need a desk - got a perfectly good one - but it is rather nice
    dancemum - glad the owner was so helpful - told you they wouldn't want to lose a loyal customer
    LW - that must be a very well made toy:rotfl:

    Right - off to declutter some programmes off the recorder (before I put some more on this evening)
  • lindseykim13
    lindseykim13 Posts: 2,978 Forumite
    edited 10 March 2011 at 11:56PM
    Monday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
    Level One
    Level Two
    Vacuum under sofa cushions and wipe away any gungy marks from walls and sofas
    Tidy coats, bags and shoes
    Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
    Level Three

    Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing.. Shrove Day!!
    Level 1
    Level 2
    Level 3
    Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
    Level One
    Sweep and mop floor
    Level Two
    Empty and wash out bins
    Level Three
    Clear window sills of gibble!

    Thursday ~ Bathroom and WC
    Level One
    Level Two
    Sling shower curtain/bathmats in the wash and scrub down the slimy tiles!
    Wash away and mouldy black bits and furry webs
    Polish up the taps so they shine!
    Level Three
    Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
    Scrub down the paintwork and radiators.. back and front!
    Clear and wipe window sills and frames and make the blinds/curtains nice and clean

    Friday ~ those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
    Level One
    Level Two
    Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!

    Level Three
    Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors

  • irchy_mum
    irchy_mum Posts: 297 Forumite
    Afternoon everyone,hope you're all happy flyers...hugs,spoons and sticks for those who need it,I just need a long soak in the bath but unfortuneately I'm designated driver tonight for Guides so it may have to wait til much later...off to cook dinner
    Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
    Level One
    Done
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Wipe units and appliances..
    [/STRIKE]Empty and wash out bins[STRIKE]
    Clear and wipe table.. clean cloth![/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    [STRIKE] Scrub manky marks off walls and tiles
    [/STRIKE]
    Empty and clean out food cupboards.. make inventory so you know what you don't need to buy!!
    [STRIKE]Clear window sills of gibble![/STRIKE]


    Extras
    1. Binbag dance
    2. [STRIKE] HHI...1 1/2 hrs,but all up to date
    3. Clean out fridge
    4. Wipe over oven and hob![/STRIKE]
    Jo x:A
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