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Weekly Flylady Thread 14th March 2011

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  • cat_smith
    cat_smith Posts: 1,258 Forumite
    pigpen are they allowed to take them out of school without something signed by you?

    May need my mule back tomorrow. Achieved sweet FA today. AF arrived with a vengeance and I've been curled up on the sofa all day. Grrrr. I will get round the study this week.
    GC Mar 13 £47.36/£150
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    cat_smith wrote: »
    pigpen are they allowed to take them out of school without something signed by you? .

    nope.. she is back and sulking as she missed church club as she got back and Moomin had already gone!
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
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    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
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  • Willow92
    Willow92 Posts: 2,186 Forumite
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    edited 16 March 2011 at 9:22PM
    [STRIKE]Catch up on Sky+[/STRIKE] - 1/5 Doctors, watched Wild at Heart

    [STRIKE]Add more to tupperware cupboard [/STRIKE] - Done as much as I can for now.

    [STRIKE]Clean oven[/STRIKE]

    [STRIKE]See if there's anything else to go to charity[/STRIKE] - took half a bag to the shop I volunteer at, taking the full bag with me when I volunteer tomorrow.

    [STRIKE]Check fridge for squidgy things[/STRIKE] - One squishy thing (Half a cucumber, yuk.)

    Change water in fishtank

    Wipe office drawers

    Wipe kitchen walls

    Wipe skirting boards

    Hoover hallway

    Clean living room floor
    Savings £8,865.22 £/15,000 Aiming to save enough for a house deposit.
  • boddy
    boddy Posts: 3,326 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Sweep and mop floor[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clear and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Wipe units and appliances.. [/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]clean blinds/curtains[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clear and wipe table.. clean cloth![/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Scrub out the fridge[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Clean oven and hob![/STRIKE]



    Extras
    1. Binbag dance
    2. HHI
    3. [STRIKE]Wipe small appliances[/STRIKE]
    4. Clean out the vacuum cleaner.. wash filters etc!
    dancemum Hugs
    Toots Im sorry to about your friend. Big hugs. x

    Hugs and spoons for those that need them.
  • fedupandskint
    fedupandskint Posts: 10,358 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Wednesday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Level One
    Clean floors in these rooms
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom[STRIKE].. defragment your pc while doing this.[/STRIKE]

    Level Two
    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
    [STRIKE]Clear any clutter from desk
    Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!![/STRIKE]

    Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Level Three
    Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
    Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
    Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
    [STRIKE]Collect all the dirty laundry[/STRIKE]

    Extras
    1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    2. [STRIKE] Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
    3. replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it[/STRIKE]
    4. clear a clutter spot in the bathroom and make it clean and decluttered!
    Well I've done a bit from the list so its time for a cuppa and an hours reading for my next course starting next week

    final unsecured debt to repay currently £8333
    Proud to be Dealing With my Debt
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  • sarahj1981
    sarahj1981 Posts: 62 Forumite
    Evening all,

    Just a quick update from me, not been doing as much flying as I'd like this week - think its cos it all looks quite tidy, hubby is away this week and I've been very side tracked by ipad (not good), will be doing all the things I've missed off tomorrow when DD is at nursery tho (apart from hubby's Saturday Jobs)

    Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Sweep and mop floor
    Clear and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Wipe units and appliances..[/STRIKE]
    clean blinds/curtains
    [STRIKE]Clear and wipe table.. clean cloth![/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    Scrub out the fridge
    Clean oven and [STRIKE]hob!
    Clear window sills of gibble![/STRIKE]


    Extras
    1. Binbag dance Never do this - don't know why
    2. [STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE]
    3. [STRIKE]Wipe small appliances[/STRIKE]
    4. Clean out the vacuum cleaner.. wash filters etc!
    Tuesday ~ Living room, Hallway, Stairs
    Level One
    [STRIKE]remove clutter from floors, chairs and fireplace[/STRIKE]
    Open the windows and let in some fresh airDont dare incase Spiders get in the webs outside are growing
    Level Two

    [STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas[/STRIKE]
    Wipe and water neglected plants No Plants would just kill them
    [STRIKE]Dust those flat fluffy surfaces[/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    Vacuum under the furniture you can move
    Clean windows, pictures, mirrors etc.
    Change any lightbulbs that need doing!
    Vacuum hall and stairs.. all the way up to the top!!!!! Hubby Job

    Extras
    • Wipe woodwork in the hall and stairs & wipe front door.. inside and out!
    • Wash any nets/curtains that need cleaning.. put up fresh ones!
    • [STRIKE]Clean out your handbag.. how many receipts??[/STRIKE]
    • 15 minutes filing
    Wednesday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Level One
    Clean floors in these rooms
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
    Level Two
    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
    Clear any clutter from desk
    Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
    Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Level Three
    Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
    Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
    Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
    Collect all the dirty laundry
    Extras
    1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    2. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
    3. replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
    4. clear a clutter spot in the bathroom and make it clean and decluttered!
    Can't really cross anything of todays list as I haven't ventured upstairs, mostly clean and tidy but only actually cleaned downstairs loo today (well that's not all I've done but from the list it is :() Lots on the list won't need doing but I do like to keep up

    Ahh well house will be totally shined and sparkled tomorrow

    Not read thread yet but will be reading after my (undecided yet) dinner (much better than ironing:rotfl:)

    S:)

    ETA - Dont know why my text goes all funny when I strike, can anyone enlighten me???
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    Feb £100/£120 Mar £200/£210 Apr £200/

    EBAY TOTALS
    Feb:£100 Mar:
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    lists up for Thursday and Friday..

    Feeling crappy so off to bed shortly.. Squeak has run us ragged today she did a huge poo and skipped her nap so haas refused to go down since about half 4... so I filled her full of food and put her to bed at half 7.

    I hav done nothing today bar putting out the recycling.. i must do some vacuuming tomorrow and get the WM's running and the 6 loads of clean stuff folded. gt docs at half 3 to get mim's oxybutynin and I need to collect DD1's glasses.. old frame new lenses.. cheap cheap!

    I might even persuade OH to clean out the fish while I fold clothes.. I can but try!
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • toottifrootti
    toottifrootti Posts: 6,427 Forumite
    thanks for all your hugs, texts and lovely thoughts xx

    Aunty Crafty
    well done for enduring the dentist (((hugs)))

    cat sorry to hear about your poorly broken toe - be careful and take it easy - no more disasters before bubs is born.

    pigpen that is bang out of order - i would be livid:mad:

    have managed to get the washing up to date again and it all dried outside.

    toots xx
    Peace will be mine
    could do better - must try harder
    Live each day as if its your last
    DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts

  • toottifrootti
    toottifrootti Posts: 6,427 Forumite
    edited 16 March 2011 at 8:51PM

    ok here we go again............

    Monday

    Tuesday [STRIKE]watch Niece performing in drama comp/[/STRIKE] change phone contract/ check ISPs
    Wednesday
    [STRIKE]Jenny 1.30-3.30 / JM to viewing[/STRIKE]
    Thursday assisted shopping/ deliver flowers/ JM to sale
    Friday
    try to finish A's eBay /email carers offices with future dates etc
    Saturday Music day/ evensong 4.30
    Sunday
    Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
    Level One

    Level Two

    Wipe units and appliances..
    Clear and wipe table.. clean cloth!
    Level Three

    Scrub out the fridge
    Clean oven and hob!
    Extras

    HHI
    Wipe small appliances
    Clean out the vacuum cleaner.. wash filters etc!
    Tuesday ~ Living room, Hallway,
    Level One

    remove clutter from chair in LR and fireplace hotspot
    Open the windows and let in some fresh air
    Level Two
    Wipe and water neglected plants
    Level Three
    Extras
    Wipe woodwork in the hall and stairs & wipe front door.. inside and out!

    Clean out your handbag.. how many receipts??

    15 minutes filing

    Wednesday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Level One
    Level Two
    Clear any clutter from desk
    Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
    Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Level Three
    Extras
    Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
    Master bedroom & landing - Thursday
    Level 1

    Check fire alarms are working
    Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
    Level 2
    Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
    Air the duvet
    Level 3
    Sort 10 things from your wardrobe (or someone elses) that you can get rid of..
    Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
    Extras
    Binbag dance
    Clean windows in these rooms
    Clear a box of clutter from the landing
    Friday ~anywhere
    Level One
    Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
    Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it!
    Level Two
    Vacuum the floor
    Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
    Level Three
    Clean 2 windows
    Make a start on sorting out the summer stuff to out away/get rid of
    Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
    Extras
    15 minutes in the garden.. preparation for summer, planting, weeding or just enjoying!
    Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
    HHI
    Friday fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
    Peace will be mine
    could do better - must try harder
    Live each day as if its your last
    DFW Nerd #1000 Proud to be dealing with my debts

  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,371 Forumite
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    Pigpen, I hope the school gives you answers and you get some sleep and feel better in the morning...

    I have S+S'd the kitchen, folded all dry smalls and going to get the lists now as have done bits in the bedrooms and in school al day tomorrow....then watch a film with OH.....xx
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