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Weekly Flylady Thread 18th April 2011

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  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    hex2 wrote: »
    Dusty/Pigpen - sounds like soap is the way to go then, I just mind being forced down a route I fundamentally disagree with.

    WM into the TD - seems awful in this weather but it is towels and I hate cardboard washing :o

    Just the threat might be enough.. I don't think it is very nice either but I can't stand children with potty mouths.. despite the fact I do in fact swear like a trooper myself :p

    I LOVE crispy towels.. they are my favourite.. I go through the drawers looking for the hardest scuffiest crispiest towel.. saves washing off the dirt I just sand myself clean with a dry towel lol
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  • kazwookie
    kazwookie Posts: 14,341 Forumite
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    Pigpen~ you could try freegle / freecycle join under a different name as I think you are / were banned, to get what you need for your DS
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  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    kazwookie wrote: »
    Pigpen~ you could try freegle / freecycle join under a different name as I think you are / were banned, to get what you need for your DS

    I delegated that to my mother.. she doesn't do much else :D
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  • JennyJewell
    JennyJewell Posts: 1,574 Forumite
    WHOO-HOO SEXYMOUSE :D:):D :j :beer: :A :D:):D So glad you had such a fantastic time Mrs :):D:)

    Well I haven't got far - energy drained but hoping to de-clutter this annoying virus very soon!

    I'm going to carry on now while DS's are still out and hubby is in work and I'm sure I will feel better for it :) Hmm think I will give myself a nice pampering for starters though - it should make me feel a lot better and hopefully give me a bit of a boost to pamper my house :)

    Love and hugs :)
    Jen x
    Everything happens for a reason :)
  • Jojo_the_Tightfisted
    Jojo_the_Tightfisted Posts: 27,228 Forumite
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    Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
    [STRIKE]Level One
    Open the windows and turn on some music!
    Vacuum floors and sofas!
    Declutter the chairs, floor and fireplace[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
    Sort out coats, shoes and bags.. can those winter coats be washed and put away/charity shopped/ebayed?
    Clean any electricals.. don't be frazzling yourselves though![/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Check those smoke alarms!
    Wipe sofas, paintwork and dusty places
    HHC in the hal[/STRIKE]lway.. vacuum floors/stairs, wipe paintwork, fling those broken umbrellas and junk mail!



    Extras
    1. Catch up on some calls/emails
    2. [STRIKE]Binbag dance... grab a bag fill it and fling it! [/STRIKE]
    3. [STRIKE]Clean fires/behind radiators[/STRIKE]
    4. Wipe the windows in these areas
    Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and landing!
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Declutter the floor!!
    Strip bedding, wash and replace.. air the duvet while it is naked![/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    Tidy up a chest of drawers.. fling anything that is unloved.
    Vacuum floors!
    Clear a box of stuff.. put it in its proper homes or get rid!
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Empty bins and do a mad 5 minutes filling the binbag![/STRIKE]
    Polish any mirrors or glass.. inc. dirty windows!
    Wash any nets/curtains that are in need!

    I have my first ever brand new set of curtains now - Duck egg blue, lined and full length :j I feel all posh!

    Extras
    1. 15 minutes filing/shredding
    2. Catch up with an old friend/relative you've not spoken to in a while
    3. Tidy up the linen cupboard.. throw away anything unused/past its best
    4. HH-something..
    Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Declutter and mop/vacuum floor
    Clear and wipe work surfaces[/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Wipe units and large appliances
    Give one small appliance a good clean!
    Wipe out the fridge and get rid of anything gross and slide the stuff that needs using now into your meal plan[/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Wipe the table, replace the cloth if needed and dust and deweb![/STRIKE]
    Clean the filters and door seals and detergent drawers and run the machines through a clean cycle.
    Clean through the cupboard full of food.. what needs using soon?
    Didn't have much in the way of food in there. So dragged the minion out to help me buy enough food for the weekend. Got collared for a new duvet cover and base sheet for her, but she did all the heavy carrying without complaint :eek:

    Extras
    1. Clean the oven and hob
    2. Wipe down all the paintwork
    3. Wash the windows
    4. [STRIKE]Clean any pet bedding/poo trays/stinky tanks etc [/STRIKE] An absolute must - opened the front door on the way back from the shop and _pale_


    I was naughty and microwaved the potatoes before shoving in a hot oven to crisp up. Too busy drinking tea and reading a magazine to realise how late it was :)

    Topped it all off with the fresh salad and the kiwi fruit/passion fruits that were threatening to fester in the fruitbowl. Very yummy!


    HAPPY BIRTHDAY LW
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    colinw wrote: »
    Yup you are officially Rock n Roll :D
  • MrsChaos
    MrsChaos Posts: 2,069 Forumite
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    Left for tonight (minimum):
    [STRIKE]tea for DSs and me - still waiting for divine inspiration
    [/STRIKE]
    put away all clean/folded/ironed clothes - FROG ALERT
    [STRIKE]tidy kitchen from breakfast/twinks making and clean halogen oven[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]empty DW[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]rinse cat's towel and DS2's pjs (spillt milk) - not at the same time![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]turn last bits of mixture into a few more twinks [/STRIKE]
    school work
    finish shopping list for tomorrow's expedition
  • cat_smith
    cat_smith Posts: 1,258 Forumite
    Frog eaten. Drove down to Ulverston. Definitely needing an early night. Packing done in 10mins flat as I kept procrastinating. Left the kitchen in a mess. What's the bet it's still like that when I get home in 10days.

    Picking up OH at Stansted tomorrow night to do the rest of the drive.

    You should see the car. I could barely get in the drivers seat. The dog is squashed in next to a compressor. Not sure where I'm going to put DH tomorrow. Maybe the roof :rotfl::rotfl:
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  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    the dog can sit on his lap lol
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
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  • toottifrootti
    toottifrootti Posts: 6,427 Forumite
    here we go again............I hope this week wont be quite so manic:eek::rotfl: well I can dream can't I?

    Monday
    must prepare eBay stuff
    filing unlikely unless I start from scratch (will think about that one)

    Tuesday
    eBay prep
    filing
    LL to fix bath panel [STRIKE]and clean out garage hopefull[/STRIKE]
    chase up bed raiser fitting

    Wednesday
    [STRIKE] evening service[/STRIKE]
    eBay prep
    filing
    sort something
    put away delivery

    Thursday
    assisted shopping - need Easter eggs and BBQ/picnic stuff
    & skip run & visit flat for odds left in shed
    ebay prep
    filing
    evening service
    haircut
    eyebrow threading
    Jenny here

    Friday
    Good Friday service 10.00
    eBay prep
    filing maybe
    Mother:eek::eek:

    Saturday
    help with childrens activites for Easter at Cathedral 10-12
    evening service

    Sunday
    Easter morning service
    eBay
    DB SiL & brood & mother for lunch

    Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
    Level One
    Vacuum floors and sofas!
    Level Two
    Level Three
    Check those smoke alarms!
    Wipe paintwork and dusty places
    HHC in the porch - vacuum floor wipe paintwork, clean out meter cupboard
    Extras
    1. Binbag dance... grab a bag fill it and fling it!
    2. Clean fires/behind radiators
    Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and landing!
    Level One
    Strip bedding, wash and replace..
    Level Two
    Vacuum floors!
    Level Three
    Empty bins and do a mad 5 minutes filling the binbag!
    Polish any mirrors or glass.. inc. dirty windows!


    Extras
    1. 15 minutes filing/shredding
    Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
    Level One
    mop/vacuum floor
    Clear and wipe work surfaces
    Level Two
    Wipe units
    Give one small appliance a good clean!
    Level Three
    Wipe the table, replace the cloth if needed and dust and deweb!


    Extras
    1. Clean the oven and hob
    2. Wipe down all the paintwork
    3. Wash the windows
    Thursday ~ Cruddy Study & Bathrooms
    Level One
    Mop/vacuum/sweep floors
    Level Two
    Scrub tiles while running a defrag
    Clean the bath, basins, and loo's
    dust and polish the monitor and pc case etc
    Level Three
    Wash windows
    Extras
    1. Empty and wash out bins
    2. Wipe paintwork in these rooms
    3. Clear and wipe a shelf or two
    Friday ~ spare rooms or neglected rooms!
    Level One
    Declutter the floors
    Spend half an hour doing something for YOURSELF!!!! You work hard and deserve it!
    Level Two
    Vacuum/mop floors
    Dust and deweb
    Level Three
    Sort through a box of toys or 'stuff' and get rid of the junk and rubbish!
    Binbag dance
    Extras
    1. Straighten up the bookshelves
    2. Scrub down the sticky paintwork
    3. Tidy up computer/PS's etc and unsnaggle all the cables!!
    head down and batter on:rotfl:
    toots xx
    Peace will be mine
    could do better - must try harder
    Live each day as if its your last
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  • serena
    serena Posts: 2,387 Forumite
    Just flitting in to say:

    Happy birthday to lamewolf!!

    Congratulations to Mrs sexymoon!!

    Welcome to all the newbies!!

    jenny jewell     - I sympathise. I had flu in March, and then about four or five weeks that I didn't feel well. I'm treating myself to some really relaxing time this week in the sunshine, and eating very healthily, in the hope that I can get fit enough to cope with the new term.

    I've done quite a lot of washing, and a little bit of housework...
    It is never too late to become what you were always intended to be
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