Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd May 2011

gratefulforhelp_2

Dustykitten wrote: »

Snap we have the same with the same problem. I spent hours removing mould in the autumn. After 10 years we have bitten the bullet and are having ours replaced later this year.

I completely swear by a dehumidifier, we had condensation pouring down the walls, and nothing now. Collects about three litres every other day :eek:

pigpen wrote: »

Don't forget playing sock snap!

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I have found the missing double fitted sheets, all on our bed...can you tell I have been delegating changing the bedlinen?!

Also I have conquered(sp?) the corner of doom, all my junk, so that's a hotspot defeated for the minute.

Bedlinen in master bed changed and a load of baby clothes sorted out.

The eternal washing has been attended to.

ab7167

pigpen wrote: »

Give him a damp cloth so he can help.. they can dust, wipe tables, pick up papers, put away toys and pans and shoes. A dustpan and brush or the vacuum cleaner... favourites in here..

Don't forget playing sock snap!

We play sock snap as well! 14m old loves it, although he seriously annoys his big sister when he throws them everywhere, laughing like a drain :-)

Flying today, I managed to do my desk and my computer desktop at work, I have a very bad habit of saving files I'm working on to my desktop on the C drive rather than to our network. Not only does this result in a really crowded screen, but it very bad practice as it is not backed up. So all my electronic filing done :-)

At home, changed sheets and washed them, decluttered and aired the room. Threw away yet more rubbish - where does it all come from?!?

Couldn't put the kids clothes away as they were both in bed, but ours are done :-) Am really getting to grips with this flying thing, OH is still a bit suspicious though! Although yet again he has got into the spirit and has hacked back the overgrown shrubs by the front door and put it all in the green bin.

And I've been for a run :-) tired now, though...

JayJay14

Aj - Thoughts are with you and OH.

SSL - I have a friend who does the elections and ends up in the same portacabin every time just up the road from where we live. The first year he ran out of food not long after lunch and was worried as there are no shops anywhere near. He was really pleased when the fish and chip van turned up:rotfl:

Have done really well today, bedroom is probably cleaner than it has ever been, floor vacuumed twice in two weeks - unheard of. Clean bedding, surfaces dusted and washed, windows cleaned - OH was very supprised:D

I even vacuumed the stairs though I missed a bit. The black bin is full now as DS has been room tidying. I managed about 30 mins in DD's cesspit but she has now said she is coming home for the weekend in a fortnight so whe will finish it off.

DD has been in London looking for work now for about 6 weeks and was told this time last week that she would be getting work from an events company, she has had 3 calls today, a job at 6.30 tomorrow morning, tomorrow evening at a famous art gallery and an advance booking for the Chelsea Flower show. I'm beginning to feel relieved - I might not get so many calls asking for cash:rotfl:

LittleMissMPB

Pinkcheshirecat... I always give my DD (3.5yrs) a brush to 'sweep'... I tell her mummy's not very good at it and I need her to get the bits I missed. Also, a bit messy, but he can 'help' with dishes. I used to sit DD on the floor, washing up bowl with a small amount of water and washing up liquid (enough for some bubbles to play with) and let her loose with the plastic cups. If you're mopping the floor anyway.... Sometimes we put the radio on and 'sing' and dance while doing it, sometimes I put on her nursery ryhme CD's.

Failing anything else, cbeebies is great for half hour or so... I can be a naughty mummy.

DD's clothes got sorted today, 48 coat hangars later... no wonder I kept wondering where to put them all with not enough hangars (she also has 3 drawers full, famliy are now banned from buying her new clothes till she needs 4-5yrs) Need to go shopping for DS' clothes soon, he's nearly out of his newborn/0-3m clothes.

Did well today, did everything I wanted to aside from washing the windows and changing the bedsheets, which OH has said he will do after the football. Washing the windows will have to wait, seemed to be in and out all day as DD was at her dads (my ex) and had to go to the bank, post office etc, one of those days.

pinkcheshirecat

I LOVE the sound of sock snap - I've never thought of it - I used to sort them myself......and now they just go in the drawer one by one (blushes)

I like the sound of him washing the dishes too - he is a bit of a tinker (to say the least) and generally manages to wreak more havoc than I have managed to clear up - I'm totally unused to it, my DD was a dream :rotfl:

As for the condensation/mould - I'd agree re the dehumidifier - I did loads of research and mould can only grow above a certain % humidity, if you keep the house below that - no mould. It is incredible how much water it takes out - but if you think about how much water we let loose in the house and how much we've insulated our houses to keep the heat (and water) in. Kettles, baths, showers, DWs, WMs, breathing:D, food on the hob, tumble driers......

Pollybear

Sorry to read your sad news aj

toottifrootti

evening everyone

another lovely day - a bit chilly in the shade but still very warm.

LittleMissMPB just get startedi in that corner - pick up the first thing and deal with it - maybe try and do 10 things at a go and then come back and do another 10 - it will soon be done and you will wonder why you were putting it off - we have all been there or have a similar corner! Sounds like a great OH! You just need to pace yourself and do things in small chunks.
Vanilla hope it went ok with your PiL - dont be covering - let them know how bad things are - they probably have guessed anyway (((hugs))) ETA I see things went ok and they are of the same mind as you - if a long stay gets him back on track then maybe thats what should happen - lets hope the hospital agrees - dont be knocking yourself out while he is away - give yourself a bit of a breather - you have had a hard time recently.
lav hi honey - had to chuckle about bubbs going backwards - there will be nothing safe soon!!!!
cycling sorry I missed with the posi vibes - you should have asked last night!! Hope it went better than she expected!
ab7167 cant help with the diet but just wanted to say congratulations on the upcoming nuptials - I am sure you will look fab whatever weight you are - good luck with all the arrangements
scotton aw have a (((hug))) hope today is better for you
pigpen thats great news about the quote and getting the work done quickly too

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

This flylady lark is strange - what do you do when the place looks habitable?

:rotfl: learn how to keep it that way? or tidy out the cupboards where you hid all the carp?
ajmoney I am sorry for your loss - condolences to you and OH and the family. He is at peace and free from pain and thats the mportant thing. (((hugs))) and love to you all

Dustykitten wrote: »

Toots - that is far too much for one day - I am jealous, you are pushing your luck!!! Glad you are able to use your buggy now, you need a blanket for your knees - it it's good enough for the Queen it's good enough for you. Lots of love xx

Dusty it wasnt that much - a lot of phone calls - sitting down!!! And I am a bit stronger because of my treatment last week too. And yes I should have taken a blanket - I have 3 that I use on the chair - but it was so nice when I left here. Lesson learnt!
SSL hope your day goes well tomorrow - sorry to hear about the job but I am sure there is something better waiting around the corner (((hugs)))

not achieved so much today

up washed, dressed and breakfast with my carer
stripped my bed and gathered up washing
LL came and measured up for hand rail
spoke to Mother (Dad's anniv)
off to flat on buggy loaded with washing
put washing on and checked what the plumber had still to do.
went to morning service at Church
collected monthly magazine for collating and stapling
back to flat
went for milk etc
collected washing and back to house
hung out washing
put chair away in garage
dealt with mail
made and ate lunch
LL arrived and started work
Jenny arrived - gave her lunch
helped make bed
sorted thro wardrobe for clothes to go to new clothes agency shop
collated and stapled 120 magazines
LL went away - had to keep watch on his tools
checked some stuff on internet for Jenny
got tea out and defrosted it.
LL returned
carer came and I had my tea
LL stopped for evening
Took in washing and folded it
hunted out 2 receipts for stuff to be returned tomorrow
answered 2 emails
wrote shopping list for tomorrow
caught up here and read the news
have done a 60 in 60 on paperwork tonight!

wasnt able to go to my discussion group as LL was still here doing the rail.

must try harder

off to bed as I am tired and a bit out of sorts - think its just my diabetes though.

love and hugs to all especially Lady L
toots xx

toottifrootti

Monday
ebay ebay ebay
bike
email research to C
Tuesday
bike
ebay ebay ebay
chase up bed raiser fitting
[STRIKE] sort out clothes for Jenny tomorrow[/STRIKE]
check freezer/cupboards
meal plan for shopping thursday
Wednesday
eBay ebay ebay
filing
bike
[STRIKE] sort through something[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] morning service
Jenny
bank transfers
discussion group 5.45[/STRIKE]
Thursday
ebay
filing
bike
assisted shopping -primark returns, collect brochures etc
Friday
eBay
filing
bike
Dietician - am
DN - am
Saturday
ebay
filing
bike
pet service 11.00
community lunch 12.00
C and sis visiting 2.00
eye test 3.40
Sunday
eBay
filing
bike
church


Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Level Two
Pile all hotspots into one heap and sort through it all.. File/shred as appropriate
Level Three
HHC in the hallway.. electric meter cupboard

Extras Check insurance policies/tax/mot etc to see when the renewals are up!
Wipe the woodwork in these areas
Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Level Two
Wipe units
Level Three
Extras
Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom
Level 1
Check smoke alarms are working
Level 2
Level 3

Extras Clean all the door frames
Do half hour clearing of the place you hate doing the most..



Toots' list.............

1. filing= job for May!!!! WIP
   
2. purge files - some done
3. Gather insurance documents
4. Gather important papers for solicitor/DB/house & put in new file
5. Gather papers for selling flat WIP
   
6. Passport - fill in form, take to PO and submit - (need £85)
7. declutter and eBay the stuff to get the money for heater for (new)LR/ tumble dryer/ trip switch repair/ debts /passport £85/outside plumbing repairs(flat)/
8. Wash the vacuum cleaner innards and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!
9. sell and payout F's eBay stuff WIP
10. charge ewbank - cant find charger still cant find it
11. find and label all chargers
12. do contacts list for DB- 1 list doneWIP
13. get emergency contact numbers for emergency box on top shelf
14. clean screen
15. clean printer and see if fixable
16. clean tower on outside
17. do a Valli on the inside!
18. Clean keyboard -yeuch!
19. empty white box
20. water and re-pot plants
21. dispose of books from 1st bookcase
22. dispose of books from 2nd bookcase
23. repair burn hole on settee cushion
24. polish leather chair
25. get remote for leather chair repaired
26. wash voiles in LR
27. repaint scuffs/chips radiator in bathroom
28. Sort through boxes of photos
29. polish up briefcase and use for papers for DB/solicitor
30. shred stuff in briefcase
31. register exercise bike for guarantee
32. fill and polish C o D
33. lift hall runner and clean floor
34. clean small steps
35. clean and cover garden table
36. [STRIKE] get drainpipe repaired WIP[/STRIKE]:T
    
37. [STRIKE] sort horrible smell WIP[/STRIKE]:T
    
38. clean any jewelery needed
39. put all jewelery in new jewelery box
40. get garden parasol repaired or replaced or dumped
41. get rid of washing machine
42. move rest of stuff from shed and plants to new place

will need to add a few more now but this is the original updated - more will come off as it gets tarted up for selling.

(started with 205)

head down and batter on:rotfl:
toots xx

pigpen

Post number #20,900... I talkies too much!!!

Listies up for next 2 days... enjoy...

skintscotslass

gratefulforhelp wrote: »

I completely swear by a dehumidifier, we had condensation pouring down the walls, and nothing now. Collects about three litres every other day :eek:

I do wonder if its worthwhile trying to find the source of the problem. Like Dusty, I think our problem is the windows. They are ancient and have no ventilation. I'm looking at replacing our windows this year.

The_Dragon wrote: »

skintscottslass I voted a few days back , good thing to I am seriously out of cutlery (forget being out of spoons, I think a couple of days back I went on to knives and forks as well and I am suffering for it :eek:)

:T:T:T Nice one Dragon

JayJay14 wrote: »

SSL - I have a friend who does the elections and ends up in the same portacabin every time just up the road from where we live. The first year he ran out of food not long after lunch and was worried as there are no shops anywhere near. He was really pleased when the fish and chip van turned up:rotfl:

Portacabin :eek: Good grief...at least I am in a primary school and OH is in a community centre! We went for a recce this evening and mine is really in the middle of nowhere. I have a ridiculous amount of food and 3 books and my ipod. Hopefully, that will last me. Might stick my soduku book in too