Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd May 2011

LittleMissMPB

pinkcheshirecat wrote: »

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'm lucky to have a matching pair... my odd sock bag became an odd sock 'box' (seriously, one of the old jumbo size nappy boxes... its full). I honestly don't know where they all go. There isn't a single pair in there. Arts and crafts sorted... sock puppets!

pigpen

LittleMissMPB wrote: »

I'm lucky to have a matching pair... my odd sock bag became an odd sock 'box' (seriously, one of the old jumbo size nappy boxes... its full). I honestly don't know where they all go. There isn't a single pair in there. Arts and crafts sorted... sock puppets!

I have 2 fll laundry baskets.. I gut them once a year and take the oddies to nursery for craft activities.

LittleMissMPB

pigpen wrote: »

Post number #20,900... I talkies too much!!!
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I don't think there is such a thing?:undecided Is there? Is that why my OH nods his head without actually hearing me? Hmm, must talk louder

Tomorrow will be a fairly easy day for me I think. My back has been playing up all day so taking it easy, especially as DD has tumble tots and I have to go shopping.

Thursday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clear floors of guff and stuff - will generally declutter floors and quick mop
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks - Must be done
GET YOURSELF OFF TO VOTE
Level Three
defragment your pc
Collect all the dirty laundry
Extras

1. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes

My extras
Declutter that corner on the kitchen side
Do a little bit of *that* corner...
Make dr's appointment
Put towels and bedsheets in washing machine
Make sure DD's tumble tots t-shirt is dry by lunchtime (may well get chucked in the dryer with the towels)

Craftyscholar

skintscotslass wrote: »

Please remember to fit in time to vote tomorrow.

Seconded.
Doesn't matter how you vote - as long as you make time to do it.

Goodintentions

sexymouse wrote: »

pink princess, it looks like our friend white vinegar may be the solution again. Have a look at this article.

I am not sure I would want to soak my mattress with vinegar! :eek: I think I would have nightmares that I am a chip I did read the article, and then found a similar one about smells in carpet (specifically cat wee) and I may have to try soaking the smelly patch in my hall with vinegar - shampooing hasn't worked

LittleMissMPB wrote: »

I'm lucky to have a matching pair... my odd sock bag became an odd sock 'box' (seriously, one of the old jumbo size nappy boxes... its full). I honestly don't know where they all go. There isn't a single pair in there. Arts and crafts sorted... sock puppets!

We have a small flip top bin (waste paper bin sized) It is known in this house as 'Socks Reunited' At the last count I had 38 odd socks - the majority girls/ladies (DDs 19 & 15) & they pinch mine aswell :mad:

AJ - sorry for loss. He is at peace now x
Pink Princess - how scary! Where abouts are you?

I did get some flying done today. My bedroom was ok as I did it whilst watching the Wedding on Friday I have hoovered it again though I also managed to move a recliner chair & desk pedestal in the LR & vac under that!

Updated lists:

Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Wipe sofas and dusty places
HHC in the hallway.. sort those coats and shoes and mess!! Clear out handbags and schoolbags!

Extras

1. Freshen up any soft furnishings
2. Binbag dance... grab a bag fill it and fling it!

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Level Two
Wipe units and large appliances WIP
Wipe out the fridge and get rid of anything gross and slide the stuff that needs using now into your meal plan
Level Three
Clean through the cupboard full of food.. what needs using soon?
clean oven and hob!

Extras

1. Wash the windows
2. Clean any pet bedding/poo trays/stinky tanks etc

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Level 3
Sort through a cupboard and find 10 things to get rid of!

Extras

1. binbag dance
2. Clean all the upstairs door frames
3. Clean windows in these rooms
4. Do half hour clearing of the place you hate doing the most..

My big list!
1. Book MOT/service booked in for Friday
2. Order shed
3. Sort out paperwork in small brown box
4. Sort out paperwork in large brown box
5. Clear out desk
6. CD’s – sort out, put on hard drive & store
7. Look into new website
8. Work – planning
9. Work – update LJ
10. Back up files on PC
11. Sort out pictures for photo frame
12. Clear shelves in DR (five shelves)
13. Work – make list of resources
14. Work – photographic labels for resources
15. Cupboard under stairs
16. Clear out pantry & cupboard
17. Clear out ‘plastic pot’ cupboard
18. Clean oven & grill – maybe get someone in to do deep clean?
19. [STRIKE]Work – photos for wall hanger[/STRIKE]
20. Clear out top drawer in kitchen
21. Clear out bottom (junk) drawer in kitchen
22. Clear out freezer
23. Clear out cupboard above kettle
24. Clear out cupboard under sink
25. [STRIKE]Shredding[/STRIKE]
26. Clear bedside drawer
27. Clear out double wardrobe
28. Sort out Conor’s clothes
29. Clear out/clean bathroom cabinet
30. Check First Aid box
31. Work – update risk assessments
32. Work – 2010/11 accounts & tax return
33. Art Club accounts – update & pay in
34. Work – update 2011/12 accounts
35. Work – ICO forms
36. Clean WM & DW WM run on clean cycle - need to clean drawer
37. Work – evaluation form for ‘boys’ course
38. Look into repair plan for TV
39. Look into new mobile
40. Update members list for SAA
41. Book dentist
42. [STRIKE]Cancel Micra insurance d/d[/STRIKE]
43. Clean LR windows
44. Clean DR window
45. Clean bathroom window
46. Clean bedroom windows
47. Clean kitchen windows
48. Plant flowers/bedding WIP – perennials done, pots/troughs to do
49. Tidy front garden
50. Clear compost heap & excess soil from garden
I am off to bed now. Night night peeps

dancemum

ajmoney Sorry for your loss

I popped to Mr T's after school run this morning and was exhausted all day (nodded off a few times). I managed to take boys to their swimming lessons and prepare for tomorrow but not much else. Don't know what up with me.

happierdaystocome

Goodintentions wrote: »

I did read the article, and then found a similar one about smells in carpet (specifically cat wee) and I may have to try soaking the smelly patch in my hall with vinegar - shampooing hasn't worked

We did this when dogbot had an accident on the carpet and his wee stinks ( Ive had to throw blankets out before even after washing due to smell lingering) but this really got rid of the smell.

Kitchen has been S&S'd and the LR given a once over as I wont get a chance tomorrow as the school is closed for voting.

I havent recieved a voting card for tomorrow, so dont think I can vote

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing

Level 3
Sort through a cupboard and find 10 things to get rid of!


Extras

1. binbag dance
   
2. Do half hour clearing of the place you hate doing the most..

Thursday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
GET YOURSELF OFF TO VOTE.. PEOPLE DIED FOR YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!..you can't moan about the council if you don't get it done!
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains, shower curtains etc


HHI
Go to the dentist with DD


Friday - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!! paint your nails, make an appointment to have your hair done, a lovely soak in the bath.. whatever you feel like!! I'm having my nails done this morning as usual
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! Wash the curtains!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extras

1. Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
3. HHI
4. End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

Mum_on_a_mission_2

skintscotslass wrote: »

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

And I'm in a small hall that belongs to a band - just doing a packup or two and then time to shower/dress and be off!

Moam

mamaninie

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.

they're only at the front of the house - 2 large bays and 2 normal sized windows- we had all the back replaced with the building works last year. I would feel pretty vandalous to rip them out though as they are original and really add to the character of the house (also no cash to do it!:p) A dehumidifier sounds interesting - would it murder the electricity though? Also noise? would it be suitable for the bedroom and would I need another downstairs?

off to work for 14 hours - will try to vote if I a) leave on time at 9.30 (unlikely) and b) cba to cycle to the polling station and c) there aren't queues before it shuts at 10

Birmingham City Council have unfortunately deprived me of a postal vote by not sending me the forms despite being requested twice.
:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

JayJay14

Morning all,

OH has just called - he voted on his way to work and the leader of the council was there (piggers and triker will know who I mean, Carl) asking everyone for their voting number. He got a bit shirty when OH said No. He's our local councillor as well. (and my ex employer until two weeks ago, and I've still not received the promised 'thank you' letter for my 20 years service, grumble, grumble.)

Flying will resume when I can be bothered to get dressed, I've bought some descaler from L1dl so that should help get the bath and sinks a bit more shiny.

My main task of the day though is to wander over to Costa and meet up with an old workmate from a previous job who unlike me was forced to take her redundancy and gossip for an hour or so - it's a hard life isn't it:D