Weekly Flylady Thread 6th June 2011

Maxonian

toottifrootti wrote: »

(((hugs))) for max

thanks Toots - right back atcha!

Still fuming about the kids..... Funny really, I have been into prison this afternoon for my voluntary stuff. I can sit in a room full of prisoners and not feel intimidated, but 5 boys aged about 11 to 16 make me stay indoors. MAD!

I am going to arrange my books to be read into alphabetical order and if I can't fit them all on 2 shelves they are being flung. I need to go to the sorting office in the morning which is near to a charity shop. I will take a bag of stuff.....

sharonr

Jo, when we moved we left stuff in our drawers too. Take the drawers out to physically move it, then put the drawers back in when in the van,etc. Only problem is, we still have some of carp I left in those drawers 9 years later!!

Good luck with it all, it sounds like you're making progress.

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Thanks Toottifrooti,

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xx_Jo_xx

Maxonian wrote: »

Still fuming about the kids..... Funny really, I have been into prison this afternoon for my voluntary stuff. I can sit in a room full of prisoners and not feel intimidated, but 5 boys aged about 11 to 16 make me stay indoors. MAD!

Dont worry Max - Im scared of the 80 year old battleaxe next door that can barely walk and a stiff breeze could blow over - if i see her or any of her lot I stay in too. I couldnt go anywhere even if I wanted to, because they'd be parked over the drive anyway...

If I even go out to put rubbish in the bin, I get abuse and threatened. I totally sympathise and is the major reason behind me moving, otherwise, Id just stay put till me and OH move together..

chocolateteddy

After 3 days at work I am worn out. But DH is off work so been decluttering quite a bit I now have a boot full to go to Charity shop tomorrow and a boot full to go to tip on saturday. Made real progress - under the stairs is now decluttered and boxes in study have been gone through and got rid of loads of carp. Frog list keeps changing but at least things are getting done. Did childrens rooms today instead of bathroom so that is on list tomorrow but is tidy just needs cleaning. Then we are going out for a Carvery for lunch with no children - yippe
Below is what is left to do


Frog List Done in black

• sew 3 brownie badges on by Wednesday!!! Did them then discovered 5 more in her pocket!!!!
• ring about judo for ds
• shut nat west account
• list nappies on usednappy site
• lounge plant/spider plant need potting on
• empty bedside cabinet and take to tip (Saturday)
• sort fishtank
• understairs to go through and declutter
• ring window man about mastic/door seal
• wash car
• open monthly saver for ds
• wash front room and study nets
• sort out honeysuckle
• declutter lounge cupboard

Monday - Kitchen and dining room
Level One - done
Level Two
Wipe and replace small appliances
Scrub down the front of units and large appliances and kickboards
Thoroughly clean out and defrost the freezer... if it will help do an inventory and work what you can into your meal plan for the week!
Level Three
mop the floor

Extras

1. Scrub out all the bins.. recycling etc
2. Wipe any sticky grotty marks off the walls

Tuesday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1 -done
Level 2
Clean mirrors and other glass things that are meant to be shiny!
Level 3
Wipe paintworks and any grubby marks off walls etc
Clean any fluffy electricals and defluff behind the radiators!

Extras

1. clear a hotspot or 3!
2. Clean a window or two.

Wednesday ~ Bedroom & Landing
Level One
froggy list items 9
Level Two -done
Level Three - done



Extras

1. Clean the windows

Thursday Scrubfest- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean & wash floors in these rooms
froggy list 7 and 10
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
Clear any clutter from desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Replace sponges and toothbrushes that need doing!!
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Clean shower screen

Extra

1. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
2. Binbag dance.... ready.. set.. go!!!!!!!!
3. empty out the bathroom cabinet.. clean it.. fling what you don't need and stash the rest in a beautiful manner.. in alphabetical order please!

Friday! - childrens rooms
Level One
Don't forget your 'you time'!!!
Froggy list 4 and 5
Level Two - done
Level Three
Drag everything out from under the bed too.. there is floor under there!!

Extras

1. Make sure coats and shoes and uniforms are ready for school and homework is all done so you can relax the weekend!
2. Wipe any sticky handprints and dirty marks off walls and doors
3. Repair 2 things from you 'mend it' list!!!

xx_Jo_xx

toottifrootti wrote: »

ok Jo honey - thats a real shame and I am sending you a big squishy hug BUT ..... can i suggest that you keep up the momentum because you will be well and truly organised for the next one - pretend you still have 4 weeks and then you will have time for the cleaning after that? i think they are being a bit mean not holding it but maybe its not menat for you and this next one will be right - maybe it will have nicer neighbours and a better view xx

Boddy hugs and prayers for your friend Margaret - I hadnt realised there was a risk with theses ops - I do hope they can sort things and she pulls through unscathed. (((hugs))) for you as well xx

boddy - Ditto what Toots said....xxxx

I am Toots - as far as Im concerned, Im moving tomorrow At this rate, by the end of next week we will be surrounded by cardboard boxes and no where to move to!! :rotfl:

Im not sure that they are mean, but the rental market in my village turns over very quickly... The properties are not on for long, and normally by the time they even appear on rightmove they are already gone! They will easily fill it before I can pay the bond on the 28th - but you never know.... If by some miracle its not, Ill know it was meant for me. Or if my Estate Agent comes back and tells me good news, I may be able to have my pick! :rotfl:wishful thinking I know - but I need to keep it that way!

I WILL BE MOVED SOON!! :cool:

Have started clearing the top of my wardrobe, mostly into the CS bag... am going to photograph the spare room furniture for Ebeast I think... x

Pernicious

Hello everyone,

I've quickly read back through the thread - big hugs to those that need them, I hope things get a bit better for you soon.

I'm not doing too badly for my first week, didn't really get anything done yesterday & I am badly behind on my frog list...but I have done more then I thought I would! I am aiming to get the car froggy items done this weekend at least, will see how that pans out...



Monday - Kitchen and dining room
Level One
Clear and wipe worksurfaces
Do items 1 from your frog list!!!
Binbag dance

Tuesday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Froggy items 2
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe

Wednesday ~ Bedroom & Landing
Level One
Open the window and air the room

Level Two
Put the floordrobe in the wardrobe

Level Three
Vacuum the landing and bedroom.. starting at the bottom of the stairs!!!!
Remove some dust bunnies and wipe over the light shades


Thursday Scrubfest- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean & wash floors in these rooms

Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush

Level Three
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.

Extra

1. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
2. Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!

So this is everything I have done this week so far, with a bit of extra decluttering (still got a tonne to sort out though...hmm.) There's definitely room for improvement but the place is looking better already! I am on top of the washing up & clothes washing too, so all in all I'm very glad I joined this thread instead if thinking it looked like way too much to do!

Maxonian

xx_Jo_xx wrote: »

Dont worry Max - Im scared of the 80 year old battleaxe next door that can barely walk and a stiff breeze could blow over - if i see her or any of her lot I stay in too. I couldnt go anywhere even if I wanted to, because they'd be parked over the drive anyway...

If I even go out to put rubbish in the bin, I get abuse and threatened. I totally sympathise and is the major reason behind me moving, otherwise, Id just stay put till me and OH move together..

Thanks for that Jo - has made me feel better.

It really shouldn't have to be like this though should it?

Sorry you're having to move because of that. It sounds lovely where you're hoping to move to.
The people who have 2 of the children from hell - the worst 2 - are hoping to move. Their house is on the market at the mo. I am praying daily that they get a buyer. It's only been on afew weeks.

I have made a start on the bookshelves - need to be a bit more ruthless though.......:rotfl:

LameWolf

xx_Jo_xx wrote: »

Welcome wouldbe - Im not sure there are any Gods around.... but plenty Goddesses

There's a few DH's around who think they're Domestic Gods....:rotfl:

Boddy, massive healing vibes for Margaret.:o

kezlou

((hugs)) max nad jo,we have a few like that round here



Monday - Kitchen and dining room
Level One
Do items 1 from your frog list!!!
Level Two
Level Three
mop the floor

Tuesday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Froggy items 6
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything

Wednesday ~ Bedroom & Landing
froggy list items 3 and 9
Extras

1. Clean the windows

Thursday Scrubfest- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean & wash floors in these rooms
froggy list 7 and 10
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
Clear any clutter from desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Extra

1. Binbag dance.... ready.. set.. go!!!!!!!!
2. empty out the bathroom cabinet.. clean it.. fling what you don't need and stash the rest in a beautiful manner.. in alphabetical order please!

Friday! - childrens rooms
Froggy list 4 and 5
Level Two
Wash window
Level Three
Dust.. lightshades, curtain poles, games consoles/PC's etc
Extras

1. Make sure coats and shoes and uniforms are ready for school and homework is all done so you can relax the weekend!
2. Repair 2 things from you 'mend it' list!!!

Frog list
My 10.

1. sort out cupboards in kitchen done two, three more to go!
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3. clean back door
4. touch up the front room walls
5. clean back windows
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9. clear out under stairs cupboard