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Weekly Flylady Thread 13th June 2011

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  • cat_smith
    cat_smith Posts: 1,258 Forumite
    Grrrr. Trying to de-clutter a work frog. Now been waiting for 'an advisor' for 10mins on hold. This is about my 8th attempt in 2 days. Don't you just love HMRC:eek:

    Plan once I actually get this sorted is a quick trip to post-office then SC and WM on.
    GC Mar 13 £47.36/£150
  • Oh no, you've just reminded me the taxman owes me money. :( Hopefully it should be relatively simple now the end of the year's been (although maybe not if I've only got one of the two P60s I should have :o)
  • cat_smith
    cat_smith Posts: 1,258 Forumite
    Update: HMRC finally answered. Bug in their system - I've been trying to work out what's wrong for a WEEK! Oh well. Better late than never.

    Off to put the SC on. Although due to a late surface its not going to be dinner tonight. Sausage and mash instead, but casserole is always better 24hrs later I think. Hope I can eat some of it. Stomach still very dodgy. Managed scrambled eggs and toast last night.

    piggers cheer up. You could try what my godmother did when I screamed (age 18mths and sleeping in the bath) - feed me red wine:p (Although probably not a good idea with a-biotics) Maybe you should drink the red wine
    GC Mar 13 £47.36/£150
  • spoke too soon just managed to get washing off line(90% dry) before the heavens opened and it was torrential for 5 minutes now the sun has come out again, waiting for the next big black cloud to go by first though before I put the next lot on the line!!!
    Thanks to MSE savings we got to go to Disneyworld Florida.

  • Ooooo so glad I waited - that big black cloud has produced more rain than the last one and lightening and thunder to go with it - me thinks it's time to get the airer out - don't like the look of the sky now.
    Thanks to MSE savings we got to go to Disneyworld Florida.

  • JennyJewell
    JennyJewell Posts: 1,574 Forumite
    We had amazing rain here about an hour ago - was absolutely chucking it down and couldn't imagine it raining harder but oh it sure did! Oh well at least the flowers, plants, etc are having a good drink :)
    Everything happens for a reason :)
  • And I thought it was Summer there is lightening flashing everywhere and we have hail the size of peas it sounds like someone is throwing stones at the window!!!!
    Thanks to MSE savings we got to go to Disneyworld Florida.

  • xx_Jo_xx
    xx_Jo_xx Posts: 2,858 Forumite
    Uniform Washer
    edited 18 June 2011 at 9:26PM
    Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
    Level 1
    Vacuum sofas
    Level 2
    Dusting, even if around everything

    Level 3
    Wipe sofas and any grubby marks



    Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
    Level One
    Level Two
    mop floors
    Level Three

    Extras
    1. Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
    2. Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.
    Wednesday - Master bedroom & landing
    Level One
    Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing clean sheets
    Level Two
    Level Three

    Extras
    Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
    Level One
    Vacuum/mop all these floors
    Level Two
    Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
    scrub the tiles.. paying particular attention to yellowed grout.
    Level Three
    Wipe paintwork on the landings
    Clear and tidy and sort a bookcase/shelves!
    Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc

    Extras Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!

    Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum the floor!
    Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding
    Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!!
    Level Two
    Sort through a cupboard of clothing
    Sort through a box of toys/junk
    Binbag dance
    Level Three
    Tidy/straighten a bookcase/shelf unit
    Wash any curtains/cushions etc that are in need
    Dust

    Extras
    1. Make a list of 5 things you want done by the end of term
    2. Clean out pets.. make appointments for any vaccinations they need!!
    3. Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike!
    Toots List:

    1. Sort out Monthly bills spreadsheet – a lots changed since I last looked at it! - Work in progress...!
    2. Box up cardboard out of garage to recycling bin for collection
    3. De-ash and clean chiminea
    4. Sort out gardener - Made phone call - waiting for someone to come back.
    5. Weed borders
    6. Clean outdoor furniture – front and back
    7. Tip run
    8. Organise dishes cupboard
    9. Organise larder cupboard
    10. Organise kitchen condiment cupboard
    11. Food inventory – better meal planning
    12. Organise drinks cupboard
    13. Clean out bread bin
    14. clean ktichen window
    15. Organise understair cupboard.... WIP...More has gone :D
    16. Clear dining room window sill - WIP...some has been shifted to CS box
    17. Clean dining room window
    18. Clear out CD rack
    19. Find website for selling CDs
    20. Pull out fridge and dust behind
    21. Descale kettle
    22. Buy new bulbs for living room lamp
    23. Replace photos in frames downstairs
    24. Organise both bookcases
    25. De-clutter coffee table drawer
    26. Re-organise living room toy box
    27. Organise shoe cupboard
    28. Touch up skirtings with white paint
    29. Refresh curtains in the front hall.
    30. Remove light fitting and get spare bulbs
    31. Clean upstairs hall window
    32. See if smoke detector can be repaired and reattached to roof…
    33. Clean loft entrance of manky workers fingerprints…
    34. Clean bathroom roof
    35. Wash down walls/window
    36. Clean light in bathroom and pull string
    37. Clean extractor
    38. Bleach drains
    39. Clear bottom of my wardrobe
    40. Check bank account daily to ensure nothing is missed until new wages etc are paid in regularly…
    41. Get organised for birthdays – dates/cards/stamps etc
    42. Match Socks!
    43. CLEAR OUT CLOTHES in one drawer
    44. CLEAR OUT CLOTHES in one drawer
    45. CLEAR OUT CLOTHES in one drawer
    46. CLEAR OUT CLOTHES in one drawer
    47. CLEAR OUT CLOTHES in one drawer
    48. CLEAR OUT CLOTHES in one drawer
    49. CLEAR OUT CLOTHES in wardrobe
    50. Hoover and turn mattress
    51. Ebay Jewellry
    52. Find out how to use Tesco Vouchers (legoland etc.)
    Started with 96
    :)Sometimes lurking, sometimes posting, but always flying:)
    You are supposed to be the leading lady of your own life, for God's sake! - The Holiday
    DFW :idea: August 2013... Debt total £15,475.56 - Jan 15 £11,738.66 - DEBT FREE by 2015
    Feb GC £48.02/£250 (£201.98)
    :D I will declutter my house and debts :D
  • cally_c
    cally_c Posts: 498 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Afternoon all,

    Got lots done in the garden after work yesterday, cos it didn't start raining till after 5pm. But that meant not much done in the house...

    Two loads of washing pegged out, brought in, pegged out, brought in etc.........

    Stuff put on Freecycle & stuff to relist later on Ebay. Does anyone know if I can relist stuff that didn't sell for free the other weekend, or do I have to do completely new listings to take advantage of the free listings offer?

    Wednesday - Master bedroom & landing
    Level Two
    Wash windows
    Vacuum floors
    Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
    Level One
    Declutter floors
    Vacuum/mop all these floors
    Level Two
    Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
    scrub the tiles.. paying particular attention to yellowed grout.
    Level Three
    Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum the floor!
    Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding
    Level Two
    Sort through a cupboard of clothing
    Sort through a box of toys/junk
    Binbag dance
    Level Three
    Dust and deweb


    1. plant buddleia
    2. sow more salad
    3. sow beetroot
    4. plant leeks
    5. sort family history stuff
    6. read blog book
    7. label Bookcrossing books
    8. do Bookcrossing sheet
    9. kid’s accounts
    10. dragon plaque

    love to all....
  • bonsibabe
    bonsibabe Posts: 1,055 Forumite
    Hi All

    Well here is my list for this weekend ... just the bits I didn't manage thru the week ... back to work on Monday:( but needs must ... saw on telly that the average family will need another £900 a year just to get by ... my payrise was £500 for the year so need to amass another £400 at least this year ... added with december time as well :eek: Right I'd best get on with it :rotfl:

    Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
    Level 1
    Vacuum floors and sofas
    Level 2
    Dusting, even if around everything
    Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
    Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
    Level 3
    Extras

    Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
    Level One
    Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
    Level Two
    Sweep and mop floors
    Level Three
    Extras


    Wednesday - Master bedroom & landing
    Level One
    Strip and wash sheets
    Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing clean sheets
    Level Two
    Vacuum floors
    Level Three
    Sort through a cupboard.. make it neat and tidy and get rid of what you no longer wear/need/use
    Extras

    Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
    Level One
    Declutter floors
    Vacuum/mop all these floors
    Level Two
    Level Three
    Clear and tidy and sort a bookcase/shelves!
    Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc
    Extras

    Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum the floor!
    Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding
    Level Two
    Sort through a cupboard of clothing
    Sort through a box of toys/junk
    Level Three
    Tidy/straighten a bookcase/shelf unit
    Extras
    LBM - August 2008 - Debts then - £33390 :eek:- 2nd LBM - November 2009 - Debts then - £18500:mad:
    Current debt levels: OD £3860, Loan 1 £6091, Loan 2 £5052, Parents £260, Total £16133 :eek: As at 01 May 2012 - 51.69% paid off :j
    Aiming for a No Spend Christmas 2012!
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