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Weekly Flylady Thread 27th June 2011

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  • poohbear59
    poohbear59 Posts: 4,866 Forumite
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    missus, I agree with everyone else. I hope you have managed to do something about by now and that you are safe.

    I am still aiming for level one but , with help, I am managing to do a bit more.

    Yesterday I did a lot of gardening and because the weather is so gorgeous this week I am wading through the contents of three sons flats and washing anything I can find.
    6 duvets and 12 pillows?!

    I'll tell a dirty story.

    I found DS1's duvet that he first took to uni (7 years ago) It had three washes yesterday and may soon be safe to give to the dog shelter!:eek: I have never seen anything so bad.
    Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
    Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
    Sort out coats, shoes and bags
    Clean any ornaments, glass, mirrors, pictures etc
    Level Three
    Check those smoke alarms!
    Wipe sofas, paintwork and dusty places
    HHC in the hallway.. vacuum floors/stairs, wipe paintwork, fling that junk mail!.. if there is a charity shop bag.. FILL IT!
    Empty and wash out vacuum cleaner.. don't forget filters!
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
    Level One
    Level Two
    Level Three
    Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
    Wipe the tops of the wall units.. lining them with old wallpaper or newspaper keeps them clean!
    Dejunk window sills, dust blinds and wash windows!
    Extras
    1. Wash light shades and clean bulbs
    2. Clean out the smelly fridge
    3. Sort out and restock baking cupboards
    4. Scrub sink and shine the taps!
    Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Level One
    Clean floors in these rooms

    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
    Level Two
    Clear any clutter from desk
    Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
    Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Level Three
    Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
    Scrub down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
    Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
    Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
    Collect all the dirty laundry

    Extra
    1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    2. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
    3. replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
    4. Make a long list of those things you need to get for going back to school in September!!
    business mortgage £0))''(+ Barclay's business kitchen loan £0=Total paid off was £96105 PPI claimed and received £13527
    'I had a black dog, his name was depression".
  • cat_smith
    cat_smith Posts: 1,258 Forumite
    Missus just to add my pennyworth. Get the police involved, and if OH doesn't back you up. Get out.

    Couple of frogs to eat today, but I survived VAT visit so calmed down a bit yesterday afternoon. I was literally shaking by the time she left.

    DW and WM on.
    GC Mar 13 £47.36/£150
  • mummyyof5
    mummyyof5 Posts: 1,839 Forumite
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    edited 29 June 2011 at 9:11AM
    missus...Everything the ladies have said is right...Get out now...your sons priority must come first...hope you have had the strength this morning to do just that and are now in a safe place xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Flying ermmmmm.. oh I have put WM on and hand washed some pots as my DW is also broke...unlike Greenbee I have given up with mine and WILL be buying a new one (hopefully Hoover )as soon as OH can take me to get one...he is in London at the moment.

    Need to put washing out...more in and get ready for Toddlers.

    Love to all xxx

    Was out all day yesterday as DS1 had his hospital appointment... 5 hours we were there ... he is now on 2 new creams and 7 tablets daily..he also had bloods done to test for VitD deficiency and various other things...just wish it hadnt taken 7 months to get this far...his Excema is infected and he now has 2 different types...no wonder he is worn out his body is fighting off so much infection :(
    Feeding 6 Adults 1 Teen a 8 year old with hollow legs and a very fussy 5 year old. Also 3 cats and 3 fishies
    To include all Food,Toiletries and Petfood.
  • greenbee
    greenbee Posts: 17,961 Forumite
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    mummyyof5 wrote: »
    Flying ermmmmm.. oh I have put WM on and hand washed some pots as my DW is also broke...unlike Greenbee I have given up with mine and WILL be buying a new one (hopefully Hoover )as soon as OH can take me to get one...he is in London at the moment.
    Don't wait for OH ... Go online and find the one you want and do the price comparison. I did that for my dad as his WM broke down while my mum was away... He then called the local supplier and told them the best price he'd found. They agreed to match it, delivered within two days and took the old one away... So worth a try :)

    I've cleared up most of the junk work sent home with my chair... Not sure what to do with the box of hole punches, staplers, filing drawers etc that I don't need... Not going near a CS anytime soon and our charity bags don't take anything except clothes. If I was going into the office I'd take it back, but I don't want to having it hanging around for weeks...

    Better do some hoovering and then make an attempt to write a presentation or two...
  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,371 Forumite
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    Well, I need a picnic blanket for this PM....forgot I chucked the last one....it was manky......one of the Mums said they had picnic bags and rugs in Tesco( for £20) so going to chuck the bedding on the line, go to MrT's and hopefully have time to do the dailies before work and sports afternoon....catch you later and have a good day all xx
  • shellysue
    shellysue Posts: 359 Forumite
    Cat I was thinking about you and sending possie vibes re VAT man, its not nice to get a visit from them
    Missus you asked for advice I hope you heed it for the sake of your child, you can do something about this, your son can't, it might be distressing for his family, but it is distressing for yours right now!!!

    dailies managed this week, but I must do the floors sometime soon
    just feeling generally blah and the heat has made me swell up like a beach ball, plus not sleeping well, so mega tired:(
    Sue
    Do I need to eat it :o
    Can I afford the calories:eek:
    have I checked for a lower calorie version:T
  • *H*_2
    *H*_2 Posts: 96 Forumite
    I am probably a bit late with this but wanted to "de-lurk" to say:

    Missus.

    Hi,

    I guess if someone asked you to name the most important thing in your life, you would name your son.

    You have been very brave to tell us about what is happening in your life. For the sake of your son you have to be brave just one more time.

    Take a deep breath, pick up the phone and call the police.
    Do it now, hun.

    Thinking of you,

    H xxx


    P.s i have a dishwasher:)
    "When stuck in a river, it is best to dive and swim to the bank yourself before someone drops a large stone on your chest in the attempt to hoosh you there" Eeyrore :rolleyes:
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
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    Morning all

    Missus I hope you are ok. You must be very scared. You know what to do. This is not right in anyway shape or form. You have to get out and that needs to be now. We will be here to listen to you but we need you to act now. Good luck.

    Dailies only here planned today as loads of other community/governing/kids stuff to do. Have a good day ladies.
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • Cinny91
    Cinny91 Posts: 6,022 Forumite
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    Ooh Missus :( I can only repeat what everyone else has said. Honestly, it's just so shocking. I wouldn't worry about your OH not backing you up, if he doesn't then he's not good enough for you. You and your Son are the most important right now. Just do whatever it takes to make you feel safe.

    Wednesday - Bathroom, Hall and Laptop
    Level One
    Clean floors in these rooms

    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
    Level Two
    Clear any clutter from desk
    Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
    Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Level Three
    Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
    Scrub down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
    [STRIKE]Collect all the dirty laundry
    [/STRIKE]


    Extra
    1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    2. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
    3. [STRIKE]replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it[/STRIKE]
    4. Iron OH's shirts :whistle:
    Also wanting to tidy the living room again (how it gets so messy with just 2 of us here is beyond me) as my Mum is coming over to watch Mildred Pierce. Will move the sofa out and clean under there again too as we ate tea infront of the telly last night.

    Edited the top part as we don't have a study!

  • embb
    embb Posts: 3,118 Forumite
    Morning lovelies! :wave:

    Missus I can't add to what the ladies have already said (fabulously) but I hope you are ok and that it gets sorted asap it sickened me just reading it ((((((hugs)))))) xx

    pooh hahaha @ the duvet :D

    Work in an hour, a 3 hr then 2hr back to back, I'm tired already lol Trying not to use up too much energy beforehand so have just pottered about. Fed the cat, tidied LR and kitchen and made my list in my notebook for today. Need to make sarnies for me to take and stick the WM on. Desperately need to hoover but will leave a note for teenie to do it. It's sunny.

    laters dudettes xx
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