Weekly Flylady Thread 4th July 2011

kazwookie

AnW'sMum wrote: »

I have decided to take a step back from the thread next week so won't be joining you.

This place has been a great source of freindship, support, laughter and a fun way of dealing with the boring task of housework and home making. I have not always been successful in keeping on top of the housework but without the thread and every contributor we would be in a far worse state than we are now. I have made many new friends as a result of the thread and met some of you in RL and hope to meet more in the future.

Recently however I have felt that the whole ethos of the thread has shifted away from the aim. In particular it seems that man bashing for man bashings sake is almost an obligatory requirement. Whilst I can appreciate and empathise with those who have troublesome men at this time there are plenty of men who will help (abliet with much persausion required for some). I so wish my DH was here so he could help me but that is not to be, hence my reason for giving the thread a break.

Au revoir for now.

{{{hugs}}}

Busy day doing normal type stuff

It is raining here now, so no need to water the garden!

Dustykitten

AnW'sMum - been thinking of you all week and wondering how you are. I feel so lucky that today DH and I have been together for 20 years (but guilty too for you if that makes sense).

I too have not been enjoying the thread for a while and I note that many old posters are still missing. Please can we try to get back to what this thread is about and if people have dirty laundry to air maybe they'd like to do it on the families board or in DT where I'm sure there will be many posters who want to join in.

I'm going to see how the week goes on here but I too am thinking of having a break for a while.

For now some online banking and ironing are top of my priorities.

short_bird

This should help those that are curious... may I mention that the phrase "The World's Healthiest Diet" would not get past the Advertising Standards Agency...

http://thepaleodiet.com/about/

Onwards and upwards:D

pigpen

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fedupandskint

AnW'sMum wrote: »

I have decided to take a step back from the thread next week so won't be joining you.

This place has been a great source of freindship, support, laughter and a fun way of dealing with the boring task of housework and home making. I have not always been successful in keeping on top of the housework but without the thread and every contributor we would be in a far worse state than we are now. I have made many new friends as a result of the thread and met some of you in RL and hope to meet more in the future.

Recently however I have felt that the whole ethos of the thread has shifted away from the aim. In particular it seems that man bashing for man bashings sake is almost an obligatory requirement. Whilst I can appreciate and empathise with those who have troublesome men at this time there are plenty of men who will help (abliet with much persausion required for some). I so wish my DH was here so he could help me but that is not to be, hence my reason for giving the thread a break.

Au revoir for now.

Dustykitten wrote: »

I too have not been enjoying the thread for a while and I note that many old posters are still missing. Please can we try to get back to what this thread is about and if people have dirty laundry to air maybe they'd like to do it on the families board or in DT where I'm sure there will be many posters who want to join in.

I'm going to see how the week goes on here but I too am thinking of having a break for a while.QUOTE]

This pretty much sums up how I feel about the thread at the moment and I have moved away from it too. I popped on just to post what I had done. I can do it on my own now no problem and keeping motivation going but I really miss the tone of how it used to be. It's changed quite a bit this year - no hard words or feelings meant though.

Keep flying everyone - i will be flying with my own wings now

toottifrootti

you have come a long way fedup and I hope things continue to improve for you and you do well with your studying xx

MrsChaos

Dusty, AnW's, fedup and everyone else - I've just taken a good look at myself and how I may have contributed in the past to changes on this thread. I've noticed them, too, and am missing many posters who were around when I first joined.

I don't like change, as a rule, and will think a bit more carefully about what I post in the future. Hope to see all of you around for a long time yet, as I'm far from being able to do it by myself. x

cyclingyorkie

MrsChaos wrote: »

Dusty, AnW's, fedup and everyone else - I've just taken a good look at myself and how I may have contributed in the past to changes on this thread. I've noticed them, too, and am missing many posters who were around when I first joined.

I don't like change, as a rule, and will think a bit more carefully about what I post in the future. Hope to see all of you around for a long time yet, as I'm far from being able to do it by myself. x

I echo what MrsChaos said!

Sorry if I've grumbled too much - hormones a bit off kilter at the moment...

jackywhizz

AnW'sMum wrote: »

I have decided to take a step back from the thread next week so won't be joining you.

This place has been a great source of freindship, support, laughter and a fun way of dealing with the boring task of housework and home making. I have not always been successful in keeping on top of the housework but without the thread and every contributor we would be in a far worse state than we are now. I have made many new friends as a result of the thread and met some of you in RL and hope to meet more in the future.

Recently however I have felt that the whole ethos of the thread has shifted away from the aim. In particular it seems that man bashing for man bashings sake is almost an obligatory requirement. Whilst I can appreciate and empathise with those who have troublesome men at this time there are plenty of men who will help (abliet with much persausion required for some). I so wish my DH was here so he could help me but that is not to be, hence my reason for giving the thread a break.

Au revoir for now.

Hugs - I'm sorry you feel like that. Must admit i don't follow the thread as much either in the last 12 months but you have been here longer than me. Alot of other people have disappeaed in that time:( Sometimes a break does you good:)

Pernicious

Super quick update from moi...

Magnificent Monday ~ kitchen!
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Empty and wash out the bin.. make it smell sweet![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Binbag dance![/STRIKE]
Level Two
Wipe all appliances.. large and small
Wipe over units and kickboards
[STRIKE]Sweep[/STRIKE] and mop the floor
Level Three
Sort and wipe a cupboard.. throw away all those germ harbouring chipped plates and mugs!
Thoroughly clean the Fridge
Wipe the table.. does it need a clean cloth?



Extras

1. Wash any filters that need it.. don't forget the extractor hood!
2. Wash the windows if they need it
3. Clean/descale a small appliance.. shake the crumbs from the toaster.. defuzz the kettle...
4. [STRIKE]Wipe over the oven and hob[/STRIKE]

Tuesday ~ Living Room/s, Hall, Stairs
Level one
[STRIKE]Declutter the floors and flat surfaces[/STRIKE]
Empty and wash out wastepaper baskets etc
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe sofas[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors... or mop them.. whatever..[/STRIKE]
Wipe over any paintwork/doors etc
Level three
Vacuum under furniture you are able to move without injuring yourself
Wash any soft furnishings
Do a BIIIIIIG declutter... toys gone, shoes gone, paperwork gone...
Extras

1. Wipe and water neglected plants
2. Dust and deweb
3. Wash any windows that are in need
4. [STRIKE]Eat a frog.[/STRIKE]

Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Loo, Study
Level One
Declutter the floors
Mop/vacuum
Level Two
Scrub the bath, shower, basins, toilets, cisterns (esp the high ones that get neglected), bidets etc..
Scrub down the tiles, defrag the computer while you do this
Declutter and wipe the desk
Level Three
Wipe the paintwork and radiators in these rooms
Wipe down any chairs/sofas etc
[STRIKE]Take any laundry to the wash baskets[/STRIKE], inc. shower curtains bath mats loo hats etc

Extras

1. Wash windows if needed
2. Wipe any shelves/cupboards
3. Dust and deweb
4. Polish any glass/mirrors

Thursday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level One
[STRIKE]Strip the bedding and wash it[/STRIKE]
Turn and vacuum (if needed) the mattress.. [STRIKE]then remake the bed..[/STRIKE] don't leave it while bedtime!!!
Level Two
Declutter the floors
Sort through a box of junk from either of these places
Put away the floordrobe
Level Three
Dust & deweb all the fluffy places
Wipe over the radiators, paintwork bannister rails etc
[STRIKE]Vacuum/mop all the floor..[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. Wash any curtains etc that need it
2. Fill a binbag for charity!
3. [STRIKE]Take all the dirty laundry to be washed[/STRIKE]
4. Put away all the shoes that are strewn about the place

Friday ~ child/spare/choose a room...
Level One
Declutter foor and vacuum it
Strip stinky bedding, wash and get back on the bed
Don't forget your half hour you-time.. you have earned it!!!!
Level Two
remove any laundry from the room
Wipe sticky marks from everything
Tidy toys/floordrobe into proper places
Level Three
binbag dance
HHI
Wash any curtains/toys that need it
Extras
around the house do..

1. 60 in 60
2. HHC in a room that needs a quick spruce
3. Dust and Deweb and fluffy rooms
4. 15 minutes filing!