Weekly Flylady Thread 25th July 2011

serena

I have a new car!! Well, to be truthful, I have put a deposit down, and when all the bits are done (service, MOT, new key etc etc)then I'll be picking it up - hopefully in the next two weeks.

I'm sorry hex, but we didn't have enough time to add in a visit and a bit of pruning! We seem to have spent a whole day travelling, even though it was technically only two hours on the train, and a bus journey.

Mrs Chaos - huge hugs and warm healing vibes heading your way.

greenbee - hope you are resting and recovering.

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

[wakes up in strange position on sofa, in pitch black and silence]

Ummmm...huh?

No police sirens (house is just off stretch of pubs and main road), no police helicopter, no cars, no generalised people noise at all.

I can hear the fish tank filter gently humming away...and the little hooting sounds of a sleeping cat. It could be 3am, but that is usually noisier than this.

What is happening? Or not happening?


And who cares - it's less than an hour before the takeaway closes and I still haven't had dinner!

CHAARRRGEEE!

dancemum

I felt well enough to take DH & sons to the city centre today. Have returned with my first lap top :mad: Got a good bargain:T also stocked up on skincare stuff in the sales (not same shop).

I need to take it easy tomorrow as we are traveling to a theme park to meet up with relatives (inc a baby I haven't met yet) on Monday. DH is having Tuesday at home. I suppose what I'm saying that I should be back flying properly next Wednesday.

Welcome back Mrs AJ glad your homeymoon went well and your DM is ok.

LW Hope Ted has enjoyed his stay. Sending you some energy vibes.

Serena Congratulations to your DS1

Mrs Chaos Hope your OH is soon better and home

Vanilla Hope your Sister's baby stays put

Apologies if I have missed anything

2xwm done and dried. Whole house hoovered including dehumidifier filter, kitchen floor half mopped.

I tried to print out vouchers for Monday but printer is playing up so they may not be accepted.

MrsChaos

Evening all

I've done so very little today, apart from sorting a few basic meals, having a bath and visiting (hospital and various friends). OH is better than he was yesterday, but will be in for a few days. I really need to speak to a doctor on Monday to find out what exactly is going on. Thank you to everyone for your support. I feel like a hypocrite because things were not good between us before yesterday and are unlikely to improve.

Mrs B - I'll send you an e-mail.

Congrats and welcome back to Mrs AJ. Sounds like the exciting stuff is going to go on for some time. Also congrats to serena's DS.
Hope you managed to get your tea, JoJo.

Valli wrote: »

new fave Kathy Reichs

One of mine, too (and Serena's, I think) - I'm just about to finish her latest one.

Time for flying tomorrow as I've got lots to do. At least it sounds like NNs are back from holiday. Company for DS2.

Night all! x

lil_me

Hi everyone

Been home since Thursday but been dithering a bit. I have however decided on my studying. I've contacted the OU and said I wanted to withdraw as my grade will be bad and restart in October. Pleased I did as my worries about funding they are funding it so I'm basically just putting it on hold while I sort myself out pleased I didn't just struggle on now.

I've got the holiday laundry finished today (including all bed sheets, throws and towels so was a lot) so the linen is packed and the clothes just waiting to be packed to go, don't want to over crease them. I've done most of the shopping I need including a new kettle as the caravan one went pop (for the sake of £4.78 I don't do packing ours up every trip!) I also couldn't resist a small slow cooker/rice cooker/steamer/browning pan combi in Argos half price, for under £13 it will save me on gas alone in the caravan.

Upstairs has been tidied which didn't take a lot but downstairs needs work, decided sod it tomorrow and I'm taking the kids to the beach with some friends instead then I'll do it on Monday while they are at activities (apart from kitchen which I can start tomorrow when doing dinner)

Hugs for you all, extra thoughts for greenbee and MrsChaos xx congratulations for Aj catch up with you all on Monday xx

msgnomey

Seems I'm not the only one who has got very little done today, funny thing is I seem to have been on the Go all day not that you'd know that by looking at the house! Walked into town and taxed the car, accidentally put dark load in wm on to boil wash eeeeeeeeeeeeeep, managed to totally redesign on of dds cardigans, it used to be black and is now grey and about a third of It's original size LOL. She should do her own washing in future! I blame the new machine, dials are different to the one I had before! hey Ho night all x x

juliejim

Morning All

Dog got me up at 4.15 which pleased me no end! WM is on but that's it. I may go back to bed in a min or I might just stay up. Not sure what the plan of action is today although I might do some weeding as it's going to be a nice day.

Welcome home MrsAJ - pleased you've had a good time, your mum is on the mend and you've got a new house.

Vanilla - hope baby is behaving itself.

MrsChaos/Valli - I love Kathy Reichs too - I've got her new book here but I haven't started it yet - may do that later.

Have a good day all

Hugs

Jue

juliejim

Washing on line
2nd load in WM
Everyone fed
Dog walked

Not a bad start to the morning - I'm going to find this week's list now to see what I can cross off

juliejim

Ok here goes this week!

Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Level Two
Scrub the sink and shine the taps!
Level Three
Wipe over the sockets and switches

Extras

1. Sort through a cupboard or drawer.. I bet loads can be flung!
   

Tuesday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Declutter the fireplace
Level Two
Wash any throws/curtains/cushion that need freshening up
Clean any glass.. pictures, windows, mirrors etc
Level Three
Extras

1. Wipe the woodwork in these areas

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen
Declutter the floordrobe
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross
Vacuum mattress before replacing fresh linen
15 minutes grotspot clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
Defluff and demuck woodwork... skirtings, window frames, door frames dados, picture rails etc

Extras

1. Wipe lightshades and dusty bulbs.
2. Air the duvet.. fling it over the line for half an hour if you can.. fly away bugs!
3. Clean windows in these rooms
4. Binbag dance to go to charity shop! Or just general rehoming!

Thursday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Extras

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
2. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
3. clear a clutter spot in the bathroom and make it clean and decluttered!

Friday ~ childrens rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it!
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extras

1. 15 minutes in the garden.. preparation for autumn , weeding or just enjoying!
2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
3. Friday fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
   
   I don't think that's looking too bad for me!

Mrs_B

Well, there's three loads of washing through, and about to go on the line, DW emptied, three cakes in the oven - sounds far more organised than I feel!

I have lots of admin stuff to do today - my basket is overflowing so serious attention is called for. I also have to write a letter of apology about something which I in no way feel I should be apologising for - long story, but it's causing me a literal headache as I try to work out what exactly I am prepared to say! So that's a definite frog for today.

And it's time I prepared a Toots List.

Off to make a start.