Weekly Flylady Thread 8th August 2011

euronorris

euronorris wrote: »

BIL rushed to hospital last night, so just waiting on news of that today. And I have a headache that won't shift. Is it 5.30PM yet?

BIL is OK. It was an unintentional morphine overdose (prescribed for pain whilst waiting for an op). But, it wasn't a massive overdose, and they are now doing his op today, instead of end of September.

Silver lining and all, I guess.

Still not sure why they prescribed morphine to someone who is a suicide risk though.

pigpen

embb wrote: »

Thanks Kaz x

Went for some Frontline from the vets, £25.70 :eek: OMG!! Is that about right? They're taking the pith big time lol Anyway, I've done her but not sure how close to the skin I got cos I couldn't find it *rolls eyes* I have a freak cat

It's raining hard but thankfully no washing so it's all good. Gonna make another brew then sort the tea out.

laters lovelies xx

ETA: Been ripped off big time, it's only £10.79 online. Well, at least I know for future purchases.

Try fiprospot.. it is exactly the same active ingredients as frontline and massively cheaper.. I got it from petmeds.co.uk

vanilla wrote: »

Thanks everyone, i had a peaceful night so feel better this morning. PIL rang first thing but i'd no news for them. Then KH rang and he wants to come home, he's been told no and i gave him the number for the doctor and told him it was up to him.

Good for you.. You stay strong and firm and let him do some of the work and take responsibility for himself for a change.

loopy-loo73

just an update ...
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 - i've done the top bathroom, just the main one to go
Make sure smoke alarms are fully functional!
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Scrub down tiles in bathroom.. [STRIKE]defragment your pc while doing this[/STRIKE]
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. Start on those name tapes for back to school!!! dd1 won't let me name anything (it's not done in high school apparently) so i've written a list of what needs replacing instead

managed to get me dressed & both of us fed, just need to find dd2 some clothes now!

hugs to all,
lou x

pigpen

loopy-loo73 wrote: »

1. Start on those name tapes for back to school!!! dd1 won't let me name anything (it's not done in high school apparently) so i've written a list of what needs replacing instead

And you do as you are told? lol I dont think I could if I tried!

It is MORE important to name stuff in high school.. uniform is not compulsory at primary school... in high school you may have 2000 all with EXACTLY the same blazer.. if it isnt named you are either rich or insane! Mine lost stuff day 1 at high school had it not been named we would never have seen it again, we have also had games kits disappear which did turn up again evenually... 2 years later but in time to fit DD2. 2 fleeces a school coat and 3 jumpers all came back simply because I wrote their name in it... if they even thought to complain they woud be told when they are paying to replace the lost stuff then they can decide whether it is named or not.. as long as I pay it is my rules!.. I write names in before they are even given it!

Unnamed uniform is the bane of teachers lives!

euronorris

OK, new lists for today:

Tuesday - Kitchen and Living Room
Level One
Sweep and mop the floor
Clean the sink!
Vacuum sofas!
Declutter the chairs, floor and top of any cupboards!
Level Two
Fold cardboard for taking to recycling
Clean any ornaments, glass, mirrors, pictures etc
Wipe fronts of appliances and units
Wipe small appliances and replace.. make sure the inside of microwave etc are sparkly and hygienic!
Tackle the mess that is the kitchen table!
Level Three
Check those smoke alarms!
Wipe paintwork and dusty places
HHC in the hallway.. vacuum floors and 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! (wonders if we have anymore bags for the big vacuum.....)
Clear and wipe window sills
Clean out the fridge thoroughly
Non House related
Book holiday time for home visit in November (awaiting sister's next scan in September, she may have c-section, meaning can visit earlier)
Check and book flights for home visit in September and November

Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. Clean switches and sockets
3. Wipe the windows in these areas
4. Send required documents to internet provider to have my name added to bill (can then get work to give me money for it )
5. Descale kettles/irons/taps etc I really don't know how to descale a kettle. Help please!
6. Empty and wash out bins!

Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Cook Dinner
Wash dishes
Put washing load on
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 Not sure I can. It’s a mess, but OH insists there is logic to it and doesn’t want anything moved
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!! As above
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

Enid

Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area

Level One
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Make sure smoke alarms are fully functional! - [/STRIKE]
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
[STRIKE]Scrub down tiles in bathroom..[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins! [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Collect all the dirty laundry[/STRIKE]
Extra
[STRIKE]Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
[/STRIKE]
My Extras
[STRIKE]Sort some money transfers out[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Freezer list[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE][STRIKE]Start a rough mealplan [/STRIKE][/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Decide on a menu for sunday lunch with guests[/STRIKE]
Make 5 work calls
Send 5 work emails
Keep kitchen clean
[STRIKE]Hoover downstairs[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Tidy stuff in the lounge
[/STRIKE]
Thoughts to vanilla and anyone else having a bad time atm
Nice to see the house starting to look better thanks to this thread. I will get on top of it eventually

jjef

pigpen wrote: »

[/LIST]
Unnamed uniform is the bane of teachers lives!

Your not wrong there, I couldnt get over what was sent to charity shops at the end of term as it wasnt named really nice coats, jumpers even shoes!!

I still havent finished yesterdays list as it went a bit pear shaped - DH was booked in for his MRI scan but having to lie down with his arms above his head for 30mins he found he couldnt stand afterwards so we had to go and collect him its the same this morning took him 2 hrs just to get out of bed and another hour to make it upstairs to the LR -the only place he is comfy is on his side with his head raised!! Hoping the results come through quick and they can book him in for whatever op is needed.

I have two for a sleepover tonight so will get the girls to tidy their bedrooms today so that will be something of the list and i will get to work on the kitchen.

vanilla - glad you managed a peaceful night heres for the same during the day.

michbright

Here's my list for today. Can't do bathroom till this afternoon/tomorrow as DH is sleeping after working last night and I have a physio appointment this afternoon.

Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Open the windows and turn on some music!
Vacuum floors and sofas!
Declutter the chairs, floor and top of any cupboards!
Level Two
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!

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Catch up on some calls/emails[/STRIKE]
2. Binbag dance
3. Clean switches and sockets
4. Wipe the windows in these areas

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
Make sure smoke alarms are fully functional!
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. Start on those name tapes for back to school!!! - need to find DD2's labels but can do DD1's labels this week.

To do this week:

1. Send items sold on eBay
2. Get DD2 photo take for passport
3. Get DD2 passport application signed and sent
4. Do Day1/Level1 of 30 Day Shred!

WM on now, 1st load of DW finished and packed away, sink cleaned and kitchen still looking generally clean.

Mrs_B

Spoons all round for all those under the weather - you may need to dust before using as I see to be slightly behind with that owing to my decision to blitz one or two doom areas instead of dancing around with the feather duster.

Managed about half my dailies before the day job kicked in. Now trying to work out what to have for dinner when it will be a meal for one - and I won't be home until around 8.15 pm to start 'cooking'.

Vanilla - glad things were not as bad overnight as you feared.

embb - I'm afraid the reason why your Frontline was so expensive at the Vets is because they will have charged a dispensing fee as well as for the item itself. I do buy all my Frontline and Drontal on-line or at specialist Shows - I also find the vet tends to dispense only one or two treatments, rather than a full box. Oh, and if you buy on line, don't forget to use one of the cash back sites.

bargainhunterss

Morning all!

Just updating for yesterday. Got home last night and there was dust everywhere and the little insulating polystyrene balls they use for windows were everywhere! Not gonna hoover til tomorrow when they're finished ALL the windows as I think it'll be a bit pointless!

Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Vacuum floors and sofas!
Declutter the chairs, floor and top of any cupboards!
Level Two
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!
HHC in the hallway.. vacuum floors/stairs, wipe paintwork, fling that junk mail!.. if there is a charity shop bag.. FILL IT!

Extras

1. Catch up on some calls/emails

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level One
Sweep and mop the floor
Clear and wipe worksurfaces
Clean the sink!
Level Two
Wipe fronts of appliances and units
Wipe small appliances and replace.. make sure the inside of microwave etc are sparkly and hygienic!
Wipe table
Level Three
Clear and wipe window sills
Clean out the fridge thoroughly
Wipe over oven and hob.
Extras

1. Empty and wash out bins!

Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks
Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Level Three
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
Collect all the dirty laundry
Extra

1. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes

Also dishes done, 3 x WM, and HHI done. I'm hoping to get more done tonight...we'll see if it happens!

ttfn!xx