Weekly Flylady Thread 8th August 2011

juliejim

I'm in again -thanks to all - I want to try and get as much sorted as I can before we go away next weekend. I still have an ironing mountain and it's getting bigger despite doing a few HHIs this week. I'm going to try and pack during the week too otherwise the kids will wear the clothes they're supposed to be taking away with them!

jools27_2

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

Right. back to flying for me! However, all the living room, hall&stairs, kitchen and bathroom blitzed again today to get rid of the last of the plaster and grout dust from the new kitchen and bathroom fitting!
Kitchen and bathroom look like they are in a showhouse, pity about the rest!!!
Tomorrow I have the optician in the morning, then will concentrate flying on the car as my new one arrives at the dealers on Wednesday! Then will empty mount ironmore, as I am working Tues and Wed!

ajmoney

Just posting our progress to keep me motivated. We have sorted and packed the bookcase, CD storage, coffee table and most of the built in cupboard in the living room. Just need to finish that and put it in a box then one unit and a table to do. We are trying to sort through as we go so we don't take too much rubbish with us, although there are still things to be sorted when we unpack in the new house. Unfortunately part of what we have left to do this evening involves sorting some wedding stuff which I have been trying to ignore. I am suffering a little with it all being over and dealing with kind of finalises that, tomorrow will be harder as it involves me parting with my bouquet

Zed42

Evening all !!!

I am in again this week, I have the week off work with DD to entertain (she's 7 .. And pretty low maintenance!), I am aiming on taking her out on a couple of the days, but still aiming to do some flying.


Monday - Sewing 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

• Catch up on some calls/emails
• Binbag dance
• Clean switches and sockets
• Wipe the windows in these areas

My sewing room is currently used as our living room, as the living room is undergoing major renovation (new ceiling / floor / walls .. To name a few bits ).

The hallway is suffering due to the dust and debris being caused by the living room DIY, so it needs a good going over.




Extras for the week (or longer!) aka Frogs ...

Start project proposal for college
Go blackberrying / plums / make jam if successful
Pay Next bill
Credit Card bill (reconcile x 2)
Bank statement (reconcile with MS Money)
Dust bookshelves in the sewing room
Mend cardigan
Make biscuits
Check bread levels and make if necessary (Freezer is now a bit full, but down to last loaf)
Start looking for a dentist (ours is doing emergency apptmt's only)
Wash front door
Wash front windows on ground floor
Meal plan
Check Tesco clubcard deals for days out
Nag (gently remind, oh ok "nag") DH about outdoor lighting
Buy spray bottles to replace old ones (tops keep falling off) … used for vinegar sprays
School uniform - buy
P.E. kit - check and replenish
Find new pattern for DD's skating dress and order / download / cutout (whichever!)
Make duvet cover with the material I bought for a maxi dress, which DH told me looked like perfect bedding material … put me right off the dress, but he does have a point, LOL.
Use up ancient veg and make soup with it.
Buy clingfilm (yes, I know it sounds minor, but I keep forgetting!)
Make cupcakes with DD
Attempt to make bathbombs (got bought a kit for Crimbo)

Zed42

ajmoney wrote: »

We are trying to sort through as we go so we don't take too much rubbish with us

This is seriously worth doing, however hard it is .... we moved nearly 8yrs ago, and I still have stuff in boxes ... from when we moved 6yrs prior to that .... !!!

pigpen

I have Tiddles back ... full quota home and mostly in bed now

Mirror up in girls room and looks wonderful.. I do love it!

Thought of a few more bits to add to the list of jobs for the week..

cat4772

The cat family will be flying (or fluttering) again this week.

SPD and back ache still bad so sticking to 5 minute jobs. I'll try to vacuum a room each day in under 5 minutes (but what I don't manage to do in 5 minutes gets left). I'm decluttering old clothes as well so will aim to fill another two bin liners of clothes for CS.

bonnie_bumpkins

Can I join please - I would love to be a flylady (or at least try...)

I have been lurking for a couple of weeks and I've been really inspired by you all. I need to get a grip as my house is in a sorry state.

Thank you for the lists.

I am de-cluttering a big glass of red wine as I type - as a reward to myself for getting organised.

Valli

I'm in
urgent extra that I want to knock off my list this week is the rub down and paint of the bathroom ceiling. Than I shall phone the spark I have lined up to fit the new light - now the OLD light shade dropped into the old toilet just after I started being a flylady... and we've been using a bare bulb since...
then I just need to sort a blind - (cue blind man/nun joke) and I'm done.

Wednesday I'm at me 'slow down' course...*cof**blush*

And I must sort out the cashflow and factor in a sum to straighten DD's teeth *sigh*

Goodintentions

I am in again this week. Thanks to Pigpen & Toots, and welcome to newbies.
We are back from our weekend away. DD1 had her exBF(now current BF) to visit while we were away. She told me he was coming (not asked ) just before we went. I didn't tell DH, as it would ruin his (therefore our) weekend. When we got back, there is the remains of last night's pasta bake & this morning's breakfast not washed up, aswell as an opened bottle of champagne in the fridge :mad: He is not stupid, and she is going to cause problems big time if he keeps asking questions (I have an inability to tell lies, especially under pressure ):mad::mad:
Anyway, we had a good time I need to get back to flying now, and I am working all week. I also need to pack for our holiday next week :j
DD2 & DS1 are staying with my cousins for a few days (the ones that recently lost their dad). DH & I dropped in to see my SIL who is on IV antbiotics in hospital for mennigitus (sp?) on our way back (detour from hastings to Essex, via Redhill). She seemed surprised to see us, and it was good to catch up with big bro
My list for this week:
Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Open the windows and turn on some music!
Vacuum floors
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. Catch up on some calls/emails
2. Binbag dance
3. Clean switches and sockets
4. Wipe the windows in these areas

FROG LIST:
1. Pack for holiday
2. Application form for course
3. Get passport photos done for Bex tried – but she wasn’t in the right mood!!
4. Check CRB forms for Bex & resend
5. Finish 2010-11 accounts
6. Update Club accounts
7. Make sure RA’s/planning, etc up-to-date
8. Phone re Conor’s laptop

My big list!
3. Sort out paperwork in small brown box
4. Sort out paperwork in large brown box
5. Clear out desk
7. Look into new website costs £300-£400, + £30 p.a. +£5 pm !!!!; or £55 p.a (that’s better!)
9. Work – update LJ WIP – try to do some every day
11. Sort out pictures for photo frame
13. Work – make list of resources WIP
14. Work – photographic labels for resources
15. Cupboard under stairs to do when shed ready
16. Clear out pantry & cupboard
18. Clean oven & grill – maybe get someone in to do deep clean?
20. Clear out top drawer in kitchen
21. Clear out bottom (junk) drawer in kitchen
24. Clear out cupboard under sink
26. Clear bedside drawer
27. Clear out double wardrobe
29. Clear out/clean bathroom cabinet
32. Work – 2010/11 accounts & tax return FROG Lincome, food, receipts, heat etc done. mileage Sept-Mar to do.
34. Work – update 2011/12 accounts FROG Lincome done
38. Look into repair plan for TV
40. Update members list for SAA FROG L
41. Book dentist
47. Clean kitchen windows
50. Clear compost heap & excess soil from garden WIP GETTING THERE!!
52. Work – update Self Evaluation Form FROG L
55. Clean lounge/dining room carpet
56. Replace broken catches in kitchen
62. Sort Becky’s clothes & see what she needs now she doesn’t wear uniform!
63. Sort out Becky’s passport
70. Look into emergency insurance cover – eg boiler & water supply (Homeserve?)
74. Get measurements for safety film for shed windows & order if necessary
75. Get toilet roll holder for downstairs loo that the children can reach!
76. Paint bathroom window frame
77. Paint bathroom door frame
78. Paint banisters
82. Sort out broom cupboard
83. CRB forms for Bex – again!
85. Clean smelly patch in hallway (again)
86. Look into getting electrics fitted in summerhouse – what it involves & cost
87. Application for Foundation Degree & student finance SF after enrollment
88. Make bags up for toys done first one
89. Make up boxes for toys and sort out/clean/re-organise
91. Organise toys etc in new units
92. Get new contracts signed
94. Send old laptop away to fix screen problem

Goodnight all, see you tomorrow