Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd January 2012

greenbee

Dustykitten wrote: »

Is the dehumidifier noisy? Does it cost much to run? How big are they?

Mine is a cheap homebase one that I got to dry out the utility room when it was damp proofed and lined a few years ago, so it isn't the best or quietest. The ones like SusiQ has are better. Or you can get whole house systems that live in the loft and run continually.

It might be worth seeing if you can borrow one or get one on freegle to try before deciding. You may only need to dry the house out once now you have the new windows. But I'm surprised they get condensation - my plastic French doors and side window only get it on the outside. It might be worth asking on the 'in my home' board. Did you check that the loft insulation isn't causing ventilation issues? There still needs to be space for air to circulate up there, so if you keep stuff in there as well as insulating it, then it can get a bit crowded!

I'm sorry you don't like your windows I can't believe they managed to make wood look like plastic...

randomstuff

I'm doing ok, Baby steps and getting there slowly .... if I take too much on then I will just give up! so slowly does it and build up as I go.

Started back at work today as well so looking at getting the routine sorted and together.

Bank Holiday Monday

Level One
[STRIKE]S & S kitchen[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Make sure all uniforms, work clothes, PE kits, etc are ready for tomorrow[/STRIKE] - Sowed name labels into school clothes, sewed buttons back onto 2 x trousers ready for back to school/work on Tuesday
Level Two
Get all washing up to date. - there is just some much from the holidays!!!
[STRIKE]Hoover through all high traffic areas.[/STRIKE] - Christmas tree went out today so pine needles everwhere! Hoover out to clean up so did the whole house while I was at it.
HH me time - need to try harder on this one!
Level Three
[STRIKE]It's a BH, spend some time with your family[/STRIKE]. - have family over and we are all going out to the country park tomorrow together for a good walk, cold but lovely time had by all.
HH decluttering - A little was done around the computer... more required!
Think about your aims for this coming year. - not done this but will make a list of what I want to achieve this year.

Tuesday - Kids'/Spare Bedrooms and Bathroom

Level One
Strip bedding, wash and replace
[STRIKE]Clean sink and toilet[/STRIKE] - Big clean before Christmas so just a wipe round needed
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clean bath, shower, bidet, etc[/STRIKE] - Big clean before Christmas so just a wipe round needed
Clear floors
Dust any dusty areas
Level Three
Mop/sweep/hoover floors
Wash any mats, shower curtains, curtains, blinds, etc that need doing
Wipe skirting boards
Extras
[STRIKE]HHPaperwork[/STRIKE] - filed bills and paper work
[STRIKE]HH decluttering[/STRIKE] - sorted some seeds for the seed swap ready to post out tomorrow.

MrsChaos

decogecko wrote: »

Hi all

Hi to you, too! Hope you managed to contact your friend and send a New Year's message.

decogecko

MrsChaos wrote: »

Hi to you, too! Hope you managed to contact your friend and send a New Year's message.

Not yet still trying to pluck the courage up. One of my friends left an unsubtle message on my FB wall but people can only see it if they look on my profile page and I doubt he has.

Thank you for asking though x

froddington

Evening! And welcome to all newbies and returners

Pooh - so glad you are all ok x

juliejim wrote: »

Well first day back at work and I'm shattered this evening and there wasn't even any kids in!

Ditto that - actually, I was shattered before work! Lackof sleepdue to nerves and then the weather! I had many people telling me I looked tired Mind you, I was standing in front of 60 people so I guess they could see me easily!!

Slept for an hour when I got home and felt much better for it

Not much done here but will update list anyway ..............

hollyh

I've sorted 1/2 of one of my desk drawers while watching tv. Loads of paperwork shredded or put in the recycling bag and only a small pile to keep so far.

I'm super tired now and need to take Ds2 to school tomorrow so i'm off to bed in the hope i don't sleep through my 4 alarms like usual. :cool:

froddington

List ready for tomorrow (or sometime!).

Night all, sleep well xx

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bank Holiday Monday[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Level Two
Hoover through all high traffic areas.

[/FONT]Tuesday - Spare Bedrooms and Bathroom

Level One
Clean sink and toilet

Level Two
Clear floors
Dust any dusty areas

Level Three
Mop/sweep/hoover floors
Wash any mats, shower curtains, curtains, blinds, etc that need doing
Wipe skirting boards

Wednesday - Kitchen

Level One
Clear and wipe surfaces
Clean sink

Level Two
Sweep/mop/hoover floors
Dust any dusty areas

Level Three
Sort out under sink cupboard
Wipe down fronts and doors
Clean fridge and microwave

My one-a-day (or 7-a-weekend!!) list
- [STRIKE]change brake light[/STRIKE]
- sort doorbell
- post x 5
- [STRIKE]collect parcel and pay in cheque[/STRIKE]
- sort phone
- finish cross stitch
- car checks

Goodintentions

juliejim wrote: »

I've done 12 mins on the wii fit plus the body test - apparently I haven't been on it for over a year!

:rotfl::rotfl:Spooky! I have just been on mine, and apparently I haven't been on there since July 2010!! :eek: :rotfl::rotfl:And I was right - I need to lose 3 stone

page 18 already, and it's only Tuesday!! (I think...)

Hugs, sticks and spoons to all of those in need. night night all

mummyyof5

uesday - Kids'/Spare Bedrooms and Bathroom

Level One
[STRIKE]Strip bedding, wash and replace[/STRIKE] all boys done
[STRIKE]Clean sink and toilet[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clean bath, shower, bidet, etc[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear floors[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Dust any dusty areas[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Mop/sweep/hoover floors..tomorrow
[STRIKE]Wash any mats, shower curtains, curtains, blinds, etc that need doing[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe skirting boards[/STRIKE]
Extras
HHI..tomorrow
[STRIKE]HHPaperwork - tax return?[/STRIKE] sorted and disposed of a lot
[STRIKE]HH decluttering[/STRIKE] ..my new year resolution...have lots for charity shop already

Not too bad..also cleaned DR windows inside and out
WM x3
remade boys beds
tidied all LR when friend and 2 littlies left
Tea done ..kitchen retidied
LOs pack up done and everything ready for school.
Mirrors and tv cleaned.

Tomorrows list is a good one as kitchen is tidy already so wont take long to do the last bits...need to go shopping at some point and fit in the ironing xx

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

[Sigh] and today, the doctor supposedly doing my steroid jab decided to be off sick. I will have to steal a supermarket trolley and get Minion to wheel me in there if these shenanigans continue much longer.

So I came back and checked on the aquarium (being treated for algae, so Gary the golden Snail is in isolation, as the chemicals leaflet couldn't guarantee his personal safety) tracked down the escapee Gary where he had taken a fancy to a pair of scissors with yellow handles on the counter :cool: and then got too dry so had shut up shop, thus looking deaded, relocated in more secure accommodation - and checked for signs of nondeadedness, which he showed after a while, so relief there -

DW unload & reload
Washing up :eek: 3 bowls (changing for new washing up bowl as well) & clean sink
Countertops
Swept floor
WM X 1 (testing Lidl's Formil for the first time)
TD X 1

Splats fed fresh meat

Mopped shower room floor, as I used it this morning and Dizziee was tracking little wet paw prints across the kitchen floor.


Collected more rubbish from front room, mostly sweet wrappers, sorted out throws, watched cats throw themselves on the throws to sleep off the fresh meat.


Watched somebody else's blue recycling bin flying past the window _pale_.


Then just made tea and relaxed.