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Weekly Flylady Thread 21st May 2012

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  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,587 Forumite
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    very well done Bossymoo! (loving the bear idea)

    I too am on my own (through choice kind of ) and know the feeling of succesful decorating - once I started (during a period of unemployment) I went right through...house smelled permanently of paint fo 6 months.

    This summer I need to paint kitchen and decorate LR and DR - then it'll be the hall, stairs and landing next :eek: (Valli is scared of falling from heights)

    DD came home from a sleepover with a box of 4 eggs from her friends chickens:D
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
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    Thank you Honey Bear
  • vanilla
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    Washing line back to be full again, towels in the wm. Kids all been bathed, 2 sleeping and 1 just woke up after sleeping 2 hours so i expect him to be up for a while yet.

    Now for a bath and a drinky.

    Well done Bossymoo..:T
    Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough.
    And things go wrong no matter what I do.
    Now and then it seems that life is just too much.
    But you've got the love I need to see me through.
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  • greenbee
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    Well done bossymoo

    I have achieved remarkably little other than laundry today and am still shattered. Off to bed now, in the hope that I get to sleep without thinking that everything is moving...
  • DundeeDoll
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    Have totally forgotten where i was up to but today did master bedroom and en suite :D
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  • kazwookie
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    Morning folks,

    Ironig done
    Kitchen sides and floor done
    Cat fed, it is now sitting on the patio bird watching!!
    More items listed on ebay at fixed price.
    Lunch made
    Off to water the garden
    Then off to work

    Have a good day xx
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  • juliejim
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    Morning All

    Mate came round and made a start on the jungle sorry garden yesterday so that looks 100 % better even though there's still loads more to do. Dh is currently ironing and there are towels on the line and a sleeping bag in the WM so all of the washing is going to get finished today - I couldn't do much of it yesterday as I couldn't put it on the line. I think we're out car hunting today as well so that'll take some time up and we need to go food shopping.

    Well done Bossymoo - you're doing really well.

    Have a good day all

    Hugs

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  • pigpen
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    I appear to have an unhappy tummy this morning.. :(

    Dot did better last night and got me up at 6:30 instead of 5:30 despite going to bed super early.

    Cuppa made.. then I need to feed Dot and make a start on some cleaning of this hovel... it is getting better but it is just so.. full!
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  • DundeeDoll
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    edited 27 May 2012 at 7:26AM
    Hope your tummy better soon pigpen
    Well done bossymoo you are an inspiration.
    Off to Big Ed today to help DD2 move flat so here's my round-up of the week
    juliejim wrote: »

    Monday - kitchen and dining room
    [STRIKE]Clear and wipe work surfaces
    Sweep and mop floors
    Wipe the cupboard doors
    Clear a hotspot
    Wipe table and replace tablecloth if needed
    Wipe chairs and wash seat pads if required[/STRIKE]

    Tuesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs[STRIKE]
    Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs
    Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
    Clean sofas
    Dust all dusty bits
    Wipe and water plants
    Clean any wood on stairs[/STRIKE]

    Wednesday - Master Bedroom and Landing
    [STRIKE]Strip, wash and replace bedding
    Clear floordrobe
    Hoover floors
    Clear landing
    Sort and wipe bedside cabinets/drawers
    Wipe lampshades and bulbs[/STRIKE]

    Thursday - Bathrooms and Study/Conservatory
    [STRIKE]Give toilets a good scrub
    Clean sinks, bath, shower, etc
    Wipe keyboard and computer screen/ laptop
    Clear and mop/sweep floors
    Clean glass
    Catch up with any washing while you can use the line to dry it
    HH Paperwork[/STRIKE]

    Friday - Kids'/Spare Berdrooms
    [STRIKE]Strip, wash and replace bedding
    HH Floor clearance - set the kids on if they're old enough!
    Hoover any floor you can see
    Dust any dusty bits
    Clean a window or two
    Wipe rads
    Extras
    HH me [/STRIKE]
    giving me a warm glow and a house still tidier and cleaner than this time last week :T see you in the next thread:j
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  • pigpen
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    edited 27 May 2012 at 7:58AM
    Monday - kitchen and dining room ~
    Level One
    Clear and wipe work surfaces
    Level Two
    Sweep and mop floors
    Wipe the cupboard doors

    Tuesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
    Level 1
    Vacuum through the living room.. done front and back rooms.. middle room needs doing now

    Wednesday - Master Bedroom and Landing
    Level Two
    Hoover floors
    Level Three
    Clear landing

    Thursday - Bathrooms and Study/Conservatory ~ DONE

    Friday - Kids'/Spare Berdrooms
    Level Two
    HH Floor clearance - set the kids on if they're old enough!.. they are on it!!
    Hoover any floor you can see

    Level Three
    Clean a window or two
    Wipe rads
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    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
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  • Jazee
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    Morning flyladies. I've not been around for a few days, but so far today have sorted out cupboard in the hall and some kitchen cupboards. I had no choice as I brought new stuff back with me that had to have a home. I've also boiled potatoes ready to make potato salad and have made coleslaw. Must get in the garden to cut chives.

    I've eaten, so about to get dressed and will then sort out summer clothes. Other jobs for later:

    Vacuum living room
    Gardening
    Walk dogs (think I will leave this to this evening as its so hot already)

    I hope everyone has a lovely day.
    Spend less now, work less later.
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