Weekly Flylady Thread 9th July 2012

j.e.j.

funfairprincess wrote: »

I have no clue but hope one of the other flyers know cause I'm going to have to do behind my cooker before Thursday when the new one arrives and I know without looking it will be grotty:o

uzuria :wave:Welcome to the mad house_party_

I feel your pain.. I really need to pull the cooker out and do underneath it and behind it. It hasn't been done in ages. Dread to think what I'll find there :eek:

I just googled Stardrops, and it looks like you can get all different kinds now, so a bit of 'choice anxiety' creeping in :rotfl: I see Amazon do an ammonia one for £1.32 plus P&P

lolacocacola, No, I don't know anyone with a steam cleaner, unfortunately. Are they big? Just wondering, would I be able to lift it on top of the kitchen cupboard, lol.

welcome uzuria :wave:

Rowan_tree_2

Hi everyone. Back from work and have chilled out for an hour and sorted/printed some holiday info for a friend, so have been productive. Before work I cleaned the kitchen, including some shelves and a window I wouldn't have bothered with this week, so thank you for the impetus given by this thread.

An easy meal tonight, on work days we often have something we've (I've!) prepared earlier, with fresh veg or salad, as I'm usually shattered.

Lamewolf - I like my shelves arranged just so because I'm funny like that! I think I must be a frustrated shopkeeper in another world!! I think I would get on with your OH, though, as you have mentioned how much he likes his cup of tea! When I worked with a now ex-colleague, she always said I was her favourite person to work with.

When I asked if it was because of my hard work, sense of humour, pleasant personality, etc etc she 'none of those, you are a tea-aholic, like me'!!! (Always thought it was my good looks!!!).

Uzuria, welcome, I am a newbie too! The very best advice I can give is to get going when you first get in from work, it's amazing how much you can do before hardly taking your coat off. I used to work very long hours and found that once I sat down, that was it, I didn't want to move! Good luck to you both.

Valli - that shocking news about the parent of one of your children, how awful, for everyone there, as well as the child.

Good thoughts coming my way to everyone, I'm going to watch a film after tea, and relax tonight after the excitement of all that tennis! x

Dustykitten

Evening all and welcome Uzuria

j.e.j have you tried squirting on neat washing up liquid and rubbing that in or a strong solution of soda crystals

Valli such sad news

Just digesting dinner then to tidy up the kitchen from dinner. I'll do the lists first as DH has just got home and will want to paint the wall behind my pc in a minute. Now where shall I send you all cleaning tomorrow.

bossymoo

Valli that's so sad, how old is the child? It's so hard for them to get their little heads around. Death is still such a taboo in our society I really don't think we are geared up to cope with it. Or to help others cope with it.

Winstons wish is supposedly very good, although my children are a little young. I've heard children from 5 or 6 onwards benefit from their help. And I think bereavement counselling can be arranged through schools now? Although perhaps worth waiting until the new school year?

I hope the other parent has support through the holidays :-( so very sad
X

cat_smith

Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level Two
Hoover and mop the floor
Extras
[STRIKE]
HHMe time
(HHI ) – substituted HHPaperwork
WM x 2
Washing sort
DW
DW filter cleared and cleaned, All seals cleaned. Yuck.
Bin bag fling
[/STRIKE]

I still HATE hoovering and mopping:D

Thanks everyone for all the PM's about Birmingham. I am going to be picking your brains I'm afraid. I have 3 months from 1st August to buy and move in (while DH is away naturally!)

Kitchen looks sparkling. Very cheering:D:T

Also ate 4 frogs (phone calls, I hate making them)
and did 2 paid for jobs. Here's hoping I can keep thisup for the rest of the week.

Fluffy mules and spoons as needed.

bonnie_bumpkins

Tragic news, valli, my heart goes out to all concerned :A

The bereaved parent may find the Sudden Death Support Association of some help/comfort:

0118 988 9797
An organisation to help relatives & close friends of people who die suddenly. It is run by people who have been bereaved by sudden and tragic loss.

I was given a leaflet in the hospital when my OH died. They try to match the bereaved person with someone similar (eg age, sex, length of time together etc). I wanted to volunteer immediately but you had to be at least two years past the bereavement.

I have been channelling my inner valli today; everything I have picked up has been put away immediately, NOT just put down It works, ladies.

I have done loads today, lots of washing, drying, folding, decluttering, wiping, organising, budgeting etc etc.

Love & happy vibes to all xx

mummyyof5

tragic news Valli...al lmy sympathy to the family involved.

Thanks for listy Dustykitten

Very p88d off today my TD had decided to die on me..just when I need it most...will it ever stop raining...drying clothes for 8 of us is NOT going to be fun:eek::eek:

Kitchen all done today:D

DS1 has got on the course he wanted:j..he is really looking forward to it.

At hospital with DS1 tomorrow depending how long we are there I might nip to HB afterwards...its the next town so makes sense to do while Im there.

OH in Austria till Friday..not happy as he keeps messaging me on FB to tell me how hot it is there :mad:

Love to allxx

pigpen

Tuesdailies

Gazebo buying,
vacuum my room, 1/2 done
gut the kitchen, .. 3/4 done!
fill the clothes4cash bag,
wash winter coats,
put spare duvets in suitcase and hide, .. decided they needed washing first so they are just airing overnight and can be stashed
Chase solicitor again!,
fill ragbag,
mop loo and bathroom,.. all sparkly and smelling of bleach rather than boy-pee
persuade OH that he really does want to mince the grass.. ...

Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level Three
Clean a window or two
Extras
HHMe time
not happening today!.. or tomorrow.. I think I'll save it for Fridays nail appt.

Tuesday - Master Bedroom and Landing
Level One
Hoover the floor
Clear landing of gibble

Not much of Tuesdays list to do! Bedding was done yesterday and over half the vacuuming.

greent

Total lack of progress today

Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe the work tops[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Wipe small appliances (descale if necessary)
Hoover and mop the floor
Level Three
Clean all up high spaces
Clean a window or two
Remove something from this area and put it where it belongs
Extras
[STRIKE]HHMe time
HHI[/STRIKE] Deal with accountant/ HMRC query - 80% done

Tuesday - Master Bedroom and Landing
Level One
Hoover the floor
Clear landing of gibble
Level Two
Change the bed
Level Three
Mirror, Mirror on the wall who's the shiniest of all
Tidy bedside cabinets, inside and out
Wipe the lampshade
Extras
Tax - do you have a form to fill, credits to renew by the 31 of this month
Sew on any loose buttons, hems etc

funfairprincess

WM emptied and reloaded the last for tonight as they havent brought the caravan home yet so I've that to look forward to:eek: .

I Have updated my list for tomorrow canny just have Piggers showing off:p

Funfairs list of daily dreads
(not in any sort of order!)
If all else fails

Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Level Two
mop the floor
Level Three
Extras
HHMe time
HHI
Tuesday - Master Bedroom and Landing
Level One
Level Two
Change the bed
Level Three
Extras
[STRIKE]Tax - do you have a form to fill, credits to renew by the 31 of this month
[/STRIKE]DONE!

Uniforms
DD
5 x white blouses(purchased)
Coat
2 x pinafore (purchased)
1 x polo shirt (ordered)
1 x school bag (purchased)
socks (purchased)
2 x school skirts(purchased)
1 x trousers(purchased)
cardigans(Purchased)
tank top (put past Auntie knitted)
gym shoes (bought)
shorts(bought)
shoes
DS2
5 x trousers
5x shirts
jumpers
socks
school bag
shoes
trainers
shorts
white t shirts
mouth shield
coat

plus pencil cases and their fillings