Weekly Flylady Thread 27th August 2012

Mrs_B

Trying to thing positive about the things I have done today - just picking off anything I fancy from the lists at the moment - so reduced the ironing pile a bit, ran through the DW and the WM and took the WM drawer out - although I'm still working out why some of the powder is set like concrete in the drawer. One third of the kitchen windowsill thoroughly cleaned, windowframe and windows ditto. Hopefully dinner is cooking (smells like it), so I need to go and start sorting out the veg - although dinner can't be eaten until Mr B comes home in another 1.5 hours. I'll feed Mr and Mrs Dog now if they wake up for long enough.

hex2

2 tip runs done which means the patio is finally clear and a serious clean and declutter on our bedroom.

Just me and the boys tomorrow so things will slow down but leased with progres

MrsChaos

Not doing too bad, really. The WM is now clean (drawer, seal, door, front and top as far as I could reach under the worktop) and has done a 90 degree wash, empty. Still need to do the filter. I'm a bit worried because I couldn't pull it out to clean underneath, but that will have to wait now.

ETA Have done tea for me (salad I made earlier), DH (stir fry with bought egg fried rice) and DS2 (roast dinner left from yesterday). DS1 has sorted his own now because he wasn't bothered when we had ours. Just a quick clear-up needed.

So what's left now in the kitchen - apart from sorting the walls/decorating:
cupboard doors
floor
oven
DW
WM filter
clean under/behind appliances
3 frogs (small appliances)
finish window
general de-web
clean light fitting

If I can get all the things in red done tonight I'll be very pleased (and it will be a small miracle). DS1 has asked for a lift to his GF's (almost an hour there and back) and it looks like DH is staying in again. Will see what I can get done.

Valli

ooh I have had my ebay box out. some 'never-will-sell-in-a-million-years' stuff ready for charity shop where I know it will sell (they have NO taste round here:p) and some stuff I never got round to listing is listed.
And one item down from loft and listed.
Loft emptying, one item at a time, seems to be working! I would have a pack of black dogs if i brought it all down at once.:p
I went to Dunelm this afternoon and bought blackout curtain linings for DD's room. She wanted a blind but the windows open inwards (stupid windows) so blinds are a no-go. Something I read up the thread reminded me about them so I have been to fit them. They fit *phew!* and the room is dark.

I have a box (vitalite tub) of Harrison Drape (I think) curtain hooks - they don't fit my rails. There is even a new, unopened packet of them. (Which is how I know what they are for). they are probably from the last house. Only been here *cof* 14 years next half term:o

Anybody who feels they could use them...;)

julytex

Back in again this week, I really need to get back to my routine before DD goes back to school on the 5th. She's going into her final year so lots of support needed this year. Also I am starting my degree in September so need to get REALLY organised!

Mrs_Bee

Thanks for the lists Dustykitten. I really need to be in this week but looks like I'll be playing catch up as I've done nothing today - still trying to get my head round things Going to catch up on the thread now as I don't usually have time and I'm avoiding actually doing anything ...

bonnie - hope you find it easier to post this week - your posts are missed.
pigpen/froddington/LameWolf/bossymoo - sending sticks for the BDs. But please don't send them this way - think mine is hovering just round the corner.
Rowan - Hope you're ok but please be careful! Sounds like you need some bubble wrap next time you go anywhere Not good news with the appliances but at least that's your 3 - fingers crossed nothing else for a looooong time!
dusty - hope you're having a good time in Blackpool. Don't spy too hard - my house is a pit!
goodintentions - sending good luck vibes for your DD1's job applications.
Mumto5 - hope you're feeling better now and if not that a good night's sleep sorts it out.

Sorry if I've missed anyone. Hugs/sticks/etc to anyone in need. Suppose I should think about getting myself to bed soon - need to start getting back into a good routine ready for next week. How did that come round so quickly?! :eek:

bonnie_bumpkins

Evening all

Been hard at it in the shop, mopping a tide of watery excrement, what a lovely way to spend the BH - and all as a volunteer :eek: Good thing I love the place :cool:

Mumto5 wrote: »

I'm sending the Essex Lion to chase away the black dogs.

Love it!! The "BIG EL" will conquer the BDs of the future...

jaybee wrote: »

Does anyone have any experience of the Lakeland Heater Airer? It gets good reviews on their website - but I would trust any flyladies experience

I have this one and it is worth every penny. Best used with a large sheet or duvet cover over the whole thing. I love mine :heart2:

julytex wrote: »

Also I am starting my degree in September so need to get REALLY organised!

Oooh what are you studying??

Monday - kitchen and dining room
Level one DONE
Level Two
Wipe [STRIKE]worksurfaces and[/STRIKE] small appliances
[STRIKE]Run the large appliances through a clean cycle[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Clean out the fridge
Wipe the hob and oven
Clean the table
Extras
Wash windows
Clear and wipe all sills
HHI

Tuesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets

Extras
Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Binbag dance

Wednesday - Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
Vacuum the floors
Level Two
Strip and wash bedding and remake bed.. do you need the duvet back on yet?
Clear the floordrobe!.. are there any summery things that are past their best that you can fling?
Level Three
Dust and deweb.. don't forget the bedframe and light fitting!
Polish any glass bits.. table tops, lamps, mirrors etc
Declutter and wipe the bedside tables... or whatever area you use as a dumping ground!
Extras
Choose jobs from your own lists or me time THIS IS GOING TO BE ME TIME X 100

optimistic-mummy

LO has been bathed. and in bed for nearly 3 hours and i havent done a thing since. we are out all day tommorrow with family so will try and get some stuff done between now and bedtime and between getting up and leaving in the morning. LO Starts back at preschool 5th of September so need to get everything sorted for then. busy week ahead of me i think, xxx

nicki_2

Evening all.

I didn't get as much done as I had planned today. But I did tackle a frog - I've finally put the hair colour on thats been sat on the side since May DD said I looked much better lol

Tue: Summer School starts 8.45am
Wed: Delivery & SS
Thur: SS
Fri: Hydro 9am, SS
Sat: Ex here
Sun:

Personal lists:

• Livingroom:
  • Demould dining table again
  • Demould walls (spot check)
  • Shredding
  • "To go" stuff upstairs
  • Sort craft stuff out
  • Wrapping paper/cards upstairs
• Kitchen
  
  • Clean out meds cupboard
  • Clean oven properly
    
• DD bedroom
  • Gather school stuff together
  • Set up desk/school stuff
• My bedroom
  • Tidy up
  • Check DDs uniform is ALL there (she needs school pants, rucksack, black trainers instead of shoes)
  • Put fleeces up on curtains
  • Sort out "to go" stuff ready for charity collection. (or list as car boot stock)
• Paperwork & Phonecalls
  • Phone Work (change delivery address)
  • [STRIKE]Bus pass form for DD[/STRIKE]
  • [STRIKE]Permission slip for summer school[/STRIKE]
  • Paperwork for council - WIP
    
  • File work paperwork properly
  • Routine lists for DD (after 2 months basically off school she's lost her mojo when it comes to being organised for school. I will help her get back on track - by her request ) - roughed out. Will need to sort them out properly
    

Monday - kitchen and dining room
Level one
Sweep and mop floors
Level Two
Wipe worksurfaces and small appliances
Run the large appliances through a clean cycle
Level Three
Clean out the fridge
Wipe the hob and oven
Clean the table and replace cloth/T towels/washing up sponges etc
Extras
Wash windows
Clear and wipe all sills
HHI

Tuesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Extra
Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Binbag dance

Wednesday - Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
Vacuum the floors
Level Two
Level Three
Dust and deweb.. don't forget the bedframe and light fitting!
Polish any glass bits.. table tops, lamps, mirrors etc
Extras
Choose jobs from your own lists or me time

Off to write the school permission form out. Need to write a "before school" list so I don't forget anything such as going to the cash machine for money for bus passes Then I'm off to bed. I'm shattered and need to be up about 6-6.30am to be out by 7.35 :eek:

ETA: Forms filled out. I have a horrible feeling I need to have a proper print out of my accounts for my income for last year to give to the council and I don't think I have one. Its all scrawly handwritten stuff on A3 sheets with running totals on the bottom as I basically gave up trying to keep a spreadsheet going. Must try harder this year to get it done properly! I'm hoping my tax credits award letter will suffice for now.

optimistic-mummy

All clean laundry put away. and most of the rooms are clean and tidy, so no mess for mother in law to moan about when we get back tommorrow (shes coming here for the day to look after the dog as we are out).... well i hope they're is nothing for her to moan about :undecided:think: