Weekly Flylady Thread 26th November 2012

Narc0lepsy

Hi all, we sound like a mixed bunch today with some people doing loads and others with more pressing stuff to contend with - so hugs to all who need them. Housework is something people only notice if you don't do it.
For myself, no flying today as it's my late working day, so not long back and hoping to catch up on Sunday's Homeland then start work report I meant to do at the weekend.
Have been wandering round reciting Valli's sig "Don't put it down, put it away" so I really appreciate that and it is starting to sink in.
Really getting cold here so will have to check bird feeder tomorrow before work. We get mainly goldfinches (lots - record is 12 at once), all the tits (my favourites are the long tailed ones although they are the less frequent), starlings, few robins and blackbirds. Most exciting this month was a couple of visits from a greater spotted woodpecker, hope he becomes a regular.

Craftyscholar

Craftyscholar wrote: »

Apologies to our new FlyLeader, but I am going off-list.
I expect/hope/fear news that I can redo a piece of work and need to clear out as many 'displacement activities' as possible.

Study dusted, hoovered, stuff which shouldn't be there relocated.
Bedroom dusted, hoovered - furniture moved and cleaned behind
Landing/stairs dusted and hoovered.

Craftyscholar wrote: »

However I am halfway through dusting and vacuuming downstairs.
Tidying as I go.

Downstairs done
Recycling box and bag emptied this morning - bag (paper) filling up again.

Molly41

skint_breeder_5 wrote: »

LW speak to your Dr's receptionist for some help. My surgery has an advocacy service that does a home visit, discusses your case, meds, and symptoms, and fills out the ESA form for you....I was told it is automatic ESA policy to reject the first application unless it came in under "special rules" for Terminal ill, or through advocate - that way people supposedly "trying it on" for benefit won't bother to go down the appeals process. The trouble is, unless you have someone who knows how they score and allocate points you can spend days agonising over the form and not get anywhere near completing it before the deadline expires.

As hard as it was for me to have the advocate come to my house, it was less stressful than having to try to complete form over the phone or having to attend interview.

HTH

This is absolutely not the case and I was not rejected first time round and got placed in the Support Group - i am not terminal.

My OH acts as my representative - we signed a form and he does all the talking as like you I am phone phobic - making and receiving calls. It does seem like the usual process though so is not just singling you out. The Benefits and Work website has loads of good resources but I have been on ESA for 4 years now so if you need any help then please PM me xx

toochoosey

Good evening all xx Been a busy day here, worked today, then arranged a late playdate for DD cleaned downstairs loo, cleaned kitchen floor, twice (still liking the new steam mop!!!), my Mum popped in, she went, another of DD's friend called in, rearranged dinner plans, friend popped in, dd's friend's mother came, my friend went, OH came home, I washed up. Tried ironing 3 times amongst all this!! Uniforms are now ready for tomorrow............

Daily routines
washing, T F S S
swish and swipe kitchen T F S S
bathroom, T F S S
ironing, T W T F S S
making beds, T F S S
vacuuming high traffic areas, T F S S
making meals T W T F S S

Night-time routines
preparing clothes for the next day, T F S S
swish & swipes of the kitchen W T F S S
tidying the living room W T F S S

Ok here goes this week!

Tuesday - Lovely Living Rooms and Safe Stairs

Vacuum and wipe (if needed) sofas
Level Three
Dust anything above eye level (if safe to do so)
Clear anything that shouldn't be where it is, should the magazines really be on the floor?....PUT IRONING AWAY!!!

Extra tasks if you want to do more

• Check you have your Christmas card list done, if it's not done at least spend 10 minutes on it
• Spend 15 minutes sorting paperwork, dealing with anything urgent NOW

Wednesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings
Level One
Remove floordrobe, make sure all clothes are put away neatly
Level Two
Strip bed linen and wash, replace with clean linen
Vacuum floors in these areas
Level Three
Vacuum mattress
Clean tops of drawers

Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these
Check through drawers, anything that should have been thrown out ages ago?
Cobweb removal upstairs, go on grab a duster and swipe them down
Clean light fittings and light switches in any room, more than one if you like

Hope all are well (haven't had chance to read thread x) xx

bossymoo

Thank you, LW for the link x and hugs to you, I took my mum to an ESA medical after her op and it wasn't as scary as the horror stories make out.

Managed to get to aldi and post office on way home, then collected kiddies. They ate for about 2hrs, kept asking for more. Even though apparently they both had 2 portions of meat and potato pie at lunch and 2 of soup and rolls at tea time. They've had bananas, crackers, sausage rolls, cheese and "jelly strings". They'll sink when we go swimming tomorrow...

Haven't done anything else. Cold and tired. Need my bed...

Goodintentions

Good evening

1 load washed & dried, expensive jogging bottoms 'borrowed' by DD2 some months ago returned to rightful owner, washing up done. Walked the dog with the girlies, and then we iced biscuits. While i was preparing the icing & toppings, i had a little clearout of OOD sprinkles, etc and other stuff in 2 cupboards I prepped dinner (ie peeled spuds & carrots) and then had an unexpected empty house & an early finish. So we had the spuds for tea instead.

DH is taking his car to be serviced & 1st MOT tomorrow, so I will need to follow him to the garage & bring him home. Thankfully it is a company car, so won't cost us anything He is WFH and then i am off to toddler group with a car full (need to put up extra seats & find extra booster)

I should have used the extra time tonight to do some studying, but I didn't I am my own worst enemy

Valli

e bay sale posted *fling*
bag taken to clothes cashing in place *fling* *kerching*
food tasting done *kerching*

was up SO early this morning I got 2 loads through both the WM and the TD before the leccy went full price at 7:30 am :eek:
Got a teeny tiny ironing pile (due to judicious folding) which I might do in a minute. Kids were fed from the Freezer (and Sunday's cooking marathon) and I still have a shepherd spy left!

I'm supporting a colleague tomorrow with her first ever trip (unpaid) but am to be offered supply when any's available. I'm at the paid stuff Friday *KERCHING* and VERY happy because I will get it next payday, all being well, what with it still being November and all!

I have washed pots and loaded DW

Natty68

Evening all, bet you thought I had forgotten the thread..:D Actually I had..lol. I was just sitting down with my nightime cuppa and realised I hadn't done it - anyway it is up now and there are a couple of Christmassy things on there too:D

Haven't done much off the list unfortunately I have had the builder round in preperation for having our new kitchen ceiling fitted tomorrow. Dreading it as I am imagining the mess/dust..:eek:

Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room/Area
Level One
Level Two
Level Three


Extra tasks if you want to do more

• [STRIKE]Clean the dish drainer, make sure you clean under it too[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Clean any 'medium' size appliances, bread makers, slow cookers etc[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Clean out and organize one drawer, more if you like[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Check the freezer, see what needs using up[/STRIKE]

Tuesday - Lovely Living Rooms and Safe Stairs
Level One
Clear anything from the stairs!
Level Two
Move things so you can vacuum under them
Dust any areas below eye level
Level Three
Dust anything above eye level (if safe to do so)
Clear anything that shouldn't be where it is, should the magazines really be on the floor?

Extra tasks if you want to do more

• [STRIKE]Clean windows in these areas, check curtains/nets/blinds while you are there, do they need a clean?[/STRIKE]
• Check you have your Christmas card list done, if it's not done at least spend 10 minutes on it
• [STRIKE]Spend 15 minutes sorting paperwork, dealing with anything urgent NOW[/STRIKE]
• 27 Fling Boogie, you know the routine, grab a bag and clear that clutter!
• Clean out the vacuum cleaner, empty the bag/bucket, clean filters if they are washable MAKE SURE YOU DON'T PUT THEM BACK UNTIL THEY ARE DRY!

Wednesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings
Level One
Remove floordrobe, make sure all clothes are put away neatly
Level Two
Strip bed linen and wash, replace with clean linen
Vacuum floors in these areas
Level Three
Vacuum mattress
Clean tops of drawers

Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these

• Check through drawers, anything that should have been thrown out ages ago?
• Cobweb removal upstairs, go on grab a duster and swipe them down
• Clean a set of curtains, nets or blinds
• Clean light fittings and light switches in any room, more than one if you like

Thrilling Thursday - Study/PC area and Bathrooms

Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
Delete 10 links in your favourites which you no longer use or don't work
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required

Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• Clear a hotspot, if it's bad at least spend 10 minutes on it
• Deep clean mission - Clean where your Christmas tree and any other decorations are going
• Check house for places where draughts are getting in such as doors, windows etc and see if there are ways to stop it
• HHI
• Contact anyone you don't have address for for Christmas cards

Dustykitten

Evening all

No flying other than basic laundry and washing up achieved today and tomorrow is not looking any more promising. Busy day on Friday after working/training every day this week which is unusual for me. Looks like flying will be taking place on Saturday whilst DH takes DS3 to his trials.

Will try to catch up with you all at some time tomorrow.

Mumto5

I have continued with the washing mountain. Its still going round and I have at least 3 loads to finish off tomorrow.

I visited Mr T and decluttered a huge amount of money before the school run. Unfortunately it wasn't raining when I left at 1.45 but it was pouring when I went straight to school and had to park miles away (everyone drives when it's tipping down). I've been in my dressing gown since 3.30. I got so wet and cold.

My decluttering continued but I've inadvertently made more mess with different piles for new homes. I'm sorely tempted just to bin the lot but both wheelie bins are full and then next collection is Tuesday.

DH is away in Barnsley tonight, he's rung me about 4 times today (I was rather tear stained when he left this morning). I think he has spoken to the older boys as they haven't wound up the littlies tonight. Small steps and all that.

The WM is spinning so I'm going to empty it and set off another load to run early in the morning. Bedtime is calling.