Weekly Flylady Thread 26th November 2012

Dustykitten

Happy Friday everyone

Beautiful frosty morning here so I'm going to walk or cycle to town in a bit.

House is a real tip so I've tidied all of upstairs (expcept DS1 room which he can do when he gets home from work), stripped DS2 bed and hoovered. Looks better already so I'm going to do the same downstairs when I get back.

ionafan

Good morning all :wave:

Yes, I know I said I would be MIA today, but my plans have changed - DS1's school had an OFSTED inspection thrust upon them at very notice, so he and DDiL have been up until 4 am each of the last 2 nights making sure that all his paperwork is in order, and frankly I would only be in DDiL's way today when she is tired. Sorry I shan't be playing with DGDs until 28th December, but I do understand. Does the Government think it is really helping teachers by putting them under such sudden pressure in the name of "raising standards"? - don't answer that!!!!!!! :eek:

I have packed up two heavy parcels of books to send to Germany and am awaiting the courier. At least I don't have to lug them to the post office

S&S has also been done; now I have more paperwork and eB@y listings to do. I've got a nice lot of watchers for my items ending at the weekend - just hope they come up with the bids

(((Hugs))) and spoons to all who need them, woolly jumpers for anyone who is feeling the cold (we have frost and blue sky - the outside temperature is minus 2.5) and sticks for BDs.

Off to feed my birds, including the ones with fur coats and bushy tails :rotfl:

Goodintentions

Good morning

DW is on, washing up done. I have taken the dog for a lovely walk in the frosty sunshine. I still love breaking the ice on big puddles! And there were some very big puddles! I took him to the beach yesterday for a paddle in the sea He loves the water and doesn't seem to notice the cold!

I have warmed up now, and had breakfast. I need to do something useful now so I am going to see if I can get anything crossed off some lists. I am only working from about 1.15-4.00 today, so a short day I MUST make a start on my case study as well between now and Sunday.

Off to check the lists and make a start.

pamsdish

Well on Wednesday according to my wii I had put on 2 pounds, missed yesterday too many commitments, Made a curry last night for myself and neighbour who had her angiogram yesterday,(all fine).
Then this morning it says put on 1 pound ,so total of 3 to get off again :mad:,Whilst exercising glanced down garden and I can see a DEAD RAT , so now will have to go and remove his/her body :eek:

ClaireT13

Well it's looking better albeit slowly!

In the last 90 minutes I have:

• Purchased hardcore bleach & other cleaning products
• Bleached downstairs loo
• Cleared away kids makeshift tents and rehomed duvets
• Cleared off the banisters of all the clothes
• Cleared out a cupboard in the kitchen to accomodate stuff out on the counters
• Put away everything on the dining room table
• Wiped down the kitchen sides
• Washed up remaining pots
• Cleaned the sink
• Wiped down dining room table
• Cleaned the place mats

Next I need to tackle the clutter and clear out the playroom. But first, I need to refuel so I'll have a cup of tea first

Goodintentions

I am joining you Claire and having a cuppa

I set the kitchen timer, but had to extend my HHC as DH phoned wanting me to google some quiz questions
In my HH(ish)C I did the following:

Gathered washing and put on WM
emptied hoover
washed up dog bowls (yuk!) - should do this more frequently
swept kitchen & utility
cleaned round toilet
put the chrome (now rusty/dusty) rack from under the sink out the front to go down the tip (fling!)
mopped kitchen & utility

not too bad. I need to go out in 20 mins to pick up DD2 from school, so I may do some computer-based jobs while I am drinking my tea. At least I can cross something off the list at last!

Pollybear

Afternoon all. I've been here all week but not posting. The longer I don't post the harder it is to start again...

I've still been flying in my own way and everything is done I think. No sun here today and frosty. When I walked round the park this morning the lake was frozen over a bit, enough for the seagulls to stand on anyway. The swans and ducks had kept some areas clear each end.

The sparrows and starlings are feeding well in the garden this morning and I did remember to empty the birdbath last night so I only had to refill it this morning instead of having to defrost it first!

skint_breeder_5

After a difficult 24 hours of non flying and just taxi-ing round and round the runway, I have had to take drastic action. As deliberate upset by my Sis over flybaby's existence made me very unwell last night, I was frightened to go to sleep and spent all night snacking, checking blood and flybaby's movement. Although a speedy resolution handling my Dad's probate would alleviate one short term day to day money pressure I have decided it I can leave the rest until after flybaby gets here.

So, after spending 3 hours stirring myself into a frenzy, I rang DWP and ESA missed payments are going in Tuesday , and to give myself some more breathing space. I have tarted a credit card away for 14 months:money:, I was hoping to settle one debt by now from Dad, but not at flybaby's expense -

DD3 stomach de-clutter had a half attempted resolution yesterday, but needs more effort today - need to crack out the v@x - a big teapot of tea to keep me going

by way of apology DD3 read yesterday's list and decided to use my new laptop cleaning kit that was in the trug to throughly clean the laptop including the little brush thingy around all the keys - no disasters, no tragedies, just a lovely sparkly laptop :j:T:j it looks like my efforts are finally being appreciated -

Time for a quick sarnie, a cuppa, then I will have HH-declutter to make up for bu88er all yesterday, :eek: anyone fancy joining me at 1o'clock :T

- v@x can wait until everything is a bit straighter:D:D

welshdreamer71

Goodness where has the week blooming gone??? ive plodded thru week but going to update today ...

Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room/Area
Level One

[STRIKE]Empty out the fridge, replace what is inside after wiping it out, making sure what is needed first is at the front[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe down surfaces
Clean floors in these rooms[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe kitchen cupboard fronts and kickboards [/STRIKE]
Wipe down fronts of major appliances (cooker, fridge, freezer etc)
Level Three
[STRIKE]Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round[/STRIKE]
Wipe & replace small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc (wipe under too, especially the toaster!)
Clean the oven if you missed it last week or it needs it

Extra tasks if you want to do more
[STRIKE]Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean the dish drainer, make sure you clean under it too[/STRIKE]
Clen any 'medium' size appliances, bread makers, slow cookers etc
Clean out and organize one drawer, more if you like
[STRIKE]Check the freezer, see what needs using up[/STRIKE]

Tuesday - Lovely Living Rooms and Safe Stairs
Level One
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in these areas, even if around clutter [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear anything from the stairs! [/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Move things so you can vacuum under them[/STRIKE]
Vacuum and wipe (if needed) sofas
[STRIKE][STRIKE]Dust any areas below eye level [/STRIKE][/STRIKE]
Level Three
Dust anything above eye level (if safe to do so)
[STRIKE]Clear anything that shouldn't be where it is, should the magazines really be on the floor?[/STRIKE]

Extra tasks if you want to do more
[STRIKE]Clean windows in these areas[/STRIKE], check curtains/nets/blinds while you are there, do they need a clean?
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
[STRIKE]27 Fling Boogie, you know the routine, grab a bag and clear that clutter![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean out the vacuum cleaner, empty the bag/bucket, clean filters if they are washable[/STRIKE] MAKE SURE YOU DON'T PUT THEM BACK UNTIL THEY ARE DRY!

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

Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these
Clean windows in these areas
Check through drawers, anything that should have been thrown out ages ago?
[STRIKE]Cobweb removal upstairs, go on grab a duster and swipe them down[/STRIKE]
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
[STRIKE][STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms[/STRIKE][/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE][STRIKE]Clean baths, toilets and sinks[/STRIKE][/STRIKE]
Clear any clutter from desk
[STRIKE]Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!![/STRIKE]
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats
[STRIKE]Wipe down tiles in bathroom[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Delete 10 links in your favourites which you no longer use or don't work[/STRIKE]
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required

Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more
-understairs and treadmill if it's bad at least spend 10 minutes on it
[STRIKE]Deep clean mission - Clean where your Christmas tree and any other decorations are going[/STRIKE]
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

Flipping Friday!! - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms

Level One
[STRIKE]Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!![/STRIKE]
Level Three
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
[STRIKE]Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors[/STRIKE]

Extra Task List
HHI
Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames in one room, any room
[STRIKE]Sort the childrens toys, even if it's for 15 minutes.. what can you get rid of? What is broken or outgrown? Time to make room for Christmas[/STRIKE]-4 recycling bags for playgroup and 2 blackbags of toys later!![STRIKE]Grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend[/STRIKE]

Wow im quite pleased to what ive managed to get through this week as hubbys quite ill at mo so been doing little bits at a time not to bother him, have got a few frogs to do over the weekend tho...

1-clean shoe cupboard out.
2-hour ironing sat n sunday
3-reorganise our wardrobes.
4-hour wrapping every evening over weekend.
5-reorganise undersink and dishes cupboard n get rid of whats not being used.
im sure theres more but tis enuff to go on with ...

LameWolf

AAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!! The spare room is full of cardboard boxes, from Mr LW's new pc. I can't flippin' move in there.:(