Weekly Flylady Thread 10th December 2012

skint_breeder_5

Manic Monday- Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One 100% done
Level Two 100% done
Level Three 100% done
Extra tasks if you want to do more 100% done
Christmas Extras 100% done

Extra Extras 6 of 6 100% done
PS Extra, Extra, Extra 4 of 4 100% done

woohoo - first time for a clean sweep levels 1, 2 and 3, plus Extras, Extra Extras, holiday extras and even some Extra, Extra, Extras :j:j:j

Tuesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings
Level One 100% done
[STRIKE]Remove floordrobe, make sure all clothes are put away neatly[/STRIKE]
Level Two 100% done
[STRIKE]Strip bed linen and wash, replace with clean linen[/STRIKE] - DS bed done today - DD2 done at weekend, mine is usually done Friday - DD3 top bunk now on - DD1 febrezed as room unoccupied til next week
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in these areas [/STRIKE] mine, landing, DD2
Level Three 100% done
[STRIKE]Vacuum mattress[/STRIKE] this was only done at weekend when I had help
[STRIKE]Make sure drawers and wardrobe drawers close, nothing hanging out! [/STRIKE] mine and DS were fine, the odd stray drawer in DD2, but DD3 had several things half hanging out - so part of her 10 minute mission today
[STRIKE]Clean tops of drawers[/STRIKE] - all of mine and DS cupboards and drawer tops done in my room - all done in DD2 bar one (this has assortment of lip ring balls, loose change, receipts and general gibble on it - :eek::eek::eek:) she is off out now for the night and won't be back til tomorrow after college so it will keep -
DD3 due to report back to me shortly once her one is cleared (it currently has an assortment of One Direction fan toot on it - one day 1D will be MINE :p:p:p and fall prey to my 27 fling boogie in the RUBBISH BAG ;););))

Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these 100% done

[STRIKE]
• Clean windows in these areas[/STRIKE] all bedroom and landing windows done - insides only
  [STRIKE]
• Cobweb removal upstairs, go on grab a duster and swipe them down[/STRIKE]
  [STRIKE]
• Clear any one hotspot, or spend 10 minutes tackling it[/STRIKE] my bedroom TV cupboard had a few bits and bobs on it - all gone now before it became too spotty!
  [STRIKE]
• Clean a set of curtains, nets or blinds[/STRIKE] DD2 curtains steamed, all bedroom and landing venetian blinds cleaned
  [STRIKE]
• Clean light fittings and light switches in any room, more than one if you like[/STRIKE] all upstairs light switches cleaned, DD1 and DD2 lightshade and bedroom lamps cleaned, landing pendant dusted
  [STRIKE]
• Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!![/STRIKE] fb DD1, spoke to Mum on phone, sent an email to my newly found NZ cousin.

Christmas Extras

[STRIKE]
• Stick all your cards up[/STRIKE] DD3 has done this
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• Christmas wrapping, try and get at least a few done[/STRIKE] all done
  [STRIKE]
• Replace the batteries in your annoying singing things[/STRIKE] annoying singing things are banned at the Skint Ritz - unless it's Karoake when DD1/DD2/DD3 have their friends over
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• Make a receipts envelope for all the receipts from Christmas presents, just incase anything needs to go back[/STRIKE] - not likely to have anything to go back, mainly toiletries, receipt safe for DD2 straightners and DD2 and DD3 hairdryers
  

Extra extras 6 of 6 100% done

polished landing and ensuite mirrors
polished clock, and picture frames in my room, DD1 and DD2
wiped over TV, video/DVD & sat box - and rubberbanded loose remotes together - wiped over the "one4all" and put back next to my bed
HHI x 4
tested smoke alarms X2
spoke to Ex about what kids need for pressies

DD2 Uni open event postponed now to next week

Wow - 2 for 2 at 100% , several weeks in now, I can't believe I actually spend more time cleaning than I do tidying as it stays mostly tidy.....I may send DD1 up in the loft when she comes home to bring down one box a day and do a 27 fling boogie on that......there is stuff up there that hasn't seen the light of day since i moved in 6 years ago

on the downside, I cannot get a tiler in before the holidays, so I am resigned to having the downstairs loo cupboard installed, and the loo mounted on plywood as a fixer=upper until after I have recovered from my section, and then get a tiler in then in the spring :(:( at least I won't have to try and leg it upstairs with DS or v@x carpet for "too late" moments

Right DD1 is ready for a skype now, so I may be back for a lurk or a fly by night later

hugs, sticks and spoons - delve in!

bossymoo

Just peeked out and the car is frosted over already! Expected to reach -4deg tonight :eek:
Dailies and a couple of washes hung to dry. DD fast asleep, me showered and hair washed. Am in bed with hot water bottle but need to get up again and dry my hair...

welshdreamer71

Can hardly see past drive gates here its so foggy brrrrr, I can so believe it will hit -4 the roof opposite hasnt lost its ice all day today even in the sun... best off indoors tonight I think!! still flying alongside coughing and decluttering but getting there lacking enthusiasm for half hour ironing tho ribs r too sore at the mo anyway lists...

Manic Monday- Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
done
Level Two
done
Level Three
done
Extra tasks if you want to do more
Clean the inside of cupboard doors
Clean oven if you didn't do it last week

Christmas Extras
Wrap all the presents for family/friends-done half
Finalise shopping orders/lists for your christmas food shop.. remember shops are only closed for one day!!!!-nearly there...

Master Bedrooms and Landings
Level One-done
Level Two -done
Level Three -done
Vacuum mattress


Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these
Clean windows in these areas
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
Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!
Christmas Extras

Natty68

bossymoo wrote: »

Just peeked out and the car is frosted over already! Expected to reach -4deg tonight :eek:

Freezing fog here and -2 :eek: Don't think it got above 2 deg all day.. I know the frost on my car was still there from last night when we got home, from visiting relatives, at 5pm.

Decluttered cheese and crackers, updated next years diary with various appointments, and updated address book.

Am going to write the rest of the cards while watching Haven, and then go to bed with a horlicks I think.

Valli

I have done a washload and dried it all (on E7 - was done before work;)
anything that needed ironingis ironed and I have washed pots.

Old shower curtain draped over car windscreen - am thinking of changing route to work to major (gritted) route as I have slid down a steep hill two mornings running. Just to add an extra frisson the steep hill has a sharp right-hand bend at the bottom. The Vallimobile has glided round the bend more by luck than good driving...

Been to DD's GCSE certificate presentation evening. Prizes (well congratulations and certificates of achievement) are handed out to those who did very well in a subject - very proud to boast that DD won the ICT prize!

Mumto5

Great news Valli well done to your clever daughter.

DS3 now has crutches. DD2 is delighted to be on top bunk. This is how I know DS3 is really in pain as he's managed the steps every other night. Fracture clinic on Thursday, so glad I'm ahead with my Christmas plans.

DH managed to ruin dinner. Raw chicken because he bodged the timing. All the bread for tomorrow's packed lunches was eaten filling up hungry tummies.

Dusty I've messaged you on FB.

skint_breeder_5

Manic Monday- Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One 100% done
Level Two 100% done
Level Three 100% done
Extra tasks if you want to do more 100% done
Christmas Extras 100% done

Extra Extras 6 of 6 100% done
PS Extra, Extra, Extra 4 of 4 100% done

woohoo - first time for a clean sweep levels 1, 2 and 3, plus Extras, Extra Extras, holiday extras and even some Extra, Extra, Extras :j:j:j

Tuesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings
Level One 100% done
Level Two 100% done
Level Three 100% done
Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these 100% done
Christmas Extras 100% done


Extra extras 6 of 6 100% done

wow 2 for 2 :j:j:j

Wednesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors[/STRIKE] and sofas - washed stairs
[STRIKE]Clear any clutter from stairs, don't want any accidents[/STRIKE]
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
[STRIKE]Water any thirsty plants, wipe their poor neglected leaves, don't want Christmas visitors seeing dusty plants! [/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on) and banister[/STRIKE]
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
[STRIKE]Tidy shoes, coats and bags, clean any that need it, shine (or dust off/remove cobwebs from) those party shoes ready for Christmas parties [/STRIKE] bit miffed one of my best gloves is missing and my best scarf has had all its threads pulled :mad::mad::mad: one of DD1 thigh length boots is missing - you would think that on a fling boogie a stray boot would turn up ????? DS wellies and shoes pegged together again - great time saver in the morning - one umbrella binned as broken spindle that needle and cotton cannot save -

Extra Mission: pick one or more of the following tasks:

• Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
• Clean a window or two.
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• Hotspot clearing time, or at least spend 10 minutes tackling one[/STRIKE] mantle piece
  [STRIKE]
• Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!![/STRIKE]

Christmas Extras

[[STRIKE]*]Make a timetable for christmas prepartions.. turkey in.. turkey out.. etc[/STRIKE] Turkey out of freezer

at least 4 days before to defrost in utility fridge, wiggling legs each night to check on progress of ice crystals - if still ice crystals on night of 23rd, then utility sink is sterilised and then turkey soaks in COLD water for the last 24 hours - all clothes washing and any other activity in utility is banned if the turkey is naked bathing in the sink :eek::D:eek: - no food poisoning on my watch thank you very much :mad:

the green patio table comes inside day before ready to hold all the vegetable dishes well away from the meat eaters end of the dining table (nothing can ruin a dinner quicker on any day of the year than a veggie complaining a meat eater has dripped meat juice on their dinner :mad::mad::mad:) -

Patio table gets a good wash/dry and sterilise - with nice ironed tablecloth.......both patio and dining table get moved into living room night before

pig in blankets (and pigless blankets) prepared and covered with foil in fridge day before

potatoes are peeled and in salt water day before, start boiling them and parsnips at 10am on the morning

turkey cavity wiped with kitchen towel then stuffed with salt,pepper, onions, lemon, oranges and sage/thyme (I swear I can smell giblets no matter how much I wash the cavity) always goes in oven on timer overnight to start cooking breast side down at 5am - get in for the cheap leccy :money::money::money: turn right side up at about 10am and loosen the foil, usually ready by 11am to rest while a tray of meaty roasties and a tray of veggie roasties with parsnips go in and the vegetarian main (usually baked cinnamon butternut squash or moroccan spiced vegetable tartlets with homemade pastry)

At 11 hob starts all the vegetable sides like cauliflower & broccoli cheese, honey glazed carrots, mashed swede, red cabbage and apple, brussels and chestnuts, peas & sweetcorn, microwave handles homemade cranberry sauce, bread sauce and sage & onion stuffing - as each veggie side is done its into a lidded casserole ready to microwave piping hot to table -

Roasties and veggie main usually ready by 12, then pigs in blankets go in, and come out around 12.30

last in oven is homemade yorkshire puds at least 2 trays worth - (delicious tradition to pick at with cranberry sauce later in the evening) while everything else is going to the table, as turkey goes in on serving plate make a vegetarian gravy from granules (I do cheat on this!) and then proper juicy gravy from the roasting tin) -

I carve turkey for meat-eaters, then its a free for all - everyone chooses a plate of their leftovers for Boxing Day - cover with foil and a name label (save arguments of "she had contaminated my dinner!")

Then usually 27th is when DD1 and DD2 have their friends to stay to over til New Years Eve and its the same sides and trimmings freshly made all over again - but friends choice of Turkey, Beef or Dr Pepper Gammon - except potatoes and veg are all peeled that day as all the friends and DD1 and DD2 get roped into help - this year it's Dr Pepper Gammon and they are down just for the day - lots of leftovers of veg, but I will be lucky for any Gammon to be left by 8pm :rotfl:

when I look at it on screen it seems exhausting, but I have done enough of these over the years, it runs like a well oiled machine - and DW gets a thorough work out, but the sink does too as I turn the pots and pans over as quick as I can while the cooking is going on


[*]Spend 30 minutes just having time for yourself, whatever it is doing, because we probably won't have time next week
[*]Chase up any deliveries you are waiting for that have not arrived
[STRIKE][*]Update remaining present lists[/STRIKE]




right time for bed now - enough flying by night for one night - although I should never say never to a stupid o'clock session

hugs, sticks and spoons to all, help yourselves

System

Having a very busy week where I am not getting much done...! 2am on Wednesday morning I'm finally sorting a list. Phew, not as bad as I thought!

Kitchen
Wipe & replace small appliances such as kettle, toaster etc (wipe under too, especially the toaster!)
Water cacti

Bedroom
Get husband to put his washing away (can't go in his wardrobe as my presents are there)

Extras
Clean all paperwork, shredding and clutter from next to sink.
Spend 10 minutes clearing coffee table hotspot.

ionafan

skint_breeder_5 wrote: »

Christmas Extras

[[STRIKE]*]Make a timetable for christmas prepartions.. turkey in.. turkey out.. etc[/STRIKE] when I look at it on screen it seems exhausting, but I have done enough of these over the years, it runs like a well oiled machine -

SB, you clearly have your schedule planned to perfection! And I do so agree with you that forward planning is the key. When I lived on my own, in a tiny house with a tiny kitchen, I used to cook a 3-course meal one Sunday a month for any number between 8 and 20 people, and planning and preparing everything in advance made it really easy.

I have two 3-tier steamer saucepans - only cost about £9.99 each when I bought them from my local supermarket ten years ago, and they're still going strong. They save space on the hob and electricity and have earned their keep many times over

Your tips on veggie non-contamination and Boxing Day leftovers are great :T

But I am so relieved that you cheat on one thing: I was beginning to think that you were a domestic goddess, and now I know you're normal :rotfl:

Thanks to everyone for all the GWS vibes. I'm delighted to say that the ABs have worked and the worst of my toothache has gone and I am gradually working my way through the flylady lists. We're down at the railway today, but with only 2 trains to send off there will hopefully be time to write the UK cards this afternoon and get them in the post tomorrow. The few to be sent to friends in Europe who have no email are going this morning. While I'm writing cards, DH can tidy his desk and his bedside cabinet I am leaving all major flying until tomorrow and Friday, by which time the last of the eB@y items will be off my hands, taken to the CS, or stored away for a car boot in the spring, and I shall be able to see carpet again.

Then the tree can go up :xmastree: and all will be ready for the two DGSs' visit next week :xmassmile :xmassmile

Well done to Valli's DD.
CY, I'm sure your DS will be a great godfather.

(((Hugs))) and spoons to all who need them, especially Mumto5 and Dusty's DS.

Dustykitten

Morning all

Very frosty here so I'll need to wrap up very warm for my walk today.

Just doing morning routines. 3 hour gap in the middle of the day for flying so should achieve something later.