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Weekly Flylady Thread 16th December 2012

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  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
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    Morning all

    Another poor night, DS3 dreaming about teachers and taps (that very dangerous combinaion ;)) then DS1 feeling sick and shaking like a dog. Homophones likely to get worse today PenPen :p

    Need to get DS3 away to school then out to the shops.

    I have emptied DW an Wm, stripped DS2 bed and had a bit of a morning tidy so far.
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • Jazee
    Jazee Posts: 9,534 Forumite
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    Dailies done, dogs have had first walk of day. Paid stuff now beckons. Hopefully it won't be too long a day and I'll have the energy to do something from my list later.
    Spend less now, work less later.
  • ashleighsalem
    ashleighsalem Posts: 108 Forumite
    edited 18 December 2012 at 10:45AM
    the paid stuff starts at 12 today so no excuse not to get off my behind and fly:j

    MUST PAY CC
    beds made
    2 x wm and on airer
    washing up done
    s&s toilet and sink
    Monday Downstairs (minus the kitchen) including Rooms of Doom
    Level One
    Declutter floors even if it's just into a box or binbag to hide away. DONE
    Sweep/mop/hoover floors and stairs DONE
    Level Two
    Dust all dusty areasDONE
    Last minute check on presents - have you got everything?
    HH wrap
    Level Three
    S&S downstairs loo N/A
    Straighten Christmas tree DONE
    HHI - especially for those on the challenge

    Extras
    Make space for new toys either by storing the old ones away for a while or collecting for charity/ebay/carboot in the New Year N/A

    Any decorations you do not want take to the charity shop asap to give them chance to sell. N/A

    Finish writing cards or give up on the idea of sending any :rotfl:
    family cardsdone work neighbours


    Tuesday - kitchen and dining room
    Level one

    Clear and sweep/mop/hoover the floorsDONE
    Clear work surfaces and table DONE
    Level Two
    Wipe the work surfaces DONE
    Clear and clean window sills DONE
    15 minutes wiping anything that is grubby DONE
    Level three
    Wipe out the fridge, use up anything you need to DONE
    Put away anything on the worktops you don't need for the week to give space for cooking/serving DONE
    HHMe time before we run out of time
    Extras

    Meal plan (noting the above) right up to the 27th if you can

    Fill up your salt and pepper pots, have you got things like mustard, mayo, cranberry sauce etc? Do you have foil etc? DONE

    Is all you table linen ready for the big day, extra cutlery and plates clean and to hand, don't forget a pile of tea towels for your helpers!




    :xmastree::TDebt Free by Xmas '12 #100 5701/5701 100%:T :xmastree:

    :D2013 - OH's year to be debt free:D
  • nicki_2
    nicki_2 Posts: 7,321 Forumite
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    Morning all.

    Sorry, not caught up with the thread. So hugs, vibes etc :o

    Busy day today as I'm trying to clear my washing/ironing piles which seem to be breeding faster than I can clear them :mad: There's only 2 of us in the house!!! Anyways, cleared loads of stuff from the livingroom yesterday, by going out to work to deliver to customers. I have 2 to see today at school hometime, 2 or more to see tomorrow morning before 9am then I think I'm done with customers until New Year, and I can concentrate on doing accounts etc over Xmas while DD is away :)

    Personal:
    Tue: Work (ht)
    Wed: Work am, Bank/shopping, Mr A delivery, Carol service
    Thur: Order, DD half day
    Fri: Town to finish Xmas shopping with DD
    Sat: DD out with X,
    Sun: WRAP WRAP AND WRAP :rotfl:

    Running list:
    Washing up
    Clean kitchen ceiling
    Pay bills
    Laundry

    Monday Downstairs (minus the kitchen) including Rooms of Doom
    Level One

    Sweep/mop/hoover floors and stairs
    Level Two
    Dust all dusty areas
    Last minute check on presents - have you got everything? - nope, but I have a list that I'm writing things down on as I go...
    HH wrap - leaving until I have all the shopping done. I did 4 hours on Saturday *wanders away complaining about round and small gifts being a pain to wrap*
    Level Three

    Extras
    Finish writing cards or give up on the idea of sending any :rotfl:
    - Need to finish buying family ones with DD then this can be tackled.

    Tuesday - kitchen and dining room
    Level one

    Clear and sweep/mop/hoover the floors
    Clear work surfaces and table
    Level Two
    Wipe the work surfaces
    Clear and clean window sills
    15 minutes wiping anything that is grubby
    Level three
    Wipe out the fridge, use up anything you need to
    Put away anything on the worktops you don't need for the week to give space for cooking/serving
    HHMe time before we run out of time
    Extras
    Meal plan (noting the above) right up to the 27th if you can
    Fill up your salt and pepper pots, have you got things like mustard, mayo, cranberry sauce etc? Do you have foil etc?
    Is all you table linen ready for the big day, extra cutlery and plates clean and to hand, don't forget a pile of tea towels for your helpers!


    Right, I'm going to get on with the ironing while I can. See you all later. :D
    Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.
    Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!
  • Monday Downstairs (minus the kitchen) including Rooms of Doom
    Level One
    Declutter floors even if it's just into a box or binbag to hide away.
    Sweep/mop/hoover floors and stairs
    Level Two
    Dust all dusty areas
    Last minute check on presents - have you got everything?
    [STRIKE]HH wrap[/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]S&S downstairs loo[/STRIKE]
    HHI - especially for those on the challenge

    Tuesday - kitchen and dining room
    Level one
    Clear and sweep/mop/hoover the floors
    Clear work surfaces and table
    Level Two
    Wipe the work surfaces
    Clear and clean window sills
    15 minutes wiping anything that is grubby
    Level three
    Wipe out the fridge, use up anything you need to
    Put away anything on the worktops you don't need for the week to give space for cooking/serving
    HHMe time before we run out of time
    Extras

    Meal plan (noting the above) right up to the 27th if you can

    Fill up your salt and pepper pots, have you got things like mustard, mayo, cranberry sauce etc? Do you have foil etc?

    Is all you table linen ready for the big day, extra cutlery and plates clean and to hand, don't forget a pile of tea towels for your helpers!

    Off out soon - will catch up later :T
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,371 Forumite
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    Good morning all xx

    I have been to the sorting office and got some bits done. Cuppa now, then back to it..........xx

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


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

    Monday Downstairs (minus the kitchen) including Rooms of Doom
    Level Two
    Last minute check on presents - have you got everything?

    Extras

    Any decorations you do not want take to the charity shop asap to give them chance to sell.

    Finish writing cards or give up on the idea of sending any

    Tuesday - kitchen and dining room
    Level one

    Clear and sweep/mop/hoover the floors
    Clear work surfaces and table
    Level Two
    Wipe the work surfaces
    Clear and clean window sills
    15 minutes wiping anything that is grubby
    Level three
    Wipe out the fridge, use up anything you need to
    Put away anything on the worktops you don't need for the week to give space for cooking/serving
    HHMe time before we run out of time
    Extras

    Meal plan (noting the above) right up to the 27th if you can

    Fill up your salt and pepper pots, have you got things like mustard, mayo, cranberry sauce etc? Do you have foil etc?

  • morning, managed level 1 yesterday but not the Room of Doom

    not up to much lurking or much else today....I will try and join you for a level1 in kitchen and dining room....at some point across the day.

    I will try and catch up on Fred later - but lap space is becoming limited for the laptop due to flybaby - unless I mutate longer arms overnight:p

    hugs, sticks and spoons in the jar.....help yourselves:D
    The cold never bothered me anyway
  • trulymadlydeeply_indebt!
    trulymadlydeeply_indebt! Posts: 909 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 18 December 2012 at 11:08AM
    rough.com!

    Works do was brilliant last night, but boy am I suffering today! At 42, I'm still waiting for my sensible gene to kick in and tell me when I've drank enough. Gentle flying for me today when I can summon the energy.

    Brilliant news goodintentions - I bet he is sooo relieved.:beer:

    Happy retirement PenelopePenguin.:j My Mum and Dad began to wonder how they ever had time for work once they took early retirement. Are you going to look for something else, or do you think you'll call it a day now?

    SkintBreeder5 - REST! THAT'S AN ORDER AND YES, THESE ARE SHOUTY CAPITALS :rotfl:

    Gentle hugs to those with sore bodyparts - get well soon xx

    Might go into town later and return some items from Next Directory when I'm "safe" to drive. Don't want to get caught out with the Drink Drive Campaign.

    I'm having a cuppa and will do something at 11.30 for HH - anyone want to join me?

    TMD xx

    Monday Downstairs (minus the kitchen) including Rooms of Doom
    Level One
    Sweep/mop/hoover floors and stairs
    Level Two
    Dust all dusty areas
    Last minute check on presents - have you got everything?
    Level Three
    S&S downstairs loo

    Tuesday - kitchen and dining room
    Level one
    Clear and sweep/mop/hoover the floors
    Clear [STRIKE]work surfaces[/STRIKE] and table
    Level Two
    Clear and clean window sills
    15 minutes wiping anything that is grubby
    Level three
    Wipe out the fridge, use up anything you need to
    HHMe time before we run out of time
    Extras

    Meal plan (noting the above) right up to the 27th if you can

    Fill up your salt and pepper pots, have you got things like mustard, mayo, cranberry sauce etc? Do you have foil etc?
    Decluttering junk and debt in 2016
    Debts - Vanquis £3500 1/1/16; DFD - when I'm dead with £100,000,000+ interest :eek: UPDATED Feb 2016 £2739.80; DFD June 2016 :j
    Next - £1500 1/1/16 DFD about 10 years time. UPDATED Feb 2016 £1371.16; DFD July 2016 :j
    THE GOAL IS TO HAVE NO DEBT BY THE END OF 2016
  • A couple of Frog emails blitzed - feeling better already!
    Decluttering junk and debt in 2016
    Debts - Vanquis £3500 1/1/16; DFD - when I'm dead with £100,000,000+ interest :eek: UPDATED Feb 2016 £2739.80; DFD June 2016 :j
    Next - £1500 1/1/16 DFD about 10 years time. UPDATED Feb 2016 £1371.16; DFD July 2016 :j
    THE GOAL IS TO HAVE NO DEBT BY THE END OF 2016
  • Surprise surprise my Christmas wrapping is not yet done :o

    But DS is home :j:j and we have the 6th form award ceremony at his old school this evening - he has won an award for 'Outstanding Achievement at Advanced Level' and I am under strict instructions NOT to cheer, whistle, stamp my feet, bang on the table or jump up and down :o I must clap politely. That's all. :cool:

    The laptop repair dude came this morning and has ordered a new screen for DS and a new keyboard for me. They should be here on Friday and fitted over the weekend :T

    Listy looks like this:
    Monday Downstairs (minus the kitchen) including Rooms of Doom
    Level One

    Declutter floors even if it's just into a box or binbag to hide away IN PROGRESS...
    Sweep/mop/hoover floors and stairs
    Level Two
    Dust all dusty areas
    [STRIKE]Last minute check on presents - have you got everything? [/STRIKE] YES
    HH wrap
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]S&S downstairs loo[/STRIKE] DONE
    Straighten Christmas tree IT'S NOT UP YET, DS CAN GO IN LOFT FOR ME
    [STRIKE]HHI - especially for those on the challenge[/STRIKE] NO :)
    Extras
    [STRIKE]Make space for new toys either by storing the old ones away for a while or collecting for charity/ebay/carboot in the New Year
    Any decorations you do not want take to the charity shop asap to give them chance to sell.[/STRIKE]
    Finish writing cards [STRIKE]or give up on the idea of sending any :rotfl:[/STRIKE]


    Tuesday - kitchen and dining room
    Level one

    [STRIKE]Clear and [/STRIKE]sweep/mop/hoover the floors
    [STRIKE]Clear work surfaces and table[/STRIKE] DONE
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Wipe the work surfaces[/STRIKE] DONE
    Clear and clean window sills
    15 minutes wiping anything that is grubby
    Level three
    Wipe out the fridge, use up anything you need to
    [STRIKE]Put away anything on the worktops you don't need for the week to give space for cooking/serving[/STRIKE] DONE
    [STRIKE]HHMe time before we run out of time[/STRIKE]DONE :)
    Extras
    Meal plan (noting the above) right up to the 27th if you can I ONLY NEED TO DO UP TO 23RD, WE LEAVE ON XMAS EVE
    [STRIKE]Fill up your salt and pepper pots, have you got things like mustard, mayo, cranberry sauce etc? Do you have foil etc?[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Is all you table linen ready for the big day, extra cutlery and plates clean and to hand, don't forget a pile of tea towels for your helpers![/STRIKE]I'M SURE MY SIS HAS THESE LAST 2 ITEMS UNDER CONTROL ;)


    Thanks for the comments re haircuts/round face. LW that software looked great, thank you; however it doesn't seem to have downloaded properly :huh: - another job for DS I think.

    Where are wendywitch, embb, piggers, vanilla?? :(

    Hugs, sticks, spoons, and sloppy kisses xx
    *If you have nothing nice to say... say nothing*
    "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Martin Luther King Jr
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