Weekly Flylady Thread 20th January 2013

Honey_Bear

I'll join you Dusty.

mrs-moneypenny

got everything except the washing up done off my prework list.
'see' you all later

polkadot

Ill jump in too Dusty only 5 minutes late.

Honey_Bear

I've had to stop a couple of minutes early as I am hotter than a hot thing.

It turns out the sofa I use in the sitting room ... has a removable cover. Which I only found out because I hoovered it for the first time today. We've had it ten years :eek:

amyloofoo

Right, I'm back in, but I know I'm going to struggle... Work, illness and trying to declutter all at once is absolutely killing me, and I also have 2 birthdays week :eek: I need to stop trying to do everything at once, then getting disillusioned... even level 1s will help!

Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clean floors
Level Two
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Clean cupboard door fronts and the kick boards
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front
Wipe dining table (clean table cloth if necessary)
Check your car is topped up with anti-freeze, radiator water, oil,petro. Check your tyre pressure too, if your car is being used during the freezing weather.
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining room, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wash the washer drawer out if it's gunky
Clean oven - because I know it wasn't on the list last week
Check you have essentials in the car, if you are driving, i.e. chocolate, flask, torch, warm blanket and charged up mobile phone. We don't want you to get stuck in the snow.
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:

• Clear front path of snow
• Check on any neighbours to see they are okay during this cold spell
• Wipe out the fridge, make sure the drain is clear
• Wipe over little appliances, wipe under them before putting them back
• Clean dishwasher, cooker hood (if washable) and tumble drier filters
• Wipe window sills, clean any marks off windows if required
• Wipe the front of large appliances

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
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags
Vacuum under furniture (only if you won't hurt yourself doing it, don't want any injuries)
Get a winter emergency box for your car.. it's still not too late SEE HERE for ideas!
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• Clear one hotspot or spend at least 15 minutes clearing it a bit
• HHI
• Give the inside of the front door a wipe (if it's not snowing you could do the outside too)
• Wipe the leaves of your plants
• Sort through any magazines or paperwork lying around
• Clean windows and sills in these areas

LameWolf

Hi all.

*Places extra-large pile of posi-vibes on table* Form an orderly queue and help yourselves; SickDog first, please.;) Good to hear the the ol' tail is wagging again.

Honey Bear how's your old woofer doing now?

I fear dusting is going to be an all-day task; it needs doing thoroughly, which mean bringing the trolley in and lifting each item carefully onto it using both hands, dusting the surface, then lifting all the items back again using both hands.:( It's incredibly boring, but it'll look better once it's done.

kazwookie

Lw why don't you try a small clean paint brush to dust with? that way to won't have to use both hands / arms to lift? just a thought for you.

Drive now clean of snow, thanks to the kids next door, whom seem to have created an igloo, it doesn't look very safe at the roof bit, but they seem happy, soaking wet, and still full of giggles, as it seems their dog (2 years old) has been 'helping'

Tesco's done
Birds fed
Wm etc changed round again
Toast for lunch eaten.

Ironing next! oh what fun

Honey_Bear

Afternoon Lamewolf :wave:

Dog went to the Beauty Parlour last week and is looking and smelling amazing! She is terrified of brushes, towels, combs and being stroked or handled too much, so a vet nurse who specialises in grooming has her for 2.5/3 hrs every three months and does everything top to toe. Karen noticed on this visit that Dog is really struggling now with all her aches and pains, so kept everything calm and worked gently and as quickly as she could at Dog's pace. Each time we book the next appointment now, we know it may not be needed.

But, having said that, Dog thinks that life is pretty amazing. She sleeps a lot, is fussy about food and often gets an alternative bowl of dinner and finishes up her leavings overnight, so I know she's eating as much as she can when she can. She's still playing with the cat, leaping about just before a walk and turns 16 this very week.

amyloofoo

She's gorgeous Honey Bear, it's so nice that you've been able to give her such a loving home in her older years :j

LameWolf

HB oh, bless her, what a sweetie! :happyhear

I love grooming dogs - I find it therapeutic, and always hope my guests will bring their grooming kit with them when they come to stay.:o

kazwookie wrote: »

Lw why don't you try a small clean paint brush to dust with? that way to won't have to use both hands / arms to lift? just a thought for you.

Thanks Kazw; that's exactly what I've done the last few weeks, and now I feel the stuff needs to be moved so that the actual surfaces can be done thoroughly. I may have to give up with the very large Dragons, though.:cool: