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Weekly Flylady Thread 8th July 2013

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  • kazwookie
    kazwookie Posts: 14,273 Forumite
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    Evening

    Work done
    Garden 3 hours done, more to do
    Kitchen done
    DW on
    Shopping done
    Tax refund from HMRC paid into my account!!!!!!!!!
    Hoovering also done
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  • toochoosey
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    Mysterious Monday ~ Bathroom, Hall, Stairs and Study/PC Area
    Only got 15 minutes...

    Clean cobwebs
    30 minutes to spare..
    Straighten computer desk
    Delete 50 emails - do you really need that sale email from Dotty P's?
    Got an hour...
    Wash/vacuum floor
    Clean window
    Clean the windowsills

    Extras..
    • Wipe skirting boards up the stairs
    • Check supplies of paper/printer cartridges/stamps and envelopes
    • Throw away any pens that don't work
    • Clean fingerprints off light switches and doors.
    Twinkling Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
    Only got 15 mins..
    Clean Cobwebs
    Check firealarms are working, change battery if necessary.
    30 minutes to spare..
    Polish furniture
    Got an hour...
    Straighten/sort through make up
    Throw away any empty/out of date bottles
    Clean glass and mirrors - make them twinkle :D
    15 minutes floordrobe clearance
    Clear a hotspot ~ or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
    Add a personal touch - flowers in a vase on a dresser, pretty bowl etc..

    Wacky Wednesday ~ Those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
    Only got 15 mins..
    Clean cobwebs
    Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
    Straighten toy shelves
    30 minutes to spare..
    Polish furniture
    Vacuum the floor
    Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
    Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! Wash the curtains!
    Got an hour...
    Sort out outgrown clothes and give to charity/neighbours/younger children.
    Put away stray items
    Clean fingerprints off light switches/doors/walls
    Clean under the bed - I know it's scary but it does have to be done. You could even delegate to a little pink if you don't fancy doing it yourself.

    Extras
    • Clean windows
    • Clean/scrub bath toys
    • Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
    • HHI
    • Rearrange videos/games/books
    Not getting very far..... :(

    Hope all are well xx
  • deus
    deus Posts: 148 Forumite
    No houses to view this evening. It should have meant that I then did some actual flying and tackled the ironing mountain. But I have a cold and I was so tired I've sat on the sofa for a couple of hours :(

    I want an early night but I really ought to do some basic flying before that. I am off to do HHC and HHI ... off I go!
  • deus
    deus Posts: 148 Forumite
    My HHC turned into 2, in which I achieved:

    Cleaned sink and dish drainer
    Cleaned kitchen windowsill
    Washed dishes
    Cleaned kitchen surfaces and wiped over hob and appliances
    Wiped DR windowsill
    Wiped DR table
    Dusted TV and lounge windowsill
    Watered and fed plant
    Dusted banister
    Swept and mopped kitchen
    Hoovered DR, stairs, hallway, sofas and LR

    Sorry for being off-list, but I'm just so behind in post-wedding and house-buying chaos that I am using my own initiative. I really appreciate the lists and the thread is just great. I seriously get so much done when I'm posting in on here, so thank you to you all :T

    Now to do a HHI or 2 with the Apprentice final :)
  • Natty68
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    Wooohooo I have my house back - no builders/decorators traipsing in or out anymore :D No more decamping to the upstairs bedrooms..or removing everything up there with me. Now for the exciting bit of putting everything back..oh gods!!!

    Right I'm off to change the bed as the dogs have been sleeping on it all day..then off to snuggle in to play Mahjong for a while :D
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  • bossymoo
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    I've sorted through the cupboard under bathroom sink, plus 4 tubs of various bath / skincare / haircare gibble. Cleared a bit of space and I now know what I've got...

    Also decluttered some cracked heel cream onto my feet :o

    Bed now. Night all
    X
    Bossymoo

    Away with the fairies :beer:
  • Good evening, It has been a busy and productive day so I am just going to update my list and head to bed, as I am feeling drained tonight.

    Mysterious Monday
    1. Thin out the plants and repot as required
    2. Clear & clean the work surfaces in the kitchen

    Twinkling Tuesday
    1. Clean old pram and list for sale
    2. Sort through 3 bags of paperwork - file/shred

    Wednesday
    1. Sort customer orders
    2. Do some course work
    3. Do hand washing that is needing done

    Tantalising Thursday
    1. Shower & get dressed, Kids up & dressed
    2. Childcare run
    3. Laundry (3 loads)
    4. Attend midwife appointment
    5. Dust & deweb dd's bedroom
    6. Make shopping list & do weekly online shop
    7. Check Argos clearance sale (looking for some gifts for the present box)
    8. Change & Wash dd's bedding
    9. Sort through dd's wardrobe and get rid of clothes that are too small
    10. Sort through dd's drawers & get rid of clothes that are too small
    11. Feed animals & check for eggs
    12. Make a start on organising work diary for next month
    13. Water plants
    14. Open windows & let fresh air in
    15. HH sorting emails & delete 50
    16. Surveys & daily work
    17. Deliver customer orders
    18. Sort mystery shopping paperwork for today & Friday
    19. Do mystery shopping work that is in for today
    20. Spend an hour looking for freelance work
    21. Do some course work
    22. Sort paperwork & post letter
  • pigpen
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    Up to 56 of the 80 squares required for my blanket.. 24 to go :D I've done 4 today.. that is about 3 hours spent knitting.

    I've ramped up my Next balance again with sale stuff.. there is usually a lot to go back . mainly school stuff, baby stuff and shoes..and undies for DD3 not a single thing for myself of course and maybe 2 tshirts for OH.. I have my eye on a couple of his to fling :p

    Half dead pigeon removed from my kitchen.. still attached to the cat.. so I need to prod OH to sweep the kitchen first thing in the morning as it is full of feather.. as is the garden!!! The disgusting vermin had had its wing almost ripped off so if it manages to survive until the morning it will be taken to be .. deceased. There was nowhere to take it at 9pm tonight or we would have done it already and I am not popping off a rat bird.. just thinking about them turns my stomach

    Bed time for me I think..

    Tesco delivery in the morning, and a lovely discussion about what contraception we are going to sort for DD2.. and finishing the packing for the weekend and an epic vacuuming session!.. oh my day is filled with delights!!
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  • bossymoo
    bossymoo Posts: 6,924 Forumite
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    Morning,

    After my sort last night I left a butterfly clip and cute compact mirror in DD room. She's just seen them;
    "Mummy what are deeees?"
    "They are for you. One is a hair clip and one is a mirror. I found them and thought you might like them."
    "Oh, are dey for me?"
    "Yes, sweetie"
    "Oh dey are really nice, fank you mummy"
    :D bless her. I think we're in for a good day.

    Need to collect their tablets but I think I might cancel the princess castle. I've slept on it, and although she likes little figures, she prefers to carry them in a handbag rather than put them in their houses...

    DS is under his bed. Will go get a breakfast picnic soon...
    Bossymoo

    Away with the fairies :beer:
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
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    Morning all

    Cloudy here toay. Taking DS2&3 to school and I was going shopping for the day but ot in the mood so I'm going to get all the filing done and just pop into our town to do a few returns and a bit of a food shop.

    Have a good day.
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
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