Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd September 2013

bossymoo

Cake is done, DW back on, kitchen S&S, and I'm shattered! But here it is. Just hope it all holds together...

decogecko

Wow bossy that's amazing! Well done you x
mumroys3 congratulations for DS3 getting into the school you wanted.
kerri take it easy, don't push yourself too hard

DW emptied
Washing hung on the indoor line

Deco x

System

Gah.
Just spent 3 hours doing downstairs - dust, Hoover, rearrange furniture, get loads of stuff out for charity shop - books, DVDs, ornaments. Not sure it looks any better but it must be cleaner cos it's taken so long!
Do I get the weekend off now for being a good girl?

Honey_Bear

Yes, Rosyq, you do. At least, that's what I think. Bossy, the cake looks fantastic! Deco - I forgot to say, well done on the cinema visit. Regarding holidaying alone - the only way it worked for me was to take activity holidays. That way it was possible to spend my time with newly found like-minded people. (I'm still not one for lying on a beach, although I'm a tad less active now.)

bossymoo

Deco, I went on a "solos" holiday before I met DH - it wasn't cheap, but it was a learn to dive holiday, and I gt my padi open water qualification. They did other holiday types too. Activities, beach, city breaks, even whale watching! I had a fab time and met lots of lovely people in the same boat.

Bedtime I think...

decogecko

Thanks HB & Bossy I've had a quick look on the internet and looking at the prices it will be at least a year before I can afford to do it (maybe even 2 years) but I will do it.

Deco x

skint_breeder_5

Monday Mayhem ~ Krazy Kitchen +[/U][/B]

15 Minutes.. 100%
30 minutes to spare.. 100% done

Got an hour...
Clean the window
Extra challenge:

• Deweb, don't forget those corners
• Clean that cupboard under the sink!!!
  

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Twinkling Tuesday ~ Bouncing Bedroom
15 Minutes..

[STRIKE]Hoover the floor[/STRIKE]
Empty any bins
30 minutes to spare..
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Polish mirrors and any other shiny surfaces...[/STRIKE]
Got an hour...
Turn and vacuum mattress - do NOT do it if you are unable to or pregnant..get a nice partner/hubby/child to do it for you.
Sort through the wardrobe - is there anything that you don't need or can be rehomed.
[STRIKE]Clean the light switches[/STRIKE]

Extra challenge:

• Clear one drawer in the dressing table/chest of drawers
  [STRIKE]
• Clean the window - make it sparkle in the sunshine[/STRIKE]
  [STRIKE]
• Clear and clean the windowsill[/STRIKE]
• HHI

Whimsical Wednesday ~ Barnacled Bathroom

15 minutes...
Empty bins
[STRIKE]Clear all empty bottles/toothpaste tubes etc.. Do we really need to keep that empty box of q-tips[/STRIKE].
Change flannels/sponges
30 minutes to spare..
Clean sink and bath
[STRIKE]Shine the taps, don't forget to get underneath the taps with a toothbrush.[/STRIKE]

Got an hour...
Hoover/mop floor - mopped downstairs loo :eek:
Clear out the medicine cabinet - if you have any out of date medicine make sure it's bagged up properly and either bin it securely or take to the nearest chemist for disposal.
Clean windowsill
Last minute checks to see if you have everything for your little ones going back/starting school
Extra challenge:

• Clean windows
• Wash curtains
• HHI

Tantalizing Thursday ~ Luxurious Living Room, hall and stairs

15 minutes....
Take "first day of school" photo - if your little darlings are back at school today!
30 minutes to spare..
Dust standing objects including electrical items - no electrocutions please!
Turn over and[STRIKE] plump sofa and chair cushions.[/STRIKE]
Water plants
Got an hour to spare...
27 fling boogie
Sort out one cupboard/drawer, even that cupboard under the stairs if you want...
Wash windows and nets
Extras...

• Sort out any mending that needs doing and have a go at it..
• Replace any dead light bulbs
• Wash smelly pet beds
• Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it..
• Deflea pets

Final Friday ~ Frightening Kids rooms and Spare rooms
15 minutes...
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
[STRIKE]Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it![/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare..
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!!
Got an hour to spare...
Clean 2 windows
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
Extras...

• Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
• HHI
• Binbag dance!!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

Evening :wave:

been at horsepiddle today having my jaws pulled around, and woohoo, I can have feasibility models at next appointment with Consultant and I have been told to keep 17th Dec free to meet the surgeon as they are hoping that my molds will confirm I am ready for surgery (as I have been on the waiting list for 8 years to get this done, I am being treated as urgent) so surgery looks like a go-er at some point in 2014.

Went out to meet old friend and her rescue greyhound/lurcher cross, with DD1, DD4 and DS in tow......lent her some gazebos out of my logcabin for a few weeks (to help with her upcoming houndy charity work) so less clutter in there will help me get all of DD1 and DD2 worldly goods rounded up ready to take away.....lunch decluttered in local pub down her way.

Done very little flying here today, tomorrow will be similar as DD1 and DD2 are going off to a wingding in Southend aka Sarfend, so young skints will make most of petrol and see their Dad....and I may take some quality time to see mine as I may or may not be able to get back into Towie Town for Thursday, two years has gone so quickly.:(

Piggers those pictures are just adorable, even having DD4 here at a tender 7 and half months, there is something about a newborn littlie than makes my ovaries twang! Good job I am on my own otherwise I would be Skinty 6 before long :rotfl:

Right time to declutter some WDYTYA on !player, then bed nightie night!

bonnie_bumpkins

Jazee wrote: »

BUT in my challenge I have played the piano each evening and have progressed to the black keys.

Are you learning to play & have you taken any grades? I would love a piano... when I have the money... and a detached house... I will play again!

decogecko wrote: »

Thanks HB & Bossy I've had a quick look on the internet and looking at the prices it will be at least a year before I can afford to do it (maybe even 2 years) but I will do it.
Deco x

I've looked at singles holidays in the past and :eek: sooo expensive

I drank too much coffee earlier so I'm still awake

pigpen

I now have 4 knitting projects on the go.. I can't finish the pink one until I have bought a 3rd circular needle to finish the purple one and I need a bigger circular needle to get past the rib on the red jumper for Spam and the jumper for DD1 for Christmas needs me to not be tired otherwise I can't concentrate on the pattern and I go all wrong.. I'm sure it could have been written more clearly rather than the jumble it is!! Anyway.. I can do a little more on Spams before I HAVE to go to the wool shop but as it is closed Sunday I shall trot off tomorrow and buy the correct size needles.. I bought one size today and I think I just have shrimps in my head as I knew I needed the smaller ones too I just forgot! I might take the ones back I don't need and just swap them... or I might not!

In the last 3 months my wool stash has been severely depleted... so I was very naughty and bought some more.. probably more than I have knitted up! But it is nice! I must learn to knit during the day otherwise I will never get through it all and will still have a stash when I croak lol..

Lovely cake Bossy I hope this one goes down as well as the smaller version.

Bag of rubbish binned so I am now off to bed! Recycling gathered up, animals fed..

xx

Can someone remind me on Monday I need to register Delilah with the quack please? I keep forgetting!

Jazee

bonnie_bumpkins wrote: »

Are you learning to play & have you taken any grades? I would love a piano... when I have the money... and a detached house... I will play again!

No, I've been teaching myself from books and suchlike. I don't want to be great, just to be able to bash out the odd tune. I used to play cello (was in a concert - once) but am struggling to even read music now. DH keeps trying to persuade me to take lessons.

My plans for today:

Breakfast & wash up
Sort the dogs out with food and medicine
Wash hair and make myself look presentable
Wrap & post parcels
Get bread order from baker
Walk dogs
Hoover through house
Plan which stores are needed to see us through the winter

And as it is such a lovely day here I will try to catch up with the washing.

Have a great day everyone.