Weekly Flylady Thread 30th September 2013

x_raphael_xx

HHC complete. I always seem to comeback late from these things, but why stop when you're on a roll?

Dishes done, dry clothes put away, a handful was still wet! so moved around.
Kitchen floor wiped where dog had an accident (it was lashing down all day yesterday so can't really blame her).
Been up in the loft to get down the old DVD player/recorder OH wants to sell.

Made myself a cuppa and decluttered a cheese toasty

mrs-moneypenny

hugs to baby poppy and her family, im so glad shes coming home at last

hope all those with gippy tums feel better soon

kazwookie

Morning

Hugs all round.

Daily stuff done
Fridge done
Hoovered all down stairs.

Wrk done!

nicki_2

sparrer wrote: »

Skint breeder I chuck 1/2 a mug of kitchen salt dissolved in a large (3 pint) jug of boiling water over the base and tendrils of the ivy every now and then. It's the only thing I know that works other than chemicals and I don't use those. A bonus is it also gets rid of weeds in cracks in patios etc. Don't let it go onto the lawn though, it will kill the grass!

Do you think this would work on budliea (sp?) ? I have them growing out of the tops of the walls surround my yard/garden and weed killer hasn't done a thing :mad:

CY - *hugs* sorry to hear your news.

Reading the secondary school decisions to be made, I'm amazed at how many things there are to consider. I got the list, crossed off all the religious schools (we're not religious so no point in sending her to them), all the same sex schools (I personally think one of the most important things you learn at secondary school is how to deal with the opposite sex, plus DD has always gotten on better with boys than girls :shrug: ), crossed off the ones I knew I didn't want her going to (too far away, bad reputation, teachers at her primary told me it wouldn't be a good choice for her) and that left me with 2! I applied online and on the form put "I would rather homeschool my daughter than send her this school but I have to put an option here" next to all the other schools Luckily she got into her first choice and has really blossomed as its a school where, to quote DD, "Geeks are cool" :rotfl::rotfl: I have to buy her a bus pass every term as she doesn't qualify for a free one (apparently there are closer schools with places available) but I think the extra £240 a year to send her there is worth every penny considering how happy she is

I'm only going to do dailies today as I'm determined to clear this shredding pile. I have 1/3rd of a crisp box left and it was full when I started I should really do some non-shredding paid stuff as well but it won't do any harm to leave that until tomorrow except for seeing a customer tonight

Already been to Mr A's and got some fresh veg to make a stew for tea. I don't often buy it fresh as it tends to go off before I use it up, but DD was complaining that the veg went mushy when done in the slowcooker so I'll try it with chunkier fresh stuff I've prepared myself, except for the onions. I use ready chopped frozen ones and I don't care how much more expensive they work out to be, I detest chopping onions:p

If its gone its done or not applicable:

Personal:
Shredding - HHC (7 hours and counting....:eek:)
Writing x 9 pieces
Toots list
Scanning (old documents from pre-2006)
Ironing
Colour hair
WM: trainers, door curtains, towels,
Nag DD to get all her homework done.
Weed yard.
Call oven repair peeps / get oven fixed - after bills have been paid.
Call landlady. - after oven is repaired.

Monday Musings ~ Kitchen
30 minutes to spare...
Sort fridge clean out any spills
HH Ironing

Tuesday Thrills ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Extra Mission ~ Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• [STRIKE]Clean a window or two.[/STRIKE] - changing this to clean the bathroom walls down as they're starting to get covered in black mould again :mad:

Deep Clean Challenge
Clean light fittings, skirtings even the ones behind furniture. Clean fire-surrounds.

Wednesday Whiles ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
15 minutes...
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen. - Saturday job
30 minutes to spare...
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
Got an hour...
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Clear out one 'hotspot' drawer/box
Extra tasks list ~ as usual choose one or more

• 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Check house for places where draughts are getting in.. doors, windows etc and see if there are ways to stop it!

Off to find a jumper, and then start on the shredding again. I can fly Friday in preparation for a weekend off.

x_raphael_xx

Natty68 wrote: »

Is it just me or are all husbands/partners like this when they have time off together..?

I'm quite lucky, my OH can't sit still so she'll always leap up and have to clean something or tidy up. She just has 2 habits that bug me:
She uses a fresh glass or cup for every drink, even if it's the same drink, so we end up with hundreds of cups to wash at the end of the day.
And she dumps her clothes in a pile in the corner of the bedroom each night. I once counted 3 t-shirts, 2 hoodies, 2 trousers and assorted socks & pants. It's the mix of dirty and okay-to-rewear that irritates me!

greent

HHC at 11.30 anyone?

x

Just2Ashamed

Well, I need to stop lazing and get on with it today - just finishing up my tea and then I'll get my bum in gear! Am having guests around tonight so need to make the place look a bit more presentable (unfortunately the dehoarding of other rooms has led to me having about 5 boxes for the car boot in the lounge :eek:). Also, Mr T delivered a shop on Monday but decided there was no suitable substitution for chicken breast (!) so I'm going to have to go out in torrential rain to buy some for dinner *sigh*

I did read back, but am terrible for forgetting which comment belonged to who, so big hugs, sticks and spoons all round.



Monday Musings ~ Kitchen and Dining Room
15 minutes...
Clean floors - this is now DH's job as I've been banned from moving heavy items


Tuesday Thrills ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
15 minutes...
Vacuum floors and sofas - DH's job
30 minutes to spare...
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Got an hour...
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc


Extra Mission ~ Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• Clean a window or two.

Deep Clean Challenge
Clean light fittings, skirtings even the ones behind furniture. Clean fire-surrounds.


Wednesday Whiles ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
30 minutes to spare...
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Got an hour...
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had its day or doesn't belong there is removed
clear out one 'hotspot' drawer/box

Extra tasks list ~ as usual choose one or more

• 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Put away those summer clothes from someones cupboard and get out the winter woollies.. don’t store anything that is past its best! Make a list of things you need to buy!!
• Clean windows in these rooms

Deep Clean Challenge

Get under the bed.. drag everything out and sort through it.. Clean out all those dust-mammoths before putting back ONLY the things you need to keep! - have done most of this, but need to get DH to move the bed so I can get at the remaining gibble


My very own list of horrors
- Email to the council
- Contact work
- Arrange hair & nails appointment
- Pick up some chicken for tomorrow's dinner
- Start working through Mount Washmore (at least one load of washing, ironing and sorting through per day) - MON / TUES / WEDS
- Contact physio for next appointment
- Arrange nurse appointment
- Sort TC form
- Make sure DH's work clothes are sorted for the week
- At least 10 things out of the door per day! - MON / TUES / WEDS
- List at least 5 things on eBay
- Keep an eye on paid work
- Revision for exams next week
- Speak to Sky about ridiculous bill

optimistic-mummy

DW x2
WM x2
oven shelves soaking
oven scrubbed
LO's clothes sorted
xmas presents sorted and bagged
hob wiped

bossymoo

Oh CY I'm so sorry, we have been worrying about you (hugs). What sad, sad news. I hope the move goes smoothly and they can get onto some kind of treatment plan for her.

Well I'm sat out here in the conservatory. Had the heater on earlier for a short while to dry the floor, and its still warm ish and so quiet. Usually the rain drums on the roof so loud you can't hear yourself think. I can hear a trickling but I'm sure its just rain running into new (clean ) guttering. Ceiling is drying anyway.

I've been pottering a little (icky tums here too) and since DD is really keen on drawing / sticking I've done her a little craft corner with the drawers of craft goodies and her easel with a new roll of paper on.

In the cubby I have a tall unit with happyland stuff on 3 shelves and boxed games on the top, with the play kitchen and table and chairs. And in the other two corners I have comfy tub chairs.

The rug has been washed recently but I hovered the steam mop over to freshen and fluff up.

So they are all set to play again. Garage room is trashed though. But I'm feeling rather pants so it will have to wait. Nap time this afternoon I think...

Really don't want to go out today but we are nearly out of milk...

greent

Well in my HHC I:

• vacuumed and mopped kitchen floor
• hung out 2nd load of washing
• finished cleaning oven (Mr Muscle sprayed on earlier)
• re-cleaned kitchen floor in front of oven!:o
• put all washing up away
• wiped kitchen sides by sink
• emptied office bin, sorting out recycling from it first
• re-assembled oven

Not toooo bad




Monday Musings ~ Kitchen and Dining Room
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Clean kitchen floors[/STRIKE]
Vacuum dining room - spot clean carpet
30 minutes to spare...
Wipe dining table..
Got an hour...
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
[STRIKE]Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances ..
don't forget those kick boards.. - [/STRIKE]




Extra Mission ~ Choose one or more of:

• Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms - dining room done
• [STRIKE]Clean oven if you didn't do it last week[/STRIKE]

Deep Clean Challenge
[STRIKE]Feel free to get carried away and do more cupboards!!!
- Pfffft!:mad::mad: UNder sink cupboard needs doing again after a can of
spray starch exploded in there overnight [/STRIKE] - also started on cutlery drawer - got rid of 4 sets of kiddy cutlery

Personal Extras

List min 5 ebay items
Personal tax paperwork for DH & me to accountant
Compile Toots list
Research new gas & elec suppliers - charity I'm a trustee for
[STRIKE]Book landlord gas safety check for charity premises[/STRIKE]
Chase remaining 2 outstanding payments re charity ball
Test the heating
Catch up on mending
Make a list of just 5 things that you will achieve in October

Tuesday Thrills ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
15 minutes...
Do something from your Toots list, or at least start something if you have nothing you can do in 15 minutes
Vacuum floors and sofas
30 minutes to spare...
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Got an hour...
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched
Tidy shoes, coats and bags ..
Sort through your handbag and fling all those ancient bus tickets and receipts.. don't forget your purse too!!!

Extra Mission ~ Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
• Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
• Clean a window or two.

Wednesday Whiles ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Check fire alarms are working[/STRIKE]
Remove and wash bed linen.
30 minutes to spare...
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Got an hour...
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
clear out one 'hotspot' drawer/box



Extra tasks list ~ as usual choose one or more

• Clean windows in these rooms
• Check house for places where draughts are getting in.. doors, windows etc and see if there are ways to stop it!

Off to de-clutter lunch