Weekly Flylady Thread 11th November 2013

Honey_Bear

(((Hugs))) jools27.

Random tidying going on here. I am an official saddo. In my desperate attempt to start on the task of clearing a cubic metre in the attic I have taken to measuring the boxes I have brought down. Depressingly, I am on only 10% of the way there and I thought that would pretty much knock it on the head. Note to self: A cubic metre is a big, big amount of space.

nicki_2

Afternoon all.

Changed my plans for today. I was going to go Christmas shopping, but after spending 2 hours doing paid stuff I am no longer in the mood and the black clouds outside means its probably going to rain so I've decided to get on with paid stuff and some flying instead.

Personal WEEK:
Work out how many sets of lights I need for Christmas & which ones I want - can't decide between coloured or white LED ones for around the room. Also can't decide how to tackle the lights for the tree this year. I need about 500 bulbs if not more, may require a trip to Christmas departments in town
Shredding - part of the way through.
Make a start on fleece blinds/curtains
Find net wire/hook & eyes
Demould: Livingroom, Bathroom, hall
Put old bed outside Need DD to help me fold/tie up old mattress. She just needs to sit on it as the mattress is wrecked anyway :rotfl:
Clear yarden
Pay CC when bills arrive
Christmas shopping lists.

Work (Week):
Wed - Del & collect book
Thu - order due (no books)
Update call book
Find Christmas Cards to write.
Write up verbal/text/email orders.

Remembrance Day - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
30 minutes to spare...
Dusting, even if around everything
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, Clean fire-surrounds. Wipe sofa's down. Dust all those trinkets!

Tantalising Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Got an hour...
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean the windows in here!
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer filters need to be done too!!
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:

• Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
• Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
• 30 minutes ironing.
• Clean oven if you didn't do it last week

Wild Wednesday - those frightening kids room
15 minutes...
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
30 minutes to spare...
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Got an hour...
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
• 30 minutes ironing.. you love me & you know it!

Personal Tue:
Dailies
Laundry: towels
Ironing (while the pile is small )

Think I'm going to have some lunch before I do anything else. My head feels like its full of cotton wool again. :wave:

deus

Natty don't beat yourself up about a difficult day with BD. Judging yourself is unfair. Hope you're feeling better today.

optimistic-mummy glad to hear MIL visit went well

jools27 not an easy day for you, take care of yourself

Limited flying happened last night after work. I went for a run, and baked a lot of chocolate cupcakes. This required a lot of tidying up! I did manage to dust LR, DR and hallway, and hoover bedroom, bathroom and stairs.

Today after work I need to do more party prep and planning. I will also do some more flying to get ahead before the party!

pigpen

I took delivery of 8 stacking crates so I have sorted the maternity stuff and the tiny baby, newborn, 6-9, 9-12, 12-18 clothes into those to be stacked neatly in the loft. I have also sorted a box of stuff to go in the loft full of gibble. I have a massive box to go to chazzer as well.. possibly 3 binbags worth.. though I will go through it again and ebay some. I have a few Christmas bits which might sell this time of year.

OH taking Squeak ice skating.. Her second eye has started up with the ickies now so they are drugged much to her disgust.. the pharmasist obviously has no experience of administering eye drops to fighting toddlers.. lol.

I am going to sit here and knit while he is out.. I need to keep an unerring eye on Dot.. she is on top form today the little monster.

FizzWhizz

Afternoon everyone :hello:

I have been MIA this week so far as I have been laid up with a dodgy tum -- either a bug or MIL's curry :eek: but I feel normalish today so I'm running to catch up.

Shopped this morning; they had stacked the delivery in front of the cider in Ald! and I couldn't squeeze through the gap between the palates so I'm taking that as fate telling me I need to lay off the booze :rotfl:
Came home, put all the food away, tidied and S&Sed the kitchen.
Rang my sister (for 2 and a half hours ) and cleaned the windows and bathroom while we blethered.
Now I need to tackle the ironing pile, I'm hoping I'll steam through it within an hour.

Hope all is well with you all xx

FizzWhizz

pigpen wrote: »

the pharmasist obviously has no experience of administering eye drops to fighting toddlers.. lol.

My most vivid childhood memory was having eyedrops put in after I had a squint fixed. My dad pinning me down and my mum trying to prize my eyes open with one hand and squeeze drops in with the other while I wailed like a banshee. Happy days :rotfl:

LameWolf

Hi all

Natty how're you feeling today, sweetie?:o Bonnie has a very big, deep bark, so if you need her to woof at the BD and scare it back into its kennel, just let me know.:D Are you dressed yet? Remember we promised we'd both make sure to at least dress properly every day?;) Have a (((HUG))) to be going on with.:o

Boddy I never heard of cats crying tears before; hope you're ok, and the knee isn't too bruised. I take it your current avatar is Ginger Ninja?:o

I'm having a bit of a rough day – nothing to worry about, just one of those days when I keep feeling sick all the time.:( I've had a bit of lunch; time will tell if it stays put. (Sorry if tmi). It'll pass, but it's a nuisance as Mr LW's pal is coming over tonight, and the lounge needs vacuuming again. I have two tops that need hand washing, but tbh I don't feel well enough to stand at the sink and do them, so I think they might have to wait.:( I have other clothes, I shan't be going skyclad!:D What I ought to do is get my personal binder out and weed the contents – a least I can do that sitting down.:o I think I might just brush Bonnie first, though.:whistle:

kazwookie

Afternoon

Half day here, so ironing is on the go!

Going to declutter a 2 hour sleep as well!

Might sweep up some leaves and have a tidy around of the garden first before it gets dark.

Had to laugh as well, I had a letter today from DWP, informing me I can claim my pension from the age of 66, just how old do they think I currently am!!
(and for those that don't know I am 50, feel about 30 so I have another 16 years to go yet,)

Eltee12

Afternoon All

Dusty

Please can I update my November pledge thusly

to Finish bathroom - painting, put towel rail up, put new loo seat on [STRIKE]and hooks on the door [/STRIKE](DONE!)
to Do at least one flylady thing each day





Remembrance Day - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas [/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare...
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter [STRIKE]making sure stairs especially are safe [/STRIKE]
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Water any thirsty plants, wipe their poor neglected leaves!!
Got an hour...
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing in preparation for cold weather!! See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house!
Put up linings or winter curtains to keep out those draughts.
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• If you are wanting to take part in the flylady christmas card swap please PM Natty68 your details!! .. name address and email addy.. some people may want to send e-cards .
• [STRIKE]Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of
  paper.[/STRIKE]
• Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
• [STRIKE]Clean a window or two.[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!![/STRIKE]
• Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!

Deep Clean Challenge
Clean light fittings, skirtings even the ones behind furniture. Clean fire-surrounds. Wipe sofa's down. Dust all those trinkets! Clear as may hotspots as you can.. see if you can get it all into one pile instead of 15!!!



Tantalising Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Clean floors[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare...
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front,
clean out any spills or new mutations in there![/STRIKE]

Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Got an hour...
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
[STRIKE]Clean the windows in here![/STRIKE]
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:

• Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
• Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
• 30 minutes ironing.
• Clean oven if you didn't do it last week
• [STRIKE]Hike through the freezer and make a list of what you have, especially as [/STRIKE]

• [STRIKE]
  Christmas is getting closer and you will need the space for all those lovely
  goodies[/STRIKE]

Deep Clean Challenge
Get in a manky cupboard. Give it all GOOD scrub out before placing the things you need to use soon at the front, throw out everything you don’t want/need. If no messy cupboard do a food inventory!! Feel free to get carried away and do more cupboards!!!

Wild Wednesday - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
15 minutes...
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
[STRIKE]Spend at least half an hour doing something for
yourself!!!!! paint your nails, make an appointment to have your hair done, a
lovely soak in the bath.. whatever you feel like!![/STRIKE]

30 minutes to spare...
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Got an hour...
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
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
Extra Task List

• Wash a set of curtains, nets, duvet or throw
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
• 30 minutes ironing.. you love me & you know it!
• [STRIKE]grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity [/STRIKE]

• [STRIKE]
  shop or to donate to a friend![/STRIKE]

Deep Clean Challenge
Sort the book shelves.. and toy boxes.. what can be flung? we are making room for those lovely new things Santa will be bringing soon if we are all being good boys and girls!!.. So get rid of all the things that are no longer required! Just keep flinging, just keep flinging!!



Am (finally) getting into a routine now I'm back at work. baby steps though.

mrs-moneypenny

im back, thank you for support and good wishes, pleased to say harmless cysts so relieved and ok