Weekly Flylady Thread 11th November 2013

nicki_2

dancemum *hug*

Kaz2904

We too have a dehumidifier and it runs almost constantly during the winter. It has cut our heating costs and made our house far warmer than it was before. The damp isn't entirely under control and I think I may need to get another for upstairs but it is working it's magic for now. It is in our single skin utility and downstairs loo.

Dancemum, the dentists will have had to assess your dad to see if he had any evidence of gum disease. If he did, then it is easier to manage by removing the teeth from what I understand. This is imperative prior to cardiac surgery because of the risk of bugs getting direct to the heart which can cause all sorts of problems. Bacterial infections in the heart take months of high dose antibiotic treatment and are life threatening. He will have a much better prognosis now and can be fitted for dentures when the swelling has reduced and his mouth has healed.
Sorry to hear your sis is not doing so well and that your Mum too is struggling, it sounds like you are having to be the strong one.

Carpet man has been and it's going to be almost £900 for the carpets for stairs and landing and bedroom and the fitting thereof. This includes the thickest underlay available and all the grippers. He also said that we will have enough carpet to do the hallway if we choose to.
They are being fitted on the 28th November. Exactly 8.5 years since we moved in.

dancemum

Thanks sorry to hog the thread x

Kitchen put to bed

mrs-moneypenny

hugs to you and yours dancemum, sounds a difficult and worrying time for you all

Valli

Dancemum - huge hugs (((dancemum)))

Been to see Adam Hills at Buxton - he's utterly lovely and we laughed a lot and I enjoye dthe venue even if we were in 'tyhe gods' - fear of falling put to one side as we were front row and centre in the Upper Circle! I'm fine shen seated - but moving to/from seat was - well amusing.

I am applying for the post I am cureently doing this week - vibes would be much appreciated though it will mean I am absent from the thread...

*suddenly overwhelmed by vibes as this means a Valli-free flylady thread*

and, just to be clear I am joking as I presume (hope) I would really be missed;)

optimistic-mummy

evening/morning everyone.
haven't managed to catch up on thread ... hope everyone is ok. hugs and vibes of all kinds to those that need/want them.

been a bit busy today so not much flying determined to get back on track in the morning. not much to do so hopefully will be back on track within a few hours of getting up.

going to finish my drink then head to bed ... LO will most probably have me up at 6am and im feeling a little tired so going to try and get too sleep before it passes and im wide awake again. will try and catch up on thread in the morning night all

optimistic-mummy

Happy Birthday to moomin pigpen hope she has a lovely day ... x

Dustykitten

Morning all

Woken by a mog slurping water from the glass by my bed at 5 and couldn't get back to sleep.

Dancemum hugs, remember to take time for yourself as you are supporting a lot of people.

Today:
Dust bedroom
Food shop
Stuff back to town
2xWM and then iron one lot
DS3 homework
Make a cake
HHG weather permitting

bossymoo

Oh dancemum do let off steam here - especially if everyone is leaning on you X its lonely being in charge X

Of course you will be missed Valli, you already are!

And happy birthday moomin!

Just a quiet one today for us. Hoping to catch my brother on Skype, and will wait to hear from dad. I offered to go on Fri with DD but he didn't seem at all keen god forbid we change the routine of Sunday visits :eek: thought he might need some help being home alone and arm in a sling. Plus no DS to jump on him.
Pah. Shame on me for trying to be sensible...

CoffeeQueen

Hi all, Haven't done any flying this week really.
I've had to do Jury Service but nothing has happened and now might have to go back next week

Remembrance Day - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Vacuum floor[/STRIKE]s and sofas
30 minutes to spare...
[STRIKE][STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything [/STRIKE][/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe [/STRIKE]
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
[STRIKE]Water any thirsty plants, wipe their poor neglected leaves!![/STRIKE]
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 –
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.
Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
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]
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or new mutations in there!
Wipe dining table..
Got an hour...
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
[STRIKE]Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc[/STRIKE]
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!! [STRIKE]Tumble dryer[/STRIKE]
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
Hike through the freezer and make a list of what you have, especially as Christmas is getting closer and you will need the space for all those lovely goodies
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...
[STRIKE]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!!
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!
grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
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!!

Thrilling Thursday - Master Bedroom & Landing
15 minutes...
Check fire alarms are working
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...
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing[/STRIKE]
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 a hotspot., or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
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
Make a list of things you need to buy!!
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!

Freaky Friday- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare...
[STRIKE]Clean baths, toilets and sinks[/STRIKE]
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Got an hour...
[STRIKE]Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc[/STRIKE]
Wipe down tiles in bathroom..
Delete 10 links in your favourites which you no longer use or are dead!
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just burn it! .. Does anyone have a pulper to make logs from their old papers??
Extra mission:
Pick whichever you want to attempt:
Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
Check through those bottles.. what can be flung/decanted/and do you not need to buy until the year 3000?? Do you know I’ve not bought any shampoo since 2003!!!!!!!
clean the radiators and woodwork in these rooms
Get those uniforms, games kits, coats and things in the wash which you will need on Monday
Deep Clean Challenge

Scrub down the dirty marks on the walls in these rooms, and any dirty marks on the walls. When did you last clean 'under the rim'? Get a mirror and check it out.. how gross??? Wash any chair covers/throws/blinds etc. When did you last replace the bath sponges & toothbrushes??

FRIDAY EXTRA - Don't forget your ME time this weekend, even if it's just a nice relaxing bath. Go on you deserve it.

WEEKEND Frolics
For those who have extra weekend time and can't function without tasks... lol If you don't have time or want to spend time with your family that is brilliant.. go for it. It is a list of 10 tasks to do over the weekend if you get chance.. no pressure at all.. just ideas and reminders and winter preparations!
This is also a chance to get hubby's and children involved in the flying
If you are wanting to take part in the flylady christmas card swap please PM me your details!! .. name address and email addy.. some people want to send e-cards .. Last chance I am sending the lists out at the weekend!!
Write a list of things YOU want for christmas!
Extra 30 minutes ironing.. school uniforms? work clothes?
Change duvet for your winter one.. wash summer ones and put away..
Change any bedding you didn't get chance to do over the week!
Meal plan for the next week and make a shopping list... based on what you found in the freezer and those things that need using from our weekly cupboard sweep
Make sure you have everything ready for school/work for this week.. pe kits, socks, homework done etc.
Fill a binbag of things to get rid of.. charity/bin etc
Make a start on that decorating job you REALLY want to get done before christmas!!!!! We always have one!!
Make sure you have fuel/coal/wood/oil in for the colder months... find a supplier if necessary!