Weekly Flylady Thread 16th December 2013

Penelope_Penguin

Dustykitten wrote: »

Winding myself up by watching Gove on tv!

I'm glad I went out this morning :-)

Natty68 wrote: »

Oh gods LW I didn't realise Yule was this Saturday..and I haven't got my log in for this year. Oh darn... Will definately need to get my act together so that we can celebrate then.. Wonder why DH didn't remind me?

Thanks for the reminder. We're off to a party on Saturday, with a hogroast, so I've agreed to take a log - need to get that made, along with a greenery swag for my back door :-)


Going to update my list, then HHC 15:15 - 15:45 if anybody wants to join :-)

Penelope_Penguin

Monday Downstairs (minus the kitchen) including Rooms of Doom
15 minutes .....
[strike]Declutter floors even if it's just into a box or binbag to hide away.[/strike]
30 minutes to spare....
[strike]S&S downstairs loo
Last minute check on presents - have you got everything?[/strike]
Hover and mop all of downstairs
Got an hour....
[strike]Dust all dusty areas
HHI - especially for those on the challenge[/strike]Straighten Christmas tree - no tree until the weekend!

Extras - all done!

Tuesday - kitchen and dining room
15 minutes .....
Clear and sweep/mop/hoover the floors
Clear work surfaces and table
30 minutes to spare....
[strike]Wipe the work surfaces
Clear and clean window sills
15 minutes wiping anything that is grubby[/strike]
Got an hour....
Wipe out the fridge, use up anything you need to
Put away anything on the worktops you don't need for the week to give space for cooking/serving
HHMe time before we run out of time
Extras

Meal plan (noting the above) right up to the 27th if you can

Fill up your salt and pepper pots, have you got things like mustard, mayo, cranberry sauce etc? Do you have foil etc?

Is all you table linen ready for the big day, extra cutlery and plates clean and to hand, don't forget a pile of tea towels for your helpers!

Wednesday - Say your prayers today is all Upstairs
15 minutes .....
Declutter floors - either put away or into a box or bin bag so at least it's tidy
30 minutes to spare....
Hoover/sweep/mop all upstairs
Clear and wipe the window ledges
Got an hour....
Strip, wash and remake all beds
HH Wrap or HHI
Dust all dusty bits

Extras - all done!

LameWolf

Flip, flap and Fly! This Wolf has wings!:D
I've Dys0nned up a load more Cassie-hair (and probably some Bailey-hair too, but Cassie was deffo moulting more) and dusted as best I can between the [STRIKE]carp[/STRIKE] tasteful decorations.

HB you remember you suggested not bothering to dust? I compromised in the end, and dusted all surfaces at or below Mr LW's eye level (he's 8 inches taller than me).:o The rest can wait, as we won't actually be able to see it.;)

I've also cleaned the candle-holder we used last night for the Full Moon - if we have a canine guest, I use a tea-light, as it's safer with waggy tails around (it gets put on Mr LW's desk in any case, but I guess I'm a bit paranoid). However, as we're between guest atm, I used a "proper" candle last night.:o

Mudbath

Natty - big hugs for you and your furry friend xxx
Pigpen - you can't beat special cats! I hope you get things sorted about Christmas xxx
Honeybear - we seem to be lucky with DS as people seem to buy his presents in the sales so he does rather well. My friends daughter was born on Christmas day and we always go round first thing to wish her happy birthday and at midday they change to Christmas but then she also gets boxing day for birthday celebrations too.
Dusty - It's always good to be back- I need to try and post more. Do you remember the Christmas Eve my DH suddenly realised at 10pm he'd wrapped none of the presents and it was his job as I'd been in hospital. Being part of this thread at Christmas brings back some good memories.

Regarding lists: Erm......today I have gone swimming, worked and now I'm taking some me time until the children come in from school. Will have a little tidy up when I'm making their dinner. Not sure I'm supposed to do the nice stuff first but it's working right now lol xx

Dustykitten

On a roll. Christmas pud made and in the AGA (just need to remember to take it out!), cards all written and that has used up all the sale ones from last year and the ones hanging around from the previous year.

Place looking the tidiest and cleanest it has in ages. Presents wrapping not commenced apart from those which have already left the house. Also need to get my head around food and shopping lists.

Dustykitten

LW the moon was huge this morning when the kids went to school.

Mrs MP - brilliant

bossymoo

I have put my out of office message on :T woot

I'm technically still logged on, but have sent my update (have a call to attend to tomorrow too ) so just tinkering now. Picking DS up from school club at 4.20 and we are both going to DD singalong, and to say byebye and have some chocolate to the nursery ladies.

I have done WM times 2 today, although it has rained all day, so indoor drying.

I did get Santa's stash down from the loft. There's not a lot but they do have a big present each. The rest is mostly books, jigsaws and the odd board game. Oh and a hat each. They have stockings too. It'll be alright. I don't want them to think mountains are the norm

Will do some more wrapping tonight...

bossymoo

Dustykitten wrote: »

LW the moon was huge this morning when the kids went to school

I noticed last night - was very low in the sky, very yellow, and very large looking!

MissHiggerty

Progress is slow. Had a lot of gibble to tidy up, and decided to do the back staircase which was .... horribly mucky....and not improved by randomly scattered toenail clippings (at least 20) on several different steps...

MissHiggerty wrote: »

Dining Room of Doom...

[STRIKE]Find somewhere to stash the unfinished Lego temple...
Strip tablecloth for the wash[/STRIKE]
Hoover-nozzle beams and light fittings - cobwebs! - half way round
[STRIKE]Wipe fireplace front and window sills (dead flies!)[/STRIKE]
Sticky mitt all wooden furniture
Wipe the woodwork (doors, skirtings) [STRIKE]and the light switches
Wash the windows (inside) and glass doors
Windolene the glass on the dresser, clock and mirror
Hoover the curtains and rails[/STRIKE]
Hoover behind the radiators
Hoover skirtings and edges - half way round
Hoover carpet

The windows and glass took ages, but the furniture should be quicker (has been flipped with a duster in recent memory). Am drinking a cold Coke then heading back... 1 more hour should kill it. Anyone joining me?

MissH xx

p.s. Natty - sorry about Ollie xx.
Pigpen - what a bummer it all is for you.

nicki_2

I have sorted through DDs gifts, ordered 2 from Am@zon which were on my wish list for her. Thats her done then, but I might take her to the sales with the end of the budget for her in January when she gets back

I'm waiting for an update on the order that was being held back. :mad: If I don't hear from them by tomorrow night I'm going to have to think about sorting alternatives.

I have budget balances for everyone else ready for the last minute rush round on Friday with DD.

I've sorted money out, transferred money around bank accounts, updated accounts, hopefully when I check my bank account tomorrow I'll be able to see if I've missed any payments

I've done paid stuff, everything not paid for has been put through the system to return it. They're now boxed up and hidden in the cupboard. As of now, except for the empty boxes that I've used for storage, there is no longer any sign of my business Its all hidden away in the cupboard of the sideboard :j:j

WM & TD x2, livingroom straightened up, and I'm going to go jump in the bath so I will be presentable for tonights carol concert. :wave: