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Weekly Flylady Thread 6th January 2014

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  • nicki_2
    nicki_2 Posts: 7,321 Forumite
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    Quick list update. I managed to juggle the washing around, and made my bed as well. Took me 15mins thought to sort out the mint I have on my kitchen window sill. Still, some fresh water and a little bit of sugar in the water I'm hoping the droopy pieces will perk up. Next time I'll get one bunch not two :o

    Personal:
    Mon: Planning, Tue : Work Prep, Wed : Work books, Thur : Work order, Fri : Errands
    Exercise ([STRIKE]Mon[/STRIKE], Wed, Fri)
    Study HHC (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri)
    Dailies ([STRIKE]wash up, S&S kitchen, S&S Bathroom, make beds,[/STRIKE] update finances/budget, [STRIKE]email[/STRIKE])
    Laundry (lights, reds, towels, kitchen mats) - done jeans, dark wash & DD's bedding is in.
    Pay work account (TUESDAY)
    Sort Toots list for 2014
    Back up computers
    Shredding
    Nag DD - Eng homework :mad:

    Monday ~ Bathroom Mayhem..
    15 minutes...
    [STRIKE] Clean the sinks, baths, toilets, showers etc[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE] Declutter the manky bathroom floor[/STRIKE]
    30 minutes to spare...
    [STRIKE]Wash the window and clear the sill[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE] Fling out all the empties from the bathroom[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE] Wipe the mouldy bits away[/STRIKE]
    Got an hour...
    [STRIKE]Scrub down the tiles.. defrag the pc while you do this!.. or virus scan or spyware scan[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE] Wash/vacuum the floor[/STRIKE]
    Extras
    1. [STRIKE]Empty and clean out the bin[/STRIKE]
    2. [STRIKE]Polish the mirrors[/STRIKE]
    3. Declutter the desk.. make it shine!
    4. [STRIKE]Delete 50 unwanted emails from your inbox[/STRIKE]
    Going to get on with my desk stuff now which includes today's planning :D Part of which will be trying to decide what to have for tea. I was going to do chicken curry but we had turkey yesterday, so I'm thinking veggie or red meat instead. I think an inventory of what we have in might help though :o :wave:
    Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.
    Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!
  • wendywitch
    wendywitch Posts: 1,304 Forumite
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    MummyD wrote: »
    Phew! Done most of the list - bits applicable to my house anyway! ;)

    Can someone please tell me how to do the strikeout thing with the text - I'd like it so much better if I can cross things off.

    Having a quick sit down now before school run.

    Rx

    To strike through the text, high light the text then click on the button at the top of the box that looks like this [STRIKE]S[/STRIKE]

    I hope you get what I mean :think:
  • MrsChaos
    MrsChaos Posts: 2,069 Forumite
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    Finally finished with washing up after DH and DS1 left for work. Spare portions of DS1's tea in freezer and I now have less than an hour to spend on my course. That's not how it's supposed to be, so will need to be more organised tomorrow. Working now until 15.15 before walking down to DS2's school.
  • LameWolf
    LameWolf Posts: 11,238 Forumite
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    I should be so lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky....
    Sorry, I'll stop singing now - it's just that we did all the bathroom over the weekend (Mr LW has to move the bath lift) so I'm well ahead of the list today. I even gave the loo a good scrub cos I thought it smelled off - Mr LW says it didn't, so it was probably one of the "phantom smells" I get sometimes (another lupus effect), but it means the loo is already thoroughly done.:D

    I found some empty tins that originally held greetings cards, and some loose bits and bobs in the lounge cupboard, so the two have been combined and the tins labelled. Actually.... I think I'll post my new, colour-coded Toots/Frog list, just cos I can!:rotfl:It's a WIP of course, but that's the nature of the beast, I guess.:o

    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]TOOTS LIST and FROGS including Mr LW's tasks[/FONT]


    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Something useful with old dressing gown[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Sort magazine racks – be ruthless![/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Sort stash in basket on top of wardrobe[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Update games lists[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Create list of CDs and films[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Steam clean carpets[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Make kaftan[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Make candles[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Cross stitch[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Knitting[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Resurrect bead frame[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Tidy out candle chest[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Card making[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Repair washing trolley[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Sort undies and discard some[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Jewellery – sort (? discard some) and CLEAN[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]New shades for old bedroom lamps[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Finish flooring loft [/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Get “The Witcher” working on Windows 7 (speak with "A"?)[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Install “Morrowind” on laptop[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Empty, clean out and tidy bookcases in end room[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Fix shelf in lounge cupboard COMMENCED[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Tidy lounge cupboard once shelf is back COMMENCED; small items now in labelled tins ready to stash when shelf re-fitted[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Scrub patio dragon[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Sort/tidy purple souvenir boxes (Mr LW's input required)[/FONT]
    If your dog thinks you're the best, don't seek a second opinion.;)
  • Back to work tomorrow so trying to get organised today
    Will hopefully do all the list an all my personal stuff

    Monday ~ Bathroom Mayhem..
    15 minutes...
    Clean the sinks, baths, toilets, showers etc
    Declutter the manky bathroom floor
    30 minutes to spare...
    Wash the window and clear the sill
    Fling out all the empties from the bathroom
    Wipe the mouldy bits away
    Got an hour...
    Scrub down the tiles.. defrag the pc while you do this!.. or virus scan or spyware scan
    Wash/vacuum the floor
    Wash the shower curtain/screen, curtains/blinds etc
    Extras
    Empty and clean out the bin
    Polish the mirrors
    Declutter the desk.. make it shine!
    Delete 50 unwanted emails from your inbox!

    Personal
    Sort mortgage app
    Sort cat flap and litter tray for old man cat DONE
    Washing on line
    Sheets in drier need to put back on bed
    Half the ironing done
    Another 2 wash loads to do and iron
    Drs at 4
    Ring dentist
    Ring optician
    Sort charity clothes DONE AND IN BOOT TEADY TO DROP OFF
    Bath DONE
    sort work clothes DONE
    Cook bolognase for dinner - meet defrosting
    Set alarm!!!


    Arrrgh looks loads now it's written down and it's 14:30 ... I will try my best! ��
  • wendywitch
    wendywitch Posts: 1,304 Forumite
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    I've completed all on the list, just the cupboard to sort and wipe out when the girls get home.
    DW emptied, so is the WM and washing put on the airer. WM reloaded with towels, bath mat and steam mop pad.
    Cat litter trays soaking, and I'm crossing my fingers that little boy cat (who is over 2!) doesn't peed on the floor again before I get them back in there. He's like that :cool: it's only become a problem since our little girl cat was killed before Christmas. He misses her very much :( we all do.
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
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    Afternoon all

    A day when things keep getting in the way of smooth flying! Need to pick boys up from school - DS3 was feeling sick on the bus to school so I said I'd pick him up in the car (he will still feel sick in the car but will be less stressed).

    Jazee - I charge DS1 £150 per month. He pays his own phone and puts petrol in the car him and I share but I pay the insurance. He is nearly 20. When he first left school and my CB stopped (when he was 18) I charged him the £15 per week I was loosing. I upped it in September when he came back from Camp America.

    Mrs C - are you a secondary Governor? If so can I email you or message you on FB (I'm TSW) about something I need to discuss - my inbox on here is full but I will get to that.

    Right 5 minutes and I need to go. Tree and lights are down but nothing has been put away yet.
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • wendywitch wrote: »
    I've completed all on the list, just the cupboard to sort and wipe out when the girls get home.
    DW emptied, so is the WM and washing put on the airer. WM reloaded with towels, bath mat and steam mop pad.
    Cat litter trays soaking, and I'm crossing my fingers that little boy cat (who is over 2!) doesn't peed on the floor again before I get them back in there. He's like that :cool: it's only become a problem since our little girl cat was killed before Christmas. He misses her very much :( we all do.

    Sorry about your cat... I have 3 an the old man who is 19 in human years isn't well he has lost weight and seems to wee on anything random left on the floor - carrier bags towels mats my trainers :( he needs to go to the vets but know I will be saying goodbye when I go. 😥
  • peony40
    peony40 Posts: 692 Forumite
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    Right, the bathroom is not going to get done today as I am whacked. I need to remember to pace myself or I will crash, and as I help care for my disabled mum on tuesdays and thursdays I cannot be ill. So, i will do the bathroom on weds.

    Today, i have changed bed linen, done a little ironing, put away groceries and this is all i can manage. Will prepare dinner and hubby's lunch for tomorrow later on.

    What a miserable wet and windy day. Take care all.

    Eta - bossymoo, what a delightful photo, i hope your daughter enjoyed her day.

    January 2025 Grocery Challenge: £220.00/£59.47
    January 2025 NSD: 0/30 (unplanned spending)
    2025 Frugal Living Challenge

  • In double HHC have finished the bathroom (almost) and done at least half an hour on my paper frog so now having a rest and catching up on how busy you have all been - go Flyladies!!!!

    To strike through Mummy D you need to be in Go Advanced first then you will find the symbol you need as described by wendywitch.

    Another HHC at 3 anyone? Won't promise a dsouble this time - am getting rather tired.
    July 16 £95/£200
    Nov 16 £0/£200


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