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Weekly Flylady Thread 16th June 2014

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  • greent
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    Haven't posted this week - have flown a little totally off list as have had one of those stupidly busy weeks where I've hardly even gone on my laptop, let alone followed thread :(


    Husband is currently on a plane to Saudi - which necessitated him leaving home about 4.30am:eek::eek: I'm therefore a little tired, especially as DS3 decided to come in my bed at 7, having wet himself in his (only the 3rd time ever (he's 5) so I can't complain)
    WM now on with 2nd load - I may see if I can get a 3rd one done. DW to be emptied in a mo. A sort of ratatouille with a small amount of chicken thrown in has been made for later. Freezer half tidied and inventoried, ironing hung and bread got ready for a walk down the canal later to hopefully find some ducks and swans :D


    DD has a job interview (at the Golden Arches) this afternoon, so that'll take an hour out ferrying her there and back. The interview itself is only 30mins so I won't come home in between (hence the hour out in total) - I shall leave DS2 & DS3 under DS1's charge, take a book and a drink and sit in the car / on a bench and wait for her - take some time out after a manic week! :D:T She's finished school for the SUmmer now until 6th form starts, so she needs something to do! :D


    DH isn't home until Thurs night and I'd like to make some visible progress in the house whilst he's away - in some ways it's easier when he's not here, as I can get things out and make a bigger mess to really clear a mess (iyswim?) - he hates that, so 'bottoming out' is rarely achieved :(


    On that note - I'm going to tackle the cupboard of doom under the stairs as I can get some of it on [EMAIL="eb@y"]eb@y[/EMAIL] today under the free listings! :D:j


    Back later - hope you're all having fantastic weather - we have all week (but that means watering the garden is now an added chore!!!:rotfl:)


    xx
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  • wendywitch
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    Took DD2 to drumming practice and then to her drumming show. Also collected my dad's meds from @sda and dropped them to my parents on the way. My mum had made us sandwiches as we didn't know how long the show would be :)
    Home now, having a cold drink before going back into the garden :cool: I hate the garden :(
  • bossymoo
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    I did the ironing and I've washed the winter coats, they are out on the line. They are clogging up the coat pegs so I'll put them away somewhere tonight. Have a few bits for the loft so they might go up there.

    Went to the village fete / scarecrow trail for a couple of hours. Some fab scarecrows. Someone had made an "angry bird" and a giant catapult, hilarious. There were several superheroes, Elsa, one pulling a moonie and a first aid scout group! Icecreams were had plus a ride on a miniature train :)

    Just sat in the garden now, chilling out.

    Had to give DS a time out as this weekend has just got the better of him. He's not great at dealing with excitement, bless him. But he's come out now in a better mood and being nicer to his sister.

    They will need tidy time in the conservatory before bath - cars and trains and marbles a-plenty!
    Bossymoo

    Away with the fairies :beer:
  • nicki_2
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    Evening all :D

    Just having a cool down break. Hot weather and housework do not go well together :rotfl: I don't think I have much left on my list

    Plan today:
    [STRIKE]Put shopping away (due to be delivered before 11am)[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE] Go and pick up a customers late order[/STRIKE]
    Laundry In progress but was late starting it.
    Ironing Way too hot ATM.
    Maybe some baking Way too hot lol
    [STRIKE] Window tweek[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE] Vacuum right through[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE] Clean bathroom [/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE] Clean the brass on the front door[/STRIKE]
    Clean the kitchen
    Mop the kitchen floor
    Wash the sofa cover which DD has gotten pen on :mad: Leaving this until tomorrow so I can get all the other more important laundry done first

    Personal for week
    DIY list

    [STRIKE]Change out moisture traps[/STRIKE] Just about to do the last one
    [STRIKE] Menu plan[/STRIKE] Salad salad and more salad if this weather keeps up :rotfl:
    [STRIKE]Mr A shop.[/STRIKE]

    Work
    Accounts -in progress,
    Tax return (as it follows on from work accounts)
    Tax Credits (I know not strictly work, but it follows on from the tax return :p)
    NI payment (Follows on from accounts etc so I remember!)

    Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
    30 minutes to spare
    [STRIKE]Hoover and [/STRIKE]mop the floor
    Got an hour
    Clean the WM filters and drawer
    Wash the window

    Tuesday - Living room, Hall
    30 minutes to spare
    [STRIKE] Dust the electricals, front, back, sides and underneath[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE] Hoover the floor[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE] Wipe the windowledge[/STRIKE]
    Got an hour
    Wipe some paintwork, skirting boards

    Wednesday - Master Bedroom :D:D
    30 minutes to spare
    [STRIKE] Hoover the stairs, landing and bedroom[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE] Wipe the window ledges[/STRIKE]
    Got an hour
    [STRIKE] Dust any dusty bits[/STRIKE]

    Thursday - Bathrooms
    30 minutes to spare
    [STRIKE] Hoover and[/STRIKE] wipe the floor
    Got an hour
    [STRIKE] Shine the mirrors[/STRIKE]


    Friday - Children's Bedrooms
    30 minutes to spare
    [STRIKE] Hoover floor[/STRIKE]
    Got an hour
    Wipe the skirting boards
    [STRIKE] Clear then dust a flat surface (or 2)[/STRIKE]
    Extras
    [STRIKE] Find a new recipe to use [/STRIKE]

    Not bad at all. Once I cool down I'm going to swap the washing over, and go wipe the bathroom floor, then some skirting boards :D I need a good run on paperwork tomorrow (Avon have made a mistake again :mad: ) so I want as much of the cleaning done today as possible as its my very busy week of work.

    Ex just text to say they're staying for tea at his parents so DD will be home around 10ish :D That's fine by me as she's ready for school except for printing some homework out & getting her packed lunch done, just means no TV for her in the morning either ;):D

    See you later :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
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    edited 22 June 2014 at 6:47PM
    Well, I strimmed and raked up the front garden, backs killing me now so I've stopped :( Hopefully by tomorrow whatever I didn't manage to cut will have perked back up so I can go over it again. Garden waste bin is almost full.
    2 more loads of washing done and on the airer and DW loaded. That's my lot, had enough now
  • nicki_2
    nicki_2 Posts: 7,321 Forumite
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    I enjoy striking things out too much not to post again :o

    Plan today:
    Laundry In progress but was late starting it.
    Ironing Way too hot ATM.
    Maybe some baking Way too hot lol
    Wash the sofa cover which DD has gotten pen on :mad: Leaving this until tomorrow so I can get all the other more important laundry done first

    Personal for week
    DIY list


    Work
    Accounts -in progress,
    Tax return (as it follows on from work accounts)
    Tax Credits (I know not strictly work, but it follows on from the tax return :p)
    NI payment (Follows on from accounts etc so I remember!)

    Monday - Kitchen
    30 minutes to spare
    mop the floor
    Got an hour
    Clean the WM filters and drawer
    Wash the window

    Tuesday - Living room, Hall :D:D
    [STRIKE]Got an hour [/STRIKE]

    [STRIKE] Wipe some paintwork, skirting boards[/STRIKE]

    Wednesday - Master Bedroom :D:D

    Thursday - Bathrooms :D:D
    [STRIKE]30 minutes to spare[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]wipe the floor[/STRIKE]

    Friday - Children's Bedrooms :D:D
    [STRIKE]Got an hour[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wipe the skirting boards [/STRIKE]

    I've just put the desk fan on max in the kitchen to try and cool it down enough to work in there!
    I only put some flowers in a vase and I'm roasting! Next job is the washing up and swapping more laundry over. :D :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!
  • Hi everyone - I'm back!!! Bon Soir!!

    Not had chance to catch up so will see you all on next week's thread - probably from Wednesday am.

    Hope you are all OK - our trip was fantastic so now back to reality!!!
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  • kazwookie
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    Welcome back,

    Garden watered
    Dinner eaten
    'Stuff' listed on eby foc
    Should get up and do something, but I really cannot be bothered, so I think I'll sit on the flylady naughty step for a bit..........................
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  • bossymoo
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    Phew. Anyone joining me for a brew? :)

    I've fed, bathed and combed (!) the littlies, then put to bed. Both scalps meet the flylady standard :p

    Following that I've put the garden stuff away, brought in the washing and picnic blanket, done lots of picking up and rehoming, emptied and reloaded DW, put recycling out, swept the garage rug and generally straightened the whole downstairs.

    And now I'm going to stop! cuppa time!

    I've a bit of laundry to put away upstairs and get uniforms out, but other than that we are ready (in the practical sense, if not in the emotional sense!) for a new week. Emotionally, yet not practically, I am ready for my next holiday! ;)

    So peaceful sat here in the conservatory. I have moved the bird feeder from the apple tree (just encourages the squirrels, and it's fruiting now) to the arch we are *supposed* to be growing climbers over. It's nice because I can see the birds now - couple of finches and a robin keep visiting! So that's my entertainment tonight!
    Bossymoo

    Away with the fairies :beer:
  • dancemum
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    I have joined you for a cuppa Bossy x

    Ironing done
    Back fence & gate painted
    Tip visited

    Ds2's Dinner burnt. Cooker buzzer didn't go off.
    Made him another

    Nipped out to get ds2 some new clothes/indoor shoes for shoes.
    Bought DH a birthday present
    HHG done
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