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Weekly Flylady Thread 21st July 2014

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  • lynnejk
    lynnejk Posts: 5,732 Forumite
    Rampant Recycler Debt-free and Proud!


    Hiya Everyone :hello: and a warm welcome to all new peoples and returners


    Mumto5 - Sending healing thoughts for Ginge and hugs (()) for all the family




    Had day off paid work today and have been batch cooking yesterday and today, so that's why had to sort freezers.


    Have made/bagged/frozen following portions 10 x chilli beef, 10 x beef bolognaise, 6 x chicken chardonnay, 6 x chicken in mustard and dill, 6 beef bourguignon and 6 x garlic chestnut mushrooms. Also made a pot of basil pesto for fridge and shepherd's pie for dinner !! PHEW


    The kitchen certainly needed Monday's list when I'd finished :rotfl: Wished for a 'kitchen fairy' but they must have all been busy so did it myself.



    If it's gone I've done it or don't have one



    Minging Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room

    Sweep and mop floors


    Tuesday Trashing- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    15 minutes...
    Clean floors in these rooms
    30 minutes to spare...
    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks
    Clear any clutter from desk
    Dust PC and desk
    Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Got an hour...
    Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
    Extra mission: Take your pick!
    Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    HHI... a bit more gone





    This week
    Look for new suitcases
    Buy some new undies in sales
    Get card and pressie for DH birthday
    Try new recipe for courgette from AGCJ book
    Clear out unwanted downloads on laptop
    Start sorting music stored and cds
    Start organising/downloading pictures from phone
    Check and tidy both freezers

    Monday - DAY OFF
    Tuesday - Work in Perth
    Wed - Work in Edinburgh
    Thurs - DAY OFF
    Rest of week in Blackpool - Yeh

    July challenge - so far
    Do some Leslie Sansone - DONE TWO
    Lose at least 2lbs - LOST ONE POUND
    Clear toad in spare room/study - MADE A START



    Good vibes and Hugs (()) to all who need them, hope the sun shines and Happy holidays if you are having one (home or away)


    Have a terrific Tuesday one and all :D
    Lx

    £10day.2014=3213/2015=3421/2016=3238/2017=2702/2018=498..APR=12.03/300
    GrocC.2014=2162/2015=2083/2016=218/2017=1996/2018=450..APR=17.13/200
    Bulk buy.......APR=233.76
    GC.NSD..2015=216/2016=213/2017=229/2018=39..APR=03/15
    SPC130:staradminx61..2014=1178/2015=1287/2016=4616/2017=3843
    OS WL= -2/8 ......CC =00......Savings = £13,140
  • Morning all - first up!

    Need to do kitchen first then
    Tuesday Trashing- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    15 minutes...
    Clean floors in these rooms
    30 minutes to spare...
    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks
    Clear any clutter from desk
    Dust PC and desk
    Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Got an hour...
    Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
    Extra mission: Take your pick!
    Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    HHI... a bit more gone

    LynneJK - have a great time in Blackpool! - if you get out of there and head to Thornton-Cleveleys or Fleetwood for a change we could do an impromptu flymeet - if you want to and have time just pm me!! Fleetwood has a lovely museum although most go for the Freeport shopping outlet and the promenade is lovely - even without the pier.

    Off to get weighed today but think it might be a stay the same!!! Have walked miles over the last week though so can't understand it.
    Thoughts with Ginge and your family Mumto5.

    Take care everyone and have a lovely day. x
    July 16 £95/£200
    Nov 16 £0/£200


    "To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don't need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself." Thich Nhat Hahn
  • Frizzle_2
    Frizzle_2 Posts: 1,104 Forumite
    Just looked at Tuesdays list and I did it all on Thursday so doesn't need doing!
    So today I will work from my own list!
    15 minutes
    Hoover and clean kitchen floor

    30 minutes
    Hoover and tidy the stairs
    Declutter bedroom

    An hour
    Ironing
    Declutter 10 things from the study!

    At work 9-5 so that should be enough to be getting on with. Also out 6-9!
    Grocery challenge-
    J- 52.40/£200 M- 187.56 A- 212.93 M-193.44 F-201.31 J- 240.62 D- £149.27 N- £210.69 O- 196.80
    S- 213.68 A- £213.03 J- 249.66 J-206.29, M- 252.91, A-£250, M- £250

    debt free as of feb 2015. Now saving for deposit for new house! Moving in June 2015!!!
  • Fmess
    Fmess Posts: 2,920 Forumite
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    edited 22 July 2014 at 7:42AM
    Morning all :)

    Isn't it lovely to get up to sunshine in the morning :)

    Tuesday Trashing- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Clean floors in these rooms
    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks
    Clear any clutter from desk
    Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
    Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
    Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins! (the proper bins not the rooms that look like bins!)
    Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
    Collect all the dirty laundry
    Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    Clean the radiators in these rooms
    Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
    Replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it


    Also on today's list:-
    Walk the dogs
    Clean the garden
    Mow the lawns (if the locksmith has been)
    Go to the gym
    Defrost mine for dinner
    Do top up shop
    Drop forgotten items to OH at work
    Get cash out for locksmith
    Wait in for the locksmith
    Fix bedroom blind
    Input recent spends onto spreadsheet
    Wash all the bedding
    LBM = 07/09/13 Debt = £13339 (100% cleared)
    New roof and car £8557/£19003 New kitchen £396/£5039 Credit card Paid Student loan Paid
  • mrs-moneypenny
    mrs-moneypenny Posts: 15,519 Forumite
    morning all

    just back from my birthday/wedding anni weekend away so have read through the parts i missed of last weeks and this thread so far to catch up.

    healing/recovery vibes to Ginge, hugs to mumto5 her DD and all the family and friends involved in worrying about Ginge.

    valli hope you have a lovely holiday. same for everyone esle whos planning/packing for one.

    bossy hope you and the little ones are having a lovely time and your batteries are being recharged and that life starts being kinder to you.

    hugs good wishes and positive vibes to all who need them along with sticks and spoons.

    mil is still in hospital, she looks well and is recovering but i think they want to keep an eye on her and sort out her meds and heart problem while shes in there as well as make sure shes as fit as can be.

    off to catch up elsewhere and wwill then do the lists and some flying.
    SPC~12 ot 124

    In a world that has decided that it's going to lose its mind, be more kind my friend, try to Be More Kind
  • MinnieMousesMummy
    MinnieMousesMummy Posts: 1,638 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    edited 22 July 2014 at 8:20AM
    Good morning everyone, I am just posting my list and then I will get a quick shower and make a start.

    Minging Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
    Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
    Sweep and mop floors
    Sort & clean fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there!
    Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
    Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
    Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
    Wipe all the windows in these areas!!
    Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
    Extra Mission : help yourself
    Clean the hob..
    Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
    Buy yourself some flowers from the shop.. your reward for making the kitchen shine!
    Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

    Other Jobs For Monday
    Replant veg
    Cut grass
    HHI
    Do some English course work
    Do some maths course work
    Look for missing course work

    Tuesday Trashing- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Clean floors in these rooms
    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks
    Clear any clutter from desk
    Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
    Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
    Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins! (the proper bins not the rooms that look like bins!)
    Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
    Collect all the dirty laundry
    Extra mission: Take your pick!
    Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    Clean the radiators in these rooms
    Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
    Replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
    HHI... a bit more gone!

    Other Jobs for Tuesday
    Catch up with emails
    Do msytery shopping work
    Collect lo's from childminder
    Working at clients office 12-3
    Laundry x 3 loads
    Update survey spreadsheet and redeem
    Do company administration
    Do freelance work that is in for today
    Do some maths course work
    Do some English course work
  • ruby_eskimo
    ruby_eskimo Posts: 4,795 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Morning everyone! Had so much fun doing yesterday's list that I didn't get a chance to come back and update! That and looking at hotels for our honeymoon (which was probably the more fun part). Anyway I can safely say my kitchen is kind of looking sparkling this morning:

    Minging Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
    15 Minutes...
    [STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces[/STRIKE]
    30 minutes to spare...
    [STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors[/STRIKE]
    Sort & clean fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there!
    Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
    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]
    [STRIKE]Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..[/STRIKE]
    Extra Mission : help yourself :D
      [STRIKE]
    • Clean the hob.. :D[/STRIKE]
      [STRIKE]
    • Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk![/STRIKE]
      [STRIKE]
    • 29 fling boogie.. GO![/STRIKE]
    • Buy yourself some flowers from the shop.. your reward for making the kitchen shine!
    • Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET


    So I managed most of the list yesterday and will do the last little bits tonight. We don't have a washing machine (but there is a launderette opposite) and our dining table is in the living room so will do those little bits when its time for that room.

    Email system is down at work so no idea what I'm actually supposed to be doing today! Hugs to those that need them and hope you all have a great day.
    Emergency Fund - £8572.39 / £10,000 :: Mortgage OP 2025 - £
    LISA 24/25 - £3200 / £4000 :: NSD 2025 - 2 / 150 :: Books Read: 1 / 52 :: Decluttering - 4 / 1000
    Engaged 9th December 2010 :: Married 29th October 2015 :: Bought a House 13th January 2017
  • greent
    greent Posts: 10,806 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Smallest 2 finish school at 2pm today, so will try and get some stuff done before then :)

    Although my weekly task list hasn't gone down much I've made good progress in a couple of areas of it, I just need to fully finish the areas before crossing them off :)


    Week's tasks:
    Tax return - me
    Tax return - DH
    Tax credits renewal
    Charity paperwork
    PTA & Charity banking
    Expenses - me - JUne
    Expenses - me - charity ones
    Book hair appt for me
    Book eyebrows appt for me!
    List 5 things on ebay/ facebook - pics taken ;)
    Get DH's invoicing up straight - and do bank rec
    BOOK GUINEA PIGS INTO BOARDING FOR HOLIDAYS! - booked by email - need to drop paperwork and deposit monies off
    BOOK HIRE CAR FOR OCT HOL



    Minging Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
    15 Minutes...
    30 minutes to spare...
    Sweep and mop floors
    Wipe dining table..
    Got an hour...
    Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
    Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. - DONE




    Tuesday Trashing- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    15 minutes...
    Clean floors in these rooms
    30 minutes to spare...
    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks
    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...
    Wash your bathroom mat
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom..
    Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
    Clean shower screen
    Collect all the dirty laundry - ODNE
    Extra mission: Take your pick!

    • Clean the radiators in these rooms
    • Fling all those empty bottles and tubes - DONE
    • HHI...x2








    I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul
    Repaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 £124616 01/11 £89873 01/13 £52546 01/15 £12133 07/15 £NIL
    Net sales 2024: £20
  • dancemum
    dancemum Posts: 2,565 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic
    Healing vibes to Ginge x

    I'm not up to date with the thread so hugs, sticks and spoons where appropriate.

    3xwm done and out in the garden
    25 slugs and 2 snails thrown over back fence
    Front rooms windows cleaned in / out to remove paw prints

    Ds2 is still being sick, he still is sipping water so I don't think we need to go anywhere yet.
    Ds1 has gone to school moaning as the school is making a video today and they all have to be in it.
    Hair appointment cancelled
    Meeting cancelled

    Master bed changed & laundered
    Ds2 bed changed & laundered
    Towels wip

    Thank you ladies for the thread x

    i was losing weight again but with ds2 ill I have been skipping meals :(
  • mrs-moneypenny
    mrs-moneypenny Posts: 15,519 Forumite
    dancemum, you need to be looking after yourself. hugs to you and your DS2, i hope you are both feeling better soon.
    SPC~12 ot 124

    In a world that has decided that it's going to lose its mind, be more kind my friend, try to Be More Kind
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