Weekly Flylady Thread 17th November 2014

mamaninie

I'm in again decluttering is starting to have A visible effect now, hurrah!

Bossymoo walking alongside you this week xxxxxxx the Oreo things sound lovely

Postoffice run today, catch up on some second job admin, friend coming this pm for coffee. Had hoped to get in garden as its the last green waste collection this week, but it's a bit grim out

cyclingyorkie

LAST CALL FOR FLYLADY SECRET SANTA!!!!!!!!!


Can I have a pm from people who want to take part before Sunday please? Then I can make the draw and send out details to everyone.


As someone has already kindly posted the details I shall recap -


we send a present (value of £5) to another flylady. some choose to send totally anonomously, others will include a postcode or return address on the packaging.


Presents to be sent the first week in December.


All flyladies (and gents if we have any) are eligible. If you want to take part please pm me your real name and address so I can sort the draw.


and if you can pm me by Sunday 23rd it would be very much appreciated!

englishrose89

Quick tidy up done. Washing load on airer and dehumidifier on. Should be dry by this evening. Anything that's a little damp I put on radiators to finish off.

Wahhhh, I hate the dentist. Jobs for when I get back (if I feel like it)

De clutter and sort airing cupboard
Put bag of outgrown baby clothes in loft for carboot season
Wash kitchen floor
Hoover upstairs and stairs
Get dd from school
Dinner
Bath bed routine
Finish last section of essay
Hh knitting
Nighttime routine
BED!

Will catch up with you lovelies later, baby needs a change then off we go to collect mum to watch him for me.

Oh and dh has !!!!!!ed off to America for 10days for 'work'. Not happy, knew it was happening but came round far too quickly

cyclingyorkie

I'm in - had a flying visit to Leicester for a fab birthday party on Friday. Really glad I went - had a great catch up with the cousins...


but ended up falling out with my sister. Families - who'd have them?


She ended up saying she was short of cash and would I buy drinks at the do if she bought the pub meal? But when we come to pay for the meal she doesn't have her bank card on her, she has her Costa card so I paid for that too. Fast forward to the morning after the night before when she bails on her promise to give me a lift to the station an hour before my train is due.... having drunk the contents of my purse....


Then on facebook yesterday she offered to repay mum for the taxi fare I'd had to borrow as her contribution. I was steaming. When I asked for a larger contribution (still less than half) she bleated that it was mean I wasn't buying her tea as she gives me lifts from the station to mum's when I'm down.


TBH I would have paid for her tea - but I would rather have been able to offer - it stuck in my throat that she expected it....

just_the_two_of_us

Just back from my walk/ banking and shopping combined. It looks as if it will pour down here shortly so glad I got it out of the way.


Have managed to pick up some sweets for DH for munching on over Xmas - and will now hide them so he can't find them until then!!!


Just about to update finances spreadsheet then will get on with the kitchen and my four things.

nicki_2

Having a quick break after doing almost all the dailies I've tided up DD's bedroom, tided up my room and managed to fling 3 boxes of recycling out of there, cleaned the bathroom, de-moulded the bathroom although that's still soaking in the stuff with the window wide open to help disperse the smell, juggled the laundry so the 2nd load is in the WM, the TD is now on drying the sofa throws, and decluttered all but one of my programmes from the dvr but I'll be watching that at lunch time Next job will be to sort out the recordings on there as I've decided not to record some things, then get on with the ironing while watching a film or something. I will have a productive day!

wendywitch

One of next doors dogs hasn't stopped barking since I last posted :mad: Either next doors mother is ignoring it (God knows how! :mad: ) or she's gone out. She NEVER goes out!! I think she may be agoraphobic, I've only ever seen her go out as far as the back garden to feed her chickens (in her pyjamas)
I've had a quick tidy of the front room, dumped the girls carp back in their pit.
Sorted out the cat litter, swept the front room floor and fed the animals.
Taken pills for earache (again)
Monday - kitchen and hallway
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Give the hob a clean[/STRIKE]
Got 30 minutes...
Sweep and mop the floor
Clean a window
[STRIKE]Wipe the worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
An hour to spare...
Clear a hotspot
Clean washing machine and DW filters and drawers
[STRIKE]Clean the kitchen sink, taps, plugs
[/STRIKE]
Extras
[STRIKE]Catch up on phone calls/paperwork/emails[/STRIKE] I've finally given in and made an appointment to see the Doctor :eek: (also quick call to my mum to make sure she'll come with me )
[STRIKE]Update diary with December plans, does the LBD need to go to the cleaners? Kids costumes for plays etc[/STRIKE] N/A
[STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE]

Honey_Bear

(((((((Hugs))))))) Bossy, one for each day of this week.

wendywitch wrote: »

What do you ladies do to clean your washing machines? I don't really want to buy more chemicals unless I really have to.

I echo Pigpen's advice, but would add that on my machine I need to set the spin speed as low (ie, off if you can) as possible before running it empty.

We've cancelled our trip to London to see what was left of the poppies because Mrs Dog is just not going to cope with a dog sitter. She needs her routine and when she's worried she's seeking me out and pressing herself very close at the moment. Sadly, the demyelination (sp?) is taking its toll and she's now falling off and down stairs and shaking herself up quite badly. I can't add my going away to her stress.

(((Hugs))) CY.

I've got my own list that is as long as my arm but I quite fancy Dusty's for today as well, so that's me sorted for the rest of the day.

charlylovesphil

mop hallway.
Pay next and capital one
Do receipts
HHI

Tueday - Rooms of Doom (that'll be Dining Rooms then ) and downstairs loo
15 minutes...
Clean the toilet and sink including the pedastalls
Shine the mirror or window
Got 30 minutes...
Spend the entire HH tidying up, putting away, finding homes for whatever is making this room a mess - make sure you find the table
An hour to spare...
Wipe the table you have just found
Hoover any floor you can now see
If a surface is clear, wipe it and try this week to keep it clear
Do 15 minutes more tidying if you have time.
Extras
[STRIKE]Check when Very needs paying [/STRIKE]
Recycle some paper/magazines etc


Wednesday - Bathroom and downstairs loo/ensuites
15 minutes...
Check medical supplies, get rid of out of date stuff and replenish stocks
Got 30 minutes...
Clean baths, sinks and toilets
Wash tiles and splash backs, make them sparkle
An hour to spare...
HH me time, face mask, soak you feet etc
Wash shower curtains/bath mats
Shine the mirrors

Extras
Something off your own list, some mending maybe?

Thursday - Bedrooms and be kind to yourself day
15 minutes...
15 minutes at least just for you, light a candle for those you miss, make a promise to them and to yourself that you are doing ok, and that you will continue to do so by being kind to yourself
Got 30 minutes...
Change your bed
Hoover as much of upstairs as you can
An hour to spare....
Tidying up always makes it look better
Wipe two flat surfaces
Dust the lightshades
Wipe all the doors, tops and sides too

Extras
If you have more time spend it doing something you enjoy or researching doing something you will enjoy.

Been working all day so lots to catch up on.

kazwookie

Thank you for all the lists xx

Green bin still missing!
CY I agree about families, especially my brother and sister, not seem either for years, however my sister did ring me the other week, the first time in 5 years I had spoken to her....................I personally feel better off with out having them in my life, they know where I am, / I know where they are........that to me is enough, but I to RELISE lots of you love your familes to bits.
Bossy, I've just been to aldi, and they had pots of sprinkly stuff in various colours ertc for about £1 to £1.50, so it may be worth a look for your stall.

So far
Electric meter changed, chappy on time and took the time they suggested, so all good
WM x 3 on
TD on (I know not very mse, but hey ho)
Food shopping done

Off to attack upstairs.
then hoover the whole house.
Parcel to post.

Hugs all round.

Sorry out me out for Santa, as I will be else where, one 11 year old is already counting down the days.