Weekly Flylady Thread 30th July 2007!

cha97michelle

Solwaykid wrote: »

Michelle, don't envy you having to clear up the murderous aftermath. Mice I can rescue or clear up but a rabbit? Crikey, that's ambitious of them!

I didn't mean i had cleaned it up. I said, Darling, it looks like Ginger is killing something, he dragged it under that bush over there,

and DH dutifully gets his shovel and chucks it in the bin.


I dread to think what the dustbin men will think this week when all of the critters that we have cleaned up fall out.


It wasn't a huge rabbit, but big enough, but then again i have watched Ginger get a pidgeon before. He is small, but nimble and persistent, and once he has his target he doesn't let go unfortunately so i am glad i only witness the aftermath mostly.




Glad to hear Bob is recovering.

ShirleyPark_2

I've been a bit lazy this evening. I've moved the boys cage downstairs into the lounge, so I can try and socialise them a little more. Tidied up my study and vacuumed it, now I can actually move around in there, it's just a little too small to have the rat cage in.

I've started on trying to clear out the hallway. Nearly everything from the lounge was dumped in there, plus a whole load of DIY and decorating stuff. I'm refusing to just move it from one place to another, so I need to find new homes for things. Some things will go back into the lounge once it's been decorated, so those are just being stored away for now.

welcome to all the newcomers
aimeelister - I used to have a cat that liked to like marmite off toast
kazmeister - definately spend the time with the kids, they are only young once but the housework is still going to be there. That goes for everyone else as well
tinselfairy - enjoy your day in Bournemouth, hope the weather is nice
sexymouse - congrats on the job front
lil_me - glad holly is settling in in her new home

Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing
Check fire alarms are working
Vacuum floor in bedroom and on landing
Remove bed linen and replace with frsh linen
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Sort one drawer, making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
• Clear any one hotspot

Plus
Tidy dining room ready for plaster coming on saturday
Post L's birthday card - wednesday
Phone mum
Sort some more stuff from the hallway

JillD_2

thanks lil_me hope you are feeling better now

sorry haven't time to read all posts , might try and do that tomorrow with a nice cuppa if the kids will let me! Welcome and good luck to newcomers and hugs for all who need them.

Wednesday being master bedroom day is perfect for me as its in need of a good dusting!

We got back from holidays today and it was lovely to come back into a clean and fresh house :j . I managed to get everything unpacked and as we stayed at Mums and did washing there , there isnt too much to do. I have a load ready to come on in the morning. Also managed to get hubs to cut the grass this afternoon so thats a job done. And I did icing biscuits with the kids which they loved and they behaved fairly well for the rest of the afternoon.

Wednesday I need to:
hang out washing from machine
do an online shop
sort out food for next few days til online shop arrives
do some craft thing with kids to keep them happy
get DS to try on his first set of school uniorm to make sure it fits


Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing

Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Vacuum floor in bedroom and on landing
Level 2
Remove bed linen and replace with frsh linen
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs
Level 3
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Sort one drawer, making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Clear any one hotspot

Also need to add list which I can't find of all my back log stuff! Will look tomorrow, internet or MSE seems to have ground to a halt tonight
Jill

DeniseNZ

Morning all. No time to read all previous posts, but a couple of things stuck out . . .

So many newbies!!! Welcome, each and every one of you


And:

I've moved the boys cage downstairs into the lounge

Oooer - do they have cages big enough for teenage boys . . . :rotfl: Shirley, that did make me laugh

I think I'm only working a half day today - so if that is the case this is my plan for this afternoon:

Pick up rugby ticket
Pay DS2 dentist account
Get end of month accounts finished - business & personal
(Oh - I forgot - HAPPY AUGUST!!)
Update all accounts for the end of month
Clean both toilets
Vacuum all floors and sofas
Vacuum under furniture (only if you won't hurt yourself doing it, don't want any injuries)
Clear one hotspot, or just spend at least 5 minutes tackling it

aimeelister

Ive just washed the cat:eek:. She came home covered in oil :rolleyes: so that was it, straight to the bathroom and under the shower. She was sooooooo good, ok there was scrabbling to get out :rolleyes: but no scratching, no noises, no nasty behavior. OK i got soaked trying to catch her with the shower head twisting around like a snake as i wasnt holding it, but shes clean :T. Ive toweled her down and shes now licking herself, now to go dry her with the hair dryer!!

So proud of her for her first time, wont be repeating it in a hurry though!!!

Right time for bed, hope everyone sleeps well, see you tomorrow, apart from Denise :wave: MORNING!!!!

rach

evening all

went to southampton this eve to meet another friend and only got back about 11.45 due to probs with the trains - we sat in ston station for just over an hour. oh well, home now. really tired but friend has gone to bed and i just needed some me/mse time first! liing on my own means i miss my alone time when people are staying!

my list is getting there, slowly

hoover through whole flat
kitchen - clean floor, clean worktops, fronts of cupboards, appliances, cooker top, fridge
bedroom - dust, change bed, sort clothes
bathroom - sink, tiles, loo
lounge - tidy bits, dust
study / spare room - dust, tidy desk, filing & clean keyboard & mouse
car tax - took 2 mins online- so easy!
make drs appointment
buy veg
make soup - don;t think this will get done as i go away thurs morning
book car in for service & mot - no cash at the mo!
buy harry potter (anyone know where is cheapest?)
recycling out - more to go, but some went out along with some rubbish!
WM
pack for weekend & week at scout camp
sort out camping stuff
dry washing away -
make spare bed for friend
pay c.c bill
work out what OH owes me from hols
expenses - june & july
plan service for 12/8/07
wrap OHs bday presents
get photos printed for OHs present
store books listed on amazon
27 fling boogie in bedroom
post amazon sales

also did some online banking, bought a cheap matress protector in primark, got friend a george foreman (she'll pay me back), bought extra prezzie for OH, stocked up on essentials, worked a few hours,

got another headache now which tells me its time to hit the hay!

galantvr4

Evening all

List has evaded me today, but got leaflets posted around the doors for the village fete, many more to do in the next few days and more painting to do! or the craft stall will look empty:o must try harder!!
Off to bed or I'll not be capable of anything tomorrow!
Night Night

witchypoo

Yay for the Archers' Addicts! It's actually the only soap I tune into, I don't even watch TV soap operas thank goodness as there's still so much else to watch.
Pigpen wow 5 longhairs! My son is going that way, his is down to the bottom of his collar now, he's 11. My own hair is down to the bottom of my bottom and my daughter's is hovering between armpit and mid-back length.

Yep, today I vacuumed her room after a good tidy-up and afterwards I had to cut a squirrel out of the Dyson brushbar. Then I vacuumed her room again, and could see a visible difference once the brushbar was defuzzed.
I'll have to do it all again after I clean the bathroom carpet!
Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Level Two
Clean floors
Clean cupboard door fronts and the front of appliances
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front
Wipe dining table (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining room, checking for cobwebs on way round did this on sunday
Wipe window sills, clean any marks off windows if required
Wash the washer drawer out if it's gunky
Extra Mission:
Choose one or more of:

• Clean inside of fridge
• Clean outside of small appliances, even if it's only one you get done
• Clean OVEN yes I know you all hate that one wonder how many choose it
• Sort any one kitchen/dining room storage area, drawer, cupboard or a shelf

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs

Level 1
[strike]Vacuum floors and sofas [/strike]
Level 2
[strike]Dusting, even if around everything [/strike]
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe [strike]
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/strike]
Level 3
Wipe light switches and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors etc
Vacuum under furniture (only if you won't hurt yourself doing it, don't want any injuries)
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• [strike]
  
• Clear one hotspot, or just spend at least 5 minutes tackling it
• Make any important calls you've either not got round to or been putting off! [/strike]
• Tidy coats, shoes and bags (Pigpen may find this one time consuming with all those yummy shoes)
• Using the idea Shirley suggested, get yourself a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, then put them back where they should be

juliejim

Morning all

Well despite my good intentions haven't done very well at all so far this week. Went to my niece's house on Monday which I thought was only going to be for an hour or so and I'd be back for dinner. Arrived back at teatime! I did take about 4 bags of stuff with me though that had been sitting on the dining room floor so that helped to clear the floor a bit.

Yesterday I ended going to my mate's house and then my parent's house for tea so I went our about 11am and returned at 9.30pm!

Managed to do most of the washing only 2 more loads to do but the ironing pile is looking like Mount Everest! DH says he'll do some tonight while I'm at work (he's ran out of T-shirts - all washed, just not ironed).

Going to have a go at our bedroom today but at the moment I can't even see the floor to hoover.:o

I'm having an early start today to see what I can get done before the kids start whinging at me that they're bored!

Catch you all later

Jue

aimeelister

Morning all, a more sensible post now.... Cats all clean and wont leave oil paw prints over my white duvet cover which is about to be flung in the washing machine.

Welcome to the newbies :wave:
It sounds like loads of people are off on their hols or having a short break. I hope you all enjoy them / enjoyed them.
Michelle well done on the delegation!


Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
[STRIKE]Check fire alarms are working[/STRIKE] - did last night burning a crumpet, yes they work
Vacuum floor in bedroom and on landing
Level 2
[STRIKE]Remove bed linen[/STRIKE] and replace with fresh linen
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs
Level 3
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• Clean windows in these rooms - going to do all in my house
  
• Clear any one hotspot - thats my bedroom!!!

I managed to get the floor hoovered in the lounge yesterday and the dusting done and the stairs so was pleased with that effort. I must really put away my birthday cards now though seeing as its a new month, it will make the place look tidier!!

Right really should get dressed for work!!!
see you later :wave: