Weekly FLYLADY Thread - May the Fourth be with you!

bossymoo

nobody asked me if I want to vote for them! I took DS on the way to school and he put my crosses on for me

Just made some oat muffins and cleaned my front door while they were cooking. I've also replaced my 8-bulb light fitting with new LED bulbs. And took off the glass shades and gave them a wash. They are still drying. Stripped 2 beds, mine and DDs, and remade mine.

Going to collect DS soon and find out if he got the book I left in the office - show and tell, we forgot to take it first thing - he was so disappointed that his teacher said I could bring it if I had time.

Spent some money on tat in home bargains then mum visited. And that's the day gone, lol.

Oh, had 3 missed calls and 4 texts in half an hour last night, lol
Garden man called with quote for paving, hurrah. Mum called wanting to know where I was, and the hospital called to move my appointment (again). And the beavers leader text about my DBS. Lots going on but moving forward IYSWIM.

I'm having a party in 8wks for my birthday (it's a milestone one) just at home but I guess still plenty to plan. So I'll go message some people with the date I think...

LameWolf

juliejim wrote: »

DH had a proper look at the dog's paw last night by me tickling his belly so he'd stay on his back! It seems ok and he has been for a short walk this morning and has done some running about. He is still favouring that leg sometimes but not all the time so we're going to see how he is later after he's rested it again today and if he's still favouring it this evening we'll take him the vets. The cut itself though looks fine and clean. Thanks for asking Dusty and for you as well LW.

Thanks for the update - I've been concerned about the little guy.:o Sounds like it was just a really painful cut - you know how paper cuts can be really tiny, but hurt like the devil? Hopefully he'll be back on all four paws properly very quickly.:o

bossymoo wrote: »

Thoughtful Thursday

Delete some unwanted emails, unsubscribing as you go where needed
Any toilettries bottles to be decanted / recycled?
Make a list of what toilettries you have to use up - and which ones are running out and to be added to your shopping list
[*]Do you need to back up any photos?
[*]Any paperwork to file - do it!

These are all things that I do as soon as they need it - I can't abide having dozens of old emails cluttering up the netbook, or bits of paper needing dealing with/filing (there's a "pending" rack for stuff that really can't be done right away), or multiple bits in bottoms of bottles; and the toiletries go on the "rolling" shopping list along with everything else.
Photos I always download (and back up so I have them in 2 places) at the end of each doggy visit, to clear the camera ready for the next guest.:o
Does this count as me actually covering something off today's list?:D

We'll be trundling down to the polling station as soon as Mr LW gets in from work - he'll plonk me in the wheelchair and we'll go and do our civic duty, then come home and have our dins.;)

wendywitch

Bank Holiday Bonanza! - a bit of everything, or a bit of a rest!
Level 1
[STRIKE]Back to basics and shine your sink!
Sweep or vac through your entrance hall, and as far through to the back door (if you have one!) as you have the energy for.[/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Put away those stray coats and shoes, and get the school / work etc ones ready for morning.
Wipe your table - is that cloth clean? Replace with fresh table linen as needed, or even just a fresh tea towel.
Make a brew and enjoy the sunshine (fingers crossed you all have some!)[/STRIKE]
Level 3 for you hardcore flyers!
Get the de-webbers out and follow where you've swept or vacced. Better still, do this first and vac up the remnants!
Wipe down your front door, inside and out.
Extras - for any gluttons for punishment!

• [STRIKE]Collect any towels that need washing and get them in the WM then out on the line.[/STRIKE]
• HH in the garden, any mossy or weedy bits you can grab as you wander round?
• Find 3 items that can be GOT RID OF!
• Wipe all the downstairs door handles - help stop any germies spreading...
• Ditto all the upstairs ones.

[STRIKE]Make another brew. That's an order!
[/STRIKE]
Terrific Tuesday - Living Room, Hallway & Stairs
Level 1
[STRIKE]Wipe the coffee table
Dust any fluffy surfaces
Vaccuum your floors[/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dust any electricals - take care now!
Clear and wipe down the mantle - try not to put the clutter back on it!
Wipe the fireplace [/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Replace any blown bulbs (I have 3 )[/STRIKE] Don't have any
Shine a window or mirror
Dust any picture frames / wall art
Extras

• Find another 3 items to "GET RID OF"
• Check any summer supplies you need, antihistamines, sunscreen, do the kiddies hats still fit and do you know where the sunglasses are (I know, I'm hopeful )
• Dare to bare? Feet, that is! Get the pumice out and treat your feet. Bit of foot cream and some nail polish might be nice!
• Do a little job you've been putting off
• Say hello to a neighbour (if it's safe to do so!!! :eek:)

Wicked Wednesday - Kitchen & Dining Room
Level 1
[STRIKE]Clear your work tops and give them a wipe
Dust and deweb, get at those corners and skirtings[/STRIKE]
Clear your floors and give them a mop!
Level 2
[STRIKE]Wipe your small appliances and underneath them
Wipe down cupboard and drawer fronts - don't forget your kick boards![/STRIKE]
Wipe the fridge - inside and out
Level 3
Clean a window
Clean your hob - and your oven too if you feel like it! (Does anyone ever feel like it?)
[STRIKE]Run your dishwasher and / or washing machine on a hot, clean cycle and sort those filters[/STRIKE]
Extras[STRIKE]Pick out a new recipe to try in the next week or so
[/STRIKE]

• Sort out that fruit bowl, any squidgy ones you can cook?

[STRIKE]Check over your calendar - any birthdays or important events coming up?
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]HHDD - half-hour day-dream
[/STRIKE]

Thoughtful Thursday - Bathrooms and Study / PC area
Level 1
[STRIKE]First things first, sinks and toilets please![/STRIKE]
Clear and clean the floors
Use your vote!
Level 2
[STRIKE]Clean the bath / shower
Spend 15min decluttering your desk - does your PC need any attention?
Delete some unwanted emails, unsubscribing as you go where needed[/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Any toilettries bottles to be decanted / recycled?
Any old bath mats, bath toys gone a bit mildewy? Is it time to fling?
Make a list of what toilettries you have to use up - and which ones are running out and to be added to your shopping list[/STRIKE]
Extras

• Do you need to back up any photos?

[STRIKE]Smart phones and tablets - can you "declutter" these too to help with storage / memory?
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Any paperwork to file - do it!
HH me time - perhaps using up some of those toilettries?
[/STRIKE]

Mr O&O bribed me this week, promised me something if I got the house clean and tidy and sent him photos to prove it. It's surprising how hard you can work when you want something badly enough :D
I got what I was promised :D
Still got things to do but I'm happy so far

juliejim

Bossy - are we all having an open invite to your party? :rotfl:

Been out for lunch, ordered new glasses and picked up Scout post and prescriptions. DS has appointment at the barber's at 5 so I've got about an hour to get some bits done first.

Frizzle_2

Mum popped round so ended up doing some more packing! A few bits for the charity shop and still managed to do some of the list so quite pleased. Third load in the wm! Fourth load ready to go! Bedroom is a tip but everywhere else Is looking ok.

I will the ironing tonight when kiddies are in bed!

Update...

Wicked Wednesday - Kitchen & Dining Room
Run your dishwasher and / or washing machine on a hot, clean cycle and sort those filters
Extras
HHI

Frizzle_2

Right, onwards....

Thoughtful Thursday - Bathrooms
Level 1
First things first, sinks and toilets please!
Clear and clean the floors
Level 2
Clean the bath / shower
Delete some unwanted emails, unsubscribing as you go where needed
Level 3
Smart phones and tablets - can you "declutter" these too to help with storage / memory?
Any paperwork to file - do it!
hhi
Clean filters on dw

Dustykitten

Did a little bit in the garden
Visited neighbour who has had an op on her foot
made some rhubarb and coconut muffins

Oh and received an email to say they want to offer me the job!

ionafan

- AGM paperwork finished and emailed or posted to members
- several forms updated
- 3 other emails sent
- 5 phonecalls dealt with
- first of two deliveries accepted - all very good items for silly prices :money: and a perfect fit
- chicken in oven for tea
- bit of shopping done
- votes cast - they said they'd been busy all day, with a much better turnout than usual, which is all good for democracy

Just time for a cuppa and a few more odd jobs before tea and choir practice this evening. It will be followed by cheese and wine with the visiting choir who are singing with us on Saturday. I rarely eat cheese or bread / crackers now, but will graze the garnishes, and I don't drink wine if I'm driving myself home, but I will stay and chat if I've got any voice left.

Bad news for my 88yo brother yesterday: he has to go back into hospital from rehab today for further tests and a scan. He fell out of an armchair when in hospital before and had a huge bump on his head - presumably the authorities are now attempting to cover their own backs. Or am I becoming cynical?

Must go and prepare the veg... Will catch up again before bedtime.

ETA
:T :T :TWell done Dusty :T :T :T

juliejim

Dustykitten wrote: »

Did a little bit in the garden
Visited neighbour who has had an op on her foot
made some rhubarb and coconut muffins

Oh and received an email to say they want to offer me the job!

Woohoo! I knew the job was for you as soon as you mentioned it, that's why I encouraged you to go for it!

YORKSHIRELASS

Well done dusty. Have pottered gently. No idea where OH and DS1 are as they were supposed to be home about 45 minutes ago. DS2 and I have eaten, not sure my hm potato wedges will be much good now but the other two will just have to make the best of it.