Weekly Flylady Thread 17th August 2015

cyclingyorkie

I lost 2 posts last night - so fingers crossed it's third time lucky.


I have had a couple of good days recently. hope it continues.


re the iron debate - I was trying to say that I have had all manner of irons including an expensive steam generator. I did like the steam generator and it did work well, but I live in a hard water area and despite following the instructions to the letter and descaling it regularly it took just over a year before it started belching black gunge over my clean stuff.


So my advice would be to proceed with caution if your water is soft... but do some research first...


I am currently back on a reasonably expensive ordinary steam iron. The thing I won't concede on is a ceramic soleplate, which I find much easier to clean..


And as regards cleaning the soleplate of an iron - I will concede that despite nearly 28 years experience I am not as careful an ironer as I should be. but the stuff sole by Lakel**d is an absolute godsend!

LameWolf

ionafan wrote: »

Am I highly organised or obsessive? You decide! :rotfl:

Highly organised, definitely. You've done pretty much exactly what I would have, given the same amount of stuff to be sorted/shifted.;)

Nicki healing vibes on the way for the woofer.

Mr LW is wfh today (so that he'd be here to deal with the engineer who came to sort out my mobility scooter) so I'm getting zilch done - very difficult to Fly when he's sitting at his desk in the lounge, having to concentrate on his paid-job work. BM is on though, and we've decided on carrot, ginger & honey soup for dins - I'm still on soft food, and there are some carrots that need using.;)

YORKSHIRELASS

Hi all

LW I find it really hard to do anything when DH is at home.

I am home alone which is a rare thing. Have scooped various bits of clothing from bedroom floors which I have just put through on a quick wash. Put some clean laundry away, made a casserole for tea and tidied various bits of gibble.

Natty I am a bit short of motivation too. I am not stopping for long because I know that once I sit down that will be it.

I am getting a bit fed up with the lack of routine here. I never know who is in for tea, who needs picking up or dropping off where and dont get me started on teenagers going for a shower at 11pm!!! I love them really but roll on 7th September.

Hope master Bossy is OK. Its horrible when they are poorly in the hols.

Right, living room awaits and the dog needs walking.

Biscuit_monster

Hi all,

Not flying today as have been at paid stuff and now at mum and dad's as they have been looking after the monsters for me. Back home later but can't see much being done!
CY glad you are feeling a bit better. valli that must be the longest list ever! Don't burn out x

Valli

Wooty wooty woot woot!

While DS was away he was instructed to 'go and find a suit' (This is for a wedding on the 30th :eek:) IF you have read my list (and no reason why you should, lol, other than 'mild interest' ) you will have seen the last entry on my Summer TOOTS list is 'buy wedding outfit' - that would be for me. On the 30th. Cutting it fine as ever...

Well DS found a suit, so we went to pick it up today and I popped into Roman (next door) on the off chance; found 3 suitable dresses - I especially liked the one ion the window - and I have BOUGHT IT - now I am not a keen clothes buyer so it's always a chore. And blow me if the fascinator and bag I have don't go with it. Wooty wooty woot woot with nuts and sauce on!

Valli

FOUR FLYDAYS IN ONE DAY!

Let's see what I can do!

Monday Minging & Flinging- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
15 minutes...
Clear floors of guff and stuff
Got 30 minutes to spare...
[STRIKE]Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks. Make them sparkle, sparkle!!!![/STRIKE]
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Have an hour...
[STRIKE]Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains, shower curtains etc[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe down tiles in bathroom.[/STRIKE]. defragment your pc while doing this.
[STRIKE]Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
Hoover/Sweep and mop and deslop the floors in these rooms.
Collect all the dirty laundry [/STRIKE]
Extra mission: Take your pick!
[STRIKE]Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms[/STRIKE] and cleaned window
Empty the cupboard and clean it out.. colour ordered bottles inside!
[STRIKE]Fling all those empty bottles and tubes, do you really need that empty shower gel bottle?[/STRIKE]
If you have a shelf.. empty and clean it
Grab yourself a toothbrush and scrub the manky bits between the tiles

Tuesday Triumphs - Kitchen and Dining Room
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare..
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort & clean[/STRIKE] oven and [STRIKE]hob[/STRIKE]
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]Wipe & declutter all the windows sills in these areas!! [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! [/STRIKE]Tumble dryer, cooker hood and [STRIKE]dishwasher filters[/STRIKE] need to be done too!!
Extra Mission : help yourself
[STRIKE]Clean the fridge.. it is smelly!![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk![/STRIKE]
31 fling boogie..
GO! buy yourself some flowers from the shop.. your reward for making the kitchen shine!
[STRIKE]Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET[/STRIKE]

Wednesday Thllliiing!- Master Bedroom & Landing
15 minutes..
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Fling open the window and let in the rain sunnyness
30 minutes to spare..
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Air the duvet
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Got an hour..
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort through a cupboard and find 10 things to get rid of!
Freshen up any curtains or bedding that needs doing!
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more
34 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
Clean all the upstairs door frames
Clean windows in these rooms
Do half hour clearing of the place you hate doing the most..

Thursday twirls- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
15 minutes..
Vacuum floors and sofas
Declutter and dust the mantlepiece if you have one, if not shelves/units..
30 minutes to spare...
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Clean the windows
Got an hour...
Wipe and water plants - how about giving the leaves a nice shine too. I hear milk or banana skins are good for this
Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it..
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself - pregnant ladies and those that aren't allowed/can't move things get someone else to do this for you!
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –
HHI
Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.
Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it



SUMMER TOOTS LIST

[STRIKE]paper living room [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]make blackcurrant jam[/STRIKE]
make bramble jelly PSF none
[STRIKE]sort through car boot stuff [/STRIKE]
update bank account PSF none
pay in PTA money PSF none
update PTA accounts PSF none
[STRIKE]dye hair [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]book haircut [/STRIKE]
varnish wood in dining room PSF - one layer on, second can needed. Need to borrow OAP and go Wednesday :money:
thank you cards for summer gift PSF another pack bought
sort gift box and record contents PSF none
[STRIKE]buy birthday cards for Aug/Sept [/STRIKE]also remembered anniversary cards AND remembered that one is a PEARL!
[STRIKE]buy wedding outfit[/STRIKE]

:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

bossymoo

YORKSHIRELASS wrote: »

Hope master Bossy is OK. Its horrible when they are poorly in the hols.

He's ok thanks. Ish. Not himself at all and hot so we've been popping paracetamol now and then. Of course he still runs around which probably doesn't help. I don't think I've been feeding them very well. Having said that, they didn't get home till Tuesday night and they ate at school club yesterday. Just feel like I haven't cooked a proper dinner in a while. With vegetables...

By 'eck Valli busy bee!

LameWolf

Valli wrote: »

Wooty wooty woot woot!
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Wooty wooty woot woot with nuts and sauce on!

And a tartan ribbon.:rotfl:

mrs-moneypenny

Glad you are happy and sorted outfit wise valli
Hope little master bossy is recovered soon.
Sorry aw ol today
Mostly doing mils garden this morning and the DDs round this arty and evening, dd2 has only just left With her little family
Ds2 not happy he thought he'd failed his exam but now his bro has read the letter he got a C for science, he still thinks he got a U for ict but he's only in year 11 so it's not the end of the world he can retake next year and hopefully improve it. He's gone to sulk/sleep round a friends tonight to get over it.
Hugs goods wishes posi vibes sticks and spoons where needed.

lynnejk

Afternoon all :hello:
Iona - well done with your paperwork. You sound very organised and, if like me, glad to see the back of it.
Natty - hope you feeling a bit better by now
Nicki - sending gw wishes for your poorly pooch
CY - lovely to see you posting and glad you had a couple of better days
Valli - Wow your list and great you found a dress you like so easily

Wednesday Thllliiing!- Master Bedroom -(do Fridays)
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Fling open the window and let in the rain sunnyness
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Air the duvet

Thursday twirls- Living Room
Vacuum floors and sofas
Declutter and dust shelves/units..
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
HHI


Friday Flyday- those frightening spare rooms
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!!
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!

Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!


((hugs)), sticks and spoons there if you need some


Hope you all have a fantastic Friday
Lx