Weekly Flylady Thread 17th August 2015

kazwookie

Morning all

Late shift today, so around for a bit

So far
Hoovered all of downstairs
Cleaned bagless thingy
Made my lunch
Recycling out
Sold 4 more items of interest!
Kitchen all done

Off to plants some bulbs in a bit

nicki_2

Morning all

ionafan wrote: »

GWS to your doggie, nicki. Sounds like you have a thoughtful vet.

They are really good. Its a private practice and they've been in business since 1975 so I trust them a lot more than "chain" ones

Monday Minging & Flinging- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area

Got 30 minutes to spare...
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks. Make them sparkle, sparkle!!!!
Have an hour...
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains, shower curtains etc
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Hoover/Sweep and mop and deslop the floors in these rooms.
Extra mission: Take your pick!

• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
• Empty the cupboard and clean it out.. colour ordered bottles inside!
• Fling all those empty bottles and tubes, do you really need that empty shower gel bottle?
• 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...
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
30 minutes to spare..
Sweep and mop floors
Sort & clean oven and hob
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Got an hour...
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Wipe & declutter all the windows sills in these areas!!
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer, cooker hood and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!
Extra Mission : help yourself

• Clean the fridge.. it is smelly!!
• Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
• Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

Wednesday Thllliiing!- Master Bedroom & Landing
15 minutes..
Check fire alarms are working
Got an hour..
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort through a cupboard and find 10 things to get rid of!
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..
Dust the mantlepiece
30 minutes to spare...
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Clean the windows
Got an hour...
Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it..
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• 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

Friday Flyday- those frightening kids rooms
15 minutes..
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
30 minutes to spare..
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! Wash the curtains!
Got an hour..
Clean 2 windows
Tidy a chest of drawers/wardrobe/floordrobe!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

• Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
• HHI
• End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

Just going to do my dailies online then I'm off out to run errands. DD is not going to be happy at the size of this list, but I'll give her a hand when I get back

Laters :wave:

cyclingyorkie

In other news at Yorkietowers DS has finally mended his bed! He bought it when he moved back in 18 months ago. He bought it from a well known internet site and from the beginning the slats were rubbish.


Two nights ago he went to a well known DIY store and bought some wood. It took him half an hour to cut it to size and fit the extra slats.


His bed is now 'Fantastic' - his words.


So if it only took half an hour why did it take 9-12 months? He is quite happy to admit that he has learned a valuable lesson..

dancemum

I'm not up to date with thread sorry.

I'm looking for the dongle it has always lived in the laptop bag until the laptop had to go to be fixed. I will be doing HHCs until it is found.

Back later join me if you wish x

Honey_Bear

Have skim read Fred but done zilch.

About the thundershirt, I just wanted to say, Natty, (thanks to Dizzy) that they're worth the money. I've just checked the Bay of E and there are several for sale in the UK but more from the USA. If I need another one I'd be very happy with a used one again - I'm sure they'd be fine run through the WM on cold as per the label. A neighbour and I took Kelpie on the Mountbatten Ferry twice a couple of weeks ago and he was absolutely petrified of the metal walkway and then getting on the ferry. I'm going to try trotting him down there and playing with him near the walkway and then putting the t/shirt on, and when he's really relaxed (which takes a few minutes) see if that eases his tension. It might, and it's worth a try. If I can get him to go up and down three or four times when he's feeling calmly sleepy it's got to be good for him. We want to take him on the Cawsand ferry and then back on the Cremyll ferry in a couple of weeks so that he can share our anniversary, so we need him to be okay to enjoy the day out. He's not a dog who relishes new situations; he likes his routines although he loves meeting new people.

It was lovely to meet you Valli and your jam is superb! OH says thank you thank you thank you - one for each jar. Your DD is an impressive, very together, intelligent, delightful young woman, so thank you for bringing her with you. And I hope you enjoyed the cream tea as much as we enjoyed our 'teas.' Good choice on the dress; very smart.

Valli

I switched on the PC some 2 hours ago but...

I have pegged out washing. I am currently 'ignoring' the drizzle;)
I have had a call back from the window man (we used him in a previous house) and a quote has been quoted :eek:
I have taken my friend to the station; she's of to the Edinburgh Fringe and, since I'm off work I thought I would do my BRUM bit (happy to help!)
I have done another errand.
I have checked next doors bunny rabbits.
I have checked my bunny rabbit.

Ah - my secret's out! It was a delight to meet you Honey Bear and Mister Bear and I am envious of your location - and your beautiful home. I fully intend to add ginger to MY next batch of Twinks! And I now have seen the view pictured in your avatar in real life! (I think that about my DD too, but then, I would. I miss her terribly when she's at Uni. I miss DS too but I always had DD at home when he went.)
And I mustn't forget Devil Cat (a lovely cat) and Kelpie - what a smily doggy! He looked SO happy!

Anyway back to my listy.

Valli

STILL TO DO
Study/Pc Area

Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc


Tuesday Dining Room
15 minutes...

Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Got an hour...
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Vacuum

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

Friday Flyday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
15 minutes..
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!!
30 minutes to spare..
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
[STRIKE]Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! Wash the curtains![/STRIKE] DS's done last night; DD will do her own:T
Got an hour..
Clean 2 windows
Tidy a chest of drawers/wardrobe/floordrobe!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

• Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
• HHI
• End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
  
  
  
  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!
  buy wedding outfit PSF - MISSION COMPLETE! - just needs approval from on high:cool:
  FORGOTTEN - NEW ADDITION - UPDATE DIARY PSF - two birthdays to add..

Frizzle_2

Well, I have been getting on. But everything seems to be at half speed today. We have been swimming, gots ds1s uniform from uniform shop, ordered ds2s bed and took car to garage.
This afternoon ds1 has polished kiddes bedrooms. He loves that job but does use an awful lot of polish! I have tidied ds2s room of all the gibble that was left over from putting his curtain pole up yesterday and then I started on his curtains. I gaff took them done, added more curtain hooks and more rings on the curtain pole. I then ironed them before putting them back up. They look much better! :T

Just having a quick cold drink and the cat has sat on my knee! Like I need any encouragement to sit for longer! But I must hang the washing out or it won't dry!

Quick update if the list....

Clean dining room windows-filthy!

Friday Flyday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Vacuum the floor
Tidy a chest of drawers/wardrobe/floordrobe!
Tidy up the playroom!

Extra Task List
Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
sort through all of ds2s clothes and get rid of any that are too small/worn!
HHI
End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

Narc0lepsy

I think I'm a day behind on reporting my random list.
Yesterday passed in a blur having done Cycle and Tone followed by Body Balance at the gym. I haven't done C&T before, it was much harder than I expected considering how many mad classes I've done lately. No weight loss apparent on scales this morning, but definitely starting to be a better shape which is all that matters really (although it is nice to have a number). This morning it was Body Attack - my 7th class this week, so I jolly well deserve to be fit and shapely in my opinion. Followed it with lunch, but I had a salmon salad so not too detrimental.

Windows are now all finished. Copious amounts of vacuuming have been done, but every now and then I find another crunchy bit of something underfoot so I guess it will take a while. Fitters kindly left the crawl board on the conservatory and a decent ladder for the weekend so Mr N can paint the bits of the outside wall that need doing.

Collected curtains from dry cleaners.
Bought wedding card.
1 load washing done.
emails checked.
Surveys logged in.

Ugh - just had neighbour round to tell me that about noon, the postman walked up the drive of 3 houses down to be greeted by broken glass and some burglars who threatened him with a knife. He ran and called the police, burglars screeched away. This is a small village, we dont' get that sort of thing - occasional petty pilfering of cycles, lawnmowers etc. But broad daylight! Must have been drugged or stupid. Neighbour reckoned maybe they had been driving up and down seeking opportunity, as my window man was there till about 11.30, I came home about 2pm and my neighbour shortly after. I don't know whether anything was taken.

Oh well better get on with something.

msgnomey

well today I have
s&s the bathroom
looked at the laundry basket, then got distracted
done an emergency 'mum's taxi' trip to work for DD as she over slept!
done some planning (back to work in 2/52)
now going to do HHI!
xx