Weekly Flylady Thread 24th August 2015

ionafan

It took me a bit longer than HH, but I have finished the set of boxes that I was working on, and also hung out one load of washing and folded another that had dried indoors overnight.

Short break for lunch now, then expenses claim, then more box sorting. Still hoping that I will have time to do the lawn before it gets dark tonight or the rains come again - looking a bit grey and drizzly out there now that I've got 2 loads hanging out and another to come - I really don't know how DH manages to create so much dirty washing :eek:

mummyroysof3

Still bent lazy and just doing basics but house still looks ok. Been approved for direct payments for youngest to have a PA for 80 hours a year which means I have to employ someone...anyone got experience of this please? I'm hoping someone at his school will be interested so will ask after they back as it's mostly for school holidays we want anyway

ionafan

A 5-minute torrential downpour has rinsed my washing again :mad: but now the sun has come out. Thought this was high summer! I have rescued the nearly-dry bedlinen off the whirligig and am finishing it off in the TD, but the other 2 loads will have to take pot luck.

Another phonecall has been made, and my expenses are done. Mmm, which of my boxes shall I tackle next....? Decisions, decisions...

mrs-moneypenny

We had a 2 or 3 minute shower between bringing one whirligigs worth in and taking the next load out, sunny and bright here again now.
Just sent the email I've been debating over all day, now send has been pressed I feel quite liberated.
All dried washing has been folded and put away and socks paired, nothing for the ironing basket on that load.
Oh apparently I now appear to take in washing, on holiday we went to a flogging Molly gig in Norwich (really good) anyway met a few of Ds1 s friends there so I was asked to put various phones wallets etc in my handbag along with a cardi one of them took, at the end of the night everything was returned to its owners but I went off with the cardi, gave it to DS1 and told him to return it to his friend, who's been round a few times since then, but while I was ironing there's the cardi it's just come through the wash. Asked DS2 about it when he came home from school and he said friend has been offed it but told Ds1 he'd sooner it was washed before he had it back as it 'was a bit sweaty at the gig'

Frizzle_2

Just had a quick read through but not remembered anything! Sorry!

The boys have had friends round today so that has been manic! I have just sat them in front of a dvd so I can have 5 minutes to myself! Then I will crack on!

Left to do....
Tidy up playroom
Hhi x 6

Thankful Thursday - Pick a Bedroom
Wipe door handles, light switches with some antibac
Extras:
Do you need to label any uniform?

Honey_Bear

funfairprincess wrote: »

This morning had an email from DS1's car insurance company he's got a black box and he's about to go over his miles. Phoned them so he needs to pay £300 up front and his DD goes up by £286 a month a total of £2500 extra. Cue many sweary words from me when I got off the phone. He's panicking so I've told him I will give him half his DD every month.

Suppose I better get something done and work my rage out. Bathroom I think.HHC at 12 if anyone fancies keeping me company bring ear plugs the air will be blue.

Might it just be cheaper for him to hire a car for the last few days of August? Or am I being irritatingly interferring, and speaking of things about which I know nothing?

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

Edit
Ironing basket. Now empty

Linky for you. (ETA That was supposed to be 'Victory Music' but 'Epic' works!)

Shower room polished, various floors sucked, kitchen surfaces and floor giving another going over. No matter how much I sweep and wash the floor in there it looks as though a herd of elephants has just been through, dragging half the savannah with them.

Another load of washing blowing in the wind. Trying to defrost pastry in a hurry for an early supper. Not clever.

YORKSHIRELASS

Frizzle wrote: »

Just had a quick read through but not remembered anything!

I do this all the time!

The normal list has gone out of the window this week. Oh well. Need to load the car with some stuff for the tip and walk the dog before tea. Better get on.

mrs-moneypenny

Thanks for the musical interlude while I had a coffee honeybear.

pigpen

Bikkie... nah, don't take back the hugs just send her more.. melt that frost queen

Cake baked
pinafore sewn
hob swept
kitchen swept
WM x5
TD x2
DW x3
fish cleaned
6th form application completed
dinner cooking
tomorrows dinner defrosting
DD2 dumped at work
shoe dropped at orthotics for raise adding
appointment chased for orthopaedic surgeon


OH enrolled at college yesterday as did DS2... ooh need to sort tax credits, PIP and CB... *remind*

love, hugs, flowers, chocolate, cake, spoons and alcohol liberally strewn upon you all xxx

Valli

Funeral went well, I was pleased DD went because she was the only friend of the eldest daughter who DID attend. Another (mutual of theirs) friends didn't go - firstly because she was 'at the dentist' so we got to the wake. No sign of friend. She apparently 'had no way of getting there' So we offered to pick her up. Next excuse 'nothing to wear' then 'she couldn't come because someone had lost a baby and she was comforting her'. So, reading between the lines she either CBA or just couldn't face it.
Although the deceased had been very ill he was recovering well from an op and this was an unexpected death.

Before going I pegged out 2 lots of washing. After returning I ironed them. I also started playing catch up -

Terrific Tuesday: Kitchen & Dining Room
Level 1
[STRIKE]Clear first, bin any rubbish, rehome any migrated items.
Wipe all surfaces, windowsills, shelves etc
Clean the sink & polish those taps[/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Deweb ceilings and corners
Wipe down some tiles or splash back
Wipe down the large appliances [/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Wipe down any edges - kickboards, sides of cupboards
Wipe door handles, light switches with some antibac
Clean the floor[/STRIKE]
Extras:

• Give your plug holes a bleaching
• Collect tea towels and table cloths for washing
• Put out fresh ones
• Spritz a bit of air freshener, if you like!
• Enjoy a well earned cuppa :coffee:

Wonderful Wednesday - Living Room
Level 1
[STRIKE]Clear first, bin any rubbish, rehome any migrated items.
Wipe all surfaces, windowsills, coffee tables, shelves etc
Clean the fire place[/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Deweb ceilings and corners
Wipe down mirrors and picture frames
Wipe / vac the sofas and chairs[/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Dust or vac the skirting
Wipe door handles, light switches with some antibac
Sweep or vac the floor - mop if needed![/STRIKE]
Extras:

• Wash any cushion covers etc that need it
• [STRIKE]Do a HHI [/STRIKE]
• Wash a window or two
• Spritz a bit of air freshener, if you like!
• Enjoy a well earned cuppa :coffee:

Thankful Thursday - Pick a Bedroom
Level 1
Clear first, bin any rubbish, rehome any migrated items.
Wipe all surfaces, windowsills, bedside tables, shelves etc
Strip and remake the bed
Level 2
Deweb ceilings and corners
Wipe down mirrors and picture frames
Wipe the bed frame and any chairs or stools
Level 3
Dust or vac the skirting
Wipe door handles, light switches with some antibac
Vac the floor
Extras:

• Air your duvet if the weather is fine enough
• Do you need to label any uniform? I need to de fluff the inside of new sweaters - Gah!
• Wash a window or two
• Spritz a bit of air freshener, if you like!
• Enjoy a well earned cuppa :coffee:

:T:cool::D