Weekly Flylady Thread 24th August 2015

AimingForBetter

Yesterday didn't go quite according to the flying plan only got as far as sorting out the school stuff so everything now clean, named and ready for next week.

This morning has been productive with bathroom fully cleaned, kitchen clear and sink/drainer/bowl all nice and sparkly. All house dusting done too. Polished all shoes which needed it, tidied bottom of wardrobe and have sorted the carrier bags (all now neatly samosa'd a-la kondo method).

3 loads of washing done and on the line, nice breeze and sunshine at the mo so fingers crossed no rain.

Back later.

nicki_2

It looks like I've not achieved much when you look at the house but I've been busy dealing with hot spots in the kitchen and DD has "deep cleaned" the bathroom.

Wm x 6 (and 2 more to do tomorrow when beds are stripped) Hoping I can peg them out but we'll see 2nd load in. May have to up the number as the dogs stuff needs washing while its nice.
[STRIKE]Wash sofa cover since the dog wiped his bum on it this morning :mad:(counted as one of the loads above)[/STRIKE]
Mr A/Al can wait until tomorrow morning if necessary
Ironing
Put books out
DD pack
Bake cakes! Currently have fruit soaking and all the ingredients sat out on the side ready to go.

Marvellous Monday: Bathroom First!
Level 1
[STRIKE] Clear first, bin any rubbish, rehome any migrated items.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe all surfaces, windowsills, shelves etc[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean the sink & loo[/STRIKE]
Level 2
Deweb ceilings and corners
[STRIKE] Wipe down some tiles[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Clean the bath / shower enclosure [/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE] Wipe down any edges - bath panels, pedestals etc[/STRIKE]
Wipe door handles, light switches with some antibac
Clean the floor
Extras:

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

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

• Give your plug holes a bleaching
• [STRIKE]Collect tea towels and table cloths for washing[/STRIKE]
• 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
Clear first, bin any rubbish, rehome any migrated items.
Wipe all surfaces, windowsills, coffee tables, shelves etc
Clean the fire place
Level 2
Deweb ceilings and corners
Wipe down mirrors and picture frames
Wipe / vac the sofas and chairs
Level 3
Dust or vac the skirting
Wipe door handles, light switches with some antibac
Sweep or vac the floor - mop if needed!
Extras:

• Wash any cushion covers etc that need it
• Do a HHI
• 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 - Saturday job for both bedrooms this week
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:

• Wash a window or two
• Spritz a bit of air freshener, if you like!
• Enjoy a well earned cuppa :coffee:

Fabulous Friday: A bit of Everything!
Level 1
[STRIKE] Clear a hot spot[/STRIKE]
Get your dusting stick and go round hall, stairs, landing
Wipe any grotty marks in this area
Level 2
Study / PC area - a good dusting needed?
Remove anything from your desk that doesn't belong there
Defrag the PC and delete some emails - can you unsubscribe from 5???
Level 3
Replace any towels that need washing
Top up the loo roll wotsit
Extras:

• Vac the stairs if it's safe to do so
• Does your smoke alarm need testing?
• phone a friend
• HHI

I also did a quick vacuum through downstairs as there were hair based dust bunnies running around, rug has been aired and the sofa cover is out on the washing line. I've just finished lunch so it's time to get in the kitchen and actually start cleaning!

:wave:

YORKSHIRELASS

CY You have reminded me that DSs cricket bag needs packing away for winter. Last time I had to empty it it was disgusting, sweaty socks, crisp packets, empty drinks bottles as well as grubby jumpers and clumps of dried mud. Yuk.


Just filling in a bit of time before my hair appointment. Quite a bit planned over the next few days but I really should get the hoover out and try and make things a bit more presentable. Might do that tomorrow.

cyclingyorkie

Glad to be of help YL.

mrs-moneypenny thank you for your advice - I remember my late mother-in-law not being able to wash the affected area when she had radiotherapy in the early 90's. In truth I use very little in the way of smellies. Most of what I use in unperfumed. Having had a history of intersticial cystitis 10+ years ago I had got used to no bath products being the rule. The only time it bothered me was Christmas when the girls were enjoying their Lush bathrooms....

I have had a lovely lunch today. DD2 and her OH ate out on a whim last night, which meant she had the ingredients for a stir fry in the fridge. As soon as she knew they were eating out yesterday she texted me offering to cook me lunch today. I am so grateful that I felt well enough to enjoy it. I have spent too many lunchtimes pushing food around my plate.

Hope everyone is having a good day...

nicki_2

Coffee break to re-energise!

I've just washed the windows inside & out in the kitchen, and deep cleaned the cooker hood. I can't remember the last time I changed the filters so I did that & put a sticker on one with todays date Also put up the extra washing line so I could hang more clothing out. Pity its rope stuff that stretches so the washing is getting lower and lower...:rotfl:

WM 4th load about to go in
Mr A/Al can wait until tomorrow morning if necessary
Ironing
Put books out
DD pack
Bake cakes! Currently have fruit soaking and all the ingredients sat out on the side ready to go.

Marvellous Monday: Bathroom First!
Level 2
Deweb ceilings and corners
Level 3
Wipe door handles, light switches with some antibac
Clean the floor
Extras:

• Put out fresh ones
• Spritz a bit of air freshener, if you like!
• [STRIKE]Enjoy a well earned cuppa :coffee:[/STRIKE]

Terrific Tuesday: Kitchen & Dining Room
Level 1
Wipe [STRIKE]all surfaces, windowsills,[/STRIKE] shelves etc Just the shelving unit and TD top to do!
Clean the sink & polish those taps
Level 2
Deweb ceilings and corners
[STRIKE] Wipe down some tiles or splash back[/STRIKE]
Wipe down the large appliances WM done
Level 3
Wipe down any edges - kickboards,[STRIKE] sides of cupboards[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Wipe door handles, light switches with some antibac[/STRIKE] Not with antibac but they are wiped
Clean the floor
Extras:

• Give your plug holes a bleaching
• Put out fresh ones
• Spritz a bit of air freshener, if you like!
• [STRIKE]Enjoy a well earned cuppa :coffee:[/STRIKE]

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

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

Thankful Thursday - Pick a Bedroom Will strike out when DD has done it in both bedrooms
Level 1
Clear first, bin any rubbish, rehome any migrated items.
Wipe all surfaces, windowsills, bedside tables, shelves etc
Strip and remake the bed - Saturday job for both bedrooms this week
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:

• Wash a window or two
• Spritz a bit of air freshener, if you like!
• Enjoy a well earned cuppa :coffee:

Fabulous Friday: A bit of Everything!
Level 1
Get your dusting stick and go round hall, stairs, landing
Wipe any grotty marks in this area
Level 2
Study / PC area - a good dusting needed?
Remove anything from your desk that doesn't belong there
Defrag the PC and delete some emails - can you unsubscribe from 5???
Level 3
Replace any towels that need washing
Top up the loo roll wotsit
Extras:

• Vac the stairs if it's safe to do so
• Does your smoke alarm need testing?
• phone a friend
• HHI

I best go hang this wash load out, then finish cleaning the kitchen. I'm going to need to nip to the shop when I put my books out, DD has asked for lasagne for tea which is a rarity so I need to get cheese and I might just grab the white sauce while I'm in the shop to save making it as my list is still so long.

I am not looking forward to all the ironing, but DD needs stuff for tomorrow so unless she volunteers to do it after cleaning the bedrooms and front of the house (she's asked to do this as well ) then I'll have to do it.

:wave:

LameWolf

CY have a very gentle one-armed (((HUG))).

lynnejk wrote: »

LW - be careful. One-handed flying sounds dangerous

It's not as bad as it sounds - f'r instance
Before commencing, place hand not to be used in a sling, to remind you not to use it.;)

Dusting:
Get wheeled trolley.
Place items on surface to be dusted onto trolley, give these once-over with a small paint-brush.
Dust surface.
Replace items.

Fetching in washing:
Place wheeled washing-trolley under part of whirligig.
Pull whirligig round so item to be unpegged is over trolley.
Remove pegs and let gravity do the rest.

Oh, and how do I get the washing out there to start with?..... What are DH's for?:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

You can't do everything, but some things are do-able with care; and by tonight, I'll be able to use both hands again. It's just a precaution, the Consultant advises resting the hand for 24-36 hours while the steroids settle in and start their work.:o

AimingForBetter

Had to stop while my mother was here on one of her rare visits (we don't have the best of relationships and thankfully it was not as traumatic as it usually is, mainly because the boys are here) and we all went into our local CS on the way to waving her off at the bus stop so that took some of the time too (it's only a couple of hours but...).

Resultant CS buys of 4 fab green cushion covers and a new soft mat for the bathroom have been washed and are on the line already.

Have also put all the clean washing away which was in the airing cupboard and the three loads which have dried on the line today are all folded properly and now in there instead. There is a little ironing but that should be OK next week.

Hoovering still to do too but need hubby to help move the furniture so will try to get that done properly over the weekend.

Think that's likely it for today, apart from getting tea ready shortly.

Have a lovely weekend all.

Dustykitten

Dentist done
Visit to Mum done
Cake carrier present brought
Uniform labelled
WM1 dried
WM2 on the line

Need to bake cake now and ring sis and then wrap presents, oh and send DS3 to shop for candles.

CY yay another session completed.

Cricket bag for DS3 doesn't really get put away. Indoor league will start mid September. Two more league games yet to play outside. Area trials will be October and winter training from January!

poohbear59

I have done tons of things today. I have taken action on everything on my to do list. Just made a hair appointment for colour and cut tomorrow morning.

We are going away on the cruise ship our son works on. He paid for us

As I have managed to do everything I need to for our holiday it is now time to concentrate on me Hoping to get nails etc done on Tuesday. It is good that we live in an area of low population as it means I can get last minute appointments.


Tonight I am going to make a batch of twinks for our holiday cottage guests and I know it is late in the day but I will strip our bed tonight and get it all washed and on the line tomorrow. I haven't posted much but I am following the flylady plan, thank you x

YORKSHIRELASS

Oh PoohBear lucky you, have a great time.

Received form for DS to claim free prescriptions. Filled it in and put it straight back in the post.

Chicken in a jar of sauce in the halogen oven. Yes very lazy and not very MSE I know. But I have peeled spuds and chopped some veg.

Other than that not much done here but I will catch up tomorrow. In fact I just noticed that LW has done far more than me one handed!

I am off to finish getting tea ready.