Weekly Flylady Thread 9th November 2015

Dustykitten

Morning all

Everyone away to work, school, uni I'm just having a cuppa and have some minutes to read before heading to get ready for the paid stuff myself.

Floor 'speed bump' is not improving so think we will need the builder to come and life some of it, fed up with having the heating on, we don't do heating!

Dancemum hope DS1 continues to improve

CY so brilliant to hear you feel normal, long may it last

pigpen

Girls were very pesty again last night.. thankfully OH kept Pixie at his side of the bed meaning I got at least a bit of sleep.. the cat did come walk all over me though but I think I might have hoofed her off the bed lol.. I'm not feeling rested at all and appear to have a stuffy nose.. what the heck is wrong with me? I seem to keep threatening all manner of illnesses and not actually getting any of them! not that I want them, I just want to stop them pretending! I'm still very.. windy .. after the upset tummy on Monday, hoping that at least resolves soon.

Off to make a cuppa, load the DW, shift tile adhesive about and half kill myself in the process, hang out laundry, put stuff on the table for OH to move upstairs when he gets back from school.

bossymoo

There are all sorts of bugs around pigpen I've spoken to two mums who have ear infections, DD teacher can barely speak and so many people have had the "silent" tummy bug that we had.

Both children are in school, hurrah! Lol.

I'm WFH and it feels lovely! Organised to go out for tea with people next door but one. They are emigrating soon. I think in the 4 years since DH died we've socialised probably twice - to say the blokes were best of friends - so it's a little unusual they've asked, but hey-ho, we will have a nice time and say our farewells.

Today I'm going to put a wash on in between paid stuff, and maybe wash up. But I have lots to do so flying will be limited.

DD has a rehearsal tonight too - mustn't forget!

nicki_2

Morning all.

Not caught up with the thread properly. I'll do that tomorrow when I'm chained to my desk.

Plan today is to get through all my lists except work and computer based stuff. I want everything done so that clean up on Friday after the workmen have gone will be quick and easy. DD might be going away again this weekend so I need to make sure her stuff is all washed/ironed or she'll have "nothing to wear" even with a full wardrobe :rotfl:

Personal:
Work:
- Prep C1 books
- Sort returns
- Update finances
- Prep newsletter (add info re delivery day could be different due to other commitments)
- Sort gifts & wrap

House:
- Wash dog stuff (jumpers, towel, odd toys I missed the other day)
- Stitch dog toys that have split x3
- Wash throws (covers, sofa cover itself) Quilt is currently in.
- WM on clean cycle
- Dishes
- Clean bathroom
- Laundry (dark, light, mixed, towels after showers/baths)
- Deal with meat from butchers

Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level One...
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level Two...
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level Three...
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing in preparation for cold weather!!
Put up linings or winter curtains to keep out those draughts.
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
• Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
• Clean a window or two.
• Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
• Clear as may hotspots as you can.. see if you can get it all into one pile instead of 15!!!

Tantalising Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One...
Clean floors
Level Two...
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or new mutations in there!
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three...
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean the windows in here!
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 needs to be done too!!
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:

• Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
• Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
• 30 minutes ironing.
• Clean oven if you didn't do it last week
• Hike through the freezer and make a list of what you have, especially as Christmas is getting closer and you will need the space for all those lovely goodies
• Get in a manky cupboard. Give it all GOOD scrub out before placing the things you need to use soon at the front, throw out everything you don’t want/need. If no messy cupboard do a food inventory!! Feel free to get carried away and do more cupboards!!!

Remembrance Day- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One...
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!! Paint your nails, make an appointment to have your hair done, a lovely soak in the bath. Whatever you feel like!!
Level Two...
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Level Three...
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! And replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
• 30 minutes ironing.. you love me & you know it!
• grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
• Sort the book shelves.. and toy boxes.. what can be flung? We are making room for those lovely new things Santa will be bringing soon if we are all being good boys and girls!!.. So get rid of all the things that are no longer required! Just keep flinging, just keep flinging!!

I best get moving. I got caught up looking for a recipe I saw yesterday which I wanted to try so I've achieved nothing so far! Going to get these toys stitched so they can be washed sooner rather than later :wave:

Natty68

Morning everyone.. Sorry have been missing for a while. All people see of me is the lists every other week.. Things are a bit up and down here health wise.. Plus puppy is taking up a lot of my time. Afraid I haven't been too good with a really horrible cold thingy, it started off with my throat, went to my ears and now is in my nose/head/chest - heck anywhere it feels like..lol. And I feel !!!!!..last night I felt like I was drowning in my own cold..it was scary!!

Haven't even felt like getting dressed for the past couple of days..yesterday was the first day in three days that I felt like a shower.. Haven't done any housework or anything for what seems like forever, and I can see the house slowly going downhill. I really need to do stuff. Although I am being kind to myself and praying that I don't go down with pneumonia like I have the last couple of years.

FIL is in hospital in the last few weeks of his life and that is dragging me down as MIL is very demanding when DH is at work. Actually DH told her off the other day so she has backed down. We are just waiting to see how his assessment goes and what they are going to do with him.. The hospital want to wash their hands of him and basically send him home to die, but OT don't want to do that..especially bearing MIL's age. We will see.. Another lovely Christmas coming up...great!!!

Pup is hard work, especially when he finds stuff to eat and I have to follow him around to take it off him.. His den looks like gods knows what..lol He's being neutered next week thank gods, so that should calm him down we hope..lol

Hugs and love to everyone, sorry for moaning.. Must sort out a list to do, even if it's a very basic one.

ionafan

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

CY so glad to read your post, it's lovely that you are feeling normal again.
...
Iona you sound so busy, make sure you take some time for yourself!

Will do, mrs-mp. CY and I have just arranged to meet for coffee tomorrow morning - really looking forward to it!

Hope your DS1 is better today, dancemum.
Has the tiler arrived yet, pigpen?

I have been trying to do three different jobs at once this morning, which is not really a good idea, so now that DH has gone out to Warfarin clinic and left me in peace, I'm going to make myself a coffee and concentrate on getting things ready for the course I'm running this afternoon. I can't do much more preparation for the other course that I'm attending this evening - maybe I will have time to read through the notes again before teatime.

Flying will be limited to S&S'ing the bathroom and kitchen and tidying up the study again I shall be sitting on trains and gallivanting round the country for most of the next two days, we're not expecting visitors, and DH won't worry about the state of the house anyway, so there's no point in bothering atm :rotfl:

(((Hugs)))), spoons and sticks all round as needed. Have a good day all x

MinnieMousesMummy

Hi everyone, I have not posted for a while but I really need to get the house sorted out. The past few weeks have been very busy with uni and placement and the house tells this, as it looks worse than the local tip at the moment.

Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Vacuum floors and sofas
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Water any thirsty plants, wipe their poor neglected leaves!!
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing in preparation for cold weather!! See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house!
Put up linings or winter curtains to keep out those draughts.
If you are wanting to take part in the flylady christmas card swap please PM me your details!! .. Mse name, name and address .
Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Clean a window or two.
Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!
Clear as may hotspots as you can.. see if you can get it all into one pile instead of 15!!!

Tantalising Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Clean floors
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or new mutations in there!
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean the windows in here!
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 and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!
Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
30 minutes ironing.
Clean oven if you didn't do it last week
Hike through the freezer and make a list of what you have, especially as Christmas is getting closer and you will need the space for all those lovely goodies
Get in a manky cupboard. Give it all GOOD scrub out before placing the things you need to use soon at the front, throw out everything you don’t want/need. If no messy cupboard do a food inventory!! Feel free to get carried away and do more cupboards!!!

Remembrance Day- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!! Paint your nails, make an appointment to have your hair done, a lovely soak in the bath. Whatever you feel like!!
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
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!!
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Wash a set of curtains, nets, duvet or throw
Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
30 minutes ironing.. you love me & you know it!
grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
Sort the book shelves.. and toy boxes.. what can be flung? We are making room for those lovely new things Santa will be bringing soon if we are all being good boys and girls!!.. So get rid of all the things that are no longer required! Just keep flinging, just keep flinging!!
Get rid of metal from the shed (kids old climbing frame and swing)
Collect together any wood that is in the shed, as I am going to attempt to make a new chicken coop.
Complete section 6 for uni
Get rid of 50 emails (Inbox currently at 6102)
Print assessment brief for uni
Write up maths notes for uni
Organise Biology folder for uni
Have a look at hampers and see if they are worth getting this year
Check uni experiment and record findings
Sign up for secret santa
Do 2 loads of washing
Do a post on Tumblr
Close in the chickens away so Mr Fox cant have an easy dinner

Lets see how much I can get completed today, I will return later to update my progress.

cyclingyorkie

At long last my new dishwasher is working!!!!

And as a bonus we have had a new shower installed...

I am really looking forward to meeting up with Ionafan tomorrow. I am really glad that I feel well enough for this to happen...

For the rest of today I will be tidying and hoovering the living room as we have an appointment here tonight to sort out our wills. Not a pleasant topic, but one that needs addressing.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

cakemaker

Dusted kids rooms
Dusted lampshades (never done this before, ever)
moved bits off floor
swept small part of floor can see

LameWolf

cyclingyorkie wrote: »

Good evening. Just checking in to let you know I am okay.

I had a good night's sleep last night and first thing this morning I was trying to work out exactly how I felt.

It took me a while to work out that the word I wanted was NORMAL!!!!! This is the first time I have felt like this since mid July. I did several loads of washing, made some Pudsey biscuits for Children in Need and cycled to the local shops. I also cooked a spaghetti Bolognese for tea and managed to walk to Slimming World. For the first time since July...

Needless to say I am tired now, but happily tired. Now have my feet up watching Lewis..

Hope everyone is having a good week..

That post did my heart good to read. And I don't generally get emotional over humans. Thank you for lifting a sad Wolf's spirits. x

Bluddy BD has moved in. Don't think I'd have bathed and dressed today if Mr LW hadn't insisted. Bleurgghhh.