Weekly Flylady Thread 23rd November 2015

cyclingyorkie

Having a lazy day here. Helped DD2 sort out some stuff to go to the house. His mum and step dad are around this weekend and seem to be organising a lot of things...

DD2 is not particularly appreciating all the 'help' with the organisation. I am staying away! Particularly unpopular was a comment about they won't be long in this house. I think they need to be left to get on with it so they can enjoy their first house.

I have been enjoying a lot of sport on TV this weekend. We watched the big fight last night, and have today switched between the tennis and the F1. I don't normally watch the F1, but when the tennis got too tense it was a bit f a refuge. Note w watching West Ham - well you can't have everything...

Starting to get nervous about the hospital tomorrow...

Sister coming to stay tonight, so I had better go and make up the spare bed..

nicki_2

I'm shredding, juggling washing and planning for the week ahead. I'm hoping to get 90% if not more of the Christmas shopping done on Thursday so I need proper "this shop for this" lists rather than a general "this this and this" list. I also need to plan meals. I'm hoping to start painting my window tomorrow, but other decorations won't be going up until the 9th at the earliest due to work. I only have the 2nd, 9th-13th with nothing at all planned until the 18th when DD breaks up. Then apart from work on the 21st which hopefully will just be a delivery for me to put away, I have nothing else for the rest of the month until I find out when DD is going away for new year (usually boxing day). I can already see the dates that are currently free being filled with customers asking me to deliver another nights rather than the 8th.

Just remembered I need to fill in a trip form and write DD a cheque for school tomorrow. I love the fact that the kids get a reward trip each term for good behaviour/attendance and the parents get to pay for it! Only another 4 after this (no summer one in year 11 but there is the prom to pay for!) then she'll be in 6th form and I don't think they go on the trips.

TD just shouted that it's finished so I best go deal with that while the shredder has another break. :wave:

kazwookie

wops

Sleep decluttered

Narc0lepsy

Back upstairs again having checked presents; to our surprise we seem to have everything (don't be too impressed; we're a small family) bar something for MIL and we know what we're getting her. Anything for my mum is priority to wrap, as we're having "Christmas" with her next w/e on our IOW trip and won't see her till Jan after that. Would be an advantage to get brother and SIL's wrapped and taken to Mum's next week, as they are with her for Xmas day; however if other activities get in the way, we will probably see them up here before Xmas.

Next on my list is write a letter to the boy we sponsor in India. It is always difficult - after all, how interesting can the life of two 50+ year olds in Hertfordshire be to a teenage boy in India? He's now 17 and we've been writing/sponsoring since he was 11. The friend who runs the school charity is adamant that the children enjoy any letters sent to them. I am so conscious of how much we have, both in material things and opportunities, compared with them; it seems crass to talk about what holidays we've been on or practically anything we do. Oh well I can but try.

Then if I manage to get ingredients checked for Xmas pudding, items checked for Xmas wreaths and clothes mentally checked for next weekend plus a bit of report writing done, I'll be happy.

Narc0lepsy

.....and I'm not threatening any reindeer or elves; our tree and any decs never go up till at least 12th Dec and never come down until 12th night (Jan). I'm resisting playing any Xmas music at home for a week or so, although I may take my adored Annie Lennox Xmas CD to play on the way to IOW.

Dustykitten

Narc0lepsy wrote: »

.....and I'm not threatening any reindeer or elves; our tree and any decs never go up till at least 12th Dec and never come down until 12th night (Jan).

Similar here although outside lights sometimes up earlier depending on how the weekends fall. Have got the lights down from the loft to test this week at some point.

Frustrating bitty day here with very little achieved.

Need to do some bits on here now and finish off dinner for DS2 and I and then I have school shirts to iron and DS's bed will need remaking once the stuff is dry - may need finishing in the TD.

Dustykitten

This week's outstanding list
[STRIKE]Clean shower room
Change DS3 bed[/STRIKE] need to remake
Dust DS3 bedroom
Sort baking cupboard; write list of what is needed for Christmas baking

Niggling HH jobs for the coming week:
[STRIKE]Governor emails
Change bathroom filter[/STRIKE]
Fix cord on blind in spare room
Hem cricket troussers
Sort out 'the' kitchen drawer
Filing

Adding for the weekend

[STRIKE]Dust LR[/STRIKE]
Mum's paperwork
Repot bay tree aah new pot is too small
Remove dahlias from pots and store for winter rain stopped play, cut back but not dug up
Update Christmas list
Check all bank accounts
[STRIKE]Get down Christmas lights[/STRIKE] and test

Massive sort of the dining room to be started so that it is clear for Christmas

LameWolf

CY all the best for your horse-piddle visit tomorrow.

I'm another one not threatening any reindeer or elves; I shan't bother about decs unless Mr LW decides he wants them up; and I'm keeping shtum in the hope that he won't think about it.;)

We've finally had our meal - veggie toad in the hole - and I've made "strapple" crumble and a carrot'n'orange cake.

Btw, in case anyone's interested, Mr LW yesterday celebrated his 10th anniversary of starting work at his present job.:D
He has mentioned that they're developing some sort of automated application to do most of what he currently does, so they may not want him for much longer - in which case he'll seriously consider retirement. After all, he's 66 next Saturday, so will find it hard to get another job that he'd enjoy doing.

bossymoo

Oh, hugs CY hope tomorrow goes well xxx


Our outside lights are up, but firmly off until Tuesday nothing else is up yet.

Kiddies in bed, tv on and after strictly I'll sort lunches, bags, uniform etc. oh and start off this weeks list

greenbee

[STRIKE][/STRIKE]Monday ~ Lovely Living Room, Happy Hall and Safe Stairs
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Declutter all these areas
Vacuum these areas[/STRIKE] (not hall or stairs)
30 minutes to spare...
Wipe/vacuum sofas
[STRIKE]Clean windows in these areas, check curtains/nets/blinds while you are there, do they need a clean?
Dust any areas below eye level[/STRIKE] Windows cleaned recently (except one I can't reach)
Got an hour...
[STRIKE]Dust anything above eye level (if safe to do so) [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear anything that shouldn't be where it is, should the magazines really be on the floor?[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wash any soft furnishings in need[/STRIKE] None to do.
[STRIKE]Binbag dance[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Tidy coats/shoes bags etc[/STRIKE]

Extra Mission Tasks~ if you want to do more
Check you have your Christmas card list done, if it's not done at least spend 10 minutes on it
[STRIKE]Spend 15 minutes sorting paperwork, dealing with anything urgent NOW[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Spend half an hour doing something for yourself[/STRIKE] Pilates
27 Fling Boogie, you know the routine, grab a bag and clear that clutter!
[STRIKE]Clean out the vacuum cleaner, empty the bag/bucket, [/STRIKE]clean filters if they are washable MAKE SURE YOU DON'T PUT THEM BACK UNTIL THEY ARE DRY! Emptied lots. Need to get round to cleaning the filters when I will be away for a couple of days

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and dining room
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe work surfaces[/STRIKE]
Wipe down all the major appliances.. [STRIKE]clean filters/drawers/seals etc[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe over the cupboards fronts and kickboards[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare...
[STRIKE]Wipe the tables and replace the cloth if necessary
Sweep and mop the floors
Run appliances through a 'clean' wash[/STRIKE] WM done
[STRIKE]Deweb and defluff these rooms[/STRIKE]
Got an hour...
Clear and mop/vacuum the floors
Scrub down the dining chairs..
Binbag dance! Grab a binbag.. fill it up.. and chuck it out!
Clean the oven.. and the shelves!

Extras - help yourself!
Wipe and replace ALL the small appliances
[STRIKE]Empty and wash out bins[/STRIKE]
S&S the fridge
Clear out a manky cupboard
Check the freezer, see what needs using up.. LOTS!


Wednesday ~ Master Bedrooms and Landings
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Remove floordrobe, make sure all clothes are put away neatly[/STRIKE] No floordrobe. Summer clothes put away, so plenty of room.
30 minutes to spare...
[STRIKE]Strip bed linen and wash, replace with clean linen
Vacuum floors in these areas[/STRIKE]
Got an hour...
Vacuum mattress
[STRIKE]Clean tops of drawers[/STRIKE]

Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these
Clean windows in these areas
Check through drawers, anything that should have been thrown out ages ago?
Cobweb removal upstairs, go on grab a duster and swipe them down
Clean a set of curtains, nets or blinds
[STRIKE]Clean light fittings and light switches in any room, more than one if you like[/STRIKE]
Plan your shopping list for your christmas goodies.. don't forget the turkey! If you are ordering stuff from local shops.. pork pies/meat etc get it done this week!

Thrilling Thursday - Study/PC area and Bathrooms
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare...
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Got an hour...
[STRIKE]Wash your bathroom mats
Wipe down tiles in bathroom[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Delete 10 links in your favourites which you no longer use or don't work[/STRIKE]Unsubscribed from what feels like a million emails
[STRIKE]Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required[/STRIKE]

Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more
Write those christmas cards and sort stamps for those to be posted
Clear a hotspot, if it's bad at least spend 10 minutes on it
Clean windows in these rooms
[STRIKE]Check house for places where draughts are getting in such as doors, windows etc and see if there are ways to stop it[/STRIKE] Ordered draught excluder for outsides of front & back door
Clean out that airing cupboard, get rid of those things you don't need, you can use dead towels as cleaning cloths etc be ruthless! Yes this means parting with the 'just in case' things you have kept and you'll never use!
[STRIKE]Clean the toilet bowl on the outside and the floor in front of it, especially for those with little boys![/STRIKE]

Friday!!~ those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms!
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Declutter the floors[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare...
[STRIKE]Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Put all the discs in their boxes and the books on the shelves and the toys in the chests!
Sort through a chest of drawers/wardrobe and fling anything that no longer fits.
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see[/STRIKE]
Got an hour...
[STRIKE]Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!![/STRIKE] Not needed - only used once since last change
[STRIKE]Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Drag the junk from under the bed and put it in its proper homes.
Fill a binbag for charity shop.. Santa will be here in 30 days so make some space![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Dust and vacuum and wipe of sticky grotty bits.
Tidy a box of 'stuff'[/STRIKE]
Binbag dance!.. See how many toys you can fling before the large guy in red arrives.

Extras
HHI - outsourced. Took a basket over...
[STRIKE]Check through what decorations etc you have and what needs replacing/buying/finding, check lights etc[/STRIKE] Two sets of lights binned.
Catch up on yesterdays list! We keep getting behind!
[STRIKE]Update spreadsheets.. meal plans, finances etc[/STRIKE] paid window cleaner
Scrub your grill pan..
[STRIKE]Clean where your Christmas tree and any other decorations are going.[/STRIKE]
Contact anyone you don't have address for for Christmas cards
Check what else you need to buy or make for Christmas presents
Wipe over ALL the upstairs doors!!

Completely reorganised kids' room with my mum while working out how their stuff would fit in another room. So no need to change rooms around. Need to chase the builder for dates for the next lot of work.