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Weekly Flylady Thread 29th February

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  • coppers
    coppers Posts: 156 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary
    Sending best wishes to everyone, I'm pleased mrs MP&YLgot good news.

    I've had a busy day today, 2 appointments with Ds2 & challenged a parking ticket we got at the weekend. I've done well today fly wise, done levels 1,2 & 3 plus cleared out a cupboard, so I'm happy with my kitchen today. Been on a roll & sorted some paperwork too, including attachments to go with Ds2 letter, found out printer was out of ink, luckily had a pack of ink in so that's been done, still need to do all the scanning & printing but I'm so glad it wasn't left til I was desperate to meet the deadline.
  • lynnejk
    lynnejk Posts: 5,732 Forumite
    Rampant Recycler Debt-free and Proud!
    Evening all

    Finished all my 'halfa' jobs except Feb accounts - maybe the morrow :o

    Tripping Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Room
    Sweep and mop floors
    Sort & clean fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there!

    Wednesday walkabout- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Clean floors in these rooms
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom.
    Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget under the rim! and sinks
    Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    Wipe down the doors and frames in these rooms.
    Clear any clutter from desk
    Fling all those empty bottles and tubes

    Sending gws vibes, lots of hugs, big sticks and parcels of spoons to those needing some
    Hope you all have an absolutely wonderful Wednesday
    Lx
    £10day.2014=3213/2015=3421/2016=3238/2017=2702/2018=498..APR=12.03/300
    GrocC.2014=2162/2015=2083/2016=218/2017=1996/2018=450..APR=17.13/200
    Bulk buy.......APR=233.76
    GC.NSD..2015=216/2016=213/2017=229/2018=39..APR=03/15
    SPC130:staradminx61..2014=1178/2015=1287/2016=4616/2017=3843
    OS WL= -2/8 ......CC =00......Savings = £13,140
  • nicki_2
    nicki_2 Posts: 7,321 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic I've been Money Tipped!
    MrsMP - :j Great news.

    Huge hugs, sticks, spoons and vibes to everyone.

    My flying today has all been paid stuff, paid stuff and I stripped my bed (I have to remake it yet :o). 10 hours work today and I'm still not done for the week lol At least nothing else has a urgent deadline, except finishing the email I was writing yesterday. I need DD to read through that though to make sure it makes sense...if you get what I mean. I've redrafted it so many times in my head since I decided to write it I can't even look at it without getting confused.

    Tomorrow I hope to get up and moving early again as my to-do list is getting a little too long for my liking. Time for me to pack my work stuff away, make my bed and collapse into it. I'll definitely sleep well tonight! :wave:
    Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.
    Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!
  • Dizzy_Imp
    Dizzy_Imp Posts: 2,782 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Evening all - glad to hear some good news YL and MrsMP :j

    Caravan kitchen and dining areas blitzed today and all clean, tidy and sorted. I managed at least an hour of ironing and the WM & TD have been on five times today. All my filing is done too and now I'm shattered.

    'Night Mary-Ellen...
  • Jazee
    Jazee Posts: 9,499 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Morning all. Hope you're all ok. Have skim read and see there is some good news.

    I didn't post yesterday and didn't fly either. Manic day, some paid stuff, vet with OldDog (she has an infection, not quite sure what yet), workmen in house.

    So this morning before the paid stuff, I'm going to catch up on some of yesterday's kitchen jobs.

    Have a great day everyone.
    Spend less now, work less later.
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,534 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Hello
    Waved to you as I passed MK Lamewol, and in Dusty's direction too
    Funeral went well, crematorium was rammed
    No snow so no snow day!
    Drat!
    Shower and work for me
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • ionafan
    ionafan Posts: 4,855 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Glad the hospital visit went well, YL and that you're back safely and with good memories, Valli.
    ionafan wrote: »
    An early night might mean that I shall wake up early tomorrow!
    Yes, at 5.15, which is too early even for me, and it means that I'll be shattered by mid-afternoon :mad: - but I need to have my brain in gear this evening for academic stuff as well as driving. I have already had two cups of tea, read my emails (including Martin's :money: ) and caught up with the thread.

    Today's list, not in any particular order (for a change!):
    - Clear a mega hotspot! - once again there are things all over the bed in the study bedroom :o
    - Fling DH's L1$ter1n€ bottle that was almost empty yesterday, if he finishes it off this morning
    - Replace toothbrushes that are in need

    - S&S bathroom
    - S&S kitchen
    - Prepare for this evening's course
    - Prepare for tomorrow evening's course which I'm running
    - Hospital clinic this afternoon
    - On the way there, collect a piece of brass that DSiL has ordered from a foundry near us (must ring first to check opening times) to save silly cost of postage (we're staying with DD for the wedding next weekend)
    - Book hair, eyebrow and nail appointments for next week
    - Phone GP re possible bunion op
    - Send 4 emails
    - Check last month's grocery spend
    - Ice base board for wedding cake
    - Transcribing
    - Nag DH to get car checked - the coolant warning light came on again yesterday
    - Nag DH to phone his sister
    - Out to my course this evening

    See you all later. (((Hugs))) spoons and sticks all round, as needed, with GWS vibes to Jazee's Old Dog x
  • mrs-moneypenny
    mrs-moneypenny Posts: 15,519 Forumite
    Morning all
    Hugs good wishes posi vibes sticks and spoons where needed.
    Loads to do today so better crack on.
    SPC~12 ot 124

    In a world that has decided that it's going to lose its mind, be more kind my friend, try to Be More Kind
  • nicki_2
    nicki_2 Posts: 7,321 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic I've been Money Tipped!
    Morning all.

    I need to run to the shops today, going to wait until 10am though when it will have hopefully warmed up a little. Zack is very very clingy today. He's trying to sit on my lap while I'm at the desk again. I have the feeling its going to be a long day but he has been very lazy the past two days since I was working so plenty of play will be on the cards today.

    I should really crack on with the complaint email for work but I've hit a mental block so I'm going to concentrate on housework until I can think clearly again.

    Personal:
    Demould hall (incl front door), livingroom, kitchen :(
    Iron blinds
    Chase DD to clean her shoes with polish not just quickshine
    Meal plan

    Work:
    Email
    Calling Cards
    Accounts

    Meddling Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
    Level One

    Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself, we don't want anyone spraining themselves!!!
    Dusting, even if around everything
    Level Two
    15 minutes hotspot
    Clean a radiator or two.
    Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
    Level Three
    Clean windows & any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
    HHI.. get that mountain gone!
    Extras
    • Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
    • Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
    • Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
    • Wipe skirtings, doorframes and other paintwork
    Tripping Tuesday ~ Kitchen
    Level One

    Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
    Level Two

    Sweep and mop floors
    Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET
    Level Three
    Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!!
    Sort & clean fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there!
    Clean oven if it really needs it.. or just do the hob or a knob or the oven shelves
    Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc

    Extras
    • Clean out the cupboard with the miscellaneous gibble in!! I'm sure you can get rid of half of it!
    • Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
    • Tumble dryer, and cooker hood filters need to be done too!!
    • Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
    Wednesday walkabout- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Level One
    Clean floors in these rooms
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
    Level Two
    Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
    Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget under the rim! and sinks
    Level Three
    Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
    Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    Clean the radiators in these rooms
    Extras
    • Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just burn it!
    • HHI... a bit more gone!
    I think another coffee while I sort my email out is called for. I have 150 emails in my inbox which need either reading/filing or deleting or following up so I'm going to spend a HH on that. :wave:
    Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.
    Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!
  • Jazee
    Jazee Posts: 9,499 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Right, dailies are done and I'm crossing off what I've done from the lists so far this week. Paid stuff next, then after that - baking a cake for a fundraiser.


    Meddling Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
    Level One

    [STRIKE]Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself, we don't want anyone spraining themselves!!![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything [/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]15 minutes hotspot[/STRIKE]
    Clean a radiator or two.
    [STRIKE]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    Are there any DVd's/Videos etc you can rehome?
    Clean windows & any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
    Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. Are there any that need rehoming?
    HHI.. get that mountain gone!

    Extras
    • [STRIKE]Remove clutter, making sure stairs especially are safe, no tripping up over any loose toys/towels/clothes etc...[/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.[/STRIKE]
    • Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
    • Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
    • Wipe skirtings, doorframes and other paintwork

    Tripping Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Room
    Level One

    [STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces[/STRIKE]
    Level Two

    Sweep and mop floors
    [STRIKE]Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET[/STRIKE]
    Level Three
    Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!!
    [STRIKE]Sort & clean fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there![/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round[/STRIKE]
    Clean oven if it really needs it.. or just do[STRIKE] the hob or a knob[/STRIKE] or the oven shelves
    [STRIKE]Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc[/STRIKE]

    Extras
    • 42 fling boogie.. GO!
    • [STRIKE]Clean out the cupboard with the miscellaneous gibble in!! I'm sure you can get rid of half of it![/STRIKE]
    • [STRIKE]Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..[/STRIKE]
    • Tumble dryer, cooker hood and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!
    • [STRIKE]Wipe window sills [/STRIKE]and clean windows in these rooms

    Wednesday walkabout- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Level One
    Clean floors in these rooms
    Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
    Level Two
    Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins! (the proper bins not the rooms that look like bins!)
    [STRIKE]Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc[/STRIKE]
    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget under the rim! and sinks
    Level Three
    Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
    Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
    [STRIKE]Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!![/STRIKE]
    Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    Wipe down the doors and frames in these rooms.
    Clean the radiators in these rooms

    Extras
    • Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just burn it!
    • [STRIKE]Clear any clutter from desk[/STRIKE]
    • Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
    • Replace sponges/flannels/toothbrushes that are in need
    • HHI... a bit more gone!
    Catch you all later.

    Spend less now, work less later.
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