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Weekly Flylady Thread 27th June 2016

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  • Frizzlef
    Frizzlef Posts: 378 Forumite
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    Morning all!

    I have been reading and trying to keep up but can't remember anything and need to quickly post a list to get me on track this week.

    Thanks for the lists natty- my house sure needs it!!!!!

    Manic Monday - Kooking Kitchen and Dining Room Dalliance...
    Open the windows and let in the light
    Clean floors
    Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
    Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front. Compost any manky looking veggies..we must all do our bit for the environment!
    Wipe dining table.. and check the underside.. (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 cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances
    Clean hob

    Eeking out those Extras
    Wipe window sills
    30 minutes ironing!!! X 5!!!!!!!!

    Twinkling Tuesday~ Luscious Living Room, Happy Hallway and Sunshine Stairs
    Vacuum floors and sofas
    Dusting, even if around everything
    Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
    Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
    Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
    Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
    Extra Mission:
    Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
    Clean a window or two.
    Get yourself a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, then put them back where they should be, or better still give them to their owners to put away themselves
    Groom the hairy pets or children!!!!
    Grocery challenge- feb 2015- £133.07/£250
  • Narc0lepsy
    Narc0lepsy Posts: 2,871 Forumite
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    Piggers drop dead vibes for CF. Narc0, ouch. Hope it's not as bad as you fear.

    Spent the weekend polishing my CV, and sent it off. Interview on Wednesay. I swore I wasn't going 'big business' again, but this actually looks quite promising. Either way it will be good experience. I'd better look out a power suit - haven't worn one in about 5yrs. The heels are going to kill me.

    Off to walk Furry. Then the gym. I went twice yesterday - classes it never been able to make before. And I just happened to land in MrT at YS time. Sea Bream on the menu tonight.

    Have a great day everyone.

    You sound as if you are really making the most of your new car and mobility. Good luck for the interview.

    I have got off to a very slow start; a combination of a late night catching up on surfing the net/downloading photos from camera and phone from the weekend, hay fever (I hate taking a tablet every day so missed yesterday despite spending much of the day in the garden) and general slothfulness. Spent ages over breakfast reading yesterday's paper which I hadn't got round to looking at - having watched the news last night there was little point in reading it! Tidied a few things half heartedly.

    Now I've written a list of indoor stuff as the forecast is for the weather to deteriorate - so why am I not outside in the garden? Good question. Few aches from yesterday. Ok I'm going outside but I will need to take a coffee with me.
    Remember...a layer of dust protects the wood beneath it.
  • ionafan
    ionafan Posts: 4,854 Forumite
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    edited 28 June 2016 at 2:53PM
    Quick update - if it's gone, it's done:

    [STRIKE]- mend my blouse - the one I've just sewn new buttons onto, which I now see has a split seam[/STRIKE] :mad: - done
    [STRIKE]- hair appointment at 14:00[/STRIKE] - done
    - read the satnav instructions
    - 15:15 out to induction evening at college :D

    Also did a bit more paperwork.
    1 lb decluttered at SW - not really enough to make me happy, but it will do.
    [STRIKE]Might or might not get the blouse done today - it's navy blue and fiddly and I need to do it in bright daylight.[/STRIKE]
    Garden is looking nice, having bought a few extra plants when i went to return the fence post. Everything is planted out and the tomatoes are enjoying their bigger pots. It's just begun to rain again :cool:
    DH appears to be in a bit of a strop, presumably because I asked him to tidy up his things which are lying all over the place :mad:

    Forgot to say earlier (because sidetracked by sea bream) Good luck with the interview tomorrow, FBO!
  • kazwookie
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    Been on my long drive, which included a trip up a local church tower, the view was wonderful, but a bit cloudy so did'nt seethat far, but good to have done it.

    Daily stuff is done
    Going to cook now
    Breast Cancer Now 100 miles October 2022 100 / 100miles
    D- Day 80km June 2024 80/80km (10.06.24 all done)
    Diabetic UK 1 million steps July 2024 to complete by end Sept 2024. 1,001,066/ 1,000,000 (20.09.24 all done)
    Breast Cancer Now 100 miles 1st May 2025 (18.05.2025 all done)
    Diabetic UK 1 million steps July 2025 to complete by end Sept 2025. 1,006,489 / 1,000,000 (10.09.25 all done)
    Sun, Sea
  • dancemum
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    edited 28 June 2016 at 8:07PM
    Valli you can return books bought in error on kindles X

    Mrs M P thanks for the warning re strike day. It is my birthday and I had plans :(

    Kazwookie glad your drive went safely X

    Flying at my parents today.
    More km done with my Mum. Another car boot filled for charity.

    Basics and laundry done at home x

    Ionafan Hope you enjoyed your induction X

    Fbo Good luck with your interview X
  • Evening all,

    Dd2 a little better, but a day with a clingy feverish six year old is never going to be flytastic. Wm and a bit of ironing done, other bits of daily stuff, Internet shop, caught up on emails, made a nice tea.
    OH has had a mini digger for the day to level out an area for a patio and also dig some drainage for our flood prone garden. Cue frantically moving plants around. Our garden is mainly, ahem, wild, but the one bit I have some nice plants in was the bit he was digging up. Grrrrrrr.
  • Good evening everyone, Sorry I have been missing for several weeks things have just got a bit on top of me. I really need to get into this cleaning and working routine as the house looks a bit like a tip and work is just ticking over in areas and building up in other areas.

    Manic Monday - Kooking Kitchen and Dining Room Dalliance...
    Clean floors
    Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
    Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front. Compost any manky looking veggies..we must all do our bit for the environment!
    Wipe dining table.. and check the underside.. (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 cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances
    Clean oven if you didn't do it last week - don't keep putting it off!!!
    Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
    Scrub down the woodwork.. skirtings, door frames etc
    30 minutes ironing!!!


    Twinkling Tuesday~ Luscious Living Room, Happy Hallway and Sunshine Stairs
    Vacuum floors and sofas
    Dusting, even if around everything
    Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
    Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
    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. See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house!
    Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
    Clean a window or two.
    Get yourself a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, then put them back where they should be, or better still give them to their owners to put away themselves
    Groom the hairy pets or children!!!!
  • Bobarella
    Bobarella Posts: 10,824 Forumite
    Savvy Shopper! I've been Money Tipped!
    Hi All

    Another busy day. But everyones fed and nobodies dead so thats good :)
    Annoying charity bag company didnt collect today so the bags sat out and got wet. Will try again tommorow.
    Home made chilli and wedges made for dinner
    Washing machine run & dry clothing taken upstairs to pack away

    By the way I have picked up that the sticks are for the black dogs but what are the spoons for?

    Night all
    Bob
    " Your vibe attracts your tribe":D

    Debt neutral :) 27/03/17 from £40k:eek: in the hole 2012.
    Roadkill 17 £56.58 2016-£62.28 2015- £84.20)
    RYSAW17 £1900 2016 £2,535.16 2015 £1027.20
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • Bobarella
    Bobarella Posts: 10,824 Forumite
    Savvy Shopper! I've been Money Tipped!
    pigpen wrote: »

    How interesting. I have come across Spoon theory before but never had such a good explanation.
    " Your vibe attracts your tribe":D

    Debt neutral :) 27/03/17 from £40k:eek: in the hole 2012.
    Roadkill 17 £56.58 2016-£62.28 2015- £84.20)
    RYSAW17 £1900 2016 £2,535.16 2015 £1027.20
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