Weekly Flylady Thread 12th February 2018

Fayolle

Good morning
A bitty day in store today I think. I might get out for a short walk this morning before DD surfaces, just to get some exercise. In the name of slinky, of course. Then it'll be errands that she needs to get done while she isn't at school. I also need to sort some emails and bills - yes, the same ones that were on my list every other day this week. Another one joining the grumpy and broke gang.

DD and DH are out early evening to catch some live music in town, so I am contemplating whether that would be a good time for me to do the grocery shop, although we don't need a great deal. Any spare time HAVE to be spent getting some order into the kitchen and utility room.

WM just finishing, my hair is dripping, but I am watching two pigeons eitherr having a face off, or working themselves uo for a day of luurrrvve. Can't decide which. Best get on.

ETA - have some ((hugs)) ATB, you sound like you need them. I hope the eye gets sorted really soon. X

pigpen

Well, we are almost packed up to go.. just need to load it in the car.. I have vacuumed right through downstairs after removing from the noonoo of the Henry.. a heel support from a shoe, a bottle top, a piece of rolled up paper, a piece of foil and a hair clip.. I mopped the kitchen and utility on Monday after the cat knocked a full tub of double cream over the floor.. so we are leaving it cleaner than when we arrived which is always my intention.. I even vac'd behind the sofas and all the cat litter and biscuits.. cats are so messy!!

I scrubbed the highchair and the girls table and chairs before they got put away so they won't be mouldy when we return on the 29th May.. OH booked the time off work so we could have the whole week.

I need to grab our stuff from the fridge and freezer and we are good to escape I think.

Easter I am planning to rejig bedrooms but I might hvae to do it before then in order to make order from the upstairs chaos.. the problem with doing upstairs is that the downstairs gets messier and messier because I can't keep on top of everything.. there is no wonder the families who originally lived in my house had staff to help with the cleaning it is pretty much impossible for one person to keep on top of it all when there are small people in the mix!

YORKSHIRELASS

Hi all

Can I join the "grumpy, broke and in need of a hug" group please?

Feeling put upon and unloved. Really dont want to bore you with the details.

Have made chilli for tea. Judging by the last couple of days meal time fiascos no-one will want to eat it but its there. DW on, WM on. On with yet more paid stuff next.

atb this is why people go to A&E isnt it? Hope it gets better soon x

Honey_Bear

It's February and although things look bleak, they will improve when this hideous grey weather has washed itself out of the system. (((Hugs))) to all Flyladies who are struggling, whether it be with essays, gossip, ungrateful families or health.

Valli, have a lovely time, as lovely as the circumstances and weather will allow.

For a Valentine treat OH and I visited Cornwall to go to middleclass heaven. We know how to live.

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Evening all.

I have influenza. Only a mild dose thanks to the vaccination, but I've still spent the first three days on our holiday unable to move, eat or even to have a cigarette. I might be an ex smoker against my will.

He had the idea of going shopping in a discount village today. I hid in the pub until it was time to catch the bus to the station. He bought nothing.

We then got on the train to find an older gentleman across our prebooked seats. At the first pass, did nothing, as the backpack was being stashed in the luggage bit at the end of the carriage. Then Himself said 'I suppose we're being English about this?'


Strangely, when faced with flu ridden, deathly pale and gingerish people of Celtic descent, older gentleman only queried 'what, both seats?' for a mere instant whilst the full impact of my death glare allowed him to comprehend just how much danger he was potentially placing himself in at that precise moment.

We got our seats. And I just want to go back to bed because my head and neck hurt, I hate everybody and I can't even smoke once I'm off the train because it tastes foul.

That gentleman got off lightly.

Honey_Bear

*Healing vibes* Jojo.

pigpen

Jojo... ~*~*~ stay sick and stop smoking vibes right at ya ~*~*~.. We were discussing on the way home how expensive it is and how anyone can even afford to smoke nowadays.

Home from the outlaws..

£100 parted with
ALL the washing done
All the stuff that was clean when we left folded and mostly away
All the wet stuff hung up or in the dryer
Cases put away
Kitchen cleaned.. leaving 3 lazy pigging teens home alone is a bad idea... there was stale food, every cup and beaker dirty on the side, every plate dirty and food contaminated, used teabags everywhere and there was more food on the floor than in my fridge! It took 2 hours to get it cleaned enough to make food.. both washing machines running, DW on its second run, recycling out, cereal tidied away and floor swept. Plants watered and cat dishes cleaned and all things furry, scaley and leafy fed and watered.

I need to get the sofabed away from DD2 using it last week and tomorrow I can get the front room vacuumed and presentable again.

I have decided to hardcore the bedroom switch so I am emptying the tiny room for DS3 to move into asap.. then having Dd3 and DS2 switch chests of drawers and then we can finish the move.. I will have it done in 4 days.. then I can sort the girls room once they are back to school next week.. it is very messy with their new christmas stuff still, I need to find it all places.. and then we shall see what mess we are left with.

kazwookie

Evening

Yorkshirelass hugs, you are loved by us xxx

Work done
Dinner done stir fry tonight, now OH wants pancakes as we didn't have any last night, still thinking about this one as I've just cleaned the kitchen

Cat has had a mad 5 mins and 'attacked' his bed, which has come apart, so I'll sort that out later

tboo

Magnificent Monday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level One...
[STRIKE]Check fire alarms are working[/STRIKE]
Fling open that window and blow those cobwebs out!! Air the room!!! Nothing worse than a bedroom smelling of parps!
[STRIKE]Remove and wash bed linen[/STRIKE]
Level Two...
[STRIKE]fresh linen.. [/STRIKE]
30 minutes floor clearance.. that includes floordrobe and junk!
Level Three...
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing[/STRIKE]
Sort 10 things from a wardrobe/chest of drawers that you can get rid of... and a pair of shoes only counts as one thing! Likewise socks!.. and it is time those knickers you have had for 37 years were binned.. let hem go liberate yourself!!
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs have moved in....

Extra Mission

• 39 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Wipe or dust over the upstairs light fittings.. don't go injuring yourself please, you have the rest of the week to work through!
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Wipe down the skirting in the bedroom and on the landing

Twinkling Tuesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One...
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms[/STRIKE]
Air the room.. fling open the windows and let in the springy air!! I don't care if it is 13' below!! lol
Level Two...
[STRIKE]Clean baths/shower, toilets, don't forget under the rim! and sinks[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear any clutter from desk[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc[/STRIKE]
Level Three...
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc whatever needs cleaning.
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Collect any stray laundry from upstairs.

Extra mission:
Pick whichever you want to attempt:

• 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
• [STRIKE]Wash the windows in these rooms.. and shine the mirrors[/STRIKE]
• HHI... a bit more gone!
• Spend half an hour with your little ones, for those that have them, doing anything they fancy.

Whitening Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One...
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two...
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors[/STRIKE]
Sort & clean fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there! Is there anything that needs to be made into a yummy soup!!
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three...
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean out the cupboard full of pasta and packets and pickles..
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Check those filters and drawers for ickiness, gackiness and fluff!!

Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:

• [STRIKE]Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms[/STRIKE]
• Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
• Clean oven if it really needs it.. or just do the [STRIKE]hob or a knob[/STRIKE]!!..
• 29 fling boogie.. GO!
• [STRIKE]Empty the bin[/STRIKE].. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

wm x 3
dw
swimming decluttered

MadamMim2013

atypicalblonde wrote: »

Morning all,

Beds made, DW unloaded, WM on and kids fed and dressed. Eye infection getting me down now, no chance of an appointment at our surgery so I’ll just battle on with red raw leaking eyes!

I’m grumpy and broke too Dizzy

Have good days all x

Ooh goodness that's horrid..
If you are a tea drinker, make it without sugar and don't over squeeze the bag (you can add sugar after) remove and set aside bag till warm not boiling! (then finish making your cuppa)
Gently hold used tea bag on your eye for a few moments then wipe from inside (nose side) to out. Either wait till you have two bags or turn it over and use for opposite eye..
Do not use one side for both! :eek:
This is something my nana used for sore/infected eyes, so have we and its worked on the dogs (when we had them) and our cats too!