Weekly Flylady Thread 19th Nov 2007

lililou

Hi Lil_Me So sorry to hear about that terrible accident. Very scary.

Gunsandbanjos - grocery challenge is going great thank you- really managed to cut down on spending. Kids didn't like tonight's meal though so they endded up eating most of it and then wanted toast. Had a breakthrough with some tutoring money too so will be ok now but the cheque doesn't clear until the end of the week.

Absolutely knackered but want to stay up and watch Panorama on the McCanns. Can't wait to tackle the rest of the downstairs tomorrow.

x_raphael_xx

Hugs lil_me! How horrible!

I woke up with my whole body aching today, so done no flying (not sure what I've done, must have slept funny)
Finishing work at 10pm, but by then the site will be down for maintainance!:rolleyes:

Will have to log on early tomorrow, I think I'll have an early night tonight.

nicki_2

Lil_me - Big hugs

Right, not done much today so I'm going for a 30 minute challenge :eek:

• Dailies
  • [strike]beds[/strike]
  • [strike]Bathroom S&S[/strike]
  • [strike]Dishes[/strike] Lost count of how many times I've washed up today
  • [strike]Evening meal[/strike]
  • [strike]Wash Load[/strike] 2 done
• Kitchen
  • Clean floors
  • Clear & wipe worktops
  • [strike]Sort fridge[/strike]
  • Wipe small applicances
  • Clean windows
  • Clean door/drawer fronts
  • [strike]Clean cycle on WM[/strike]
  • Tiles & sink
  • Freezer inventory
  • Clean oven

Right, off I go! :wave:

cha97michelle

gosh lil-me. How awful. thankfully no worse than it was. Imagine if that poor woman in front had hit that tree too. I have to say people amaze me. When i crashed i hit someone coming the other way but accepted all responsibility and wouldn't have dreamed of driving off even if i would have been in a fit state to do so.

other thing that stood out, pigpen, take your sleeping bag to the meeting too as OFSTED means lots of meetings and lots of stress. Hope all goes well for everyone at the school.

Rach - hope WW goes as expected tonight.

nicki - loved the notes, we have tear off slips in our planners so parents can just fill in a couple of lines like that if needed. To be honest though, most parents just ring up and give the reason on the phone.

big hugs to the rest of you. Really must go and do some stuff now. It has taken me ages to catch up.

Michelle, x

torianut

Hugs Lilme - that's really scary! Could have been a lot worse.

Well had quite a productive day today:

Wm x 2, BM x 1, changed our bed as Lo was sick on it this morning!
Hoovered all downstars, cleaned kitchen floor, cleaned kitchen worktops.

really-trying-honest

Ok first day, pouring down and jobs done inbetween manic dashes to get errands done:
Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room/Area
Level One
Clean floors in these areas done but already covered in wet paw prints
Level Two
Wipe down surfaces done
Wipe kitchen cupboard fronts and kickboards done
Wipe down fronts of major appliances (cooker, firdge, freezer etc) done
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe & replace small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc (wipe under too, especially the toaster!) done

should be able to get a few extra bits done tomorrow as less hectic schedule

lil_me

There is a window in now but the fella couldn't get it to go up and down, it was pouring down and very dark so I've said we'll take it to their depot over the next couple of days and get it looked at, poor bloke was fighting on with it for nearly an hour trying to get it to work and was soaked through. At least it is now dry and secure for the night.

I forgot the good news bit, Kenwood are sending me a DHL label to return the food processor for repair, the code on the bottom basically gave them enough info to say it would still be within warranty so was ok to not have the receipt they said if they can't repair it (can't see that happening as it was oozing yellow gunk which have basically disolved the feet!) they will replace it, so maybe not £120 wasted after all.

I've not done much of the kitchen yet but have set away the dishwasher with some cleaning stuff I bought as when I was cleaning the dishwasher filter I noticed how much it smelt and it's not cleaning properly I don't think. Will refill it once it's finished working it's magic(if it works), that'll clear most of the bench.

Washing machines on for about the 20th tine today, ok the 7th but feels like more, must get to the 'bottom' of why DS2 is wetting the bed again. He didn't for 4 weeks in a row and now it's once every 5-7 days again.

nicki_2

Going to watch QI on Dave so I'll do the kitchen properly tomorrow :shhh:

juliejim

lil_me wrote: »

Manic Monday - Kitchen
Level One
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these areas [/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe down surfaces[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe kitchen cupboard fronts and kickboards [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe down fronts of major appliances (cooker, firdge, freezer etc) [/STRIKE]
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe & replace small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc (wipe under too, especially the toaster!)
Clean washer drawer, filters on the dryer, dishwasher and cooker hood filters
Clean the oven if you missed it last week or it needs it

Extra tasks if you want to do more

• 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!
• Empty one shelf, clean it, clean what's on it and put it all back
• Clean out and organize one cupboard, more if you like
• Check the freezer, see what you have which needs using to make room for Xmas goodies

Tuesday Triple - Living Room, Hall and Stairs

Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
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!!
Level 3
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.
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!!!
• Ring someone you love, just to tell them you love them!!

So not done too bad - got to level 2:D

Also washed dishes, emptied and reloaded WM, loaded TD and cleared a work surface in the kitchen which I don't think I've seen for months.:o

I've also done 30 mins ironing this morning so quite pleased with what I've got done today.

You may notice I've deleted the dining room from the title - not because I've done it or I haven't got one - But because I'm not even going to start in there!:o

Thought I'd better get on and post before it goes down. I've gone tired now though so I may go to bed.

Catch you all tomorrow.

Jue

kazmeister

Went on a bit longer but well pleased with what I've done

Dailies
[strike]Get changed[/strike]
[strike]Prepare tea [/strike]
[strike]Walk doogie [/strike] OH did on school run
[strike]S/S Kitchen[/strike]
[strike]S/S Bathroom [/strike]
[strike]Sweep floors downstairs [/strike]
[strike]Wipe stairs[/strike]
[strike]Get uniforms out for morning[/strike] DD's done DS can find his own
Make packed lunches - still to do
In bed by a reasonable time - still to do :rotfl:

Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room/Area
[strike]Clean floors in these areas[/strike] both done on my hands and knees!

[strike]Wipe down surfaces[/strike]
[strike]Wipe kitchen cupboard fronts and kickboards[/strike]
[strike]Wipe down fronts of major appliances (cooker, fridge, freezer etc)[/strike]
[strike]Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round[/strike]
[strike]Wipe & replace small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc (wipe under too, especially the toaster!)[/strike]
[strike]Clean washer drawer, filters on the dryer, dishwasher and cooker hood filters[/strike] - theyre ok
[strike]Clean the oven if you missed it last week or it needs it [/strike]- done - since I did the big clean it only need a quick wipe over, lets hope thats all it needs each week

[strike]Wipe window sills and[/strike] clean windows in these rooms - windows need cleaning still
[strike]Wipe down any tiles [/strike]and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk! - Sink still to do
[strike]Empty one shelf, clean it, clean what's on it and put it all back[/strike] -Nah
[strike]Clean out and organize one cupboard, more if you like[/strike] - did undersink uesterday
[strike]Check the freezer, see what you have which needs using to make room for Xmas goodies[/strike] - already have an up to date list

Just having a cuppa and carrot cake as a reward

Does anyone know of any poems suitable to put in a card for a work friend who has just lost her 20 year old son in a car accident. Want to say something meaningful but not OTT. Thanx

Kaz

PS for those who have the xmas card list (thanks pigpen) I'm the karen on there

PPS I am NOT playing catch up, anything not done on the day will have to wait till next week. Will be interesting tomorrow as get in from work at 4.45 and have hair appt at 6, Thursday have 6th form info evening for DS and friday I have a DR's appt before the wine delivery - all 42 bottles of it !!!