Weekly Flylady Thread 26th November 2007

Pollybear

Afternoon all.

One load of washing done, I hung it outside for an hour but it's clouding up and it wasn't drying anyway so it's draped round indoors now. At least I don't have to keep obsessively looking out of the window!

Vacuumed through downstairs.

Nearly time to start cooking - bangers and mash. I love bangers and mash!

LJD1_2

Hiya

Lil_me - when are you going to the photographer? Let us know how it goes.

I'm a lot more positive today so I won't be depressing anyone who reads this. Think it was partly hormonal.

I've finished work for the day and i've got the weekend off because friends were coming to stay but they've cancelled. So, tomorrow we're going to decorate and Sunday we're going into town to see the German Christmas markets. Looking forward to it.

I'm just waiting for British Gas to come and fit a radiator. It's the third appointment they've made so lets hope they turn up for this. The good news is we've had the radiator delivered so even if they don't come and fit it i'm cancelling the insurance and DH will fit it. Can't wait to phone them up and tell them exactly why we're leaving them. I'll be very polite and hopefully get a bit of money off them at the same time. I'll report back later.

Silver lining to my stomach bug last week and having lost my appetite. I've lost 4 lbs this week so i'm going to use that as a kick start to a healthy lifestyle.

Right, going to go and do a bit of tidying though the place is looking pretty good.

Have a fantastic day xx

rumblytum

Oooh, ooh, ooh - here's where I'm at so far!! (I've had such a good week, and am feeling SO proud of myself)

Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room/Area
Level One
[STRIKE]Empty out the fridge, replace what is inside after wiping it out, making sure what is needed first is at the front[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Wipe down surfaces
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms[/STRIKE]
Wipe kitchen cupboard fronts and kickboards
Wipe down fronts of major appliances (cooker, firdge, freezer etc)
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 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
• Clean the dish drainer, make sure you clean under it too
• Clen any 'medium' size appliances, bread makers, slow cookers etc
• Clean out and organize one drawer, more if you like
• Check the freezer, see what needs using up

Tuesday - Lovely Living Rooms and Safe Stairs
Level One
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in these areas, even if around clutter [/STRIKE]
Clear anything from the stairs!
Level Two
Move things so you can vacuum under them
Vacuum and wipe (if needed) sofas
Dust any areas below eye level
Level Three
Dust anything above eye level (if safe to do so)
Clear anything that shouldn't be where it is, should the magazines really be on the floor?
Extra Mission Tasks - as usual if you fancy tackling something else you could try one or more of these

• Clean windows in these areas, check curtains/nets/blinds while you are there, do they need a clean?
• Check you have your Christmas card list done, if it's not done at least spend 10 minutes on it
• Spend 15 minutes sorting paperwork, dealing with anything urgent NOW
• 27 Fling Boogie, you know the routine, grab a bag and clear that clutter!
• Clean out the vacuum cleaner, empty the bag/bucket, clean filters if they are washable MAKE SURE YOU DON'T PUT THEM BACK UNTIL THEY ARE DRY!

Wednesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings
Level One
[STRIKE]Remove floordrobe, make sure all clothes are put away neatly [/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Strip bed linen and wash, replace with clean linen
Vacuum floors in these areas [/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Vacuum mattress[/STRIKE]
Clean tops of drawers

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? - locker drawers done, chest of drawers to go
  
• Cobweb removal upstairs, go on grab a duster and swipe them down
• Clean a set of curtains, nets or blinds
• Clean light fittings and light switches in any room, more than one if you like

Thrilling Thursday - Study/PC area and Bathrooms

Level One
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]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[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash your bathroom mats
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
Delete 10 links in your favourites which you no longer use or don't work[/STRIKE]
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required Don't have

Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• Clear a hotspot, if it's bad at least spend 10 minutes on it
• Clean windows in these rooms bathroom done
  
• Check house for places where draughts are getting in such as doors, windows etc and see if there are ways to stop it

• [STRIKE]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]

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• [STRIKE]Clean the toilet bowl on the outside and the floor in front of it, especially for those with little boys![/STRIKE]

Flipping Friday!! - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
Level Two
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!!!
Level Three
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

• Wash a set of curtains, nets, duvet or throw
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames in one room, any room
• Sort the childrens toys, even if it's for 15 minutes.. what can you get rid of? What is broken or outgrown? Time to make room for Christmas
• Grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend

Don't forget your ME time this weekend go on you deserve it.


There's still so much on the list I'm not doing - but I'm doing so much more than last week so :T

rumbly x

tiamai_d

Windows and doors all in now. Not paid yet as there are a few 'problems'.

Been to asda, mostly unpacked, got soup on for lunch and sat down with a :coffee:

House is a tip and I am tired as DS2 been up last two nights with 3am vomiting attacks. Good job I have loads of spare quilts and sheets.

List for today.

get rid of rubbish in kitchen (including bottles being saved for someone)
S&S kitchen
S&S living room
hoover entire house
mop downstairs
wet wipe almost every surface as they are covered in dust.
clean fridge
wash and dry 1 load

and a weekend one too

clean windows (smeary hand prints)
re-jig living room
and...
Deck the halls with boughs of holly - lalalalalala!
:xmastree: :snow_laug :xmassmile :rudolf: :xmastree:

Amandaj32

Hi all!
I'm off now until next Friday. I work on a Jobshare pattern which means I'm usually work at the end of the week. I'm pleased to be able to follow the lists for the whole week for a change.
Today I'm cheating a little bit and starting in my bedroom which really is a nightmare - this way I'll be able to do the Wednesday list properly without having to get rid of all the junk first! I'll do the Friday stuff later on this afternoon and tomorrow morning.

I've also got lots to do next week - I've been asked for lunch/coffee on three of the days and it's DS1's school concert on the other day. So, it's going to be a busy time - but I'm determined to get busy!!

(Need to because next weekend I'm taking DS and my partner's nephews to the pantomime. I'm hoping to have lots done so I can ask them if they would like to have a sleepover.)

Ok - back to work!!

taurusgb

Afternoon everyone

I hate my boss
I hate my boss
I hate my boss

|OK - got that out of my system so what have I done so far today...let me see:-

cooked breakfast
usual daily chores
vacuumed throughout
bread in BM
prepared apples to make fruit leathers in dehydrator
prepared butternut squash, celery and redishes for dehydrator
put all prepared stuff in dehydrator and switched it on (been in there 1/2 an hour before I realised it wasn't working :mad::mad::mad:)
Been to work for 3 hours (did I mention I hate my boss? hate b****y job too :mad:)

It's the annual Victorian Street fair in our little town tonight at 6pm but will feel a bit odd this year as DD2 won't be home in time, DS2 has made arrangements to meet up with friends and then go straight on to scouts, so looks like just me and DH on our ownsome having a walk round ... perhaps he'll feel all romantic and hold my hand or something :rolleyes:

Right - going to have a read of my book and some lunch before I expire with starvation ---- after all I've only had some dried apricots, a handful of nuts and a bag of crisps since my too large breakfast!:o

shell2001

Have had my baking session so now have:-

Jam Tarts
Mince Pies
Hobnob cookies (didnt spread out as much as last time)
Caramel shortbread (just needs chocolate on top once cool)
Shortbread teddies

All dishes done and sides re S & S

Also washed my hair whilst last lot of jam tarts in oven so next job coffee, lunch and dry hair. DD1 has the school fair after school, think she is expecting fairground type rides, did try to explain but not convinced she really understood:rolleyes: . Still they have been making peg santas so will buy some of them.

Phoned up about the school xmas concert as had heard nothing about it and DH wanted to know if he needed to book the day off. Was told its 6.30 on 17th. Talking to other mums this morning and one has heard it is being held in the playground (but its all being kept hush hush - not surprised). Week before christmas so they decided to let the kids stand around in the freezing cold for an hour and a half, so how many do you think will be ill for xmas (or am I overreacting:o ).

gunsandbanjos

Thats really weird shell, why are they having a concert in the playground?

shell2001

Apparently it was the teachers who came up with the idea. As I say its all hush hush and parents are not meant to know yet (probably because they know what most will say!).

Usually they do 2 day time concerts and 2 evening ones so that everyone can go to see their children. This year upper and lower school all together.

tiamai_d

Oh god I'm bored and tired!

Can someone else collect DS1 from school and take him to swimming and just take DS2 along too? I want to sleep!

Oh and someone clean my house too, I have done NOTHING.