Weekly Flylady Thread 26th November 2007

Pollybear

It's back! Tried to look on here a while ago and it wasn't working.

Not that I've anything to report. I had a bath, then a snooze, then read the Sunday paper magazine.

It's a hard life....

shell2001

Am home from work and so far i have, er.......ahem..... started my shopping list for Mr T (can get a delivery tomorrow:D ). Have also done an order with wilkinsons and play.com, managed to get a £5 off voucher to work with that and its already tracked on quidco:money: .

Best get on with the food shop or i will loose my slot.

chocaholic110

lil_me wrote: »

Just this weekend http://www.durhammarkets.co.uk/market.htm info is on there. To be honest it gets VERY busy, as in absolutely manic, so part of me is thinking best I stayed in. I popped into Durham and went into one shop then came away again yesterday as there was no sign of getting parked my partner just dropped us off then came back, my friend waited 25 minutes in the queue for the carpark at Prince Bishops, gave up, went back and got the park and ride from Carrville instead. 2 farmers markets on however, 13th and 20th I think it said, so I might venture in when one of those are on.

Maybe glad I missed it then! Might persuade my Mam to have a look through for one of the Farmers' Markets instead - probably using the park and ride. My parking's not the best anyway but it seems to have completely gone to pot since I got pregnant - don't know how that's connected but it's true!

lil_me

Shell, where did you find the voucher? Was it for Play? Share if you can, purlease I have the boys birthday presents to order aswell as Christmas, not many posting days between Christmas and DS2s birthday on the 4th so I tend to buy them before.

chocaholic I didn't drive until after the boys were born so no experience of pregnant driving, but my friend refused to drive when she was expecting after a few near misses when she first found out!Must be a connection somewhere :rotfl: The farmers markets are usually quite good, it's a while since I have been to one, I live closer to Chester Le Street now than Durham and I don't think they have them there. The one in Barnard Castle was great when I last went there. http://www.northumbria-larder.co.uk/markets.html quite few listed on there

Well, kitchens much better, dining table hasn't been touched it would probably get done more often if we used it more but we eat mostly in the utility, using the dining table on Sundays when DP is home (rare lately) maybe if I use it more it'll give me a kick up the bum to keep it clear. I might start wrapping presents on there tonight, that means I will have to clear it.

shell2001

Here ya go Lil_me and via quidco it tracked at full value of goods:money:

discount voucher play.com £5 off £50 spend !

Found by stanleyboy on 2007-11-03 12:50:34 Expires: 19/12/2007

Discount: £5
Minimum Spend: £50.00
Promotional Code: XZTKLGSW
Expiry: 19/12/2007

Instructions: Hi this is my first post so please be kind to me as im not sure if ive done this right, i got this out of my local newspaper, and i used it to pr-order the nokia n800 which is currently 149.99, with the voucher it comes to 144.99 delivered so i rekon thats a good deal. hope this is helpful and works for you. **** just going to add something. in the minimum spend box ive put £50 but im not quite sure wot the actual min spend is so try ur luck, it could be lower. good luck - stanleyboy

Back to Mr T - am ordering xmas booze so feeling very happy:D

chocaholic110

lil_me wrote: »

chocaholic I didn't drive until after the boys were born so no experience of pregnant driving, but my friend refused to drive when she was expecting after a few near misses when she first found out!Must be a connection somewhere :rotfl: The farmers markets are usually quite good, it's a while since I have been to one, I live closer to Chester Le Street now than Durham and I don't think they have them there. The one in Barnard Castle was great when I last went there. http://www.northumbria-larder.co.uk/markets.html quite few listed on there

See, I KNEW there was a connection! I actually learned to drive while pregnant with DS1 - no wonder it took me 8 months to pass!

I'e been to the Barnard castle farmer's market a few times - my Mam used to sell pies there so we would go along and see them for moral support (and free pies, lol!)

rumblytum

Evening everyone,

Just a quick post - I haven't had time to catch up with everyone so hello to all, and hope all is well.

Here's what I've managed this week - yay!

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
• [STRIKE]Clean the dish drainer, make sure you clean under it too[/STRIKE]
• 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
Clear anything from the stairs! [/STRIKE]
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
Clean tops of drawers[/STRIKE]

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?
  
• 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

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
• Check house for places where draughts are getting in such as doors, windows etc and see if there are ways to stop it

• 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!

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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
[STRIKE]Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]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!!![/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Strip beds, [/STRIKE]turn and vacuum mattresses!! and r[STRIKE]eplace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]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[/STRIKE]
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.

Ok seeing as it's the start of December lets have a slightly more festive weekend list, see I can cope with Christmas now, it's December.

1. Clean any set of linen or curtains/nets/blinds you did not do this week that needs doing
2. Deep clean mission - Clean where your Christmas tree and any other decorations are going
3. Check through what decorations etc you have and what needs replacong/buying/finding, check lights etc
4. Contact anyone you don't have address for for Christmas cards
5. Writing Christmas cards - see if you can spend another 10 minutes on those
6. Check what else you need to buy or make for Christmas presents
7. Spend 15 minutes sorting a hotspot of your choice
8. More kids rooms flinging, come on they need space for presents so get them to help being ruthless
9. Sort through fridge and freezer, defrost the freezer if it needs it, check and see what you have in to be used up
10. Cobweb check, everywhere, those spiders are looking for somewhere warm to hide....

Have a good week all
rumbly x

ShirleyPark_2

shell2001 wrote: »

Had a bit of a horror yesterday if that DH texted me to say he had seen a rat run up the grapevine that is over the pergona in the garden, it took some grapes with it back under the decking:eek: . So girls bedroom will not be aired until its cut back as it could sneak in through their window. So I guess I need to hack it back and get rid of all the grapes that are still on it (but I am scared, visions of it leaping at me:eek: ).

Ah so that's where the missing one went :rolleyes:

Wild rats will generally keep away from people so I doubt it'll leap out at you.

lil_me

Not in a very happy mood now to say the least. A week ago I posted about a lad had been killed in Iraq from up here, just found out it's someone I know and have known since I was 13. A little bit gutted, he was one of those cute happy lads, dead shy at first, I've got loads of photos of him somewhere all blushing. Know he had 2 little ones aswell, they'll be about the same ages as my 2, maybe slightly younger just so sad for them aswell not to have their Daddy with them this Christmas or for the rest of their lives

Right, dining table won't do itself, time to find the tissues and get on with it, DP says he'll be home about 7.30pm so will have to make his tea then....or do I be lazy and send him to the chinese.

shell2001

Thanks for that shirley. I know they are more scared of us but its like spiders a completely irrational fear:eek: . Am hoping if the "food supply" disappears so will the ratty.

Lil_me - that is so sad hun!