Weekly Flylady Thread 19 October 2026

Honey_Bear

PollyBear, I think but I have no idea if it's right, it's pee'd and wee'd, which conforms with the rule that if there's a letter missing and apostrophe can stand in for it. Either way, the meaning's clear.

Pollybear

I tend to overthink things and doubt myself all the time! Thanks HB.

MinnieMousesMummy

Morning, I have been missing the last couple of days as I took sometime for myself as I was feeling overwhelmed and drained of energy. Apologies I haven't even caught up with the thread, I hope everyone is doing well.

My list for today

• Feed the animals and walk the dog
• Do paid stuff (2 clients, admin, social media post)
• Attend uni lecture
• Do required uni work
• Laundry x2 loads
• Empty the DW and put dishes away
• Tidy the kitchen and load the DW
• Make Mr T shopping list
• Update Mr T order for delivery tomorrow
• Order mildew cleaning product for the shower, any recommendation?
• Take DD to the stables so she can feed her ponies
• Sort out the planner for next week
• Feed the animals and walk the dog

I think that is everything that I need to tackle today. I hope everyone has a lovely Friday.

Jazee

Morning all.

So far I have done a paid shift, hoovered through, done dailies and walked Poppet. In puzzles, wordle in three, connections with no lives lost and strands with no hints.

Hope you're all having a great day. Off to hairdressers next then more paid stuff.

Linda32

Afternoon all,

Joining in on a ad-hoc basis. I used to follow fly lady a few years ago and whilst I do pretty much keep up the flying, I do like a routine. So here goes

Open windows if you're not being battered by Storm Austen
Strip bed
Allow to air
Remake bed

LEVEL 2

Clear floordrobe and chairdrobe
Clean windows
Vacuum, sweep or mop floor
Empty bin
Put as much stuff as you can away - clear the clutter. Empty one drawer completely and clean it and put contents back neatly We are both pretty good at this anyway, so can tick that off.

LEVEL 3

Dust all sides and shelves

Pollybear

Welcome Linda32

Afternoon all. It's got windier and colder as the day has gone on. I got wet twice taking the dog out and nearly got blown away the last time. Luckily not enough washing for a load today. Bathroom cleaned this morning and I dusted and vacuumed through downstairs.

Hope everyone's OK. Hope you feel brighter soon MMM.

Valli

Went out for lunch and I have been up the posh neighbours as they have a Christmas marquee attached to the farm shop (for people with more money than sense, clearly). Could cheerfully have throttled the child carting the musical christmas tree-shaped tin (biscuits?) round the shop who kept playing the music - and then put the tin back on the shelf as they weren't even buying it…I know I am old but I was taught not to meddle with things we weren't actually going to buy and that's how I brought the Vallikids up, too. You can buy a box of pork scratchings - 8 x 30g bags..£24.99!!!!! (4 different flavours though - shudder?) Shocked Valli. Jars of jam £5.75…£19.99 for a gift box containing 2 jars of jam and a tube of biscuits. 😳

Been to gym. Had a nap. Been to feed Trigger the mis-named cat.

Honey_Bear

It'll take a fair few jars of that jam and packs of those pork scratchings (shudder) to keep the stately heap in the style to which it has become accustomed Valli. I bet most of the sales of them are for Christmas presents for well to do people who've already got all the gibble they will ever need anyway.

I went nearly mad when I was trying to buy Wren a harness because a pair of customers in the pet kit shop felt the need to squeeze Every. Single. Squeaky. Toy. in the shop, shortly after I adopted her. There were a lot. The problem with ex-breeding girls is that squeaky toys are the worst possible thing for them at that stage because it's all too much like the puppies they have just lost for one reason or another. I asked the shop assistant if they could do anything about it as Wren was hugely distressed and I needed to fit a harness on her but she said she didn't dare intervene as they were paying customers. I put Wren in the car and had to take out harnesses one by one to see if they would fit, so it took me a very long time. They were still at it when I came to pay and I'm not confident the harness I got is actually the best one for her. I do wish people would consider who might also be in these places.

Flying continues sporadically here. I made some oatcakes, dog crackers and vegan cheesy cracker thing for us me (I an guarantee Belovéd will not like them and I'm not sure I do) and a batch of Twinks yesterday in an effort to avoid actual Flying. I did, however, audit the cheese mountain in the fridge (always happens after we've had people to stay / entertained), and put the laundry away, and made a few more lists. I wish I liked Flying as much as I like making lists.

SandyShores

Finally managed to do some flying today after SOAADFA and stuffing my face all week. Felt well enough today to wipe down all the kitchen tops, moving appliances and shaking the crumbs out of the toaster. Was only about 30 mins worth, but should be well enough to join in more next week. I noticed the stainless steel ring on the gas rings needs a good clean - maybe a Brillo pad. And the back of hob needs a Brillo too, I gave it a wipe but can feel the grease blobs.

Hope everyone has a good weekend with all this wind and rain.

Edit, just read Valli's post and it reminded me I had the sewing machine out this week too. Turned up a hem, and did a couple of repairs too.

Valli

After 3 attempts I have finally sewn a reasonable one of the things I am sewing. I need to learn to topstitch neatly. But I am having fun trying. I think I might do more generous seam allowances and trim after sewing…

WUALTD. Am pondering making a christmas cake.