Weekly Flylady Thread 14th January 2008

x_raphael_xx

pigpen wrote: »

Raph.. I'd LOVE to do that!! People would think I was ill though lol

I HATED my hair, it was wild and wiry. Cutting it off was great, waking up in the morning there was no need to style it, it was so short there wasn't even bedhair! Washing it was quick & drying took seconds, just a quick ruffle with the towel.
I loved it, but mum hated it, and despite my DD boobs I kept being mistaken for a guy!
Now it's grown back managable! I have to straighten it every day, and it gets really curly when it rains, but it is much better.

pigpen

Now you are tempting me into a number 3.. lol.. DS1 has a number 2 and it feels lovely!

Mine is really thick and does its own thing.. it doesn't stay straightened or curled because it is just so willful.. don't know WHERE it gets it from.. and right now I look like a pompom!

DS3 is desperately in need of a haircut but he finds it so traumatic I leave it as long as possible.. but it is just at that horrible place between long and ok and long and short and messy

jjef

well no flying from me this evening so much for my good intentions, with OH being away I have watched eastenders and then the bill signed up for online poker (came third so got my stake back plus $2.50) I am now thinking about tidying up with a G&T before bed.

Tomorrow I will attack DD2 bedroom may even post a photo if I can work out how to do it, but I am joining those at the hairdressers this week tomorrow morning although I am happy with my hair so it will just be a trim for me but wont manage to fly until pm.

pigpen re the picture you posted of what you would like it will mean a lot of work although my hair is not too frizzy it is thick and coarse and if its not tied back I can get away with straightening it but even I wouldn't try to maintain that haircut.

lil_me I have my me time sorted for tomorrow going to the pictures in the evening with friends to see PS I Love You although someone at school warned me to take the tissues - has anyone here see it?

Thats me for tonight, see you all tomorrow.
jen

torianut

just got back from a lovely meal at TGI's courtesy (mostly) of pigsback!

Ate far too much though!

Hugs Tracy, glad you got through today ok, we are having a nightmare at the moment as one of OH's cousins was killed in an accident in December and we can't have the funeral yet due to an ongoing investigation, it's so hard for the immediate family that they can't lay him to rest yet.

Hugs for tomorrow too Dusty.

Hope you are going to post pics pigpen of your number 3 do!!

rach

evening all

have skimmed the thread but i am afraid my head can't hold any info at the moment!

feels v weird to be back in my empty flat...i have been sitting on the floor with my laptop for a couple of hours but think am ready for bed to be honest!

had my wedding hair trial today - looks good though the curls may need to be a little tighter to stay in all day. also had my dress fitting which looks fab though i could do with losing a couple of pounds before next sat....just need to be careful i guess! i've written a big list of everything i need to do before the wedding, in no particular order but feels better to have it out of my head and on paper!

tomorrow's plan is mainly to chill, coffee with friend and then hopefully seeing other friend and new baby! someone is having me over for dinner which is helpful and the only other thing is to borrow a hoover and have a good clean of the flat.

lil_me

Hello everyone, quick dash in as been on the go since swimming sorting laundry etc, at least it's done and not going stinky!

Sorting out more financial muck ups tonight by card companies etc, god I am sick of the lot of them, anyway DPs dealing with most of it, I've just got to tell him what to say :rotfl:

Big hugs to all, especially tracy & Dusty xx, just incase I don't get chance to pop in before bed.

liloandstitch

Ellidee wrote: »

lil_me your post about your dh credit card bill has just reminded me of something my dh mentioned the other day. He works for a bank and apparently there is a petrol station ,down south I think, where one of the staff had been taking extra impressions of cards and then either using the info himself or selling it on. So a lot of people have become victims of fraudulent transactions and their cards have had to be cancelled They will get the money back of course. BEWARE . Sometimes I think you can't go wrong with good old cash.

You are quite right, that has happened in Faversham!!!!!!!! Dont let anyone take a credit card or switch card out of your sight, then they cant misuse it
Lilo

vivw_2

Am going to try and catch up as I have now got quite a lot behind.
Manic Monday- Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
[strike]Clear and wipe those surfaces, even if around things!
Wipe dining table (clean table cloth if necessary)
[/strike]Level Two
Clean floors
[strike]Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, wipe any spills
Dust any other dining room furniture, check for cobwebs on the way round
[/strike]Level Three
[strike]Wipe & replace small appliances such as kettle, toaster etc (wipe under too, especially the toaster!)
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances, don't forget those kick boards
Check those washing machine, tumble dryer, cooker hood and dishwasher filters
[/strike]Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:

• [strike]
  
• Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
• Wipe down any tiled areas
• [/strike]
• Clean the inside of cupboard doors
• [strike]
  
• Clean microwave inside and out
• Clean one cupboard out, what is that in there? anything out of date? Sort through it and clean it before putting everything back
• [/strike]Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs
  
  Level 1
  Vacuum floors and sofas
  [strike]Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
  [/strike]Level 2
  [strike]Dusting, even if around everything [/strike]
  [strike]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
  [/strike]Level 3
  [strike]Wipe light switches and banister
  Clean any other glass like mirrors etc
  Tidy shoes, coats and bags
  [/strike]Vacuum under furniture (only if you won't hurt yourself doing it, no injuries, no pregnant people moving sofas please!!)
  Extra Mission:
  Pick one or more of the following tasks –
• Clear one hotspot, or just spend at least 5 minutes tackling it
• [strike]Phone a friend or loved one, catch up on the gossip or just to tell them you care x [/strike]
• Clear one shelf, dust and replace items after giving them a wipe
• Clean a window, only need to do one but if you manage more then well done
• Using the idea Shirley suggested (where is she anyway?), get yourself a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, then put them back where they should be. You could delegate and give everyone their own misplaced things to deal with

Wednesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings
Level One
Strip bed linen and wash, replace with clean linen
Check fire alarms are working
Level Two
Remove floordrobe from the floor!
Vacuum floors in these areas
Level Three
Vacuum mattress
Clean tops of drawers and wardrobes
Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these

* Clean windows in the bedroom, make sure you wipe the sill too
* Check through a drawer, throw out what should have gone ages ago and organise that drawer
* Sort through anything that is 'stashed' under the bed, might aswell give it a vacuum under there while it's empty
* Clean out that vacuum cleaner, make sure it's not clogged up with hair/fluff. Clean the filers if they are washable (after you have vacuumed and allow to dry completely before replacing!!!)
* Clean doors including handles downstairs

Thursday Bathroom and Study/Pc Area

Level One
Clean floors in these rooms (even if it is around the clutter)
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
[STRIKE]Clear any clutter from desk[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Dust PC and desk, wipe with damp cloth if grimey[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Clear clutter from floor
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
[STRIKE]Tidy up the desk top on your PC[/STRIKE]
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required

Extra mission:
Pick whichever you want to attempt:

* Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
* Clean downstairs loo if you have one, or ensuite for the lucky ones!
* Clean the outside of the toilet
* clean the radiators in these rooms
[STRIKE]* Do a disc clean up on PC[/STRIKE]

Finally Friday - those terrible kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Vacuum Floor (even if it's just where you can see)
Level Two
[STRIKE]
(kids rooms) Strip beds, vacuum mattress and replace with fresh linen
(spare rooms) Check if linen or curtains need a wash
[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Dusting and cobweb checking inc the high reach places if safe to do so
Put anything back in it's place that isn't where it should be - if this task is huge just spend 10 minutes on it
Extra Mission Task Choices

• Time for the Friday Flylady Fling, aim for 27, if you can't find that many, well done, you are obviously making a difference
• Sort through some toys/books/clothes even if it's just for 10 miutes, making sure any broken ones are dealt with/flung, dirty ones get wiped/washed before putting them back and anything that should be parted with is gone!
• [STRIKE]Clean kids rooms windows and the sills! [/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Wipe any sticky marks off doors and walls in the kids rooms, may aswell wipe the lightswitches and handles over too[/STRIKE]
• Spend 10 minutes making any important calls or doing paperwork filing

Apart from the dailies and night time routines that's the lot for the week, of course if you still want to join us over the weekend you are more than welcome. I will be back tomorrow with the weekend list for those crazy enough (or desperate enough) to want to do extra

there is obviously quite a lot to do........will try and work through it when I get home from work tomorrow

cha97michelle

big hugs tracey - glad the funeral is over. Also thinking of you dusty.

Anyway, have tried to write a timed list for tomorrow to get me focussed. Just going to get my head phones on and get on with it. See how i go

Friday 18th of January
Before work:

• [strike]Transmit shop and scan[/strike]
• [strike]Do pigsback clicks[/strike]
• [strike]Get WM on with bibs/tea towels[/strike]
• [strike]Packed lunch made[/strike]
• [strike]Get Charlie up/ready/to nursery[/strike]
• [strike]Put last nights washing up away[/strike]
• [strike]Cats fed[/strike]
• [strike]change charlies cot[/strike]
• [strike]Lab order in[/strike]
• [strike]Look through y7 posters and sort out[/strike]
• [strike]Give Andrew the form cup to take to assembly[/strike]

During free lessons:

• Print out revision qs for 6th form next week
• Sort out lesson plans ready for Monday part done
• [strike]See finance officer to see what is happening with new paydept/mat leave – give her form for wage transfer[/strike]
• Mark a set of books
• [strike]Prepare for afternoon lessons with y7 and y10[/strike]
• [strike]Put up y7 posters I want to keep[/strike]

3-4:30 slot:

• [strike]Complete form paperwork filing and teach Andrew what we need to do[/strike]
• [strike]Do check tally/pupil of the week[/strike]

At home with Charlie:

• [STRIKE]Post DVD off[/STRIKE]
• [strike]Bring bin in[/strike]
• [strike]Charlie snack/bath/bottle/teeth cleaned[/strike]

After Bedtime:

• [STRIKE]Fridge sort/clean[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Get washing in the WM[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Get airers emptied and away[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Shift ironing pile[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Ironing board put away[/STRIKE]
• [strike]Peel potatoes for dinner[/strike]
• [strike]Cook sausage/mash/beans[/strike]
• [STRIKE]Kitchen sort out[/STRIKE]
• [strike] Toys away[/strike]

all gets done in the end - doesn't it

skintscotslass

Ellidee wrote: »

lil_me your post about your dh credit card bill has just reminded me of something my dh mentioned the other day. He works for a bank and apparently there is a petrol station ,down south I think, where one of the staff had been taking extra impressions of cards and then either using the info himself or selling it on. So a lot of people have become victims of fraudulent transactions and their cards have had to be cancelled They will get the money back of course. BEWARE . Sometimes I think you can't go wrong with good old cash.

lil_me, I didnt make the connection at first, but there have been a few cases in Edinburgh too. Earlier last year I think. I dont know much more than that.