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Weekly Flylady Thread 11th February 2008

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  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    soappie wrote: »
    Hmmm does this mean you always swallow rather than spit?

    I can honestly say I have NEVER EVER EVER had to make the decision!!
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  • pigpen
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    DD1 has been and had her eye brows ripped off.. then we went and gorged ourselves on the biggest hot chocolates you've ever seen in your life.. with squirty cream, flakes and sweets!

    I have one of those stress twitchy eye things that drive you crazy!! ARGH!! ... I need to chill so it goes off Ithink.

    Todays job.. hubby has abandonned the landing for today so... we are going to sort the girls room.. I'll be back about July looking at that room!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek:

    I dropped a bag at charity shop on the way to the pluckers with DD1.. it was mainly her stuff and some VHS films.. only baout half a binbag but definitely worth it.. I love flinging.

    I must sort through the girls cupboards today while we do the girls room as well so I should be able to get rid of a massive pile there.. or at least move it all down a child so tiddles has something to wear.

    Right.. where did I leave my list?
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  • Pollybear
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    Afternoon all

    Two loads of washing out on the line and drying well.

    Very sunny here, cold but nice. Just took the dog out and feel better for it, I had a niggling headache but that seems to have got rid of it.

    Vacuumed through downstairs and generally tidied everywhere.

    All on my own again, DH gone fishing and DD at work.

    Lunchtime I think.

    Oh, and lovely photos Pink Fairy, you must be a proud family :)
  • pigpen
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    Found my list! Removed everything I have already done.. so I am left with what I have left.

    Meddling Monday- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
    Level 3
    Tidy shoes, coats and bags ..
    Wipe skirtings, doorframes and other paintwork
    Extra Mission:
    • Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
    • Clean a radiator or two.
    Tripping Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
    Level Three
    Clean out the cupboard full of tins and jars.. Mines vile!
    Extra Mission
    • Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
    • Clean oven if it really needs it.. or just do the hob.. or a knob!
    Wednesday walkabout- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Level Two
    Clear any clutter from desk
    Level Three
    Wash your bathroom mats
    [strike]defragment your pc[/strike]
    Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just hide burn it!

    Thrilling Thursday - Master Bedroom & Landing
    Level 2
    Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
    Air the duvet
    15 minutes floordrobe clearance
    Level 3
    Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
    [strike]Sort 10 things from your wardrobe (or someone elses)[/strike]
    Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more
    • Clean windows in these rooms
    Fearsome Friday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
    Done DD1's room so far.. and halfway through the boys room and the girly room
    Level Two
    [strike]Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc[/strike]
    Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
    Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
    Level Three
    [strike]Rummage ALL the junk from under the bed and sort through it.. [/strike]
    [strike]Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers [/strike]
    Extra Task List
    • Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
    • [strike]End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend![/strike]
    WEEKEND Frolics
    • Extra 30 minutes ironing.. school uniforms? work clothes?
    • Change any bedding you didn't get chance to do over the week!
    • Meal plan for the next week and make a shopping list... based on what you found in the freezer and those things that need using from weekly cupboard sweep
    • Work yourself to level 3 in your messiest room!! Tackling the girly room... :eek:
    • S&S the kitchen and bathroom!
    • Make sure you have everything ready for school/work for next week.. pe kits, socks, homework done etc. It is half term for some next week.
    • [strike]Fill a binbag of things to get rid of.. charity/bin etc [/strike]
    • 15 minutes hotspots clearing
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  • jjef
    jjef Posts: 1,750 Forumite
    AFternoon all,

    Another one here who has two loads of washing outside enjoying the sunshine.

    I have had three viewers this morning so fingers crossed one will come back with an offer, OH has taken kids and dog over to see his parents so I am enjoying the peace at the mo. We are off out tonight G&B how well are you aquainted with George IV bridge - we are meeting in greyfrairs and then going to the 'herb bistro' none of us have heard of it before but I'm game to try anything once.

    embb big congratualtions with your list that some effort for a saturday morning.

    Going to have a look about online until the kids get back and then I think its all hand on deck for a car cleaning session.
  • embb
    embb Posts: 3,118 Forumite
    Thanks jj x

    Sorry G&B :o but I'm determined not to let my house slide when I clean other peoples all week, it's gonna get exactly the same treatment as they get, trouble is I'm bored now lmao I don't know what to do with my afternoon.....*twiddles thumbs* erm snooze? Good Luck with the girls room pigpen. x
  • pigpen
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    *gulp* .. hubby has gone out to bury a bunny.. good job it's been cold he has been in the shed since Thursday!

    I have some bulbs we are planting to remind us he is there.. (and mark the spot to bury the next one in!)

    I got the cats some catnip balls.. and they ran away from them in terror!!!! Idiots!!

    Tiddles asleep in my bed so I'm off to the girly room with my roll of binbags and a shovel! If you don't hear from me before 10pm send out a search party!!!!!!!!!! EMBB... come help me!
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • gunsandbanjos
    gunsandbanjos Posts: 12,246 Forumite
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    jjef, i've never tried Herbe Bistro but i have heard good reviews:D Hope you have a nice evening, i like that end of town;)
    The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.
    Bertrand Russell
  • The_Dragon
    The_Dragon Posts: 9,749 Forumite
    pigpen wrote: »
    I got the cats some catnip balls.. and they ran away from them in terror!!!! Idiots!!

    Maybe your cats are abstainers?!! Friends of ours have three cats - two go dappy for catnip and the third won't go near it! (just say "mrowno"!!)
    Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for thou art crunchy and good with catsup :D
    NSD 15/20, OS WL 21-6 (4) :(C.R.A.P R.O.L.L.Z #44 Twisted Firestarter, VSP #57 - £39.43
    :p Every Penny's a Prisoner :p
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    I've had 6 cats and not one has been interested in catnip.. how weird is that?

    I have so far got 8 loads of washing from the girls room and a binbag of rubbish and it is barely touched..

    I have found a few bits for Tiddles which DD4 doesn't wear so she is going to be naked less!

    I've left DD1 in charge while I come take off my boots, load both WM's and have a very sneaky cuppa!!
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
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