Weekly Flylady Thread 25th February 2008

jjef

Morning all,

I have to confess I have done diddly squat this week, cant find my list from mid week so today I have to -
[STRIKE]Kitchen[/STRIKE]
Lounge
[STRIKE]bathrooms[/STRIKE]
kids rooms
hoover everywhere
WM [STRIKE]x3[/STRIKE] x1
TD [STRIKE]x2[/STRIKE] x1
[STRIKE]Make soup for the weekend[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]shop list [/STRIKE]
do shopping
bank appt at 2.30

Hubbie working from home today so he can collect the girls.

Off for a HHC 11.30 - 12 anyone else?

lil_me

AnWsMum thank you for the bag, arrived this morning I spent 2 years trying to get him one of those and you get us one in days, you're a star

Denise, so lovely to hear from you, even if the Flylady way doesn't quite work for you like the others you are more than welcome to join us when you can, everyone has different lives and what works for some doesn't for others, I've missed hearing from you.

Well one roofer has been who has said 'the whole lot of the pointing needs replacing' (I think he's telling fibs but the next estimates will hopefully show) he's putting an estimate in the post, goodness knows what silly price he'll want, he drove a very nice car. One didn't phone back, another hasn't arrived yet but I did say after 11am. Winds really picked up again here so wondering what further damage will occur.

I've now figured out where the £450 has come from, which is a much needed bonus, so I am happy just tranfered it out to pay bills so they are done and it's gone, what do they say? In one hand out of the other?

Sitting room was subject to a manic tidy round and vacuum before the school nurse came out, she's referring DS2 to the continence service & clinic about it so hopefully get some input from them. She's looking into what they can/can't provide to help with his needs, anything will be a bonus.

Sorted redelivery of the item which arrived on the only morning I was out, grrr, I hate the local collection office which is open for 4 hours a day and the queue is always at least 20 people when I have been.

Getting DP up soon then working on the last of this assignment, one question to do on the computer then some write ups to do, hoping to post it out tomorrow. DSs rooms have had a quick tidy (they aren't actually too bad), done the beds, vacuumed through downstairs, washers on the second load of the day. List will no doubt expand when I remember what else I must do.

Left to do
Tidy kitchen
Mop floors downstairs
Write a list of what needs baking/making this weekend
[STRIKE] Meal plan check, shopping list to go with it (collect from coop and f&v shop on way back from school) [/STRIKE]:mad: didn't know needed ham until I got home
[strike]Dog mess clearing
Hang laundry on airers[/STRIKE]
Dust DSs rooms
Vacuum stairs, landing & DSs rooms
[STRIKE] Phone and try to contact girl who left purse in DPs taxi [/STRIKE]eventually rang back

HHC I'm in **Benny Hill Music**

lillythecat

Hi there, does anyone else feel in the mood for a bit of spring cleaning?? I've gradually been de-cluttering but our bed room had become a bit of a problem. It didn't look too bad on the surface but cupboards and general clutter (books etc) had taken over. The final straw was a damp patch that appeared over the chimney breast:eek: . Anyway, that's fixed now. And I've finished the painting (Hombase Flawless Matt- V Good) and cleared out loads of stuff so should be much easier to clean now. I was detrmined not to put everything back. I changed the furniture round in the room for a bit of a new look. I had reasonably new bedding so I've washed all of that - quilts, bedcover,pillows, valance and curtains. They've come up as good as new!! I shortened the curtains as the bottoms were a bit rubbish. Hey Presto - nice new room cost about £35! Have now cleaned rest of the house as things always seem to get messy when I take my eye off them eg when decorating. So much easier in the de-cluttered rooms. Still got nice 'bits' and photos etc but under control. I'm continuing to de-clutter other rooms. DS1 & DS2 are at Uni so my take the opportunity to 'muck out' their rooms!!

Pollybear

Morning all

One load of washing done. I hung it out on the line for a couple of hours but the wind is getting up now and it's getting cloudier so I've got it in and spread it round indoors. Don't want to have to run out in the rain while I'm trying to cook dinner or something.

It feels really cold out there today.

Polished living room and computer desk and vacuumed through downstairs. S&S kitchen and vacuumed floor.

Took the dog out.

Did I mention my DS is coming home for the weekend? I haven't seen him since Christmas.

Craftyscholar

Kimberley wrote: »

I have a question, my new cooker arrived yesterday, very nice it is. It is a 5 burner gas hob range gas cooker. The knob to the cooker has different cooker number settings then the normal gas cooker ones. All i have is 130, 160, 245 and max and a few dots in between instead of the normal gas mark 1234 etc. How do i know which setting is which gas mark? Any ideas? The manual doesn't give me any clues

If it is any use I have copied the Conversion Scale from my cooker manual

Gas Mark Celsius Fahrenheit
1 140 275
2 150 300
3 160 325
4 180 350
5 190 375
6 200 400
7 220 425
8 230 450

pigpen

My nails are looking glam.. my nose thinks it is a tap.. You'll like this one.. you know I was thinking of going to college after summer to learn something useful.. well.. I have always been interested in and good at (don't laugh!!) biology.. yeah yeah.. heard it all before and some.. you aren't funny lol.. anyway.. I was thinking maybe the medical foundation? and go onto being a GP? or something.. ?? .. would that be WAY too over ambitious.. I would be 42 before I was fully qualified!! at least that!! Just doing a biology degree just feels to me like a pathway to teaching and I REALLY REALLY don't want to do that.. I have utter respect for those who can tolerate a room full of oiks all day long.. personally I'd shoot them! lol

Hey ho.. we shall see.. I have been brave and had my pics taken for the passport/driving licence (did I say that yesterday?) SO I'm getting those in the post today hopefully.. now.. where did I leave my list???

Delightful dailies.. Friday

[strike]WM [/strike]
[strike]TD[/strike] x4
[strike]DW[/strike] x2
[strike]BM[/strike]
[strike]SC.. [/strike] lamb hotpot today
[STRIKE]fold [/STRIKE]and put away laundry
Post remaining bits of gibble
[STRIKE] Move TD out of middle room.. *gulp*
Muck out bunnies
[/STRIKE]
Magnificent Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Extra Mission

• Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
• Clean oven if it needs it.. or just do the hob or just a knob

Ruby Tuesday - Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Remove and wash bed linen.
Level 2
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
30 minutes floor clearance.. that includes floordrobe and junk!
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort 10 things from a wardrobe/chest of drawers that you can get rid of.
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs...
Extra tasks list

• In your stash of 'things'.. sort through and get rid of at least a carrier full..

Washing Wednesday- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 2
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Level 3
Clean windows
[STRIKE]Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. [/STRIKE]
Extra Mission:

• HHI.. get that mountain gone!

Twinkling Thursday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
[strike]Clean floors in these [/strike]rooms
[strike]Air the room.. [/strike]
Level Two
[strike]Clean baths/shower, toilets, don't forget under the rim! and sinks[/strike]
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
[STRIKE]Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats,
[strike]Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. and delete 10 dead/unused links from your favourites![/strike]
[strike]Collect any stray laundry from upstairs.[/strike]
Extra mission:

• [strike]Clean the radiators in these rooms[/strike]
• [strike]Wash the windows in these rooms.. and shine the mirrors[/strike]

Finally Friday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Vacuum the floor,
[strike]Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!![/strike]
Level Two
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets & pillows need freshening up too!!
Level Three
Rummage ALL the junk from one shelf and sort through it..
Sort through a toybox chuck out all the things they don't need any more.. charity or freecycle or whatever.
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

• Wash a duvet .. DD3 needs her stinky one doing AGAIN... I hate nappies!!!!
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
• End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house..

mumofjusttwo

Right well here is my list. Hugs to those that are under the weather or just feel pants. Haven't even started my list so really need to get going. Not too much needs doing as DS and DD don't use there rooms yet!! Must add get window locks sorted.


Finally Friday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!! paint your nails, make an appointment to have your hair done, a lovely soak in the bath.. whatever you feel like!! I'm having my nails done this morning as usual
Level Two
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
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 & pillows need freshening up too!!
Level Three
Rummage ALL the junk from one shelf and sort through it..
Sort through a toybox chuck out all the things they don't need any more.. charity or freecycle or whatever.
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!
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!
half an hour in the garden clearing the mess and making it nice for spring to arrive.. the sooner your garden is nice the sooner it arrives! Honest!






To Do List
[STRIKE]sort photo for nick[/STRIKE]
Ask DH to put box in loft
Fix magnet so DD can't get to the DVD's
[STRIKE]put wooden bit back on blind[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]put table 1 in summerhouse[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]put table 2 in summerhouse
get rid of highchair[/STRIKE]
buy stardrops
[STRIKE]descale kettle[/STRIKE]
clear above freezer
sort hot spot in kitchen
[STRIKE]hoover car[/STRIKE]
need to sort broken Bedside site table in E's room.
Tidy C's Wardrobe
Tidy under our bed
do accounts
sort out sewing table-can it be fix
could I put a new sewing machine of the table?
where should I put the spare chair
do loft ladder
put back loft hatch
order inhalers for hol:D
get dummies for holiday
mow front garden
mow back garden - may take a while
get rid of BIG suitcase
get small skip
get us$

jjef

jjef wrote: »

Morning all,

I have to confess I have done diddly squat this week, cant find my list from mid week so today I have to -
[strike]Kitchen[/strike]
Lounge
[strike]bathrooms[/strike]
kids rooms
hoover everywhere
WM [strike]x3[/strike] x1
TD [strike]x2[/strike] x1
[strike]Make soup for the weekend[/strike]
[strike]shop list [/strike]
do shopping
bank appt at 2.30

Hubbie working from home today so he can collect the girls.

Off for a HHC 11.30 - 12 anyone else?

HHC turned into a 90 min challenge but I do have things crossed off, going to grab a quick lunch and then declutter the lounge before I have to go to the bank, will do tescos on the way home.

tiamai_d

It was more than 30mins, and I did....

Not a lot.

Bathed DS2
Tidied my bedroom a bit
Made lunch
Put a washing on
Brought bin in from Wednesday

Still not been to asda and now DS2 is down for a nap. He is still clingy, like a baby chimp, speaking of which, DS1 and I record Monkey Buisness off Animal Planet, and we had a cry because Harry the chimp died after the Sri Lancian govenrment refused to let him come over here. Now I'm all weepy and DS1 is 'sad'.

JillD_2

everyone - recommend me a dishwasher - ours was making funny noises last night and was smoking and I didnt dare put it on. The knob thing is bust and we need to use pliers to turn it on LOL so not sure if maybe I turned it too far and it was heating the element with no water in it
Anyway we have decided to get a new one :j so need to decide. If I can get hold of kitchen company and get a door to match we will get an integrated one :j it'll be like having a new kitchen :j

On the swimming thing - there are signs up everywhere saying "Parents must UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES leave personal belongings in a cubicle". Can these morons not read ????? If it had been a stranger I would have dumped it but as its a school Mum ...... and if I could have dumped it and hidden in it I would have done that anyway but the pram wont fit ... I mean I could pile us all in one with a babychange table (if I could get one) but I am a nice considerate person and leave these for the parents of ones that actually need a table :A Had a rant (as I do!!!) to the creche manager today,. she's not backward about coming forward, she says she's asked will they pay her to police it as she'd love to go around dumping stuff in the wet :rotfl: :rotfl:

Right better go do our lunches. Then some FLYING. BBBrrrrr its cold first job - heat on.
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