Weekly Flylady Thread 23rd June 2008

Solwaykid

Morning all. Chin up Bonsibabe, I can't believe how impersonally you're being treated, it's apalling. Hugs to you.
Can't remember if I posted about the men coming to turn the gas off today to do re-routing and back again on Thursday to switch it back on but I've now had 3 different people telling me different things. They can just get on with it and if I'm in, I'm in or they can lump it. How can big contract companies expect householders co-operation if they can't even get the plan straight between the project managers and the workforce?

Rant over and list to follow.
Today I'll be mostly sprucing up the bathroom. Paintwork needs re-touching, grout needs bleaching and the like. The highlight of yesterday was discovering the tip has re-opened after 2 months being modernised. I was so excited and will be nipping down there with all the garden waste later. Sad isn't it!
Kettle on first though.

mum2many

Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clean floors,
Level Two
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front
[strike]Wipe dining table.. and check the underside.. (clean table cloth if necessary)[/strike]
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances
Clean oven if you didn't do it last week
Extras

1. Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
2. Photograph 25 items for ebay.. .. and list 5 today!
   
3. Put WM's/DW's on a 'clean' cycle.. make sure those doorseals and filters are clear.. soda crystals and white vinegar get rid of unpleasant smells and germs.. I usually put a cap full of bleach in mine too.
4. 30 minutes ironing!!! What is ironing :rotfl:

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
[strike]Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
[/strike]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing. See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house!
Extra Mission:

1. [strike]Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
   
2. [/strike]Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
   
3. Clean a window or two.
   
4. [strike]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, or better still give them to their owners to put away themselves
   
5. [/strike]Those up for the 5 per day ebay challenge.. that’s on your list too!!

Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
[strike]Check fire alarms are working
[/strike]Remove and wash bed linen.
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. (make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross last week!)
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

1. 37 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
   
2. Sort through someone wardrobe.. what can you fling?
   
3. Clean windows in these rooms
   
4. 5 a-day ebay challenge.. .. just like veggies!! lol

Well not brill but not too bad so far. Not easy when living in a building site:mad: . Ebay challenge out the window as i havent got time to list but i am throwing loads of clutter out and sorting loads of my paperwork out too.
The restoration company has done lots on the list so i intend to keep it up. I like nice shiny windows:rotfl:

Can i use soda crystals in the dishwasher as its a bit whiffy even though i've cleaned the filter???

thanks everyone

gunsandbanjos

Not done much flying yet, have made some lovely looking bean burgers though. Trying to have at least one meat free day a week. Got some chick peas cooking for HM houmous.
Just need to tidy up the mess i've just made in the kitchen.

HopeElizzy

I'm skiving.........

I had the lounge and dining room room carpets cleaned this morning (he turned up at 7.45!) and now they're wet...... so no flying in those rooms and I really mustn't walk across it until it's dry so I can't do upstairs. I guess I'll just sit here in the kitchen surrounded by all the mountain of furniture from the other rooms!:D

{Hugs} Bonsi-family - keep going guys, you're doing fab!

Hope
x

lil_me

Sat here battling through with more assignment, just giving my brain a coffee break, oh and peanut butter on toast mmmm! Working on the last part now, just as well as it is due in today. DS2s sports day (if weather keeps ok) at 1.15pm so I have until about 1pm to get this done. Put a wash load out and another in while waiting for kettle etc and dishwasher emptied then refilled when waiting for toast, just trying to keep up with the basics, but getting on my nerves a bit that I am getting no help with it at all. I can see me blowing a fuse rather soon. He keeps telling me to 'smile !!!!!!' or asks 'what are you stressed for' as I am dashing out the door to collect DS2 while he lays on the sofa...only so long before that'll bug me

Right, best get cracking, big hugs for everyone, hope you all have a superdooper day

nicki_2

Morning all. Didn't get any jobs done last night while DD was at Brownies but at least I only went virtually shopping at Asda :rotfl:

Woke up at 6am and realised that I hdan't washed DD's school cardigan for today (both were dirty) so I was up and had a dark wash in by 7am closely followed by a bath for me, then I put just her cardigans & clean and dry towels in the TD for 30 mins and they were done in time for her to wear one to school :j So I've put another 2 loads in the TD but only for 30 mins each then I'm putting them on the maiden to finish off as its wet here.

List for Tuesday:
Dailies :

• [strike]Exercise [/strike]
• Beds - DD's is made (she did it herself by the looks of it:D ) and mines been stripped so I'll make it back up later...
• Dishes
• Kitchen S&S
• Bathroom S&S
  
• Lunch
• Tea
• [strike]WM/TD[/strike]
  
• Finances
• [strike]Blog/email/forums[/strike]

WEEKS / MONTHS LIST :

• Paperwork
  • TNG form
• OU
  • Chapter 2
  • Tutorial 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Tutorial 3
    
• Ebay
  • Dispatch sold items
  • Pictures
  • Listings in Turbolister
  • Upload 5 at a time.
• Sewing repairs
• Garden
  • Weed pavement
  • Declutter and list pots etc on freecycle
  • Scrub down chairs & table so we can eat out there this summer (if table not salvagable ~which is what I'm suspecting looking at it ~ then get new one from Asda )
  • Clear out side of house passageway.
  • Scrub pavement etc.
• Watch Star Wars films & return to brother!
• Food inventory

Manic Monday - Kitchen
Level Three
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances Top cabinets are done, just need to do the lower ones now.
Extras

1. Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
2. Photograph 25 items for ebay.. .. and list 5 today!

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Extra Mission:

1. Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
2. Clean a window or two.
3. Those up for the 5 per day ebay challenge.. that’s on your list too!!

Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
[STRIKE]Check fire alarms are working[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Remove and wash bed linen.[/STRIKE]
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. (make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross last week!)
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
[STRIKE]15 minutes floordrobe clearance [/STRIKE]
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
[STRIKE]Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed [/STRIKE]
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

1. 37 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
   

[STRIKE]Sort through someone wardrobe.. what can you fling?[/STRIKE]

[*]Clean windows in these rooms
[*]5 a-day ebay challenge.. .. just like veggies!! lol
Right I need food - I'm really hungry lately for some reason? :wave:

HopeElizzy

Dustykitten wrote: »

Flyladies do many of your kids have an inset day this Friday? Trying to get a feel for how many schools are likely to be off - thanks

Not sure if you're still wanting to know??
Mine aren't and I'm in Leicestershire and my friend, in Dorset, had one last Friday.

lizzie_dripping

Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Clean oven if you didn't do it last week
Extras

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing in preparation for cold weather!! See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house!
Extra Mission:

1. Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
2. 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, or better still give them to their owners to put away themselves - done
3. [STRIKE]Shop for Beaver meeting [/STRIKE]- done
4. [STRIKE]prepare scone dough for Beaver meeting [/STRIKE]– done

Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen - leave until Friday
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. (make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross last week!) -Friday
vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen - Friday
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing - Friday
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

1. 37 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
2. Sort through someone wardrobe.. what can you fling?
3. Clean windows in these rooms
4. 5 a-day ebay challenge.. .. just like veggies!! lol - sign up to ebay
5. solicitors appointment at 2.30
6. make dental appointment
7. Youngest DS swimming lesson
8. take recycling to tip
9. get euros for eldest DS school trip
10. Sort out clean laundry

Bedroom does need doing but am going to leave until Friday and do all 4 together. OH came home from fishing trip yesterday and all his stuff is just left on the kitchen floor :mad: so will have to clear that out and put his stinking boots somewhere to air.

Annoyed because I dyed a brand new, worn once, white top pink yesterday. the Dylon stuff colour run stuff didn't work so I think I am going to be not very MSE and order another one online. Pink really doesn't suit me so I'm not going to wear it.

Will update later hopefully. I do enjoy reading all about your lives and am in awe of most of you and what you achieve, even if I don't make much comment. Hope today is a good one for you all.

poohbear59

hugs bonsi, I hope things turn arund for you and yours and that you all get settled soon.

li_me, If your weather is anything like ours there won't be a sports day!

lizzie, I won a lovely top from a friend who had dyed it blue in the wash by accident. She bought herself another one too.

ebay challenge hasn't happened yet but I have stripped beds for washing and have been to doctors this morning and am off to Ald this afternoon.

witchypoo

Trying to jump in here!
Monday I did some cleaning in my kitchen, Tuesday in the Bathroom - cos I was away from the PC most of the time and had to secondguess! I've wanted to do the ebay challenge so this morning I am sat here trying to write up some items I took photos of ages ago. Very easy to get distracted.

Hope you are all doing better than me!