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Mo day FLY thread

84 replies

BarefootJasnem · 25/09/2006 07:49

Off we go again...

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tinshoes · 25/09/2006 08:05

Hi everyone,

We all had a lie in here as DD didnt get up until 7.30 - hurrah!

THIS WEEKS ZONE IS THE LIVING ROOM

KELLY'S MISSION IS to spend 15 mins picking up anything that doesnt belong in there.

Have a good day all.

BarefootJasnem · 25/09/2006 08:07

Can anyone recommend a way to get curry stins out of my carpet?

Drunk dp

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BarefootJasnem · 25/09/2006 08:08

stains

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tinshoes · 25/09/2006 08:12

The Vanish carpet stuff is pretty good. big pink can.

tinshoes · 25/09/2006 08:24

Just worked out how to do links:

flight_plan

kelly's mission

BarefootJasnem · 25/09/2006 08:29

Thankyou tinshoes for doing all tjhe links here. I did one, previewed it, and then forgot to press post

Vanish has improved it but not got rid, also tried scrubbing with hot water...

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BarefootJasnem · 25/09/2006 08:29

Thankyou tinshoes for doing all tjhe links here. I did one, previewed it, and then forgot to press post

Vanish has improved it but not got rid, also tried scrubbing with hot water...

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SusiS · 25/09/2006 08:34

grmpf guess i was way too tired - forgot completly to open a new thread!

here it goes again

morning. as usual - 5.40 wake up call 'MUUUUMMYYYY' - his music gave me another 20min 'phewww'

yep, around my compdesk is the danger zone too! but hey - all important stuff

skribble pmsl loving your 'ai journal'!!!!! - re keeping pictures: i am going to get some big strong cardboard, cover it nicely and fold it in halves, so it's like a huge map! fits nicely behind any furniture

and re loud tv: i've convienced dp to get wireless headphones - great!!!!! - but wow, what a choice of dvd for 'both' of you to watch

i want some cookies too!!!! silly diet

SusiS · 25/09/2006 08:35

luckily lounge is the best room! i try to keep it cleanish all the time. - just need to clean the sofas, and get rid of a few things out of the units and a bit swish here and swipe there

Bucketsofdinosaurs · 25/09/2006 08:54

Can I just use you as a post-it board (mine is downstairs, my pc is upstairs) for a sec while I brainstorm 'lounge'.

Finish painting the walls (the bits I couldn't reach when I started 2months ago)
Move chest of drawers (telly stand)
Steam sofa
Cut and frame pictures I've been meaning to put up from an old calendar.
Hoover and clean floorboards properly.
Make shelves for alcoves to put books and ornaments (only a few) on.
Clean windows (my new favourite job so I'd better save that as a reward)

All that and entire lounge is my hotspot anyway, you can barely sit on the sofa for crap.

Bucketsofdinosaurs · 25/09/2006 08:58

Forgto to say good morning all.
I've only been shining my sink 2 or 3 times a week but that's a vast improvement and makes me feel quite houseproud.

Beccarolloveragain · 25/09/2006 09:13

Morning All

My to do list for today
Weekly home blessing
Kellys Mission for today
Spend 15 minutes sorting through important paperwork that needs actioning
2 loads of laundry washed, dried and put away (Im falling behind)

My brainstorm for lounge
Wipe down sofas
Hoover and thoroughly clean floorboards
Clean woodwork
Clean windows and mirrors
Touch up paintwork from grubby handprints

tribpot · 25/09/2006 09:15

Day 3 of baby steps, I can't work out what I am meant to do (I hope the answer is 'nowt' as I am already meant to be working!)

IvortheEngine · 25/09/2006 09:19

Hello all. I just popped on for a quick look. I'm away after today until Fri night and I haven't packed yet! Yikes! Going back to it right now.

Beccarolloveragain · 25/09/2006 09:24

need to get my arse up from this computer and get on with something, I hate the weather now I have no chance of getting washing dried today grrrrrrrr

tortoise · 25/09/2006 09:33

Morning all.
I didn't have a grat night.Trapped windGood job i had some Rennie deflatine(sp)! My punishment for too many cookies!

Im ok now after a 2nd dose of Rennie this morning.
Loads to do so will start by doing kelly's mission.
SusiS 1 cookie won't hurt.Just don't eat 5 and a half!!!

JessaJam · 25/09/2006 09:37

tribpot - welcome - and teh answer is 'nowt' Whatever it says to do on day 3 of babysteps...that's it! Although I will admit I picked and chose from the missions etc as well at that stage.

Bucketsofdinosaurs · 25/09/2006 09:46

Tribpot I am only on about day 7 but not paying much attention to order, just picking and choosing and giving myself a big pat on the back and a cup of coffee everytime I achieve something.
So I'm not really learning new habits, other than trying to get kitchen company-ready in the mornings. Also aiming to follow the 'room of the week' so that I can say every room has been done once this year (more than at my old house.)
TBH I find you guys more motivating than the Flylady herself so thanks a lot all, let's try and keep it up until Christmas at least, eh?

Bucketsofdinosaurs · 25/09/2006 09:47

Really need to go and play with my little boy now, he's so good I find it hard to remember to fit him in!

DontlookatmeImshy · 25/09/2006 09:50

Hello.

I've decided to start from scratch and go right back to Babysteps day1 as the sink is a disgrace again.

Had a major downer last week and lost all motivation for absolutely everything, so I'm being gentle with myself for a while.

So once ds is in bed I'moff to do some shining

Tribpot - day 3 is great.Day 4 is prettygood too

Tortoise - doyou eat ALL thecookies

daisy1999 · 25/09/2006 09:50

ok so as per flylady's instructions I have "cleaned cobwebs". Did anyone else find it really difficult to clean them without breaking them?

DontlookatmeImshy · 25/09/2006 09:51

that should be
DID you eat ALL the cookies

DontlookatmeImshy · 25/09/2006 09:52

Daisy I'm sure the spiders appreciate your efforts and will forgive you a few broken strands here and there

tortoise · 25/09/2006 09:55

No not all of them.We made a double batch!
Im not going to eat any today after last night!!

daisy1999 · 25/09/2006 09:55

I have been lurking on these threads and I must say you have motivated me. I have done a significant amount of de-cluttering over the past two weeks. Thanks