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Friday Fly - Date night for the newbies and oldies alike - all welcome

68 replies

TheNewYearNewMadHouse · 09/01/2009 08:07

Morning all

mission

babysteps

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colouritpink · 09/01/2009 11:11

Well, I've shined the sink, it looks great Have decided to move straight on to todays mission so I'm going to mop the kitchen floor. Wish me luck - I'm not even sure I'll find the mop!

swanriver · 09/01/2009 11:19

Rescued playroom. not too bad as already done 2 days ago...

now for walk with errands. abandoning s & s

dylsmum1998 · 09/01/2009 11:35

anne thats a massive list . good luck

have done 15 mins kitchen
30 mins in living room
s&s bathroom
hoovered
dusted everywhere
ironing.

am now making lunch for dd, she wants eggies and toast

swanriver · 09/01/2009 11:40

ds1 has toothache - I've just had to pick him up from school. So no errands, thank goodness I was so inefficient at getting out of house this morning.
Will ring the dreaded dentist. He's just had some nurofen.

Amapoleon · 09/01/2009 11:46

Anne ooh will have a look now. Thanks.

galen · 09/01/2009 12:06

quick lunch break before collecting DD3

anne wow are you really going to all that today? I am in awe!
I did about half of that one day last week and it took about 6 hours LOL Then again it was tip to begin with, and I did have interuptions...

Not a huge ammount done here. Half made soup. tidied a bit. mostly just played with DD
More later!

dylsmum1998 · 09/01/2009 12:08

thats it washed up after we ate lunch, or rather i ate dd watched!!
have done todays mission and washed the bathroom floor to.
we are off out now, will be back on later i expect.
have a nice afternoon all

grouchyoscar · 09/01/2009 12:27

Hello

House is a tip. Still waiting for a plumber to come and unblock the drain

Off to school so HELLO AL:

and Bye

Wolfcub · 09/01/2009 12:36

hello again

Done
Read and wrote down all baby steps
Trying to tidy up after the alarm guys as I go, they are pissing me off and I'm fairly sure thyeve drilled through the carpet
Cleaned top of washing machine after of was pulled out from under units
Just about to have some lunch as the guys are taking their lunch break

Wolfcub · 09/01/2009 12:38

apparently they've decided to have lunch my house so that screws those plans

Wolfcub · 09/01/2009 12:39

in my house that should have said

Amapoleon · 09/01/2009 12:46

Hahaha Wolf, best made plans and all that.

Wolfcub · 09/01/2009 12:51

Wm unloaded reloaded and on. Washing hung on aired

sagacious · 09/01/2009 12:55

Hi all have been out all morning (various errands) and now have 20 mins before I go out again (helping with reading in ds's class and then will watch dd's first assembly (shes promised to wave but not shout out Hi Mummy!)

Am off out tonight on the PTA dinner so MIL is having dc's for a sleepover

Will do battle with house when I'm back at 3.30pm

Hope you're having a warm and productive day!

scattyspice · 09/01/2009 12:55

Phew - everyone is busy today.

dyl dinky dancer sounds fun. My dd would love that.

I have just officially joined the Flylady group. Seems a bit overwhelming . Will try to read it later. Today I have to add 5min room rescue to my routines..

To do
go for run
room rescue in main rooms.
laundry

Weekend:
get presents for 2 parties
ironing
ds party
etc

TheNewYearNewMadHouse · 09/01/2009 13:28

Afternoon busy ladies

I need to buy a tiny bulb for our bunny clock - not sure where to get one from?

DS2 is napping and me and DS1 are going to watch our fav program - the Backgardiagans

back later

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intravenouscoffee · 09/01/2009 13:49

Busy on here today!

Have done mission and had lunch so need to get self in gear and do:

Laundry
Sauce for chicken pie
Clean kitchen windows.

BBL - have a good afternoon all

AnneOfAvonlea · 09/01/2009 13:52

Done
Clean bread bin
Clean canisters and stainless steel accessories
Clean bin
Clean cupboard doors
Clean floor
Clean extractor fan - filter replaced sep
Clean kitchen doors
Clean oven doors
Clean pet dishes
Clean sink
Clean tile splashbacks
Clean under sink
Clean (& decsale if needed) kettle
Clean skirting boards
Straighten drawers/cupboards
Wipe fingerprints off walls
Remove cobwebs

Still to do
Check food in cupboards
Check food in freezers
Clean insode ovens
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Defrost freezers (if needed)
Clean fridge

Utility Room
Clean sink
Clean microwave
Clean tumble dryer filters
Clean washing machine lid
Hoover floor
Remove cobwebs
Wipe down washer & drier
Clean sink

swanriver · 09/01/2009 13:58

Back from dentist. Several fillings AAAH which ds1 refused to have done so have referred him to do under sedation at some later date, but luckily not gen anaesthetic (I spelt it right amazing) but luckily one that was causing pain HAS been done now. He is in excellent spirits delighted to be at home helping me and bunking off school. Not enough tooth brushing and too many apples last thing, not to mention biscuits, ribena, honey sandwiches. But at least he now sees connection.

Done
Bought some food for weekend
Now supervise 5 mins violin
Then floor mopping
and fridge sorting
Main sheets bring down and wash
Remake our bed

Start tom sauce, and make mashed potato
READ

swanriver · 09/01/2009 14:00

Wow Anne, are you doing this with dcs on premises?

AnneOfAvonlea · 09/01/2009 14:02

Lol swanriver. DD1 at school. DD2 is currently sleeping but this morning she was 'helping' in her play kitchen

swanriver · 09/01/2009 14:14

main sheets brought downstairs,
another wash put on

That's very sweet and I'm sure she was helpful too. You must have been creating a very positive vibe.

galen · 09/01/2009 14:15

wolf hope the alarm guys have now gone!
swan sorry to hear about Ds's teeth
anne wow, just wow! well done you!

so have splitting headache. Not much done. L&P soup simmering.
relatively tidy downstairs.
Large pile of washing to sort and put away that I can't get motiveted to do.
Need to run hoover round upstairs....

have done 2 min hotspot clear away
Ds much happier so that's good

Supposedly now on fruit and water break but seem to be eating leftover Christmas chocs with large pot of coffee - ho hum, one of those days I fear!

BBL

AnneOfAvonlea · 09/01/2009 14:29

Thanks galen and swanriver. I have been following Flylady for a long time and have devised a system that works with minimal effort. I am, however, quick to lapse over the holidays.

Done
Clean sink
Clean microwave
Clean tumble dryer filters
Hoover floor
Wipe down washer & drier
Clean sink
Check food in freezers
Check food in cupboards
Defrost freezers (if needed) - hahahahaha. I think not.

Still to do
Clean inside ovens
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Clean fridge
Clean washing machine lid
Remove cobwebs

May leave these last few things till the zone comes around next month as they arent too bad.

galen · 09/01/2009 14:29

Ok quick question FLYexperts. I have black scuff marks on the lino in my kitchen caused by stupid dishwasher people pulling out old dishwasher and dragging feet on floor.
Tried everything to get them out. Nothing works. Seems a shame now I am trying to keep floor clean LOL Bought a "magic erasing pad" this morning - tried it for ages - did naff all! Tried lots of diff cleaners, even bleach ! Any ideas or I am stuck with them?