Monday, April 1, 2019

A Lovely Washing Device


Is it a washing machine or is it a space ship? Is it a household appliance or is it a teletransporter?
Well, the instruction manual only covers the doing of laundry in it so I suppose we should trust that. And I have broken it in well and truly. I don't even know how many loads of laundry I've done but I will tell you that my iPhone health app claims that I've walked three miles today and that's 99.9% all from being in the house. My dryer is still in the old laundry area so each load must be carried in there to dry. It's not that big a deal. I'm getting those steps in, people! And it's already so nice to have the flat top of the dryer to fold on. We haven't figured out the arrangement we'll have in the new laundry room as to flat surfaces and storage areas but it won't take much to make me happy.
This is, without a doubt, the largest washing machine I've ever owned. Let's just say that washing rugs is not going to be a problem. In fact, I have a load going right now with two of them plus a pair of Mr. Moon's overalls. And I could have gotten three more towels in there easily.
But they are all already washed.
And folded.
And put away.
Oh, what a good little housewife I've been today!
After the guys came to deliver the machine the floors were pretty tracked up with the mud and dirt they brought in with them. It's been drizzling off and on all day which makes for messy conditions. So when they left I finally got the kitchen and that bathroom and the former laundry area mopped. I did it twice because once would have been a joke. If I'd done it three times I still would not have eaten off the floor but come on- who really eats off the floor?
Oh well. Babies. Sure. But they need all that dirt for their microbiomes. It's science.
I've also cleaned the coffeemaker with vinegar and done some ironing.
And made up the bed with clean sheets.
And picked some greens to go into our corn chowder tonight.
From now until all of those greens are bolted and pulled, we're going to be eating them in one form or another with every meal.

So. I am tired. Exhausted. But contented.
And very, very happy to hear that Mick Jagger does not appear to have a treacherous disease but instead needs a heart valve replacement. Or, heart valves. I don't know. And yes, of course this is serious but he's in great shape and should recover well. I've said more than once that Jagger may be the world's greatest athlete and I'm not kidding when I say that. James Brown might have once been the hardest working man in show business but he's dead and Mick's definitely not. I suppose we need to give a nod to Bruce Springsteen as well. His shows last for hours and hours and he's not just sitting up there on the stage behind a mic with his guitar. That man moves too.

And I suppose that's all I really need to talk about tonight. I don't want to discuss politics or religion or the meaning of life. I just want to be grateful that I have a washing machine and that we're going to have at least a tiny bit of cooler weather and some more rain before the unbearable heat of summer blows in like a blast furnace. The mulberries are starting to ripen, my fig tree is going to get so much more sun this year since that beautiful old oak passed away, and I'll have clean sheets when I crawl into my bed tonight.

That'll do for now.

Love...Ms. Moon

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    1. It gets the job done. Plus- it sings me little songs when it's done.

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  2. I can see Levon, nose against the glass, butt swaying in time to the slosh.

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    1. He might! August still gets upset about laundry. We have no idea why. He no longer panics when it starts going around but he is not happy about it.

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  3. That is a very sleek machine. And well used already! That’s good news about Mick. As you know my husband had a heart valve replaced. He’s recovered very well and Mick will too.

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    1. Yes! And Mick's getting his surgery in NYC, just like your dear man did.

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  4. That washer is a thing of beauty! Congratulations on your acquisition.

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  5. Very nice! Sweet dreams to you.

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  6. I haven't wanted to talk about politics for weeks and apparently I offend people when I talk about religion. washing machines are nice and neutral. and it is gorgeous.

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    1. It seems to be a friendly machine. Of course, I'm probably just imagining that...

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  7. Impressive machine Ms Moon! I always fold my stuff right out of the dryer too, building stacks on the top of the washer and dryer. And that convenience makes me happy every time!

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    1. I'm afraid if I didn't fold dry clothes immediately things would get completely out-of-hand. Plus- more wrinkled.

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  8. Please don't get mad with me or bite my head off but do any Americans still dry their washing on washing lines? We always peg out our washing apart from during rainy spells or in the middle of winter. The widespread use of dryers uses an enormous amount of electricity and is a big drain on our planet's limited resources. I'm just sayin'.

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    1. Why would I get mad at you, dear Mr. P? You have obviously missed the approximately 100 posts I've done wherein I've spoken of how much I love hanging clothes on the line. My husband built me a beautiful clothesline and it gives me great pleasure to use it! I use the dryer though when there are time or weather constraints. Yesterday I had about ten loads to do and it was raining so I used the dryer. But you are correct in that most Americans don't hang out their clothes any more and it is a damn shame. In fact, I do believe I won an essay contest once with a little piece I did on hanging laundry outside.

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  9. That looks like a very fine machine! But if it ever does start sending you pictures from Mars, you need to let us know. Happy washing!

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    1. It actually does have internet capabilities. If I wanted to, I could order it to begin washing from afar with my phone.
      I think not.

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  10. enjoy!! we are still using the washer/ dryer pair we got shortly after we got married- i never knew how life changing an appliance could be!!

    xxalaianxx

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  11. Mr. Pudding...haha if I hung my clothing on a line outside it would rot before it would dry. We bought washer and dryer many years ago, replacing the top loader. I much prefer top loader, more versatile. August is a kick! I understand his distress at the big machine drowning things round and round. It is terrifying looking into that HUGE, (if you are little) dark hole full of deadly suds. My son used to run like a bear was chasing him when the button was pushed on the dish washer at school screaming "It's gonna BLOW"! The teacher was NEVER amused.

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  12. Hopefully that fig tree will respond well to the extra sun. Does it normally fruit? I can't remember. You might get more, but it will probably all be eaten by squirrels. :)

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