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I had to leave work for about two hours yesterday. I had to go home to meet the delivery people. I didn’t realize that this trip would lead to me earning back part of my man card. That stems from a post that I wrote a while back. One of my Kinder teachers said it should be revoked. Back to my story…
My lovely wife and I bought a new washer and dryer on Saturday. Money off and 18 months no interest. We opted for the new and modern front loading washing machine and the paired dryer.
The machines are a little larger than our old ones. I was afraid they wouldn’t fit and we would have major issues. But, alas, the fit was perfect. The guys ran them through a short test to make sure they worked. One of the installers gave me the review of how to use them. Not quite the same as the slick sales guy at the store. I smiled and nodded… knowing I would have to read the manual… which I have done… kind of.
You are reading this and wondering when am I going to get my man card back… isn’t laundry a woman’s job? Not in my house… I do the majority of the laundry… except for Tyler’s… he is on his own… that is a blog in itself. Back to the man card.
When Riley and I got home we had to tryout the new machines. I asked him if he wanted to play a game or put laundry in the washer. The washer won. The new toy. We loaded the washer with towels. We read the directions together. Put soap, yes High Efficiency (HE) soap in the dispenser. Riley dialed up towels on the display and pushed start. It was on.
I got a stool and we sat and watched the washer run… for 54 minutes.
Yes… the two of us on a stool… for 54 minutes… watching clothes tumble and spin. What a spectacular show it was.
When the last spin cycle finished the washer played a song to let us know it was done. The door unlocked. Riley opened and removed the towels placing them in the dryer. He spun the dial to towels and pushed play.
He wanted to watch the towels dry. The estimated time was 54 minutes. I don’t think either of us could have sat and watched 54 minutes of towels tumbling.
Riley went to bed with the visions of precision machinery cleaning our clothes. I’m such a proud father.
The towels dried in twenty minutes. In the words of Mike Rowe, “Let’s get dirty” I have a new washer and dryer to use.
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I loved hearing about your family and the laundry. Maybe Ronnie and I would have quality time with our washer and dryer if they looked like yours. I am jealous!
Let me know when you’re not using them so I can run over with a load to spin! I must admit, I have appliance envy with no cure in site since we replaced an old squeaky dryer and tiny little washer in 2003…
You will really be envious when I convince my better half that we need a tankless water heater to replace the two water heaters that we have. Then… instant hot water!
WOW!
I was just contemplating a new set. However- I think I’m gonna go new vacuum instead. Wanna try it??? You could get two man cards…
Ahhhhh…I am pretty sure your new-fangled washers would make my old house explode. It doesn’t handle new stuff too well. I am SO jealous of your quick towel dry. My towels take forever to dry…and we have a fairly nice set. Ho-hum. Shannon, I think I’m waiting for Christmas for our new vacuum. I’ve almost convinced my husband that we could ask for it as a “together gift”…we’ll see.
What’s the word? Thunderbird. What’s the price? For those, $1000 twice.
WOW! You watched clothes tumble for 54 minutes??
Why am I not surprised? A simple pleasure for a simple mind. Have a splendid holiday…maybe you can watch the grass grow?
P.S. I assume you took a half day off for your “washing machine adventure”, right? How about letting your teachers off a 1/2 day to go Christmas shopping, out for lunch, etc. I’m sure they know how to make good use of THEIR time. Treat your staff with the respect and generosity they so richly deserve!
AHHHHHHHHH! No comment on the man card!
You missed the whole point. I didn’t spend 54 minutes watching clothes wash. I spent 54 minutes with my youngest son. As a parent, you have to take advantage of those times. I did… and I am proud of it.
As a matter of fact, we might watch the grass grow (although our grass is dormant at the moment). I have a minor in biology… I’m pretty sure I can explain to him all the inner workings of grass growing. (During photosynthesis plants convert CO2 into O2… we breath the O2 and convert it to CO2… the plants change water and CO2 into sugar they can use for food… it’s an almost endless cycle…) but… like many things… you just don’t get it.
Have a Merry Christmas… and a Happy New Year!
“Truthsayer” you don’t have much room to talk! Shouldn’t you be doing your job instead of reading this blog! Maybe that’s how you got where you are!
I love my Boss and my Job. I don’t care if we get a shopping day or not!
Truthsayer,
You need medication!
“Bitter party of one… your table is ready.”
“Anonymous”… it is funny that your IP address for your email matches that of truthsayer… hummmm!