washing my dirty laundry (in public)
October 19th, 2007 @ 8:18 am | blonde moments | Post a CommentExcuse me, but are you really wearing white pants after Labor Day?
And what’s with those puffy bags under your eyes?
And why on Earth are you asking yourself these lame rhetorical questions?
Let me tell you. This morning I’m sporting some unironed white pants and some serious dark undereye circles because my stupid Swedish washing machine was holding my clothes hostage. Seriously. I innocently put a load of clothes in the wash last night (including my favorite jeans! for my girls getaway weekend!) and when the machine was done, it would not let me get them back out. No matter how many times I pushed the “unlock” latch, it wouldn’t budge.
I’ve never before heard of a washing machine locking in clothes, but I guess that’s how they do it in Sweden. Finally at about 1:30 am, after running two extra cycles, the damn thing finally let my clothes free.
Wrestling your washing machine: One of the true joys of being a homeowner.
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Perhaps your Netflix queue is a bit stale and you’re looking for a good movie to add? Let me recommend to you Black Book, a foreign WWII/spy/love thriller. I liked it enough to stay awake for the whole thing (while reading subtitles), which is pretty much the test of a good movie for me.
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I’m not sure whether to mention this or not, but I was interviewed by a major newspaper this week for a story about blogging, and it may or may not be in Sunday’s paper. I wouldn’t be nervous except that I gave my real name, a decision I don’t feel super confident about. I don’t write this blog anonymously, and I assume that everything I write could be read by everyone in my life, but that doesn’t mean I actually WANT everyone in my life reading everything. Then again, maybe they won’t use my quotes and I have nothing to worry about. We’ll see on Sunday, won’t we! Until then, please send wine.
Sometimes my washing machine tries to keep my clothes, too, but not very often…
Which newspaper? That’s awesome!
written by Dirka
October 19th, 2007 @ 10:39 am
I don’t think I would have held it together if the washer turned on me. Laundry is one of my most hated chores even when it goes smoothly.
I think it’s really cool that you were interviewed! Will you show us the article when/if it comes out?
Have fun in Pittsburgh! Say a long-distance hi when you’re in the Philly area!
written by RA
October 19th, 2007 @ 10:42 am
Yep, I am with RA. I hate and despise laundry so much that if my machine started actually holding clothes captive, I think I might just take it as a sign to never do any laundry ever again.
Also, yes, if it’s not weird, tell us where we can read the article! Exciting!
written by elise
October 19th, 2007 @ 10:45 am
Thank goodness your jeans are free! I’ll watch for you in the paper…
written by Sarah
October 19th, 2007 @ 10:55 am
My washing machine locks (and it’s GE)… I used to routinely snatch needed items (like favorite jeans) out before the final spin was over, but that stopped the first time I nearly broke the door off before realizing that the little “door lock” light actually does mean something! I’m the odd woman out though, I love doing laundry.
This is your second news appearance, right? You so famous.
written by Operation Pink Herring
October 19th, 2007 @ 11:21 am
I’m delurking to say that I liked Black Book too. I don’t usually seek out subtitled movies, but that was well worth it.
And, as a soon-to-be first time homebuyer (we close on 11/6), I’m sure I’ll be empathizing with my own belated decoration schedule. And, with fearing the m-o-r-t-g-a-g-e!
written by Courtney
October 19th, 2007 @ 11:36 am
I’ve never heard of a washing machine holding clothes hostage - weird! Have a great weekend, are you going somewhere?
written by alison
October 19th, 2007 @ 11:57 am
Go you!
Hmmm… maybe you need an exorcist for your washing machine? Or threaten it with a wrench.
written by Ashlie
October 19th, 2007 @ 12:04 pm
Trying not to giggle, but the whole idea of a hostage-holding washing machine is funny! Sorry, will try to keep snorts and chortles of laughter under wraps. :o)
xox
written by heidikins
October 19th, 2007 @ 12:24 pm
Just maybe your washing machine wanted your clothes to be extra brilliantly shiny for your girls getaway weekend! It forced you into those extra cycles and now you can rest assured you will look fab this weekend!
GREAT news about the blogging quote! That could be very exciting. Are you talking about the Washington Post when you say “local paper”???
written by Nilsa S.
October 19th, 2007 @ 12:26 pm
hah, all mine ever does is take its sacrificial sock every so often, then it never locks up on me.
written by Daniel
October 19th, 2007 @ 12:32 pm
Oh..have fun in Pittsburgh! I sooo miss that area of the country. I am from Ohio & went to school for one year in Pitt…….man, I am getting homesick here:(
Glad you got your jeans back!
written by Stacy
October 19th, 2007 @ 2:23 pm
Oooh, congratulations on your new fame! Happy for you, but also happy that I continue to lurk in anonymity.
Now. Do not blame your washing machine’s antics on the Swedish people. We have invented IKEA, Volvos, H&M and many other useful items.
written by Laurel
October 19th, 2007 @ 2:38 pm
Wow, that’s a pretty terrifying washing machine story–glad it finally released!
And congrats on the possible impending fame
written by Angela
October 19th, 2007 @ 4:14 pm
Your name in the paper–that would be totally cool, but I know what you mean about not wanting everyone to read it. STILL, that is pretty freakin’ cool!
written by Lindsey
October 19th, 2007 @ 5:45 pm
You’re famous, is awesome!
Okay, so I don’t even know what Labour Day is — but what is the whole “not wearing white after Labour Day” thing? You must explain to this confused Aussie, who keeps hearing that statement and getting more and more lost.
written by alyndabear
October 19th, 2007 @ 6:00 pm
How exciting, Janet! I’m glad things are going so well for you. (Washing machine aside.)
written by Marianne
October 19th, 2007 @ 7:39 pm
That’s just fantastic. If you’re comfortable with it after you’ve seen it, do share!
written by Lisa
October 21st, 2007 @ 1:28 am
janet! I love you for talking about zwartboek! it’s a DUTCH movie (hurrah for my fellow dutchies).
Cool about the article - make sure you link it!
written by for Joke!
October 22nd, 2007 @ 5:05 am
It’s warm outside… over 60 so white pants are still okay.
Did you ever get them out??
written by Julie
October 22nd, 2007 @ 11:19 am
While your wacsher is holding your clothes hostage the drying element on my dryer wont work so I am living out my dream of being on little house on the prarie and hanging things everywehre…
written by Princess Extraordinaire
October 22nd, 2007 @ 2:18 pm
i can see why you would feel a little weary about the situation. i’m in the same boat, i don’t write anonymously but i don’t necessarily want everyone i know reading my blog. i bet it’ll be a good article none the less!
written by Michelle
October 23rd, 2007 @ 1:54 pm
Is it one of the kind that washes AND dries (drys? Am completely illiterate totally.)? I always wanted one of those.
I also always wanted an H&M next to my office.
Also, on the writing anon. It’s really next to impossible. I tried. I tried so hard. But, I just eventually had to give up and say come and get me! Now my mom reads every day (obsessively, really) and I actually feel…relieved. So, good luck!
written by Kiraa
October 23rd, 2007 @ 2:47 pm
So what’s the word with the in-ter-view?
written by Zandria
October 23rd, 2007 @ 9:39 pm
Congrats on the newspaper, that’s exciting! A friend of mine was just telling me yesterday how her washing machine has stopped draining water this weekend, I think all the washing machines are starting a revolt!
written by Tina Vaziri
October 24th, 2007 @ 9:03 am
I’ve never heard of such a crazy washing machine. That is exciting about the newspaper.
written by elysa
October 24th, 2007 @ 4:52 pm
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