post festival glum

[mrsbrown]

I think I'm glum. I'm snappy and miserable and I can't be bothered.

OTOH, Can you be glum when your brain is bouncing with the list of all the things you want to do? Unfortunately, many of them require more funding than is or will be available in the short to medium term.

In the interests of getting it out of my brain and into the public domain;

- get an electrician to finish off the laundry (finances constrain this)
- buy a new washing machine to replace the dead one. This is now urgent, despite our lack of finances those nappies keep coming. Should we get a front loader, for those virtuous environmental reasons, or a top loader that is mechanically simpler and I can dye fabric in?
- buy a drier. This is not so urgent but probably a good idea when buying a washing machine.
- start invest costuming for me and ladies in waiting. This might have to wait until after our trip to Canberra in two weeks, aaargh!
- motivate other invest types to get stuff done and planned. Mostly to make me feel better.
- make a pouch for Z to replace the one I talked him into, that he didn't like. Maybe I can do this tonight, if we have appropriate leather and I'm not out shopping for a washing machine and I'm not feeling so glum that I just sit on the couch.
- revamp the storage in my bathroom. This is a good project for Saturday, when I don't currently have a social engagement.
- I'm also inclined to move the renovation plan further along, but I'm sure I'll get better soon.

Comments

[splodgenoodles.livejournal.com]

There is now a front loader on the market that also tumble dries, although I can see that being a wretched nuisance when you've got mountains of laundry and limited time and it probably costs a bomb.

Why not get a decent front loader for laundry and then buy/check freecycle for a cheapie second hand jobbie for the dying?

[mrsbrown.livejournal.com]

I've subscribed to Choice for three months so I can read up on washing machines and dryers. (Does anyone else want to use my sub? the password is my dog's name and my street number)

I think the frontloader/tumble drier is not such a good plan for us.

I also think you're right about the outside machine for dyeing. I'm just worried about owning more crap.

Choice

[splodgenoodles.livejournal.com]

Absolutely! Thanks - I was half wondering if I should get a subcription but they're not much use if it's only for one little household. Mum and Dad used to have one, but only because they had four kids making regular use of the mags as well.

And I'd happily share the cost of an ongoing subscription for a while, if you want.

[nobble.livejournal.com]

Dont sound glum, but then I cant see your face. Perhaps its that post fun thing taupor (I'm sure I spelt that wrong).

Is your washing machine dead or can it be 'tied up with wire' and encouraged to operate for just 2 months more? I hope that can be sorted swiftly.

If you do go for a front loader, I can highly recommend Miele. I know its exy. My mum had her last one for 18 years. Its a work horse. Spyd has an Asko and thinks its amazing. I think the Asko uses less water than mine. Both use less than half of that of a top loader. But I know mine will last longer.

Re dying. You have a backyard and a trough. Have you thought about a copper? Probably better for dying than a washing machine if you dont mine the mess. Infinately cheaper.

[(Anonymous)]

I know what yo mean about the glum - but I think you are dealing with it a little better than I am!
helene
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