Although we’ve barely had any winter so far, I’m already longing for spring. Even more so now that I’m lacking running water because my water pipe has been frozen solid for a week. Showering isn’t a big problem; I just take a shower at a friend’s every now and then. But having to use a […]
Laundry: plan B
Remember this one: the Wonderwash? And that I used it in combination with an old fashioned wringer to do my laundry at home? Well, that was all fun and games for a little while, but at a certain point that’s done, so to say. It’s time for plan B! During an open house afternoon someone […]
Laundry: less is more
I don’t own a washing machine. Well, yes I do have a Wonderwash, which is a hand-powered washer often used on camping trips. I can do small loads of laundry in it and it works just fine, but at some point you get a little tired of that. ;) It only works when the weather […]
Doing the laundry at the gas station
For the past couple of months, I’ve done a lot of my laundry at my friend Jennifer’s house, and sometimes I took a shower there as well when my water pipe got frozen. My dear mother also received a few loads of dirty laundry, in which case I would get it back cleaned and ironed. […]