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Re: washing lines??
Originally Posted by Tirytory
(Post 11197416)
Our first delivery charge was $226 dollars then there's some sort of debt repayment, then our electricity usage. Grand total for 6 weeks $540. :frown:
Appears they build all of that into the rates. |
Re: washing lines??
Originally Posted by Jingsamichty
(Post 11196884)
Interesting, because in Newfoundland, clthes flapping on the line is a key feature of their tourist commercials - that and and a preponderance of freckly, ginger kids. Funny old world, eh?
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Re: washing lines??
Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat
(Post 11197912)
You need darn good clothes pegs here because it's bloody windy.;)
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Re: washing lines??
Our equalised bill from Hydro Quebec comes to $136, all up. We're all-electric.
The true bill seems to be worked out once a year. We usually get a refund. We use a rotary line in the summer. It makes bedding smell nice and is great for turning jeans into cardboard and towels into things you could strip furniture with. I also hang Souvette's smalls on it, to piss off the neighbours. Municipal bylaws are only of any importance if they are policed. Most are not because the municipalities don't have the staff. A lot of the driveway snow shelters around here are non-compliant. Nothing seems to be done about it. The biggy is garden watering. I think those guys are on commission. |
Re: washing lines??
Originally Posted by Flossie and Jim
(Post 11197322)
There is no Town Bylaw currently that restricts clotheslines. However, there may be a restrictive covenant in place for your neighbourhood. If there is, it will be on your Certificate of Title. Certificates of Title can be obtained from the town office for $15 or through Alberta Registries."
For me, I prefer the clothesline. Nothing better than a towel or clothes that have been dried on a line rather than a dryer. Plus my Glaswegian Granny would be proud I use a clothesline :D |
Re: washing lines??
Hoorah for the washing line! :cool:
I also love ironing things straight off the line...........:) |
Re: washing lines??
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 11197341)
Man, talk about excessive, how do they even justify that kind of charge for delivery?
We seem to have it pretty good out here then, not sure why people complain... My bill shows: Basic charge 4.43 Energy charge 20.22 Rate Rider 1.23 GST 1.29 |
Re: washing lines??
Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 11197444)
Our bill is $140 for delivery and bollocks (mostly the cost of the sails on the yacht of the former boss of Ontario Hydro) and $20 for electricity consumed. We have a gas clothes dryer and washing lines that are used whenever possible. OH is outrageous at wasting money but then I was part of that waste for a good number of years and can't really complain now.
Always hang my washing outside as soon as spring comes anyway. Doesn't look like my bill will get very low though. |
Re: washing lines??
Originally Posted by Tirytory
(Post 11199112)
Why the big difference in delivery charges?
Always hang my washing outside as soon as spring comes anyway. Doesn't look like my bill will get very low though. |
Re: washing lines??
Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 11199167)
Big difference? It's been $100+ for delivery for as long as I can remember. It does vary with population density though, the more rural the location, the higher the bill.
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Re: washing lines??
Originally Posted by Tirytory
(Post 11200237)
Between your delivery charge and my $226 delivery charge..
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Re: washing lines??
I'm glad you posted this question, as it has crossed my mind. We're emigrating from the UK to Okotoks, AB next month and I'm packing my expensive fancy-pants pegs. I'm a housewife, and yes, I do iron duvet covers. :-) I'm also a bit of an enforced hippy when it comes to eco-stuff as I have asthma, allergies and sensitivities. My other question would be...can you grow a vegetable garden and keep a couple of hens in your back garden? or are there rules governing this too?
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Re: washing lines??
Originally Posted by Donnykins
(Post 11200848)
I'm glad you posted this question, as it has crossed my mind. We're emigrating from the UK to Okotoks, AB next month and I'm packing my expensive fancy-pants pegs. I'm a housewife, and yes, I do iron duvet covers. :-) I'm also a bit of an enforced hippy when it comes to eco-stuff as I have asthma, allergies and sensitivities. My other question would be...can you grow a vegetable garden and keep a couple of hens in your back garden? or are there rules governing this too?
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Re: washing lines??
Google says no chickens, sorry.
Not that I actually opened any of the results, but it looks that way. |
Re: washing lines??
Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 11200249)
You must be getting heavier power, is it the metric stuff?
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