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Re: Is it ever going to stop raining?!?!?
Originally Posted by megmet
(Post 10377455)
Been much the same here, wind at storm force, rain lashing down and for a while this afternoon hailstones.....it looked a lot like snow across the valley on El Torcal.
I'm still waiting for a dry slot to get my washing done. :( |
Re: Is it ever going to stop raining?!?!?
See there is snow in Axarquia region today. Lovely photo here.
http://www.diariosur.es/20121112/loc...211121129.html |
Re: Is it ever going to stop raining?!?!?
Originally Posted by jackytoo
(Post 10378049)
See there is snow in Axarquia region today. Lovely photo here.
http://www.diariosur.es/20121112/loc...211121129.html |
Re: Is it ever going to stop raining?!?!?
here we currently have 14c in the sun in sheltered positions, but real chill factor if the wind catches you as you move round a corner.
blue sky now mostly visible with the few off white fluffy things moving around got some of the washing done, but not the normal Monday batch - according to the housekeeper :rofl: |
Re: Is it ever going to stop raining?!?!?
Originally Posted by Domino
(Post 10378317)
here we currently have 14c in the sun in sheltered positions, but real chill factor if the wind catches you as you move round a corner.
blue sky now mostly visible with the few off white fluffy things moving around got some of the washing done, but not the normal Monday batch - according to the housekeeper :rofl: It was lovely and warm here in the sun, one of those days when you go outside to warm up. ;) |
Re: Is it ever going to stop raining?!?!?
Originally Posted by megmet
(Post 10379378)
I did the same, but I only got the one load dry this afternoon instead of the normal two.
It was lovely and warm here in the sun, one of those days when you go outside to warm up. ;) everyone is running around stuffing things in the washing machine thingy, the thing I find is that if the old Spanish lady across the way is putting out her washing then we have to run around because she has got an hour's start on us :sneaky: amazing how a little sun can make so much difference to how I feel, less depression ` |
Re: Is it ever going to stop raining?!?!?
Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly
(Post 10377197)
There was actually a S/H tumble drier standing unused in a corner for 5 years which my son was given.
Gave it away a few months ago, never used it once, no need for it, despite the bad Summer. I can assure you I would never dream of putting washing away without ensuring it was properly dried, aired and fresh, nothing I hate more than damp or foisty washing, not good for the health either. Has it never crossed your mind that folk have been successfully drying and airing washing in all sorts of conditions for hundreds or maybe thousands of years before electric dryers were invented ? It's not rocket science I can assure you. Yes I know many do use them so they can complete the wash in a hour instead of all day, but............ BTW what have rockets got to do with it ? ;) |
Re: Is it ever going to stop raining?!?!?
Originally Posted by playamonte
(Post 10380012)
Yes it had crossed my mind hence I only wash my clothes in cold water using a scrubbing board and carbolic soap, no sir you will not find me using a machine as they (how did you put it ?) are extremly wasteful of electricity and cost a fourtune to run.
I wash our clothes by bashing them on rocks by the river it - saves water coming through the meter. I'd do the same with the kids if I had any. |
Re: Is it ever going to stop raining?!?!?
Originally Posted by jimenato
(Post 10380084)
:rofl:
I wash our clothes by bashing them on rocks by the river it - saves water coming through the meter. I'd do the same with the kids if I had any. I didn't know things were quite that bad in Andalucia. :huh: Though come to think of it I saw folk down there still using those public wash-houses with big troughs and lots of fresh unmetered cold water running straight through them the last time I was down there. I'm sure there must still be one close at hand if you ask around Jimenato. :D |
Re: Is it ever going to stop raining?!?!?
Originally Posted by playamonte
(Post 10380012)
Yes it had crossed my mind hence I only wash my clothes in cold water using a scrubbing board and carbolic soap, no sir you will not find me using a machine as they (how did you put it ?) are extremly wasteful of electricity and cost a fourtune to run.
Yes I know many do use them so they can complete the wash in a hour instead of all day, but............ BTW what have rockets got to do with it ? ;) However it bothers me not to wait a day rather than an hour if necessary for washing to dry as I am fortunate enough to have at least one change of everything if required and if manana is good enough for the Spanish, then it's certainly good enough for me. If the power used to heat the home can also be utilised to finish airing the washing whenever necessary, then that suits me just fine. Meanwhile those who don't care a toss about their ever increasing electric bills or haven't a single moment to spare and nothing to occupy their minds and bodies whilst washing is drying naturally, are quite welcome to sit by their tumble dryers desperately waiting for each cycle to complete. :cool: |
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Re: Is it ever going to stop raining?!?!?
been raining hard since 7am, thunder, lightning - the works
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Re: Is it ever going to stop raining?!?!?
Originally Posted by Domino
(Post 10387364)
been raining hard since 7am, thunder, lightning - the works
;) John :):);) |
Re: Is it ever going to stop raining?!?!?
Originally Posted by Saxy
(Post 10387416)
Gorgeous here in Alicante, 22 deg in the shade :thumbsup:
John :):);) but we got it 2hrs earlier than they forecast :frown: |
Re: Is it ever going to stop raining?!?!?
Originally Posted by Saxy
(Post 10387416)
Gorgeous here in Alicante, 22 deg in the shade :thumbsup:
John :):);) |
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