Do you hang your undies on the line?

londonsurrey

pollypenny wrote: »

I love seeing my washing blowing out on the line. Clean, fresh and free.

Now, if only there was an easy way to tackle the ironing.

Am I evil as my immediate thought was to nab and shackle the knicker thieves to ironing boards until they've worked through their sentence?

jackieb

raven83 wrote: »

I am glad i started this thread, it has been really amusing and insightful, i have enjoyed reading the responses:):o.


It's weird how many people though actually like seeing washing out on the line, i too am the same and love to watch my laundry flap about on the line, it gives me a nice feeling of calm. What is that all about, i didn't realise so many people had laundry obsessions, wonder what it is all about :rotfl:

I love it too. I have quite a few photos of my washing on the line, including some taken years ago at the old house.
I love anything laundry related!

I like to see a nice washing line. An old neighbour of ours used to hang a pair of jeans up with one peg! I still take pride on hanging the washing out neatly, even though no-one can see in this garden during the summer.

pollypenny

My line is also colour-coordinated. Saddo, as I am.

mcculloch29

I discovered that Primarni's Sloggi-type knicks absolutely refuse to wear out and wash like dish-rags, so I am happy to peg those out. Anything saggy and cotton gets dried indoors. I am really lucky in having a clothes airer/ drying rack over the stairs; an absolute godsend that means I don't have to festoon radiators with items.
The rack was put in when the house - an ex-council house - was built. I think it would be a good idea for one to be included in new builds as well, they are very green and a great alternative to expensive tumble driers for bad weather.

dogstarheaven

hands up if you want to join the Washing Obessives Brigade?

i get terribly upset (not to the point of crying but vvv disappointed/regrettable) when i'm not home in time to take the washing in when it's raining. as i don't drive and have to travel by bus everywhere (and work f/t) i tend to leave it at the w/ends (tho' during the week if i definitely know for sure it'll be a completely dry day). my troll family next door are the typical benefit wasters who are that lazy, the mother likes to leave her washing on the line for days, even tho' it's been rained on and dried at least a couple of times. once the other winter, she left it in the snow and frost for at least 3 weeks!! tssk.. some ppl are just not civilised!! atm, their washing is bedding and whatever and has had the rain on it for 2nts running!!

raven - why i love seeing my washing. yes, it also provides me with calm and serenity. i like the fact it's like the ebb n' flow to life it self when you see it swaying in the wind... windy days (tho' not gale-force) are the best for me.. shame i didn't do the washing today as it's been dry and sunny most of the time.. (tomorrow's meant to be better)

pollypenny

My old neighbour used to leave her washing out for days! It was grey and horrible anyway - she used to shove everything in together.

We put up a 6 foot fence so that we couldn't see it any more.

raven83

jackieb wrote: »

I love it too. I have quite a few photos of my washing on the line, including some taken years ago at the old house.
I love anything laundry related!

I like to see a nice washing line. An old neighbour of ours used to hang a pair of jeans up with one peg! I still take pride on hanging the washing out neatly, even though no-one can see in this garden during the summer.

Jackie, it is so nice to hear other laundry tips, i too love anything laundry but i am still a bit of a novice, what other tips do you care to share?:rotfl:

NAR

I certainly hang the boxers out; but I don't think twice a year is too offensive to the neighbours!

raven83

Also, i love the feeling of bringing in clothes that are lovely and lined dried fresh and giving them a good sniff, my neighbours must think i am crazy because as i take it down i give it a good sniff:o i love the smell of fresh linen and i love getting into a bed that has been freshly washed and lined dried, i sleep soooooo much better!

Raksha

It all goes on the line if the weather's good. If not, I've got a good sized X wing style airer in the south facing conservatory - it holds an 8kg wash load and most stuff dries in 24 hours. I do prefer to hand undies on the inner lines of the rotary airer though

Tips - pull out pockets on thick items like jogging bottoms etc. Sniffing washing also helps tell if it's still a little damp.