...Thandiwe's leave month.
During the year, she keeps my little cottage clean. And up at The Bunker, Thandi and I have a great routine on cleaning after guests have checked out and next ones are due in.
Of course, during September, I do it all myself.
I wash the linen as normal using the front loader washing machine my dear sister, Rose and BIL Pete, gifted to me two years ago. I hang the washing myself and then... it has to all be ironed.
Not a big problem for me, but with loadshedding in South Africa, often the electricity only comes on at 5pm. And so there I was, banging my industrial iron down onto the kingsized sheets and duvet covers when everyone else in the world is relaxing.
But I got through the month. Thandi has arrived back, and things will be easier.
And while I am competent in all my chores, one thing I struggle with is DIY. Having had the most practical husband for 46 years, I have never had to change an electric plug or paste the carpet tiles down.
However, last month I noticed that the ironing board at The Bunker was not standing properly. Checking I saw both screws holding the folding leg, had fallen out. I visited the hardware store in town where a very helpful assistant supplied me with the necessary.
Well done.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any clothing that would require ironing.
ReplyDeleteoh my, I fully understand... DIY is not in my genetics. Glad your helper is back and can relieve you of some of the duties.
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ReplyDeleteWay to go girl!!!!
Wearing the pearls made me smile - you really have it all together!
Glad your dear Thandiwe is back though, we gals always need helpful friends.
Hugs - Mary
My wife uses an iron for for some of her crafts that are made of cotton.
ReplyDeleteI too am not good at DIY but the month of August I had to do a lot. I'm not done but too tired to continue for now as I had many small jobs. You did well to figure it out. By the way, it looks like you have a new hair do in the bottom photo and new glasses. I like them both!
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You are a marvel.
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