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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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 Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 09:35:18 AM
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I'm interested in this one, too - our weather is usually dry (except for lately!) and COLD. Will things really dry outside? Hanging them out just seems so darn cold to do, that I'd love some insight before I actually go for it...
I wonder if it IS the humidity in Spokane - but I haven't had any real cold-weather outside drying experience.
XOXO, Libbie
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katiedid
True Blue Farmgirl
601 Posts
Kate
West Jordan
Utah
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 10:19:49 AM
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Libbie, and Judy, things *will* dry in the cold...it takes alot longer, and wind helps. Here in Utah where the relative humidity is low, wet clothes will dry, but it takes about 8 hours. In the summertime, with a nice hot breeze, sometimes I can hang my whites out, and by the time I am finished, the first ones I hung out are almost dry!!
I usually tumble clothes in the dryer for about 10 minutes to soften and warm them up!
Oh, and wear your mittens!
Kate
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
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Nicie
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Denise
Lincoln
NE
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 10:23:00 AM
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If you would have left your frozen towels on the line they would have freezed dried. I did it with diapers when my kids were babies. It didn't hurt them a bit. Done it with towels too. Actually I have sheets on the line today.
Denise
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 10:49:11 AM
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Okay, ladies! I'm going to hang tomorrow's wash out on the line!... and Kate - I'm wearing the mittens (gloves, actually!) for SURE!!!
It's true that in the Utah summers, my clothes dry just about as soon as I walk back into the house to take a break from hanging them, too!!!
XOXO, Libbie
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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
657 Posts
Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 3:25:57 PM
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Okay, thanks. I guess I just didn't leave them out long enough. It was getting dark and I wanted them back in the house. And when my mom did it with diapers, well, diapers are a LOT thinner than terrycloth bath towels! Thanks again, Judy
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Photobugs
True Blue Farmgirl
363 Posts
Pamela
Post Falls
Idaho
USA
363 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2006 : 9:06:53 PM
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When my husband and I were in Lancaster Co., "Amish Country" last month all of Amish had their clothes on the line...now that is not unusual but it was rainy. We had stopped to visit with an Amish man who had a cabinet shop and I asked him why the clothes were out in the rain. He said, "Well, he said it is supposed to clear up by the middle of the day." But it never did clear up. I did notice that Monday is wash day there, as it is for me. Some of them had clothes hanging on the line that were on porches...but most of them were outside. I took a number of pictures of this along the road while we were driving around. I may post a pic or two on my blog in the future.
Pamela
http://homesteadmercantile.blogspot.com/ |
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2006 : 5:37:38 PM
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I hang my clothes year round too and even though it takes a lot longer in winter and sometimes the rain gets the best of me, I would never use a dryer. My family is so used to that great smell that I would never hear the end of it. The smell of fresh laundry is my reward! Also, I have several drying racks that I use on rainy days and I have to bring stuff inside.
If life gives you scraps, make quilts! |
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holysmokes
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Paul
S. China
ME
USA
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Posted - Dec 22 2006 : 10:44:55 AM
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| Hi Ladies. Does anyone here do any painting? I mean the artist variety ...not the side of a house. lol We have decided to start adding clothesline/laundry art to our website and would love to find a few more artists who might be interested in painting a few. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please ask them contact us through our website. www.clotheslineshop.com We already have a few new prints on the site and would love your opinions, comments or suggestions. We plan to add original works only. Merry Christmas everyone! |
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holysmokes
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Paul
S. China
ME
USA
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Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 07:43:44 AM
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Originally posted by holysmokes
Hi Ladies. Does anyone here do any painting? I mean the artist variety ...not the side of a house. lol We have decided to start adding clothesline/laundry art to our website and would love to find a few more artists who might be interested in painting a few. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please ask them contact us through our website. www.clotheslineshop.com We already have a few new prints on the site and would love your opinions, comments or suggestions. We plan to add original works only. Merry Christmas everyone!
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holysmokes
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Paul
S. China
ME
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 07:48:13 AM
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| Hmmm, apparently I hit the wrong button. Anyhow, has anyone seen any of the articles about housing communities that do not allow homeowners the right to put a clothesline in their backyard? |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 08:30:46 AM
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I use a clothesline year round too. I couldn't get any help in putting one up so I bought one of the round umbrella types and it works great. I need to replace it soon though, it has wooden limbs and one is broke. It's kinda funny hanging clothes out as I have to balance the weight or it about tips over. lol I also have clothes lines running in my basement, which was left here by some previous owner. And I have some drying racks. In the winter time I will set the racks all around the furnace and it only takes over night to dry everything. I'm seriously thinking of selling the dryer that I never use.
I have heard people say that they can't have clotheslines in their subdivisions. That is just ludicrous to me. People are too uppity when they are too good for a clothesline I think.
Nance that is awesome that everyone hangs their clothes out in France. I am getting a mental picture of that. 
Blessings....
Sarah
www.mustangsuzie.blogspot.com
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 08:36:24 AM
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That's so stupid, these regulatory issues in subdivisions. I'll be when we're facing a bigger energy crisis than we already are, and we're facing outages, etc...a clothesline will start sounding pretty darn good.
I suppose though, the same people who don't want you to grow vegetables in your suburban yard, or have a clothesline are the same folks who drive honkin, gas guzzling SUV's, and leave lights on.
I love those umbrella ones! I asked at our local ace hardware about those a couple of weeks ago and the (older) man looked at me like I had three heads! I'll order one online, I think. Found a cool website a few weeks ago with all sorts of clothelines...just have to find a place where the dogs won't run through the laundry!!!!
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 08:47:57 AM
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I had gotten mine from Lehamns. I think the web addy is lehmans.com. Don't think they have the wooden ones now, but I saw a metal one.
Blessings....
Sarah
www.mustangsuzie.blogspot.com
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Canadian farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Lori
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 09:12:48 AM
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I lived in one of those subdivisions that had clothesline bylaws! You were only allowed to have the portable folding umbrella type, not the long pulley ones. Guess they didn't want to see your "unmentionables." I lived there for 9 years, then when we moved to the country, the first thing my husband did for me was put up a long one, with a big 16' post at the far end! I love it, but have not tried drying things in the dead of winter here. I tend to use it April-October. It just takes too long for things to dry. My mother-in-law talks about the old days of standing the frozen longjohns around the room to thaw out--she said it was so hard on her hands. Not fun.
Maybe with all the environmental issues, they'll have to revise these clothesline bylaws. Let's hope so.
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holysmokes
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Paul
S. China
ME
USA
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Posted - Oct 04 2007 : 12:39:36 PM
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We just had a story done on our clothesline company for German Public Television. One of the questions they asked me on film was, "Why do you think Americans don't like seeing their neighbors underwear on a clothesline?" I busted out laughing! I looked at the lady doing the interview and asked, "What kind of a question is that?" The only answer I could come up with was equally silly. I said, "Probably because we all seem to be getting a little wider in the midsection. Who wants to see size 50 underwear?" I kinda wish I hadn't said that because the camera was still on. I wonder what the folks in Germany will think of us after that comment?!
Anyhow that article was aimed specifically at housing communities in the US that don't allow clotheslines. Maybe a few more shows like that will help guilt a few of these places into allowing a good ole fashioned clothesline. |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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Posted - Oct 04 2007 : 12:59:52 PM
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Here is our current clothes line just the other day:
The clothes smell like whatever season it is. I love it. These happened to get rained on too as an hour after I hung them showers moved in. They smell so good and sweet. Fall rain is a great scent and softener!!
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2007 : 1:07:17 PM
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Looks great, Tasha. Bet it does smell good. I'm still trying to find a place for ours that the dogs won't run through. It's a challenge! I don't wanna hike all the way down the hillside past the fenceline with a ton of laundry!
Holysmokes...that's a great story--I guess the Germans (and the Europeans) will think pretty much what they do already about us--silly, obtuse (and obese :)) Americans!
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian. |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2007 : 11:41:53 AM
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Love your clothesline Tasha, it looks so peaceful in your woods.
I once heard a wise grandmother say to hang your unmentionables in the middle of everything, that way no one can directly see them. ;)
Here is mine. It is usually always full to the brim on laundry day, which is twice a week.
Blessings....
Sarah
www.mustangsuzie.blogspot.com
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2007 : 7:52:05 PM
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Tasha- stunning photograph!
Sarah- I read an article in the paper today that said the "code of modesty" was exactly as you said-the "unmentionables" always hung hidden from view by sheets,towels and diapers.
Interesting also was the mention of neighborhood rules disallowing outdoor lines. It got a group so worked up that they started a group called"Right to Dry". 
The neighborhood committee people said it looked tacky- and those wanting to hang laundry said energy conservation was more important than looks. Never said who won.
Blessings
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2007 : 05:49:32 AM
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Tasha,
Beautiful picture.
I've been having trouble with box elder bugs. They like whites and leave stains.
After a good frost it should knock them down some. They are everywhere, can't even grill out without them all over you and everything.
KarenP
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Oct 06 2007 : 12:08:11 PM
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Tasha-
I love your clothes line! I wish I could have one here, but it is against my duplex manager's rules. I have to make do with just a drying rack in my laundry room! :D
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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holysmokes
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Paul
S. China
ME
USA
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Nov 25 2007 : 10:22:33 AM
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| I was just talking about getting some indoor clotheslines for the apartment. DH is getting me some from "Santa". I can't wait!! I was asking my mom and my aunt's about clothelines and drying and they wouldn't even think, even now, of using the dryer, except for a quick dry or if they really needed something. I think I like line drying because it is theraputic, lets me see I have accomplished something and it is good for my wallet and the environment. We are still looking for a house in Texas and refuse to move into one of the cookie cutters because we can't have a clothesline. I do have one small drying rack for DS's clothes and small kithcen towels. I am so looking how to cut housing costs and this seems a great place to start. |
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
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Posted - Nov 25 2007 : 7:09:07 PM
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| After reading many of the posts here I searched for an expandable clothes rack, like the one in Tasha's photo, that I could use inside. But, they were very expensive I thought. Well, today sis and I went to a Kmart that is going out of business and what do you suppose I found? Yep, just what I was looking for. And the best part - it was only $8.00. Now my bathrooms wont looking like a Chinese laundry. |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9661 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Nov 26 2007 : 12:46:52 AM
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Thanks for moving this topic up Jennifer. I was wondering how many of you don't have dryers and what do you do in the wintertime? We have a wood stove which would dry them quickly on the racks but they would also smell like wood smoke.
Jennifer,
I got a nice big drying rack when we went to Lancaster in the Spring. It was 38.00 and that seems expensive but it is a good big rack. I'd say abput 4 1/2 feet tall.
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