We are enjoying them! LOL  No more slaving away in the kitchen for hours, no more having to hunt through washing to plan the next load! LOL

I was going to get one of those racks, but we don't have the space for one.  Not only that, but our girls would tip it over super quick.

Our baby doesn't add too much to the washing, but when you have 5 kids, it doubles over night! LOL

I love hanging the washing up and bringing it in, but the set up here is just so impractical.  Lack of sun means it takes forever for anything to dry, so having the dryer means I can bring the clothes in mostly dry, and wack them in for 10 mins or so just to finish them off.

Of course, I am running the poor machine off its feet at the moment, because I have so much to catch up on!

We already have 2 steam mops, but they were super cheappies (Les's idea, not mine), and they stopped working after one use.  The one we want at least comes with a warranty, and is able to be used in other areas of cleaning too, as it is a little backpack thingy! LOL>

just to let you know mine is the kenwood 2000 i have had it for 8 years and its super.

i had bought a  cheapie from kmart a little vaccum cleaner with a steam mop . I wanted one upstairs. But i took it to my beach house. it is smaller so takes twice as long. for my house. Perfect for thebeach house.

yeah the cheapies sometimes arent worth it. if you add it up but as you said it was Les's idea not yours. oh well sometimes they need to live and learn

i need one to clean the carpet. have you any suggestions? I just want to be able to clean the traffic areas and any stains as an interim for when the guy comes out to do it

i hope you are enjoying your day

love annie

I'll have to check out what Kenwood has.  Not sure we get their products in Gympie though, small town and all, we don't even have a cinema.

For cleaning carpets, we are looking into a dyson wet and dry vac, but haven't been able to find one yet.  We are talking about a couple of thousands dollars for it though, but if it does the job, it will be worth it..

Exactly!!!!!  And, it isn't like I just went for the cheapest product, I went for the best as far as performance and energy rating go, but still within our price range.

I'll send your clothes back to you.  They are a bit red, a bit torn, but they dried well! rofl!

Fisher & Paykel's dishwasher we got is about $800, but most companies will layby.  Besides, being in the sticks like you are, delivery would take forever, and that's just to get the thing to the store! LOL

Exactly Pauline,

The big stores are only interested in the sale they are sure of, where as the little guy is only interested in giving the right info and helping you find the product of your dreams.

We walked in, they said hi, left us to view the products while they finished up with the other customers, then came over to ask if they could be of help.  They clearly remembered us from last time, and really helped.  Got a product that they weren't going to be getting anymore, and with a $10 discount to boot!  Oh, and half price delivery as well! LOL.

Good for you we should always expect good attention in any of the shops after all there are plrnty to choose from and we can always go back again if they treat us good

Love Pauline

And if we don't support the local businesses, they don't support us.  many here support community based projects, so everyone wins.

PMSL ROFL LAMO! Now that would be one way to keep the cat away!

Mountain is disappearing very quickly!!!!  Well, from the laundry it is, but now the folding corner and everyones wardrobes aren't coping!  Need more coathangers! LOL.

Nothing like a pooch to destroy the clothes line.  Just keep her away from the dryer! LOL

In summer, the line would be used a lot, except in wet weather, and let's face it, that is about 75% of the time in summer! LOL

Yes, I figured if I was getting a dryer, the least i could do was get Les the dishwasher.  The only other option was I take over the dishes, and then I would never get time to myself! LOL.

little and local pays.  Will be going back to them for a steam mop and wet/dry vac soon too, once i make a start on the christmas shopping!

We were going to go to Harvey Normans, but I've never had good service from them in the past, so going back to the place we knew we would get service just made sense.

Yeah, no more mouldy pegs!  Who in their right mind buys wooden pegs any way?  LOL.  They are slowly being thrown out!

Well it took me a while to work out that wooden pegs are a completely stupid idea. They fall apart as well (with help from the kids)

Not to mention when it rains, they get so soggy they are like cardboard! LOL