tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post2424818187645920319..comments2024-03-27T20:36:43.009-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: Washing dishesNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-12744569797285772182016-06-26T16:56:28.487-04:002016-06-26T16:56:28.487-04:00And here's an article that my hubby just sent ...And here's an <a href="http://www.zdnet.com/article/iot-sucks-but-your-home-appliances-are-unreliable-slabs-of-junk/" rel="nofollow">article</a> that my hubby just sent me a few days ago. Pretty much confirms everything we've said about modern appliances!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-68169993408602840602016-06-26T16:32:37.031-04:002016-06-26T16:32:37.031-04:00I'm a fan of handwashing, too! We have a dishw...I'm a fan of handwashing, too! We have a dishwasher, but since it's just the two of us, it takes a week to fill it up with plates, bowls and flatware. We wash everything else by hand and it gives a chance to chat, especially if we watched a movie while eating dinner. I love looking out my kitchen window as I wash, catching glimpses of neighbors walking by with their children or dogs, on their way to the park or corner grocery store. I can watch the squirrels and rabbits chasing each other in the neighbor's yard or catch a glimpse of lightning or a beautiful sunset through the trees. Our dishwasher is at least 16 years old (as are our washer & dryer) and I have my fingers crossed that it doesn't break down before we've moved. If it does, we'll probably just buy the least expensive model since it doesn't pay to spend a lot of money on appliances anymore. Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-33457174253810315962016-06-23T14:15:05.421-04:002016-06-23T14:15:05.421-04:00I thought it was almost a 'rule' that wind...I thought it was almost a 'rule' that windows were above sinks! But maybe with dishwashers not many people stand at the sink as long.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-63148443064471642232016-06-23T13:48:37.355-04:002016-06-23T13:48:37.355-04:00If I had a lovely window to watch the garden while...If I had a lovely window to watch the garden while I washed dishes I would do so too. As it is I look at a wall when I wash dishes. I have hung a mirror to there so I at least see a reflection of what is behind me. I still go through spells of washing dishes. We have so few just being 2 of us. I don't doubt that the electric would be lower. Dishwashers take a long time to get the job done and all of that water to wash and rinse wash and rinse.<br />Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-46951540671906949622016-06-22T19:44:29.749-04:002016-06-22T19:44:29.749-04:00I've heard/read of a lot of people who feel ju...I've heard/read of a lot of people who feel just as you do. I fear I am one of those who actually enjoys all house-y things like this. Not that I have a clean house - impossible with dogs, especially a yellow Labrador! - but I do like the actual activity of doing it. I know, I don't understand it either!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-29194109904860298802016-06-22T13:26:46.588-04:002016-06-22T13:26:46.588-04:00I've never had a dishwasher, and I've alwa...I've never had a dishwasher, and I've always lusted after one. I wish I could say I enjoy washing up by hand, but unlike everyone else here I don't. I hate it. I hate all forms of housework. It all seems so pointless, because as soon as you've done it everything gets dirty and messed up and it all has to be cleaned and tidied all over again! Christine Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814026435889782750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-7570134320433152322016-06-20T17:02:00.502-04:002016-06-20T17:02:00.502-04:00When my kids were little, I greatly appreciated ha...When my kids were little, I greatly appreciated having a dishwasher. Now, I just don't need it so much. Interesting about the childhood memory. I wonder how many activities children were made to do are hated when they are adults. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-66542593128569049102016-06-19T22:39:04.508-04:002016-06-19T22:39:04.508-04:00I love my dishwasher and have bad memories of wash...I love my dishwasher and have bad memories of washing them by hand as a kid! I am glad you enjoy it though, you have a pretty window to look outKim@stuffcould....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03566751822418137457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-33584557630419279372016-06-19T13:50:20.865-04:002016-06-19T13:50:20.865-04:00I thought you might! Years ago a young English man...I thought you might! Years ago a young English man was at our house, saw the Ecover, and said that's what his mum used! I am amazed at the responses I've gotten to this little post. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-9595505658398933502016-06-19T13:48:27.921-04:002016-06-19T13:48:27.921-04:00That's a really good point. The emphasis here ...That's a really good point. The emphasis here seems to be bigger kitchens, bigger houses so people can have more stuff. And storage units to hold the overflow. I like less. I like small. And I have found what you said to be true - that it takes much less time washing by hand.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-37505371474717074812016-06-19T11:01:21.034-04:002016-06-19T11:01:21.034-04:00I always disliked emptying the dishwasher so I gav...I always disliked emptying the dishwasher so I gave up owning one many years ago. To my mind they are yet another thing that will litter the planet long after I am gone. I use the same washing-up liquid Nan!carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09756389939814577775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-19333433371189699252016-06-19T08:31:19.439-04:002016-06-19T08:31:19.439-04:00I've never had a dishwasher and prefer to wash...I've never had a dishwasher and prefer to wash by hand. It's much quicker in the long run. Within half an hour the dishes are all washed, dried and put away. I don't think you need as much crockery either and that means fewer cupboards. All win as far as I'm concerned.Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-15524662119322727312016-06-17T16:19:28.352-04:002016-06-17T16:19:28.352-04:00I love what you wrote about softening your hands. ...I love what you wrote about softening your hands. I'm wondering if mine will get very dry in the winter. I guess I could keep some hand cream next to the sink.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-46268155059300731792016-06-17T16:18:09.546-04:002016-06-17T16:18:09.546-04:00Beautifully expressed! And I agree with a window a...Beautifully expressed! And I agree with a window above the sink - I'm just happy to be really using mine now!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-84063401245684032492016-06-17T13:48:27.292-04:002016-06-17T13:48:27.292-04:00I don't mind washing dishes by hand, I just do...I don't mind washing dishes by hand, I just don't appreciate doing it all the time. :) Usually, morning dishes go into a very hot, sudsy sink and are finished a little later. The dinner dishes do go in the dishwasher, though. Summer months, I must admit to enjoying the ritual of washing dishes by hand. It relaxes me (honestly) and it also serves to soften my well-worn hands and nails from gardening. Penny O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665025558373015362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-34813248548638885022016-06-17T12:32:35.341-04:002016-06-17T12:32:35.341-04:00I refuse to have a dishwasher. I hate the work of ...I refuse to have a dishwasher. I hate the work of loading and unloading one. (And I am the only one in the house who <i>will</i> unload, so that peeves me.)<br /><br />It's just much more relaxing to sink my hands hot, soapy water and look out the window. (A window over the kitchen sink is on my <i>very important to have</i> list whenever we consider buying a house. <br /><br />I'm with you!Debbie Rodgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630059470408161434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-63083948279915739882016-06-17T11:19:14.367-04:002016-06-17T11:19:14.367-04:00Years ago, I think all dishwashers lasted a long t...Years ago, I think all dishwashers lasted a long time. As did washing machines, and all other big and small appliances. No more. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-6242137032523477302016-06-17T11:14:19.378-04:002016-06-17T11:14:19.378-04:00That is really interesting. Thank you for sharing ...That is really interesting. Thank you for sharing details of Indian life. I have a particular fondness for India.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-43028842146747188492016-06-17T00:58:01.070-04:002016-06-17T00:58:01.070-04:00Seems like I am in excellent company here, because...Seems like I am in excellent company here, because I, too, am one of those people who actually LIKE to do the washing up :-)<br />Steve and I used to do it together - he washed, I wiped - and now that I am on my own, I don't even have enough muesli bowls and coffee mugs to fill the dishwasher in any reasonable time. My few items are quickly done, and I only use the dishwasher when I've had guests and it fills up quickly.<br />My parents' first dishwasher was a Miele one (German brand) and lasted for 18 years in spite of nearly daily use. I never minded the loading and unloading, it was one of my and my sister's tasks at home. Sometimes we wouldn't know exactly where our Mum would want certain things to go when unloading, so we left them on top and for her to stow away.<br /><br />By the way, I also like ironing...Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-82864623537024468412016-06-17T00:14:30.768-04:002016-06-17T00:14:30.768-04:00Nan, that is a lovely view from your window. A dis...Nan, that is a lovely view from your window. A dishwasher is still an "alien" concept for most Indians who either hand-wash the dishes themselves or hire help to do the job. For instance, like most urbanites, we have a maid (now with us for 30 years) who comes in every morning to do the dishes, sweep and mop the floor, and put up clothes to dry. Sometimes the help is also hired as a babysitter or governess. The day the maid reports sick, all hell breaks loose, especially where both husband and wife have to rush to work. Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-80936717729479805592016-06-16T21:35:48.622-04:002016-06-16T21:35:48.622-04:00Well, of course you use fairy liquid!!! Well, of course you use fairy liquid!!! Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-69258937218989195182016-06-16T21:35:22.342-04:002016-06-16T21:35:22.342-04:00They are gleaming, aren't they? I never see th...They are gleaming, aren't they? I never see that shininess when they come from the dishwasher. That's what I think, too, but I've read it in two places that they use less water and electricity. I don't believe it. I saw your kitchen but haven't had a chance to go back and leave you a note.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-47513987827270505862016-06-16T21:33:56.011-04:002016-06-16T21:33:56.011-04:00They sure don't!! Even our repair guy said so....They sure don't!! Even our repair guy said so. Sad, isn't it. I don't know what brands we've had - probably five or six different ones, maybe more! I'm not the younger generation but I don't own an iron. I hated ironing.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-6415833675283345892016-06-16T21:32:39.940-04:002016-06-16T21:32:39.940-04:00I find it relaxing, too! I think you'll like t...I find it relaxing, too! I think you'll like the rack. Places to hang glasses or cups as well as two layers. Perfect for one or two people.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-15206102404254830472016-06-16T21:17:08.063-04:002016-06-16T21:17:08.063-04:00Richard and I wash our own dishes. (It is called &...Richard and I wash our own dishes. (It is called "washing up" in England!) MY favorite dish washing liquid is really FAIRY LIQUID from England, but hey, it's too expensive to get in the USA, so I have to use my 2nd favorite which is DAWN Ultra Hand Renewal With Olay (Tropical Shea Butter) "Softer hands in three uses!"<br />I make Richard buy these two at a time, I am afraid they will stop making it! (It isn't easy to find, we get it at Kroger.)Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.com