Laundry
@GardenGerty (157553)
United States
February 17, 2018 6:41am CST
Just why is it that on a day I can sleep in really as late as I would choose, I end up awake at 5:00 a. m. our work day time. I could hardly drag myself out all week, but here it is Saturday and I am up. I have put in a load of laundry.
This is an image in the Bank Room, dining room at the Brookville Hotel. The table directly in front has been stripped of its white tablecloth and napkins to be made ready for the next guest.
As I watched the server doing this, I found myself thinking that I was glad not to be responsible for their laundry and dishes. Of course I am positive they have a linen service for the tablecloths and napkins, but it was a random thought.
So, instead, I am here at home. Contemplating laundry, cooking and dishes, and life is good. I will be around today.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Feb 18
We become acclimated to the work sleep schedule and our bodies don't know weekends.
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@GardenGerty (157553)
• United States
17 Feb 18
I usually can sleep in at least another hour on the weekends, but I am enjoying being up and being here.
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@GardenGerty (157553)
• United States
17 Feb 18
We do some wash Thursday, Friday and Saturday, depending on what we get around to, but we have a washer in the house. Best wishes to your friend today and congratulations.
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@just4him (306352)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Feb 18
@GardenGerty Thank you. I hope he does well.
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@BarBaraPrz (45498)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
17 Feb 18
I was up early today, too, as my new fridge is to be delivered "between 8-1" and someone was coming to get my old one about 8:30. Of course, I couldn't sleep last night, knowing that I would have to be up early this morning. I kept waking up every few minutes, even though it seemed as if I'd slept hours between wake-ups. 
Anyway, old fridge is gone, new one yet to arrive.
Anyway, old fridge is gone, new one yet to arrive.2 people like this
@GardenGerty (157553)
• United States
18 Feb 18
What will your new fridge be like. I think I will chase over to your profile now and snoop in some discussions.
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@GardenGerty (157553)
• United States
19 Feb 18
@BarBaraPrz Very nice. I prefer bottom freezers. I have no idea why I bought one with a top freezer this time.
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@BarBaraPrz (45498)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
18 Feb 18
@GardenGerty Here is a link to the description:
http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/brands/refrigerators/lbnc10551w-24-101-cu-ft-counter-depth-bottom-freezer-refrigerator---white
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
18 Feb 18
I would hate working in a hotel and the hospitality business - the job would never end
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@GardenGerty (157553)
• United States
19 Feb 18
I very briefly worked in food service in a private college. It considered itself "high end" to some degree and definitely was a pain.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
19 Feb 18
@GardenGerty it is poor work, lots of being ordered around and management trying to take your tips as well
@GardenGerty (157553)
• United States
17 Feb 18
Or if it is fast food like McDonalds, although most do get their aprons from a service. No, I am not worried. I really admired the smooth working of this place.
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@LadyDuck (458230)
• Switzerland
17 Feb 18
@GardenGerty My cousin has a restaurant in Italy. They do many marriages and I know they have an external linen service.
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@GardenGerty (157553)
• United States
18 Feb 18
@LadyDuck How nice. It must be very lovely to be chosen for many weddings.
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@thislittlepennyearns (58140)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
17 Feb 18
I too was able to sleep in today since I don't have to be in to work till 130 and I woke up at 4 am.
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@thislittlepennyearns (58140)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
17 Feb 18
@GardenGerty I am laying back down now. Not necessarily sleeping. But just relaxing.
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@GardenGerty (157553)
• United States
18 Feb 18
I can only stand to be in bed so long. I am getting more restful sleep the last few days.
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@GardenGerty (157553)
• United States
18 Feb 18
We each have a basket. Hubby usually does his own, but I think he overloads the washer so sometimes I sneak in ahead of him and wash his first.
@GardenGerty (157553)
• United States
18 Feb 18
I have washed table cloths for church activities, but I am sure in the very beginning they were still at the phase of boiling their wash.
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@GardenGerty (157553)
• United States
19 Feb 18
Pretty simple, meet the basic needs.
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@GardenGerty (157553)
• United States
22 Feb 18
That is quite likely the case. I can only stay in bed so long.
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@Hannihar (129481)
• Israel
22 Feb 18
@GardenGerty
Sometimes I can also only stay in bed for so long and get up before my alarm goes off.
@GardenGerty (157553)
• United States
17 Feb 18
I have heard of schools running a shift system to educate more kids without building or maintaining more buildings. How does that work out where you are?
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@Kandae11 (53679)
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17 Feb 18
@GardenGerty It worked okay during that period - but I think it is changed now to regular school hours.
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@GardenGerty (157553)
• United States
19 Feb 18
I think the sheets are in the dryer. We are caught up.
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