Sandy here again...So I've shared some of these observations with a few people the last few days, but I thought I would pass them on.
The other day I had 2 firsts in my life, both which were of a very different nature.
1) I ironed our bed sheets. Yes, ironed sheets. When the realtor mentioned in passing ironing her sheets, I thought to myself she must be a neat freak or something. Well, it was not the case. As it turns out the washing and drying machines are much smaller than I am used to and so when I pulled out the sheets they were a wrinkly mess. And I immediately understood why one would actually iron a sheet. However, since this observation I have found another use for the ironing board. Today, I dried the duvet cover until damp, pulled it out of the dryer and then folded it once and proceeded to drape the duvet cover over the ironing board, so that it could air dry. I believe this will be my method of drying linens hence forth!
2) I ordered groceries on-line and had them delivered to my house for a mere 4 Euros! Now any of you who know me well, know that doing anything on-line is not my preference, but having tried to stock my house with food without a car to haul things, the idea of someone bringing things to my house was pure delight. And as it turns out, the delivery charge is cheaper than me taking a taxi home, and a lot less energy! Of course there is a give, some of the things i ordered were not exactly what I thought they were. But as I get more familiar, I think this will be a HUGE blessing!
Another first (at least for Ireland): Yesterday I thought I'd try taking a bus. It went quite smoothly, but is not really practical as a way to come home from grocery shopping. I just had 2 bags with me, but carrying them from the bus stop to our place was just a little too much and kind of put me in a grumpy mood.
So Steve and I have been here a week now and in a week's time, twice I have been rained on when the sun was shining and I had my sun glasses on. Just a little shower in the midst of sunshine!
There's a reason Ireland is so green!
The Todd's son while living in NYC ordered his groceries and had his laundry done. It was more practical for the same reasons that you are describing Sandy. You are living in a big city and it makes since. Maybe things will change as you get a car but I would do the same. Oh and one more thing, years ago I remember ironing sheets before the blends of materials it was the thing to do. Funny!!! Love hearing about you new life. :0)
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