h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/A543494

Yes folks - I'm serious!!!! I thought that if Sho could get an entry passed on rubber gloves, then clothes pegs weren't entirely without a chance. In fact, mainly it's about the romanticism and beauty of washing flapping on the line and how much nicer it is than an electric tumble dryer, not to mention the environmental side, as well as some tips on how to hang up washing.

Having au-paired in three countries and different households, and having a mother who was also very fussy about how to hang up washing, I have picked up lots of ideas and theories on the subject and in over 25 years as a housewife have probably spent several days standing at washing lines, thinking about life, the universe and clothes pegs, and smelling the fresh air on the washing. You can't beat it.

I wouldn't dream of criticising TC, but you get three quarters of the way through the article before you mention clothes pegs. As most of this is to do with washing, rather than pegs, a name change might be in order.

Yes. I thought about that myself. Perhaps an additional bit. Couldn't think of anything pithy enough though. Am quite open to criticism!!

For now, I would suggest changing it to something nice and simple like - 'Laundry', or even 'Doing the Laundry'. Then at least the title will be accurate, and if you think of something cute and pithy you can always change it later.


Mikey

I've changed it to "Washing Lines and Clothes Pegs". That puts things into perspective. Otherwise I can't think of much more to add, although I expect lots of other people will. I could write entries on washing and ironing, simply from years of housewifing, which would both be twice as long as this one if I included all I knew, and would all still come under the general heading "doing the laundry". In fact, it would be enough for a university project! (But I wouldn't like to offend the others who have put lots of research and thought into their University Projects, and will probably never dare to do that one!)

I agree 'Doing the Laundry' would be a better title.

Although the intro could be somewhat shorter, a useful and comprehensive article

I still think "Doing the laundry" is too general. (As explained in Post 5, above)

If I included everything about doing the laundry, it would be far too long. Also this part of the washerwoman's day is the most romantic and I wanted to bring that aspect in, too. Sorting darks from lights and measuring out washing powder, or ironing cuffs, are not half so picturesque.

Thank you for your comments. Let's see if a scout comes along, now.

Let's see if a Scout comes along ......

YES!!!


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