We have made our first european purchases: A brita filtered water pitcher and a drying rack. Yes, to the americans we have a drying rack. In our temp apartment we have a very small combination washer/dryer. The wash cyle takes anywhere from 30 -120 minutes. Drying seems as if it can take half a day. So all we are dying in the dryer is Samuels clothes. Everything else goes on the drying rack. The dryer also often sounds as if it an airplane preparing to take-off
I apologize now for any confusion when I use metaphors and analogies that do not span the Atlantic. A recent one used was an homage to Chicago. It was not meant to honor the city but the band Chicago, which was very popular in the US in the 70's and 80's. A rock band with a brass section. They had a hot song called Saturday in the park. The lyrics included lines such as, "People laughing, people talking, a man playing guitar". Which were scenes that we saw recreated during our days in the park.
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Thanks for the explanation! :)
ReplyDeleteI even know the band but didn't know the song, and by no means that this song line is so popular ... well, I might know lyrics of other bands better ;)
As for the drying rack: congratulations as it's not only a question of time but also one of the use of energy. And saving energy is another topic pretty present in Europe ... well, at least in Germany.
I keep my fingers crossed that the lease will be signed next week.
And to all the other readers: Where are your comments? Let's discuss these frequent glimpses into the Charters' life!
Sunny weekend to all. Miriam
By the way, do you know about bookcrossing? http://www.bookcrossing.com/
ReplyDeleteSo, if you find next time in the park a book being 'released' on a bench, don't be surprised. Just read it :)