Can't live without you

@Scindhia (1906)
India
February 23, 2016 6:30am CST
Today morning, my son had somehow opened the door of the washing machine and he was trying to stick a pen through one of the drum holes inside. I'm not sure how deep these holes are. My washing machine is a front load washing machine. I was terrified for his safety as well as the equipment safety in equal measures. I quickly removed the pen and sent him to the other room. There are five members in my family and my mom will be visiting me next week. I can't imagine washing all those clothes by hand if my washing machine goes wrong. With a three year old who changes at least four sets of clothes everyday, I have clothes piling up like the Nilgiri mountains at my house. I cannot even imagine my house without the washing machine. My mother in law is against the washing machine and insists that I wash all the clothes by hand. (Shudder!) Hope that day never comes. Is there an equipment/machinery/tool in your house you can't live without?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (344822)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb 16
I hope you don't have to obey your mother-in-law. Who would want to wash their clothes by hand nowadays? I can't see any purpose for it.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (344822)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Feb 16
@Scindhia By 'both of us' do you mean hour husband and yourself? If so, and your M-I-L wants you to wash by hand, make sure your husband does half!
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
24 Feb 16
@JudyEv Yes I meant my husband. My MIL would have a stroke if I suggested it
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
24 Feb 16
@JudyEv This is what happens when people are really old fashioned. She thinks I'm lazy to use the washing machine. With both of us working, I really depend on my washing machine as I don't want to spend my free time doing my laundry. I can spend it with my son instead!
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472433)
• Switzerland
23 Feb 16
The washing machine is one of the equipment I could not live without, but there are others, my oven, my refrigerator and freezer. I do not care about the dishwasher, I can wash my dishes by hand.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472433)
• Switzerland
24 Feb 16
@Scindhia The washing machine, I know how to create a "snow cave" to keep food fresh.
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
24 Feb 16
@LadyDuck I thought you would go for the washing machine too
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
24 Feb 16
@LadyDuck The washing machine vs the refrigerator - Which one would you save?
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94912)
• United States
25 Feb 16
I am thankful of washing machines too! I can live without a dryer though - since we air dry our clothes outdoors.
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94912)
• United States
25 Feb 16
@Scindhia Washing machines a must. Dryers I can live without.
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
25 Feb 16
Many people have mentioned their dryers!! Guess its very important there :)
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S George
@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
24 Feb 16
We have also one and it is easy to use. But before purchasing the Washing Machine we use hand wash.
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S George
@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
25 Feb 16
@Scindhia It's common here also. We do it for some dress, that has more colors.
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
25 Feb 16
Washing by hand is quote common in our states.
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Anne Johnston
@AnneEJ (4917)
• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
23 Feb 16
As I live in an apartment, we have a laundry room in the basement, and I do laundry every two weeks. But I know if you have children you have to do it more often, so I am glad you have a washing machine.
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Anne Johnston
@AnneEJ (4917)
• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
24 Feb 16
@Scindhia It is good to teach your children how to use the washing machine.
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
24 Feb 16
@AnneEJ Ours is in the backside balcony. We live in the second floor. Another couple of years, after which I'm sure my son will do his own laundry. He is fascinated by the washing machine!
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DJ
@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
26 Feb 16
My computer.... *a nightmare* if it ever crashes.... LOL
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
26 Feb 16
I guess you are yet to know the blessings of a washing machine then. Does your mother wash your clothes?
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DJ
@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
26 Feb 16
@Scindhia Sometimes I do sometimes she does... depends on who is free
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Shellyann36
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
5 Mar 16
I will have to go with the washing machine for my home as well. I have three boys ages 6 and twins that are 4. We go through lots of clothes.
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
7 Mar 16
And here I'm complaining about one kid's clothes . Hope your washing machine stays safe.
Silvermist
@silvermist (19702)
• India
23 Feb 16
@Scindhia Washing Machine,Mixer Grinder,the Fridge--all are equally important.
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Silvermist
@silvermist (19702)
• India
24 Feb 16
@Scindhia Yes,and I think I would include my oven too.
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
24 Feb 16
You forgot the AC and TV
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Marlina
@marlina (154130)
• Canada
23 Feb 16
I would be very upset if I had to live without my washer/dryer combination.
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
24 Feb 16
@marlina My mother in law would be happy to see it go. She thinks I have no physical exercise since I use machines for everything.
MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (83557)
• United States
23 Feb 16
I couldn't live without my washer & dryer and with a big family I can understand why you don't want to wash clothes by hand. Good thing you caught your son trying to stick the pen in the holes and that he didn't cause damage. Maybe you need a lock on the laundry door?
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
24 Feb 16
@Marilynda1225 His curiosity knows no bounds now. He wants to experiment with everything within his reach. If I have to put a lock, I just have to lock every door in the house.
Boingboing
@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
23 Feb 16
Thankfully I've never had a washing machine breakdown.
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
24 Feb 16
My washing machine breaking down would be my worst nightmare!!!
Boingboing
@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
24 Feb 16
@Scindhia I've actually just written about my washing machine.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
23 Feb 16
I think we are all spoiled by our modern conveniences. I can't live without any of them!
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
24 Feb 16
@DianneN I'm surprised non one mentioned their smart phones?!! Many people use it like their life depended on it
Jessica
@JESSY3236 (20174)
• United States
24 Feb 16
My washing machine, my fridge, and the lights in the house. I hate having to use my flashlight to use the bathroom when the power goes out.
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
24 Feb 16
Lights.. yes. Lets not underestimate the power of electricity!
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G
@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
23 Feb 16
The refrigerator - I love food! Lol.
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
24 Feb 16
I love food too . But I can't think of being without my washing machine
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Reine25
@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
23 Feb 16
Tv for me. Haha
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Scindhia H
@Scindhia (1906)
• India
24 Feb 16
@Lucky15 Do you watch a lot of shows on it? I'm surprised you didn't mention your smart phone!