Chasing Time: Hung out to Dry

1.28.2009

Hung out to Dry

I was unloading the washing machine today and found R2-D2 hanging out between the clothes. Clean as a whistle! It got me thinking about all the other things I have found in the washing machine.
Several times I have washed Marshall's cellphone. Various phones through the years. One phone twice! And everytime they worked after drying them out! His wallet has also been through more than a few times.
Of course the kids toys. Mainly in the warmer months the kids are culprits of pockets full of sand. Hence part of my distain for it.
My M.I.L.'s washing machine stopped working. She found a suggestion to open up the catch where the water drains. She found a whole pitcher full of coins and bullet casings. (My F.I.L. shoots trap and reloads his own shells.) She showed it to me. I couldn't believe it!
What's the most unusual/interesting thing you have found in your washing machine?

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: The worst is a used tissue that shreds into a little tiny lint pieces; other than that nothing. But i do wonder where all the sock pairs go to... I have a friend who believes that the drier reacting with deodorant is the reason for men's undershirts (in particular) turning yellow & stiff in the underarm area!; January 29, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Lana said...: I am constantly finding ROCKS! Little boys seem to have a fascination with different shapes, sizes, and colors. Rylan is always saying, "Look Mom I have something for you!" and it's always a new special rock!; January 29, 2009 at 8:23 PM

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