Years ago I was standing in my backyard with my new umbrella style clothesline in my hand, scanning the yard for a good location. The patio off the back of the house had full sun and was especially warm due to the pavers. But I didn't want to make a hole in the patio to insert my dryer. Then it occurred to me: there was a hole in the center of my patio table for an umbrella. I stuck my dryer in there as a temporary solution, but there it lived for many years. The spot was ideal. I could place my basket on the table as well as my bucket of pins. There was room to fold the laundry right off the line. And it was easy to remove for entertaining.
Now it's time to consider it a permanent solution, and so I'll cut about nine or ten inches off the bottom of the post to make it easier to reach. Maybe this is a solution that will work in your neighborhood too.
Ellen in New Hampshire
3 comments:
Hey, El,
What a great idea! I wish I was related to you. If I wasn't so lazy and love my dryer so much I would try this idea out. Although nothing beats the smell of laundry that has been dried outside in the sun. As a kid I helped Mom do the laundry which involved hanging white cotton diapers--way too many to count and probably belonged to your husband--in the winter--they turned into stiff white boards--not sure if they actually were dry. Funny posting, Ellen. Love, Annie
Ellen - did you draw that clip art?
Yes, I made the drawing in CorelDraw. I was going to post a photo but didn't feel like sweeping the patio for a photo shoot. :o)
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