Hey Sweet Hearts !
Hope the walk life is BEAUTIFUL in spite of all her obstacles !
Obstacles that are placed in our way JUST to reveal that How smart we are to cross them brilliantly without being complainee :)
Obstacles are things that give more favourable definition to easiness and comfort !
So I think we should not only Like them but Respect them too as they add value to our time of satisfaction and completion !
Since our Actual Summers have started and temperature is rising to 45 celsius with warm windy days . Our country is dealing with shortfall of power ( which is self made ) and to manage it light goes OFF for two hours after each four hours .
According to reliable resources such situation is created by politicians every year to benefit the businessman who are involved in manufacturing and selling of alternative devices which fulfil the requirement of electricity .
As we know so well now days, that throughout the world politicians and businessmen are coefficient and are handling matters of world according to their own selfish purposes.
Like many others we also have bought the light generator and also a battery which help our fans and other electrical stuff keep running during the load shedding hours .
This is my way (in summers only) that i do some easy kind of laundry by my hands instead of washing machine.
Reason for this is that we wear summer clothes hardly for 1 or 2 days , because of sweat they get smelly .
So I put such light and not much dirty clothes in a plastic tub with detergent ,leave for an hour and then take them out after rubbing gently .
I find it easier than using machine because my kitchen is only 10 by 10 feet and machine is not placed there so after each two days dragging machine to the kitchen and using it seems tough job to me.
My washing machine only washes the clothes with detergent .and when after 10 minutes timer goes on , i have to squeeze and put out all the clothes and wash them with clean water thrice to wash away the detergent from them.
It is not one which washes the clothes until they are completely clean and ready to put in dryer .Our dryer is Mr sun :) who is extremely in worst mood in this part of the year here in southern Pakistan specially :(
But Under his burning mood here date gardens get ready for picking up season which is source for earning for so many people .
So i love this scorching sun too :) as nothing is happening without REASON i got it now.
From mid May till August date garden owners and labourers PRAY that May there be no Rain because it spoils the dates .
It happened sometimes and the damage was HUGE as one of my sister in law (hubby's sister) owns date garden and when it rained before the picking season they went under the debt due to damage of gardens .
Oh my i am loosing the track again , saying goodbye for now with lots of best wishes and prays for the happy and healthy life of all of you my friends!!!
Oh let me tell you the bigger birds have left the nest and flew away when their children got as big pic below,
My small garden is making my days full of joy and gratitude!!!
Stay Bloomed !
Stay Blessed with Faith that all which seem Hard will bring peace to your soul sooner or later !
Don't let the " wind of doubts " to blow off the CANDLE OF FAITH lit inside You!
Then see the miracle !
God Bless You All!!!
É difícil quando a energia eléctrica falta e transtorna as tarefas do lar. Lavar roupa à mão dá imenso trabalho. Espero que tudo corra bem.
ReplyDeletePor aqui ainda vamos tendo uma Primavera fria.
Uma boa semana.
Um beijo.
Baili, I really enjoy your posts that tell me about life there. Dates trees! I don't think they grow here. I do so much laundry that I had a little moment of grief thinking about having to rinse it all myself and then hang it up. But I have a friend who hangs all of her laundry up to dry (unusual around here) because she likes how the sun and outdoors makes it smell.
ReplyDeleteI hope Mr Sun's mood improves! We are finally getting some nicer weather here.
ReplyDeleteNever see one like your wasmachine... what a work you have ...
ReplyDeleteMine firts one was that you must juse one hand wringer .
Drying clothes in the sun save a lot of energy. Our washing machines in North America only require dumping the clothes in with some detergent, we are spoiled but again it takes a lot of electricity.
ReplyDeleteDates sound delicious. I can't eat too many because they are so rich. But I love them. It must be terribly inconvenient during the times of no power. I don't believe I would be happy with that.
ReplyDeleteDear Baili, as Christine explains in her comment, we here in the United States are spoiled because of the washing machines we have that do the entire job. But as she says, they use a lot of electricity. You must spend a lot of time doing the wash. Yet you remain always so cheerful. You are an inspiration to us all. Peace.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your issues with electricity. I hope the situation improves.
ReplyDeleteI love dates. The trees look beautiful. Hopefully the weather will not cause anymore damage.
Have a great week!
I enjoy your description of life in Pakistan. It's very different compared to here. I've never experienced 45 C temperatures. 25 C is bad enough.
ReplyDeletebaili, I agree with Dee, your cheery nature is an inspiration to all of us. I remember my mother using a wringer washer. It had a tub to agitate the clothing and a wringer to press the water out of the clothing. Then they were hung outside to dry, summer or winter. Sometimes the clothes would freeze before they would dry They were like boards when Mom brought them inside! I wonder how many young people in my country know about hand-washing clothes these days :)
ReplyDeleteHave a good week, my friend :)
Let's hope there is no rain to ruin the dates.
ReplyDeleteNot many young ones I know would wash their clothes by hand in any shape of form.
I can remember having to do so when first married as I had no washing machine..then my husbands Grandmother lent me her old one till we could afford a new one...
Power, it's a nuisance for you, but I expect it becomes a way of life.
Good day dear Baili. It is quite a blessing to have a washing machine, no matter which kind. When first mar.ried I washed by hand for 11 years (hard labor as 1st husband wore heavy denim work clothes which were so difficult to swish in sudsy water and ring by hand then rinse and ring again in my bathtub). Also had to hang on line while standing on 3rd story porch (and me with vertigo was very difficult). My father took pity on me when arthritis set into my wrists and gave me an old wringer washer that rolled to the tub for draining. It leaked oil all over the floor and had to be taken away. Back to the tub for me. Then father gave me old washer and dryer to put in the cellar which did a decent job of saving me from more arthritis in hands and wrists. Unfortunately damage done so I live with it still today. I have never been without a washer and dryer since. My 2nd husband has made sure of that. If machines break we take clothes to the laundromat and pay to use th e big machines they have there. And, he carries baskets and helps with the washing and folding too. Such a big difference in how men treat their women. I see the love in my 2nd husband and felt only indifference from my 1st. I'm so glad you are getting to enjoy your garden these days. Have a beautiful week.
ReplyDeleteCorrect,Baily, everything has a reason and a result. Nice.
ReplyDeleteI had one just like it in Macau.
ReplyDeleteDidn't like it and bought another ona instead.
I've never seen a washer like that! It looks less complicated than the ones we have in the US. I say that not as an insult. It seems to me you can't buy a simple machine here - everything is planned so that you need parts, repair service and of course in about six years or so, a whole new machine. We're wasteful people here but I don't think it's because the people themselves don't care. We just have crummy products I guess. I'm not really sure why.
ReplyDeleteWashing machines are truly a blessing, dear Baili! I had one similar to yours when I had my babies and lots of cloth diapers to wash every day. On sunny days I would hang them on the line outside, but when it rained, the upstairs bedrooms were used. When we moved to this land we had no electricity at all in our trailer home and we had to collect rainwater for washing and fill up water jugs for drinking. It was a few years of this before the house was built and we had plumbing. Now I appreciate and bless my water and electricity and never take it for granted. Your garden is so pretty and I pray that the date harvest is bountiful this year. Happy May! Hugs xo Karen
ReplyDeleteGosh, I can't imagine 45deg temperatures! I think 30deg is the maximum I have ever experienced...and that had me desperately seeking shade!
ReplyDeleteI would love a little warmth here today though...it is only 3deg and blowing a gale, with heavy rain too. Still, I shouldn't be complaining...this is the typical English spring! Lol
The electricity going off after every four hours must be a real pain...I do feel for you. Strange how it always seems to happen at the times it is most needed, isn't it? Yes, I agree...does make you wonder who is profiting from it!
As you say, though, we are being tested by these annoyances...and I guess it is our task to endure or overcome them with as positive an outlook as we possibly can!
There is such wisdom in your words, dearest Baili...as always.☺☺
Have a wonderful day, my dear friend!
Big hugs xoxoxo
I have all the comforts of today's modern day, electric washing machine and electricity always!!
ReplyDeleteIt's very warm here now, it got too warm, too quickly!!
Electricity is a valuable thing to have, but we are quite dependent on it, aren't we. Mr. Sun and fresh air as a clothes dryer makes the clothes smell so fresh. Rain is another thing that can be both good and bad depending on point of view. I love your sunflowers! They are so nice and cheery. Wishing you a happy day, Baili.
ReplyDeleteIt's always so interesting to read your posts that detail parts of life in Pakistan.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to see the flowers and the bird picture which your younger son took with the help of a selfie stick, he did very well to get such a great photo.
All the best Jan
Wow, your washing machine lasted a long time. It seems that my washing machines and dryers break down and have to get a new one every few years.....but I do a lot of laundry with towels, etc. The picture of the date garden is interesting. That's too bad the rain spoils the dates.
ReplyDeleteIt is getting warmer, Baili, and here in California the summers can be quite hot. I am trying to prepare myself.
~Sheri
Hi Baili, I came by to return the blog visit and thank you for leaving a comment on mine. What an interesting post! With my washing machine on the verge of dying, I am contemplating other ways of doing wash. Sometimes it's just a matter of jumping in and doing it. I agree that obstacles are truly blessings.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a joyful soul! Whenever I read one of your posts, I feel happy :) I love your sunflowers! They are so pretty. Our weather has started to get milder and there is some spring growth. We should see flowers soon.
ReplyDeleteThe obstacles are part of our life...
ReplyDeleteMagnifique text, congratulations.
Have a nice weekend, my dear friend.
Kisses.
Lots of wise words! Yes, everything does happen for a reason!! You are a hard working woman! Enjoy the weather and stay cool, in the heat! I hope your hands gets some rest, after washing so much! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh my, Baili, 45º C! My husband would like to move to the desert north of Phoenix in Arizona. It's at least that hot there in the summer. I'm not sure how I would manage such heat. But if he decides that is what he wants to do, I will support his decision. He has made many sacrifices for me over the years. It makes me think of your husband joining you in Islamabad. I think we are both blessed with special husbands.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I really appreciate a washing machine. I've washed a lot of clothes in my past with a scrub board in a tub, and I have washed clothes off rocks in a lake. It's doable, but a washing machine is much nicer. I love my dryer too, although clothes that have been dried in the sun smell so good. We're not allowed to hang clothes outside to dry where I live. Works for me ~ LOL
The date orchard is beautiful. I haven't seen one in over forty years, not since I lived in California. There were date orchards near the Salton Sea not too far from Mexico. I had a date milkshake by one date orchard several times and still remember the delicious taste. I always have dates in the house, and now when I eat one, I shall think of you, my friend!
When I was very young, my mother had a washing machine with had an agitator and then a separate wringer attachment. She would then hang the clothes outside to dry on sunny days. But, when it rained, she would hang them on lines in the basement, which of course took longer to dry. I have only washed a few items by hand, and admittedly rely on washers and dryers as well. We did not have an outdoor clothes line in our previous home and now living in an apt cannot use one. I hope that your electricity situation will improve so you can use your machine. And, I too like dates!
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