I think just about everybody did. Certainly I remember one. Along with washboards.

That's the council. They are a hazard to health and safety. Maybe. Somehow. I suppose. Or it could just be they cause offense too our unwelcomed guests and we can't have that.

Love this latest pic:



Feed me!

He's just an old softie really 

I remember my old Nan having an old mangle like that.   You had to be careful not to get your fingers in the way as you fed laundry though the rollers. 
Then my  Mum got one of this Hoover twin tub washer/spinner machines.   Very upmarket.   

Quote from: Alex on April 23, 2026, 04:47:42 PMThey're protesting because the Labour council took down all the English flags.  They put more up, just in time for St George's day.

Sorry Alex,  I thought they were protesting because they didn't want the flags up.  

Oh dear who is that glaring at the boys?
It seems they are making too  much noise 
He was a 7 ft man - 
The boozers looked  . .  and ran

      

I love these daft facts.  
Here's another one.


The fear of long words is called Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia.

Quote from: Vlad on April 23, 2026, 12:33:40 PMDid you know "They invented hugs to let people know you love them without saying anything."

Aaw,  I like that.