On Boxing Day I decided to wash a load of white towels, etc. All went well.

Laundry is fun on Boxing day so I tossed in another load – darks.

When I opened the machine, the tub was completely coated – with oil, I assume. Someone had to be guiding me as to which load to wash first!

The machine must have blown a gasket (me, too). Anyway, I thought terrible thoughts and washed the machine out, filled it with bleach and soapy water to make sure it was clean, started it up again. The noise – sounded like rocks in there.

So, I’m assuming it’s a mechanical problem (duh) – am missing my man so much right about now. He could fix anything. I didn’t call a repair guy yet.

Actually, I didn’t even get upset. What’s to gain? Life seems to go much more smoothly if I deep breathe – - – you faint and forget your problems.

PS Any thoughts on front loader washers, anyone?