I would like to thank
some anonymous, probably long-dead, complete strangers. Odd? Yes, I am. Often. Let me explain ...

I'm a working mum. Not unusual. Like most working parents, I run myself ragged trying to keep up with everything that needs to be done. I wouldn't be able to, without these complete strangers. Who are they?

The guy who invented the washing machine. I used to (as a very small child) help my gran wash clothes with a scrubbing board and a mangle. Bloody hard work. I just bung it in the machine and press a button. Hey presto, one hour later, clean washing. Hang it out to dry and give it a quick iron. Job done.

The guy who invented central heating. My mum used to have to get up extremely early to light a coal fire in order that her kids didn't freeze their arses off eating breakfast. I set a timer and stay in bed til the house is warm.

The guy who invented the vacuum cleaner. I can vacuum the whole house in a very short time. A lot less time than it would take, on my hands and knees, with a dustpan and brush.

I should also thank my mum, who taught me to cook nourishing healthy meals in double quick time so that I can actually spend some time with my husband and children. And save money by not buying ready meals. (I do occasionally, but it always makes me feel rather lazy and decadent.)

Last but not least, John Logie Baird. Thanks to him, I can have the odd half-hour's peace and quiet while the kids are entertained for me. Never underestimate the value of that short break.

Actually, he wasn't the last. I'd also like to thank the people who brought us b3ta. Which has made me laugh like a loon, snort coffee out of my nose, cry like an abandoned toddler and best of all, has introduced me to people I would never otherwise have known. I've yet to meet any of them 'in the flesh' as it were, but that's something to look forward to.

So there y'are. A happy one for a change. I reckoned I'd posted enough soppy sad stories and it was time for something different.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Sun 5 Oct 2008, 12:26, 2 replies)

I'm with you there WW
I used to have a twin tub and I used to spend the whole day doing the washing.

Well done for remembering your Mum teaching you to cook. I am forever grateful to my mum and great Aunt for teaching me.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Sun 5 Oct 2008, 20:32, closed)

I suppose I've (eventually) taught myself to cook
And in the process I've got an iron constitution ;)
( snee held his breath since, Tue 7 Oct 2008, 15:59, closed)