8/25/11

Simple Pleasures~ Hanging out the washing


Blue wrens dart about the arching canes of the creamy Banksia rose.
Buds on the peach tree are turning pink and full with promise.
The sun is shining warm and soothing on my back...
making today's chore of hanging out the washing a real delight!

Next door the voices of blonde-haired cherubs are singing..
"Bo----b the Builder
can we fix it?
Yes we can!"

They have made a shopfront from cardboard boxes on the deck
and are doing their best to sell wares to their loyal customer!

"Mum.. would you like to buy something from our shop?"

She plays her part of course, much to their giggling relief and enjoyment.

The morning ambles along ..
a light breeze is fluttering the towels and waving through the grass.
Laundry is drying.
 Life is good and I am content.
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Project Simple Pleasures2
Joining Dayle to give thanks for the simple pleasure of having a sunny day to hang out the washing.
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18 comments:

  1. MaveAugust 25, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I so enjoyed the contentment you have expressed in the daily jobs we do as women. Spring is making a beauty too. We have so much to be thankful for. Mave.

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  2. Future TeacherAugust 25, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    As a fellow Australian the beginning of this week has been the most wonderful for washing. It's days like these that make me really want to do the washing! Then to watch it gently blowing in the breeze...

    Really makes me feel honored to be a stay at home mum, caring for my family in all sorts of ways.

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  3. KathyAugust 25, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    There is something comforting and beautiful in seeing the laundry blowing in the wind - to enjoy the laughter and imagination of children - to enjoy the day God has blessed us with,
    Hope yours is full today!
    Kathy

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  4. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Oh what a beautiful day Trish! Hanging out the washing is one of my favorite chores... :)

    Be blessed dear one,

    Maria

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  5. grammie gAugust 25, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    HI Trish...thank you so much for the lovely comment you left on my post yesterday!!

    You have painted a wonderful picture in words ....

    I love the looks and sounds of simple contentment, and am so thankful that i don't live in the middle of a city ....with concrete walls and pollution!!

    Thanks be to God
    Love grace

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  6. SueAugust 26, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Trish, you have so eloquently described a wonderful simple pleasure. I love the smell of line dried laundry, and always sniff before bringing it in.
    Enjoy your day.
    Sue

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  7. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Ah, so you are on the verge of lovely spring, as we are on the verge of autumn. Each season brings its own beauty ~ although I do love spring and autumn the best!
    I love hanging out our laundry and now that I make our own detergent I feel like I've captured a bit of the old~fashioned way of living.
    Hope your day is a beautiful one ~
    Hugs))

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  8. CanadagirlAugust 26, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Sounds simply wonderful. I am learning to enjoy hanging out my laundry. You would think that this tightwad ( meaning me) would not struggle to take the time but the Lord is growing me. Once I am out there hanging it is really nice. Once begun is half done. [o=

    Blessings and ((HUGS))
    -Mary

    PS: Missing your little visits ((hugs))

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  9. Marmee's PantryAugust 26, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    ...and Amen.

    Blessings from Ohio...Kim<><

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  10. Kay KAugust 26, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    I love the smell of clothes that have been hung out to dry !

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  11. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I do love hanging out the laundry. It is economical!! :) and the clothes smell so fresh!

    Mrs B

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  12. Ms.DaisyAugust 26, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I really miss the wonderful smell of sheets that have been line dried! I live in a townhouse and our association won't allow clotheslines. When I was raising my children (many years ago) I always hung my clothes out.


    ~Jean

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  13. Marqueta (Mar-kee-ta) G.August 26, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Dear Trish,

    I love the painting at the first of your post! Nothing beats line-dried laundry for freshness, for sure. How fun that the children enjoying playing together, too. What a blessed thing to be enjoying spring.

    Love,

    Marqueta

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  14. Walk In TruthAugust 27, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    HI Trish,

    You wrote beautifully, and it created a picture scene in my mind.

    God bless you friend, and have a wonderful day!
    Hugs!!
    ~ Michele

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  15. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysAugust 27, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I don't know which I enjoyed more, the idea of hanging laundry outdoors, or your beautiful way with words. Lovely post.

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  16. Barbara NeubeckAugust 27, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Hi Trish,
    This week has been good for washing and drying outside in the sun. I'm glad you enjoyed your washing day.
    God Bless
    LLove Barb

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  17. Finding JoyAugust 28, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    This weekend was the first weekend I could hang my washing outside and it dried completely. It's nice not to have the house full of washing, which I have all winter. It smells so much nicer when dried outside:)

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  18. MicupofteaAugust 30, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Ahhhhhh, simple pleasures :)

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