the dues of being a washer collector

[bradfordwhite]

One of things that makes it harder to be collector in the UK is housing units in general are much smaller than the U.S. while the washing machines themselves are not that much smaller than what we have here.

Having a garage in and of itself is kind of a luxury. I've seen new housing there and it's like garages are the exception. And no basements or bonus rooms.

 

[washerlover]

Yeah, when I share my appliance hobby with folks, I usually get a double-take, and I follow it up with “it’s a very practical hobby!” A lot of people compare it to restoring old cars — something else I’d like to get into maybe when I retire. Oh Lord, where am I going to put all this stuff?! I’ve already got 27 vintage washers and dryers in my collection…maybe I do have a problem?!

 

[ohiowash]

No big deal

As I've gotten older, I'm at the point where I really don't care if someone doesn't "approve" of my collections or anything else about me. I'm more comfortable with myself then I've ever been. I've gotten many strange looks when I tell people I collect washing machines, vacuums, typewriters, strollers, etc. Most people are respectful but others have a problem....they have the problem..not me.
Just ignore them and enjoy your life...whatever turns you on.
Starting up an old washer or vacuum puts a smile on my face regardless of anyone
else's reaction.

 

[qsd-dan]

I never cared one way or the other what people think of my hobby but realize that most are stuck in a high school mentality for life and will gossip about it in every direction. This can hold a person back job wise because you don't fit a certain image the company is looking for. It can also affect your relationship with co-workers, neighbors, and your community because you quickly become that "weird person" which can lead them to run with their imagination like being a serial killer, rapist, pedophile....you get the picture. Don't give others anymore ammunition than they already have.

 

[vacerator]

A hobby can

also get us through rough patched in life, be it the loss of a family member, spouse, divorce, post retirement blues, seasonal affected depression, or other type, etc.
A for caring about what others think of me period, I havn't much since my early 30's.
I made my own path, jumped through a few hoops to survive corporate life, and sometimes tell them what they wanted to hear, even if I dosagreed. Then at the days end said EFF Em! If they didn't think they had to tolerate me, but I did them, well I'd say touche'.
I am not here to match their expectations, nor they mine. If I could contribute an idea, or action, I usually did without expecting one in return or a reward.
Those who took advantage of me got booted. Some will only value you if you value to them.
Self care and self Love are detrimental to good mental health.

 

[moderncleveland]

It's part of the dues... as far as we're concerned, you can NEVER have too many washers and dryers... problem is, of course, finding the SPACE for them all!