the dues of being a washer collector

[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!