How much time do you spend ironing your clothes...in Thailand?

[GammaGlobulin]

Dear Folks,

 

The main reason I ask this is....

 

When I lived closer to the university, I was able to take advantage of the same shop that the students used... for clothes ironing.

 

Normally, I would first wash my clothes and bedding, sheets, etc....

And then I would just take the stuff to the shop in order to have everything professionally steam ironed.

 

Now that I have moved away from the uni, I no longer have this service.

 

At the moment, I rely on a very small clothes iron.

Even though it might be a steam iron, yes, ...yet it doesn't get hot enough, nor put out enough steam....

To get that nice, sharp, crispness to my sheets and clothes.

 

In the past, I looked really sharp, having had the benefit of a real pro to help me with my pressing.

I really do miss that about not living closer to where the students live.

 

Therefore:

 

a.  How much time should one, normally, require to do one's ironing for the day?

b. Do you use a regular ironing board, which I think takes up too much space in the home?

c.  Or, do you just use your spare bed mattress, if you might have one?

 

You know, it is just part of normal bias that women believe that men do not care about ironing their own clothes...

To look neat.

This is not true.

Even if I might live by myself, and not see anyone, even for months...

Still, I do enjoy a well-pressed sheet, and a shirt that looks just-from-the-cleaners.

 

I also like keeping my house tidy.

And, if I had a vacuum cleaner, then I would use it, as well.

 

Sometimes I think that I spend too much time fussing with my ironing.

 

And, I would like to know how much ironing you do...before going out each day.

 

I guess everybody recalls FREDDY....such an amazing performer...who also loved to vacuum.

 

But, THIS Topic is not about vacuuming, and more about ironing.

 

IF Freddy had only lived long enough, so sadly he departed way before his time, then he might have done a music-video...

About ironing.

 

One of my problems is that I purchased a too-cheap clothes iron in China, when I was last there.

Just not enough heft to it.

And, not nearly enough steam.

 

Also, I wonder if most of you even have an iron, other than a FIVE IRON.

The 5-iron is one of the most versatile clubs one could ever find.

 

Just a thought....

 

Regards,

 

Gamma

 

 

NOTE4:   I LOVE this photo of Freddy....simply love it.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 7 by GammaGlobulin

[gamb00ler]

14 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Dear Folks,

 

The main reason I ask this is....

I'm beginning to think that you shouldn't live alone.....and that you find all decisions to be somewhat traumatic.

 

Maybe you can find a Magic 8 Ball here in Thailand to answer all these questions?  Surely, it will be as dependable as the AN crew but faster.

 

PS. you don't have room for a fold up ironing board?  under the bed?

PPS... I'm a fast and fussy ironer myself... thanks to my mother and a stint in the reserve army.

Edited September 7 by gamb00ler

[Ralf001]

15 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Dear Folks,

 

How much time do you spend ironing your clothes...in Thailand?

 

Just a thought....

 

Regards,

 

Gamma

 

 

 

Zero, thats one of the maids daily tasks.

[stupidfarang]

If you are living in a small village, why not hire a local to iron for you, if in a town there will be an ironing shop. 

[Lacessit]

None at all. My GF does it for me.

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

22 minutes ago, stupidfarang said:

If you are living in a small village, why not hire a local to iron for you, if in a town there will be an ironing shop. 

 

Mostly because....

I would not wish to impose upon them....to much....

 

You know...we live in a new age...

Locals that live nearby us are no longer to be considered peasants at our beck and call....

 

This is why.

 

 

[Gobbler]

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[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Dear Folks,

 

The main reason I ask this is....

 

When I lived closer to the university, I was able to take advantage of the same shop that the students used... for clothes ironing.

 

Normally, I would first wash my clothes and bedding, sheets, etc....

And then I would just take the stuff to the shop in order to have everything professionally steam ironed.

 

Now that I have moved away from the uni, I no longer have this service.

 

At the moment, I rely on a very small clothes iron.

Even though it might be a steam iron, yes, ...yet it doesn't get hot enough, nor put out enough steam....

To get that nice, sharp, crispness to my sheets and clothes.

 

In the past, I looked really sharp, having had the benefit of a real pro to help me with my pressing.

I really do miss that about not living closer to where the students live.

 

Therefore:

 

a.  How much time should one, normally, require to do one's ironing for the day?

b. Do you use a regular ironing board, which I think takes up too much space in the home?

c.  Or, do you just use your spare bed mattress, if you might have one?

 

You know, it is just part of normal bias that women believe that men do not care about ironing their own clothes...

To look neat.

This is not true.

Even if I might live by myself, and not see anyone, even for months...

Still, I do enjoy a well-pressed sheet, and a shirt that looks just-from-the-cleaners.

 

I also like keeping my house tidy.

And, if I had a vacuum cleaner, then I would use it, as well.

 

Sometimes I think that I spend too much time fussing with my ironing.

 

And, I would like to know how much ironing you do...before going out each day.

 

I guess everybody recalls FREDDY....such an amazing performer...who also loved to vacuum.

 

But, THIS Topic is not about vacuuming, and more about ironing.

 

IF Freddy had only lived long enough, so sadly he departed way before his time, then he might have done a music-video...

About ironing.

 

One of my problems is that I purchased a too-cheap clothes iron in China, when I was last there.

Just not enough heft to it.

And, not nearly enough steam.

 

Also, I wonder if most of you even have an iron, other than a FIVE IRON.

The 5-iron is one of the most versatile clubs one could ever find.

 

Just a thought....

 

Regards,

 

Gamma

 

 

NOTE4:   I LOVE this photo of Freddy....simply love it.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

How and why do you think of such a subject on a Sunday morning?

[phetphet]

Laundries are ten a penny here. Even if you can't use the university one, are there no others in the vicinity?

 

The other possibility is to advertise for someone to do your ironing if you prefer to do your own washing.

 

I  haven't ever ironed in Thailand. I drop my bag of dirty laundry off with one of my local laundry ladies, and pick it up two or three days latter all clean, pressed and folded.

 

[marin]

40 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

if in a town there will be an ironing shop. 

Gamma you were told this and respond like this? What is wrong with you?

 

41 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Mostly because....

I would not wish to impose upon them....to much....

 

You know...we live in a new age...

Locals that live nearby us are no longer to be considered peasants at our beck and call....

 

This is why.

 

There will be laundry shops, they make their living by washing and doing laundry.  What are you talking about "peasants at your beck and call". Get off your high horse dude. 

[GammaGlobulin]

20 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

How and why do you think of such a subject on a Sunday morning?

 

Traditionally, especially in my family, Sundays have always been "washing day"....

 

Sundays are the best days for ablutions and salvation through spiritual cleansing, too....

 

This is why.

 

 

[brianthainess]

None. No time at all. What is an Iron ? what is ironing ? 

[Ralf001]

2 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Traditionally, especially in my family, Sundays have always been "washing day"....

 

Sundays are the best days for ablutions and salvation through spiritual cleansing, too....

 

This is why.

 

 

 

You bath once a week ?

[GammaGlobulin]

3 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

You bath once a week ?

 

Mostly...

I bathe.

 

Bathing is something else, of course.

 

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Mostly...

I bathe.

 

Bathing is something else, of course.

 

 

Once a week is rancid.... best you throw out the clothes rather than wash and iron.

[KannikaP]

9 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Traditionally, especially in my family, Sundays have always been "washing day"....

 

Sundays are the best days for ablutions and salvation through spiritual cleansing, too....

 

This is why.

 

 

In MY family, Monday was always washing day. I do ablutions every morning, and I do not need any spiritual cleansing as I only drink wine or beer.

[KannikaP]

10 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

You bath once a week ?

I do, whether I need it or not!

[mfd101]

Why would anyone want to iron anything in the tropics?

 

The only candidate for ironing anything anywhere these days would be cotton shirts and they show no creases after you've sweated in to them for 3 minutes.

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, mfd101 said:

Why would anyone want to iron anything in the tropics?

 

The only candidate for ironing anything anywhere these days would be cotton shirts and they show no creases after you've sweated in to them for 3 minutes.

 

For me, work pants and work shirts.

Company policy they must be ironed.

I also get the maid to iron my socks and jocks.

Edited September 8 by Ralf001

[brianthainess]

4 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

For me, work pants and work shirts.

Company policy they must be ironed.

I also get the maid to iron my socks and jocks.

I never ever wear pants, but I do wear Trousers.

[brianthainess]

21 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

You bath once a week ?

I haven't had a bath for many years, or wiped my bottom.

[stoner]

i want to break free. 

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

16 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Once a week is rancid.... best you throw out the clothes rather than wash and iron.

 

Actually, no worries because....

 

Since coming to Asia, I rarely wear underwear.

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

1 minute ago, stoner said:

i want to break free. 

 

 

 

Yes.

This is the one.

And, one of my favorites of ALL TIME....

 

(Thank you for sharing....AGAIN....)

 

 

Edited September 8 by GammaGlobulin

[save the frogs]

2 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Even if I might live by myself, and not see anyone, even for months...

You have it bassackwards.

Stop ironing your clothes and go out and socialize with people instead of locking yourself up alone in your room with perfectly ironed clothes that nobody cares about.

 

 

[JimHuaHin]

I gave up ironing my clothes about 45 years ago.

[KannikaP]

16 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Actually, no worries because....

 

Since coming to Asia, I rarely wear underwear.

 

 

Skid marks on your cargo trousers then?

[GammaGlobulin]

15 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

Stop ironing your clothes and go out and socialize with people instead of locking yourself up alone in your room with perfectly ironed clothes that nobody cares about.

 

Yes, but God will see.

And, I will be judged, accordingly, in the near future, or the hereafter...whatever....

 

 

 

Edited September 8 by GammaGlobulin

[herfiehandbag]

27 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

I haven't had a bath for many years, or wiped my bottom.

I really needed to know that - my day, no the week - is complete.

[GammaGlobulin]

10 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Skid marks on your cargo trousers then?

 

Your comment doesn't even deserve a civil response.