Non-motoring > We're a filthy lot.	Miscellaneous
Thread Author: VxFan	Replies: 34

New Thu 10 Feb 11 13:57   We're a filthy lot. - VxFan

Well some of us - me excluded. A survey has revealed that one in 20 of us only change the bed sheets twice a year. tinyurl.com/6exrqdz It also discovered that one in five Britons change the bedsheets once a month while 57 per cent never make their beds the next day. Mine are changed weekly, and turned around mid week. In the summer months they might be changed twice a week. Bed is also made before I head off to work. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 14:10   We're a filthy lot. - R.P.

By you ? Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 14:28   We're a filthy lot. - Pat

'Erindoors, I bet:) Pat Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 14:42   We're a filthy lot. - R.P.

I can do all that stuff. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 14:45   We're a filthy lot. - Stuartli

Thanks for reminding me that that job is due at the end of this month..... Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 14:55   We're a filthy lot. - L'escargot

>> Mine are changed weekly, and turned around mid week. What does "turned" mean? Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 14:58   We're a filthy lot. - Pat

I think it means a bit like socks and underpants......you turn them inside out if you haven't got a clean pair. Pat Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 15:35   We're a filthy lot. - R.P.

That's what I thought too Pat - maybe it's a motorcyclist ting ! Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 15:44   We're a filthy lot. - Ted

Just bought 5 pairs of trolleys from M & S. Told the girl on the till that I just put them all on at once and removed the outer pair every month. She didn't seem impressed. You're right, it's a biker thing. Pat...there's a post on the other, other place for GB and you. Ted Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 15:54   We're a filthy lot. - Paul Robinson

Reminds me of when a friend's son went off to uni, shortly before the end of the first term she got a phone call 'Mum, when should I change the bed sheets?' ....... Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 15:40   We're a filthy lot. - Redviper

>> I think it means a bit like socks and underpants......you turn them inside out if >> you haven't got a clean pair. my pants are so old, it's only the stubborn understains that are holding them together! Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 15:45   We're a filthy lot. - Iffy

It used to be common to cut a sheet in half longways and then sew the former outside edges together to remake it. This was done because the sheet would wear thin in the middle, but not towards its edges. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 15:46   We're a filthy lot. - Ted

Just realised that if my system is used, the inner pair, amongst all the action, are going to be there for 5 months ! Ugh ! Ted Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 15:47   We're a filthy lot. - smokie

You can double that Ted by also turning them inside out... Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 15:55   We're a filthy lot. - Ted

Never thought of that....that's 10 months covered then ! Ted Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 15:59   We're a filthy lot. - R.P.

Dragon Rally this weekend Ted - fancy it ? www.conwymcc.co.uk/ I'm taking one pair of trollies and that's it. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 16:01   We're a filthy lot. - Pat

Too much information:) Pat Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 16:08   We're a filthy lot. - Ted

Not been for a long time, Rob...would be good but out of MOT. Booked in for Tuesday. Not that lots of them bother, I would imagine. Ted Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 16:19   We're a filthy lot. - apm

>> my pants are so old, it's only the stubborn understains that are holding them together! >> I spot the Young Ones reference! Episode = Bambi. Character = Vyvyan. I think my prize should be a portion of lentil casserole. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 16:21   We're a filthy lot. - Iffy

...I think my prize should be a portion of lentil casserole... Provided you agree to sneak around to Pat's and put the leftovers in her wheelie bin. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 16:29   We're a filthy lot. - Redviper

>> I spot the Young Ones reference! >> >> Episode = Bambi. >> Character = Vyvyan. >> >> I think my prize should be a portion of lentil casserole. >> I was hoping someone would ;-) The prize is yours - enjoy! :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 17:05   We're a filthy lot. - Stuartli

Turning the mattress....:-) Unless: >>Mine are changed weekly, and turned around mid week. In the summer months>> you like the smell of cheesy feet...:-) Last edited by: Stuartli on Thu 10 Feb 11 at 17:08 Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 19:15   We're a filthy lot. - Dave

Pants last four times as long. First you turn them inside out, then back to front, then turn them inside out and back to front. By then, the original way round will be pretty much clean, so you can start all over again. The only downside is the willy hole at the back for a month, every other month. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 20:43   We're a filthy lot. - VxFan

>> The only downside is the willy hole at the back for a month Handy for number 2's though. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 20:47   We're a filthy lot. - VxFan

>>By you ? Not the washing bit, but occasionally making the bed. There are some perks to still living at home ;o) I help fold the sheets after they've been washed and dried though. >> What does "turned" mean? As in turn the sheets over. At least I think that's what she does. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 20:36   We're a filthy lot. - Manatee

>>Mine are changed weekly, and turned around mid week. My mother did this. The 'turning' was the exchanging the bottom sheet for the top one. Doesn't work of course when using fitted sheet and duvet cover. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 20:45   We're a filthy lot. - MD

Just stay out half the week. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 21:28   We're a filthy lot. - R.P.

Am I the only one that sleeps under a duvet ? Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 21:30   We're a filthy lot. - Iffy

...Am I the only one that sleeps under a duvet ?... And am I the only one who thinks changing the cover is one of the worst domestic chores? Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 21:32   We're a filthy lot. - R.P.

Recent covers have slits in the sides (top end) makes changing them a breeze.... Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 11 Feb 11 04:31   We're a filthy lot. - Pat

You're right Iffy, changing the duvet cover and cleaning the oven. I have found an answer though, I add the duvet cover to Mr pda's 'to do' list because he's taller and I don't use the oven Pat Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 11 Feb 11 08:25   We're a filthy lot. - R.P.

I hate cleaning the oven as well - at least in the property we're interested in the oven is at standing up level so should be easier. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 11 Feb 11 09:38   We're a filthy lot. - Armel Coussine

Cleaning? The OVEN? Good heavens. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 21:38   We're a filthy lot. - VxFan

>> Am I the only one that sleeps under a duvet ? No, but I have a sheet (that's changed weekly) between me and the duvet. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 10 Feb 11 22:42   We're a filthy lot. - Ted

Am I the only one who wonders why duvet covers have to have concealed fastenings. Why not big sensible buttons instead of tiny little, ungrippable ones that you need contortionist's fingers to do up in a position where they become invisible. Why...does it matter if someone sees them.....our duvet faces away from the door anyway so I don't think anyones going to come into the room and criticise our buttoming arrangements. Actually, I can't do them up. I just hold a corner whilst SWM, who's left handed, does them all. Arghh Ted Reply to this message | Report message