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What don’t you have at home that others consider normal?

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NotAGran55 Sun 02-Oct-22 06:05:42

Topic borrowed from MN.

My husband and I have never worn slippers since we were young children.

Normandygirl Mon 03-Oct-22 18:26:25

"Dishwasher…..why bother when it takes longer to load/unload one rather than just do the job!!?"

Because it is more hygienic than handwashing, especially on the sanitise programme. Have you ever really looked at how mucky your drainer gets, especially the bit where the cutlery goes? That could just be way my DH washes up of course shock

Seabreeze Mon 03-Oct-22 18:12:25

kittylester

Air fryer - tried it but they don't suit my style of cooking
Fire Pit
Dog

Dishwashers are much more economic efficient than washing pots by had and I wouldn't be without ours. And, I'm not lazy.

same as you kittylester. No tumble dryer or Alexa either.

suzikyoo Mon 03-Oct-22 18:12:23

Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok
Alexa
Gardening tools
Wheelbarrow
Icing tube
Scented candles
Pressure cooker
Netflix
Britbox
Sky
(but I do have fun in other ways!!)

MerylStreep Mon 03-Oct-22 17:48:09

Saggi
Most BBQs are gas now.
We use ours all year round.

Saggi Mon 03-Oct-22 17:32:45

Dishwasher…..why bother when it takes longer to load/unload one rather than just do the job!!?

Fire-Pit….don’t know what one is!

Bar B Q…… all those years getting away from cooking over sticks in the rain…. and then go back to it ??‍♀️

En Suite…… took the west long enough to get the ‘po’ from the bedroom, then people go and put it back!!! Who knew!!

Susieq62 Mon 03-Oct-22 17:19:37

No Sky dish on the wall
No barbecue
No fire pit
No air fryer
No dog

HazelGreen Mon 03-Oct-22 16:58:24

No rubber gloves
No handyman
No pyjamas
Ah but must have slippers with some sort of sole on them, surely sensible to avoid slipping and popping out to washing line or sort bins?

Rosina Mon 03-Oct-22 16:52:40

Well, take heart ajswan, I read today that the latest cat walk look is to have everything creased and crumpled.

FannyCornforth Mon 03-Oct-22 16:50:59

Jennyluck

Hot tub

This is beyond silly now!
No one thinks that it’s ‘normal’ or commonplace to have a hot tub!

rosie1959 Mon 03-Oct-22 16:42:16

I have never worked that one out either ajswan
Most of my dresses are Boden or Seasalt and a jersey fabric so look fine hung up to dry
Depends what sort of clothes you wear I suppose I can get a reasonable finish on t-shirts by stretching out and hanging up or a light tumble dry but never that just pressed finish
All chinos and linen fabrics need a good press

Jennyluck Mon 03-Oct-22 16:38:18

Hot tub

Lemontart Mon 03-Oct-22 16:37:59

Dishwasher. We don't have room in our kitchen.

Maggierose Mon 03-Oct-22 16:27:25

Tumble dryer
Dishwasher
Rubber gloves
But am considering buying an electric clothes dryer.

ajswan Mon 03-Oct-22 16:26:19

Grandma70s

Oh, and I don’t have an ironing board. I have an iron somewhere, but it must be with the hair dryer. Never sees the light of day. I am bemused when people talk about ‘the ironing’.

No cat, very sadly.

A skirt.

Good grief, how can anyone not have a ironing board or never use an iron. I iron most things, even a king size quilt cover. It can sometimes take me ages to iron a single dress, I am a fussy ironer. I don’t understand how anyone can go out in crinkled clothes. Is that an old people’s thing. What about social occasions. I always thing that it looks horrible and lazy to go out in unironed clothes

Rosina Mon 03-Oct-22 16:18:22

Four wheel drive monster car
Large TV
Beach holidays
Streaming subscriptions
BBQ.
We do have a dishwasher; I thought it unnecessary but had to agree it washes up far better than I do.

DutchDoll Mon 03-Oct-22 16:01:04

BigBertha
I match your list.

Bijou Mon 03-Oct-22 15:51:12

Dish washer. My late husband always did it.
Tumble drier
Frying pan
Alexa
Mobile phone
Air fryer
Pressure cooker
Car
Bath
Shower cream. Use bar soap
Margarine use butter

lovebeigecardigans1955 Mon 03-Oct-22 15:46:09

Tumble dryer
Tablet
Dish washer
Enormous telly
Alexa

kissngate Mon 03-Oct-22 15:42:53

kissngate

Garage
Utility room
Dishwasher
Tumble dryer
BBQ
Landline telephone
Rotary dryer
Double oven
Grill
Freezer (apart from 3 drawers under fridge)
Coffee maker

Adding to the above:
No Gas supply
Ensuite
Ninja

GreyKnitter Mon 03-Oct-22 15:40:31

Like someone else has said - I’m grateful for what I have and generally don’t have things because I don’t want them but luckily could afford most of them if I really wanted.
No
BBQ
Fire pit
Coffee maker
Dog
Netflix etc
Love my warm and cosy slippers especially on the cold uncarpeted floors in the kitchen and hallway, dishwasher, tv, iPad, phone and kindle, air fryer and microwave, toaster and kettle.

mistymitts Mon 03-Oct-22 15:37:27

Nor do I have a onesie.
Video door bell,
Kindle and the list will go on the more I read.
But I do have slippers, and many throws to keep warm.

mistymitts Mon 03-Oct-22 15:34:25

Tumble Drier
Air fryer,
Smart TV,
Answer machine,
Alexa,
BBQ
Hair tongs,
Meat thermometer.

nexus63 Mon 03-Oct-22 15:33:18

i don't have

tumble dryer
airfryer
mixer
dish washer
electric blanket
hairdryer
tv

i do have central heating but it has never been used since my housing put it in 10 years ago

WendyBT Mon 03-Oct-22 15:32:52

No staff. The last maid left years ago.

Boolya Mon 03-Oct-22 15:30:41

Alexa
video doorbell
air fryer
hair dryer
fire pit
conservatory