Need a lie down!

Usedtobeblonde

I started a thread some weeks ago about Night Lark duvets.
They are coverless and go in the washing machine.
They are an absolute boon for those like me who have struggled to change bedding.
I put my new 10:5 tog duvet on last week, washed the summer one, rolled it up into its own supplied bag and put it into storage.
I really struggled before I bought them.
It is showering, washing my hair and then drying it which tires me out.
I do have to sit down after that and I can’t put washing out on the line anymore.
However as GG said it beats the alternative.

So do you have to wash that duvet often?
Or do you use a flat sheet to make it spin out longer?
Might be an idea for my mum.

Crossed posts Mollygo

I started a thread some weeks ago about Night Lark duvets.
They are coverless and go in the washing machine.
They are an absolute boon for those like me who have struggled to change bedding.
I put my new 10:5 tog duvet on last week, washed the summer one, rolled it up into its own supplied bag and put it into storage.
I really struggled before I bought them.
It is showering, washing my hair and then drying it which tires me out.
I do have to sit down after that and I can’t put washing out on the line anymore.
However as GG said it beats the alternative.

Tackling the summer/winter bedding today.
It will be more challenging than the hour of Aquafit I’ve already done. (And we’ve got coverless duvets.) when did mattresses get so heavy?

Charleygirl5

I will be 82 next week, and it takes me 15 minutes to strip my bed, never mind make it up. I suppose at least I can do it even though like tanith I need a lie down frequently.

My Mum, also in her 80’s, gets me to do it for her😄

Stripping and remaking beds is a workout, and we now have an extra bed downstairs because my husband has been very unwell, then when the grown family come ‘to help’ I have to strip and remake their beds.
I feel like I work in a hotel sometimes, and it is a real work out.

I did my summer/autumn bedding change last week and planned the day around it.
It seems to have become a big deal nowadays rather than just a simple task.

GrannyGravy13

Getting old isn’t for wimps but it sure as heck beats the alternative.

🤣🤣🤣

I will be 82 next week, and it takes me 15 minutes to strip my bed, never mind make it up. I suppose at least I can do it even though like tanith I need a lie down frequently.

GrannyGravy13

Getting old isn’t for wimps but it sure as heck beats the alternative.

Yes I shouldn't moan as I'm still happily chugging along and nearing 80. My poor DH died in his early 50s.

GrannyGravy13 🤣🤣

Getting old isn’t for wimps but it sure as heck beats the alternative.

I used to be able to clean the whole house and do the garden without stopping now I have to pace myself and have regular breaks. Getting old isn't much fun.

Oh I think that counts as heavy manual work.

I’m still recovering from the effort of showering and getting breakfast😬

I’m the same. I can only do one hour’s gardening then have to sit down. It’s quite depressing!