Anyway, I did kinda awesome actually.

Remind me not to piss of Liese when she's holding her bow.

Yep!

When you're not on wi fi, what network does it use?

Steph, a few months ago I bought a new HE top-loading washer, with agitator, by GE. It's quiet, it gets clothes clean, it hasn't destroyed anything, and I've had no problems with it at all. I leave the top open when it's not in use, and I try not to leave wet clothes in it for too long, to avoid the musty smell. I like the HE detergents (the surprisingly knowledgeable salesman told me the HE detergent works using enzymes and only a little actual detergent, and it works fine in cold water and even does a good job getting blood stains out) and the precise-fill function that fills the washer with only just as much water as it needs. In short, I love it.

Yeah, those two elements are big factors for me. It's really nice to be able to launder in cold when I'm low on propane, and hang the clothes out after. And being in Arizona, of course, the less water I use, the better.

But I've been pretty dang happy with the soapnuts, too, although I generally use warm with them.

Man, y'all are very efficient! I spent the morning at my folks' place, straightened up a bit, fed them lunch, went to TJ's, came home, and took a nap. Then I walked the dog.

Now I really need to disassemble the trap on my bathroom sink before I go to the theater later. Bah.

Graded a few papers! I think we might be going to the pool next.

I hate having to leave the door open to (somewhat) avoid the smell. And both washer and dryer take so freaking long to do a load. Not a fan of the HE.

Can you buy Kindle books (from the Kindle) when you're outside a north American network?

Yep! Did it from the beach last year in Mexico! May do it again!

ita, I think it depends on what country you're in, who Amazon has an agreement with.

I wanna go hang at Liese's for a weekend and shoot stuff and enjoy the desert!!

ION, before I go make myself presentable for public viewing (i.e., putting on pants and slapping on some makeup) before I head to a friend's birthday gathering, I just bought a Wolverine costume for M for Purim.

I am so petty. His mom was like "If you wanna be Wolverine for Purim, your dad will have to buy it for you."

FUCK YOU, DONE! You're lucky I can't afford REAL retractable claws, woman!!

And he and his stepdad are watching The Hulk movie tonight, so screw your bitching about "No PG-13 movies" chick -- we are having an X-Men and Marvel superhero movie FESTIVAL this summer, and you can SUCK IT. And yes, M, you CAN watch the Avengers this summer. BOO-YAH.

I try not to be petty, but he'll be 10 in two months! SUPERHEROES ARE A GO, and I embrace my superhero-inspired pettiness!

Now Imma go curl my hair.

I hate having to leave the door open to (somewhat) avoid the smell. And both washer and dryer take so freaking long to do a load. Not a fan of the HE.

Hm. My HE washer and dryer are distinctly quicker than my old regular ones. I don't know for sure if I HAVE to leave the lid up on the washer to avoid the smell, I just do. I can close the doors to the laundry room, er, closet, so the cats can't jump into the washer, which is my main concern. Of course, Leo already did jump into the washer, and jumped right back out, so I really shouldn't worry about it.