On Full House we had the all in one washer and dryer and I never used it. Kelley complained that it took forever to dry anything. On this boat we have the same thing. But, living on the boat I knew that I would use it. There is a Laundromat in the marina but how nice to throw something in; if only to dry towels in this humid location.

But alas, the dryer not only took forever, but it never finished drying the small load. Kelley and I decided that we could fix this…if only look at it and shake our heads. Out it came from the cabinet.

Now on our port side live Nancy and Fred. He is retired and she is working J.C.Penny’s. They have a washer-dryer like ours and that is all Nancy uses. He brings us the newspaper every morning and always has a joke for me. They are a sweet couple. So, Fred wants to know what’s up. Kelley invited him over and the two of them take the machine top off and before you know it, Fred discovers that the fan can’t turn because it keeps hitting a screw. We are all surprised that the motor has not overheated, or worse, burned out. Mmmmmmmm. What to do? The men can’t get the top off this one part and that is where the screw is that needs to be lowered. Fred grabs some pliers and proceeds to break off the tips of the fan where they would be hitting the screw! Brilliant! Out of the box thinking! Now this took much longer for the men to come to this conclusion then I am letting on. But, I now cheerfully wash and dry clothes. Here are the men…with a celebratory beer! Thanks, Fred.