It CAME!  I am the proud owner of my very own washboard.  Last night we couldn't wait to try it out.  I grabbed my ds coat, ok an aside here, WHY would ANYONE design a coat for a 7 yo boy with WHITE lining???  What were they thinking!  I grabbed my ds coat, set the washboard in the sink, with my bar of soap and went to work.  Ten minutes later it was CLEAN!  I had pre-treated, soaked, washed, that coat and in 10 minutes of elbow grease it was clean!

My kids got in on the act and have all had to take turns getting out stains.  Some will never come out, but I have been pleasantly surprised at how many have!

On to other exciting news.  Sunday we get a purebred nubian.  I am not sure of her name and really should stop down there on Friday and check her out and make sure she has a good udder (Paige's hangs and it will limit her years of production).

BUT we are very excited.

We ended up with 3 bucklings and 2 doelings this season.  One of the bucklings was misidentified at birth, the neighbor boy noticed it.  I am pleased anyway, but this is one of the reasons we will be getting another doe.

Time to begin spring cleaning.  Bedrooms this afternoon.  YUCK.  (muttering to self, I WILL like it when done, it will be better when done, I need to get this done.....)

Joyfully,

Cheryl

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Posted by Homeschooling6

Where did you get the washboard? I would love to get one. The kids have been listening to all the Little House books and this would be a great way to have some hands on learning. Thanks for sharing.
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Posted by Anonymous

I found the washboard at Columbus Washboard Company. I wanted one that I knew would hold up. It was $22. The company is pretty amazing. They send laundry kits to our troops overseas.

You can also get them at Lehmans. They are a little cheaper there.

Joyfully,
Cheryl

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