tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post7013862397918027903..comments2024-01-09T22:37:49.538-08:00Comments on The Road to Poland: Do they even have that in Poland? #9oliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-67046310814324761082014-06-15T00:24:41.604-07:002014-06-15T00:24:41.604-07:00We did get a dryer! It's a condensation dryer,...We did get a dryer! It's a condensation dryer, so it takes longer than the hot air blowing dryers in America, but it is definitely better than not having one at all. It's worth it.oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-42466362653959957242014-06-14T21:03:55.275-07:002014-06-14T21:03:55.275-07:00We just came back from Poland, and honestly, until...We just came back from Poland, and honestly, until I got there, I had NO IDEA that they didn't use dryers -- I thought I would DIE!! I learned quickly to hang our wet clothes wherever I could find something to hang them on ... we too rented an apartment in the heart of Old Town Krakow -- our balcony overlooked the Mariacki Church, Cloth Hall and the Wawel Castle... it was the best apartment I've rented in Poland, but the whole "no dryer thing" just killed me... when I got back to Ohio last month, I hugged and kissed my dryer!!<br /><br />So your original post is 3 years old -- did you ever get a dryer??<br /><br />We are planning to move to the Krakow region after I am done with school, and a Clothes Dryer is at the top of my MUST HAVE OR NO DEAL list!<br /><br />LorrieHRM-Poland-boundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393615838688046480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-84916845303784482472013-01-05T08:42:44.840-08:002013-01-05T08:42:44.840-08:00last week, I got back visiting Poland for the past...last week, I got back visiting Poland for the past 5 weeks. Stayed with my friend.In appreciation I would like to buy a clothes dryer for he. I have search the internet without prevail. Perhaps you can help. I live in US therefore all the transaction has to be arranged here....Thank you kindly....Lisa Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-5504920658944072252012-03-06T17:34:40.271-08:002012-03-06T17:34:40.271-08:00Why have I never seen this comment before?! Hi, Ag...Why have I never seen this comment before?! Hi, Agata!<br />Wow, you have a dryer? Seriously, you are the first person I know who lives in Poland that has a dryer. It's good to know there are others like me. We'll see how it all unfolds...hehehehe, get it..."unfolds?"oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-81703804928014257402011-11-30T08:46:52.368-08:002011-11-30T08:46:52.368-08:00I have the same washer/dryer combo! :D and yes, it...I have the same washer/dryer combo! :D and yes, it only fits one sheet, sometimes it takes 5 loads to wash everything, but I am still very happy that we bought it. We live in a small apartment and don't have room to hang our clothes. My husband grew up in the US and he demanded a dryer :D this one was a pretty good choice I definitely recommend getting one. <br />People do not have dryers in Poland because they are not used to using them. They are much more affordable right now, but a lot of people are convinced that dryers damage clothes.<br /><br />It's a great blog keep up the good work and good luck!<br /><br />AgataAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-84259770559647832472011-10-13T16:54:21.937-07:002011-10-13T16:54:21.937-07:00Hi Olivia :)
It's Kama again :) We do have dry...Hi Olivia :)<br />It's Kama again :) We do have dryers in Poland so you shouldn't worry too much. You'll be OK. I'm sure of it :):):)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-27673290400822366692011-10-11T05:41:10.577-07:002011-10-11T05:41:10.577-07:00Hello Marta,
I'm so glad you found my blog, an...Hello Marta,<br />I'm so glad you found my blog, and like it! Comment away!<br />Yes, it is all about point of view, I think you are right. We'll see about the dryer situation. I am sure that I can do without one. As it is now, once the clothes are dry and folded they can sit in the same spot for well over the amount of time it would take for them to dry on the line so it won't be that different. ;) For most of these things, it's not so much about whether or not WE will have them but if they exist in Poland at all, and really, in the end, how that will effect us, me, and how our lifestyle will be different. It's fun to think about.<br />Thanks for posting! You are welcome any time!oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-88363901766909477882011-10-11T04:43:56.752-07:002011-10-11T04:43:56.752-07:00Hey. I found your blog some time ago and I really ...Hey. I found your blog some time ago and I really enjoy reading about Poland seen through a lens of a foreigner planning to move here. The posts on "Do they even have that in Poland?" are particularly funny, so I had to comment on it, I hope you don't mind. These questions show how "the point of view depends on the point of sitting" as we (literally) say in Poland. How something one cannot imagine living without can be completely disregarded by other. Now, responding your question: we do have the dryers, meaning I guess they are available in stores, but personally I don't know anyone who uses them. I myself never thought of getting one, or lacked it. I guess it is just a matter of being used to that. I mean it's just obvious that laundry needs some time to dry and you just take that into account when doing your washing. And it will dry eventually :) Also note that most of the year (like October-March) it is cold enough to have the central heating on at home. That makes the loundry dry much quicker.<br />Anyway, I wish you good luck with it:))) <br /><br />Greetings<br /><br />MartaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-62592141108330604192011-10-10T10:51:45.149-07:002011-10-10T10:51:45.149-07:00It's funny. Back in the older days it seems li...It's funny. Back in the older days it seems like homes were spick and span, clotehs were hand washed and line dried, bread was made from scratch, etc. and yet soemtimes we can't find the time to do even two of those things in the same day. BUT, at he same time, I also think priorities and relationships between parents and children were different. Relationships were based around work and everyone pitching in to get it done. There was only one day of rest, Sunday, and that's when you get your play time in. I doubt it was all hum-glum or anything, but probably far less free time to enjoy each other on a personal, "get down on the floor and play" type way. I dont know. Of course, they also weren't writing blogs and checking email and trying to sew Thanksgiving decorations and make homemade foods they don't really need, etc. Soooo....oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-84478387481067875292011-10-10T10:21:40.849-07:002011-10-10T10:21:40.849-07:00I think living without a dryer would encourage me ...I think living without a dryer would encourage me to lengthen the life of clothes before throwing them in the wash. I cannot imagine how our grandparents washed and dried everything by hand with 8 little kids running around. I imagine your kids will learn a new meaning of working hard!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02096149014019312158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-74369900594778056802011-10-09T18:33:43.910-07:002011-10-09T18:33:43.910-07:00I know you have no dryer. And when I posted this I...I know you have no dryer. And when I posted this I though of you, but it didn't stop me! I think, more so than anything, the IDEA of the dryer and the IDEA that I can have it if I want it, as in, they exist and we can buy one and hook it up, if I want, is really way more important to my psyche than whether or not it actually happens. It's one in a long list of items that I see as very American and that I may never want or have... but I COULD, and for some reason that makes things better. Does that make sense?oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371993808242884849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561284101719077125.post-18477981125545888642011-10-08T20:48:08.691-07:002011-10-08T20:48:08.691-07:00Do you know that we have no dryer? And that is th...Do you know that we have no dryer? And that is the EXACT drying rack we use when the weather isn't good! What you're forgetting, my poor stressed out friend, is that your older kids are almost old enough already to hang clothes on the line themselves. Soon you will have at least 4 people doing all sorts of various chores around your home and all you'll have to do is delegate. True story! You can totally live without a dryer, I promise. It IS fun!Dwija {House Unseen}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17887429052179249473noreply@blogger.com