Lessons learned. . .

Normally, I'm not allowed anywhere near the laundry room as my folding skills (accusations of lack of interest have been bandied about) are constantly called into question.

On occasion, though, I do fold clothes, particularly when guests have a load of wash to do later in the evenings.

We have two standard washers and dryers here at the hotel, just like most folks have at home in the States. Hence, we can get a fair amount into them. Sometimes, even those aren't enough when a large family drops off their soiled articles.

Though I don't do it often, and am hardly an expert, there are some things that have been learned:

** Sequins, or even plastic stuff on shirts, drawers, etc., are very, very hot right out of the dryer.


** Hats off to the folks at department stores that can fold dress shirts so nicely, and don't leave them looking like they were run over by a bunch of bikers--it's just not possible.

** Trying to fold one-piece bathing suits is like trying to put the candy back into a pinata--It just isn't going to come out nicely.

** Hammocks are for lazing about and taking naps. . . THEY ARE NOT FOR WEARING.