I’m scheduling this before Linda, but I’ll circle back to update it with the link. I’ve been out driving around a bit to get some pictures of the snow before warmer temps and rain wash us back into a dull dormant landscape.

You’re probably wondering about the title. Well, it’s the backstory to my one-liner. I don’t do the laundry around here, but I contribute (dirty clothes) to the process. I also put my clean laundry away – I know, I know, “Whoa, Dan you put your own laundry away…” Yeah I get it. Anyway, let’s get to the one-liner:

“There are more socks coming out of the dryer than I have feet and there are days between laundry cycles.”

I think there are gremlins, and I think they’re wearing my socks.

This post is part of Linda G. Hill’s fun weekly series One-Liner Wednesday. And, given the time of the year, it’s also part of Just-Jot-January. If you have a one-liner, I encourage you to join in on the fun. You can follow this link to participate and to see the one-liners from the other participants.

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84 responses to “Laundry Day – 1LinerWeds JusJoJan”

  1. Fabulous photos Dan. I appreciate the lengths you went to get them for us :)

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    1. We got a little more snow overnight. Now turning to “wintry mix” which is snow, sleet and freezing rain. Then rain.

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      1. Nature likes to give it all sometimes.

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  2. Dan, I could feel the cold permeating my bones. Those poor little leaves!

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    1. They do look cold, Robbie.

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  3. Thanks for the beautiful photos, Dan. I love the one of the leaf. And I totally get the sock issue.

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    1. Thanks Janet (I looked ahead).

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  4. Hi Dan – socks usually reappear … but yes not always for some reason. Sounds like you’ve a good division of labour … well done! I’m so glad it’s warming up a little – but we (south coast) hasn’t been as cold as you – lovely photos … particularly the ice-flows. Cheers Hilary

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    1. Thanks Hilary. Socks do seem to drift in and out of the flow of laundry. Some years, we get more freezing on the rivers in February – we almost always have a thaw in January. But last year, February was very mild. I thought I’d get some picture while I could.

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  5. You have more socks than feet coming out of your dryer? I have less. Clearly we have different gremlins…

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    1. After reading your recent posts, I don’t think I want your gremlins. No offense.

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      1. Can’t say I blame you….

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  6. Ginger Salvatore Avatar
    Ginger Salvatore

    What is it about socks? They can’t behave themselves. Sometimes they slide down in our shoes, or a hole appears in them for no apparent reason, or two go in the washer but only one comes out! Too bad our money doesn’t multiply like our socks!

    The stone arch railroad bridge is a beauty as are the sunrise photos. You sure aren’t lacking parks in your area!

    I’ve never heard of “no waste seed”. I have to look that up.

    Overall your photos clearly show how cold it’s been, but a bit of a warm up coming our way, although briefly.

    Old Glory with the sun rising makes a nice picture.

    Happy Hump Day!

    Ginger💞

    Sent from my iPad

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    1. I just had a hole appear on the top of a fairly new sock – the top, where nothing rubs or pushes.

      The no-waste seed is great. Nothing to rake up after, and the animals don’t have to pick through shells to find seed. Well, except for peanut shells.

      We got more snow overnight, but the dreaded wintry-mix is falling now. I’ll push whatever is left around when it stops.

      At some point, the sun will rise over the flag. That’s when I know spring is coming. Then, they’ll push the clocks ahead and…ugh.

      Take care Ginger. Stay safe inside while whatever falls from above.

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  7. What beautiful winter images! Most especially the one of the path next to the Farmington River and the one of the stone railroad bridge. That creek running through the trees is very inviting too. As for socks, all I can say is that if you catch those gremlins frisk them for the folder I can’t find. Those little weasels cause all kinds of consternation here.

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    1. The gremlins must have a big storage area around here, Maureen. The Farmington River winds its way through Connecticut before merging with the Connecticut River about 1/2 mile from where this park is. Along the way, the Farmington travels north, south, east and west. It fills a few reservoirs and offers us some delightful views. I like that thev’ve built a few parks near its banks.

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  8. SO_____ it’s Your house that all my lost socks go to, eh?

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    1. Ha ha – quite possibly. It’s like conservation of energy – between us, we have the same number of socks.

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  9. Love the buried leaf, and I read a book once where a father and son built a stone bridge like that.

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    1. That bridge is my favorite. A few years ago, the Historical Society had a birthday party for it when it turned 150. Still going strong.

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      1. It’s probably stronger than most.

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  10. Great photos, Dan. They give me the shivers. I often wonder about the sock situation myself. Since I have been banned from the laundry, putting mine away is my compensating chore, and it does not end well to complain about missing socks.

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    1. Haha – I’m with you, John. No complaints here. More socks, missing socks, no matter.

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  11. Socks are a mystery…
    Lovely muted beauty in your gallery, Dan.

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    1. Thanks Dale. As long as I have clean socks to put on, I’m not going to worry.

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      1. Haha! And if they don’t match, it doesn’t matter as that seems to be the style lately. (Which would drive me nuts!)

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        1. I accidentally wore unmatched socks a few weeks ago. I felt like I should have been embarrassed, but…

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          1. Instead, you were following the trend!

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  12. I have a pile of socks missing their mates maybe they’re over there? It’s mind boggling…where do they go?

    The light on the snow was so pretty, and I love your stone bridge.

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    1. Thanks Deborah. Maybe socks just travel from dryer to dryer while we sleep.

      I thought it was nice when the color came from the sunrise while everythign else was black and white.

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  13. Having read all the Harry Potter books, I’m sure House Elves have something to do with the sock situation.

    Tell me the truth: Do leaves line up for you to do photoshoots of them? What do leaves say just as you take the picture — treeeeees?

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    1. Haha – Maddie used to find all the leaves. I’m sure I miss a few. I don’t know how or why a random leaf ends up in the snow on my walk, when there are no trees around. But they do.

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  14. Don’t get me started on laundry gremlins. Hey, as the primary person doing laundry for as long as I can remember, having someone to put it away is a real treat! Good luck with the ‘slogging’ and keep your wyes on Spring, Dan.

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    1. I’m comfortable waiting for spring, Cheryl. I do enjoy the four seasons, some more than others, but winter is not on the bottom. I think I prefer winter to summer. Especially during those hot and humid spells.

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      1. While I prefer Summer, Dan, I have decided that if I had to die during one or the other I’d rather the peace and silence of freezing. I know it sounds morbid to have considered such a thing, you can blame your favorite tv series. The Midnight Sun influenced me greatly and caused me to wonder just which would be first. Even thought the episode first aired in 1961, a mere few years after I was born, we watched all the reruns as I was growing up. I must have been around ten or so when I saw it the first time.

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        1. It’s quite the story, and an interesting twist. Both sides of the coin.

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  15. I love your pictures, Dan! Such great shots.

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  16. My husband and I have different methods of folding clothes, so I decided he can fold his clothes any way he wants. Then the magic words: “Your clothes are ready!” which is code for:’ I pulled them out of the dryer and they are stacked on the washer. Come and get ’em!’ Works for me.

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    1. Mine are somewhat folded and on the bed when ready. I refold some, or unfold and roll some, but I never complain.

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  17. Sock-wearing gremlins! Now that’s an image in my mind. Happy Wednesday, hope your socks match.

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    1. Match? Oh, geeze, now you’re upping the ante ;-)

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  18. Fabulous photos Dan especially the last one of old Glory! ….. Well done for putting your laundry away! …I so agree about the sock though…
    Where do the go or even come from 💜💜

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    1. I’m glad you liked the pictures, Willow. As for the socks, who can tell?

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  19. Love the photos, Dan. They are peaceful, unlike lost socks.

    Question: I see you have Mastodon on your list at the end of the post. Do you get many referrals from there? I get quite a few from Twitter and Pinterest, haven’t tried Mastodon, and am always on the hunt for more effective marketing.

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    1. Thanks Jacqui. I started on Mastodon mid-2023 after Hugh (Huge’s Views and News) mentioned it. My group is growing slowly, and I’m letting it be that way, as opposed to chasing followers. I get likes and reposts, but I haven’t put a lot of energy into it yet. I still get more traction on Twitter, but the platform makes me shake my head so often.

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  20. Dan, our socks go into laundry bags to go through their cycles because they simply cannot be trusted left to their own devices. The dull and dormant look is in full swing here. White has become gray.

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    1. Ha! Incarceration rules the Chess socks – I like it. We got more white stuff today, now we have rain for a few days. I think dull is just around the corner.

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  21. No one knows….could it be Dragons 🐉🐲💜💜

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  22. Ha! I remember ages ago, a comedian doing a bit about the “Lost Sock Universe.” I wish I could remember the jokes. It was funny. Keep those feet warm, Dan. Hugs.

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    1. I’m sure there is such a place as the “Lost Sock Universe,” Teagan. My guess is that some escaped and ended up in my laundry. I do like it when my feet are warm.

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  23. I love that stone arch bridge. Beautiful!

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    1. It’s my favorite bridge around here, Mae. 150 years old and still carrying passenger and freight trains.

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  24. Kudos to you for helping with the laundry! Love the photos, but I’m a sucker for a train track.

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    1. I am, too, Jan. I can’t resist getting a picture of them in the snow.

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  25. Dan your pictures are so pretty I’d love to show the world. How do you feel about reblog?

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    1. I’d be pleased with that, Jill. I appreciate your comment, too.

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  26. I stopped wearing socks because the gremlins were stealing them. Maybe they sent them to you! I love to see the blue sky. It has been absent without leave for far too long up here.

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    1. These all look familiar to me, Pam, but I could be mistaken :-)

      The brief appearance of blue sky has been replaced by rain, freezing rain, snow showers and gray skies.

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  27. That’s hilarious Dan about the number of feet! I think it’s when you found odd socks that I think there could be gremlins haha. The snow looks amazing, hopefully it won’t hang around too long.

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    1. Thanks Wayne. I don’t know how to explain where socks go, or where they come from. The snow is gradually being washed away by rain and freezing rain.

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      1. Happy days. I hate when the snow turns to slush and stays for days and days.

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  28. Of course, the stone arch railroad bridge is my favorite!

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    1. Mine, too, Liz. That’s my favorite bridge in this area.

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  29. Most people lose socks in the wash. I wonder if there is some sort of secret door between your washer and the rest of the universe? Have you found a single navy blue crew sock that might be mine?

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    1. Haha – I’ll take a close look, Janis. I’ve lost some, too.

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  30. Dryers are known to eat socks.
    I especially like the frozen leaf. (K)

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    1. I like finding those leaves.

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  31. If you can solve the sock mystery, I’m sure there must be an extraordinary award awaiting you. Fun story, Dan, and beautiful photos. 😊

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    1. Thanks Gwen. I don’t think I can solve it 🙁

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  32. HI Dan, I love your sunrise pictures. Did I tell you I’m doing a new series of paintings call The Light? The sock gremlins visit me too.

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    1. I might have missed your mention of that series of paintings. I look forward to seeing them. If’ I’ve already missed some, feel free to leave a link. I enjoy your artwork.

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      1. Hi Dan, I am busy with the first painting. I will share in due course. These paintings are bigger, A2, so they take some time to complete.

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  33. I enjoy your winter-scapes which remind me of my Pennsylvania childhood in the snow. Thank you!

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  34. I especially liked that half-buried oak leaf. Even the gremlins need clean socks.

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    1. Haha – I guess you’re right, Frank.

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  35. I’ve been washing my share of socks, as well. Funny how I have my favorites. Love the photos.

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    1. I’m glad you like the pictures 😊

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