I bought it!!! I bought it! Now I have to hide it.

February 23rd, 2008 at 12:06 pm

From my landlord that is. Who goes ballistic at such things. And since he does not speak much English, it would be impossible to explain to him that it takes less water to use the machine than to wash everything by hand under the running water.

It is a small machine that will go on the counter top.
I just can't live like this anymore.

So I am getting it, and if the landlord is scheduled to come in, I'll move it to the bedroom for that day. I don't feel unethical about this deception -- I will be using less water! and I'll have one little comfort of civilization. Smile
Is that too much to ask?

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13 Responses to “I bought it!!! I bought it! Now I have to hide it.”

Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:59 pm

I would have thought it was a microwave if I saw it closed.
carol Says:
February 23rd, 2008 at 02:05 pm

thats the funniest thing i,ve read,i cant believe you dont like washing dishes,i can understand if u had to hide a cat but a dishwasher,thats really weird and what a waste of money.
HelpMeFriend Says:
February 23rd, 2008 at 02:12 pm

It is none of your landlords business what you have in your home that you use. If it were a washer or dryer, would you have to hide that too? I am sure that you could lie to the non-English speaking person telling them that it is a microwave anyway.
Nika Says:
February 23rd, 2008 at 02:21 pm

You can't believe I don't like washing dishes? You are the first one I met that does like it. In my house they pile up in the sink for 3 days, because we both work and commute 3 hrs a day. I would rather spend my time doing something else, and so would my husband.

HMF, he threatened a neighbor with eviction over a small washer. Washer I can only dream about. It would be the end of the world if I got a washer. Water is included in the rent, so he pays it (not possible to separate, very old big building) and is obsessed over every penny.
monkeymama Says:
February 23rd, 2008 at 03:04 pm

Wow that's pretty cool. Never seen one.

I Am with you - hate dishes.
baselle Says:
February 23rd, 2008 at 03:37 pm

Cool and so tiny. It does so much look like a microwave. I remember one rental as having a behemoth portable dishwasher with wheels that you took and attached the hose to the faucet. Even that is better than doing dishes by hand. Loud, though, when you ran it.

How heavy is it and much noise does it make when its running? Just thinking that if you want to keep it a secret from the landlord, you should keep it a secret as much as possible from other tenants too.
rduell Says:
February 23rd, 2008 at 03:57 pm

I've never seen one of those before! How neat!
boomeyers Says:
February 23rd, 2008 at 05:56 pm

That is awesome! How many dishes does it hold?
baselle Says:
February 23rd, 2008 at 06:55 pm

Oh yeah, you'll want to hide the dishwashing detergent from your LL too. Speaking from an expert in devious activity.
Broken Arrow Says:
February 23rd, 2008 at 10:39 pm

HAHAHA! I thought it was a pet too! Like a puppy or something. Awesome.

Oh yeah, and mental note: Gotta keep an eye on that Baselle there....
Nika Says:
February 24th, 2008 at 04:27 pm

It holds 4 place settings. So I assume at least 12 dishes and 4 cups. Will let you know more when it comes.
pfodyssey Says:
February 27th, 2008 at 05:02 pm

Don't give it a second thought...a must have for your own sanity.
baselle Says:
March 16th, 2008 at 08:40 pm

BA - I take that as a complement. Seriously, with any devious activity you have to cover up the item, noise from side activity, and anything that implies said devious activity. Ask me how I survived college!

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