Daily supply of iron

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Shari
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Daily supply of iron

Post by Shari »

I hesitate to ask this for fear of unpolitcally correct comments regarding my mental state or obsessive compulsive behavior. . .but. . .how common is a steam iron amongst the amenities in most villas?

Yes, I iron. . .daily. Yes, the t-shirt that I'll be wearing over my swimsuit to the beach. I know it's a casual island, but freshly pressed clothes make me happy, so don't judge me!! :roll:

We're staying at Miles Away, so I could contact Destination St John and ask them, but I'd rather be ridiculed on-line!
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islandgirl
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Post by islandgirl »

hey shari

buy one of those portable steam irons that you see ads for on tv. it would work just the same..no worries mon! 8) 8)
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martini girl
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Post by martini girl »

There was an iron at our last villa, I even used it once or twice...don't feel bad about it.
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chicagoans
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Post by chicagoans »

There must be others like you, because I often see "iron and ironing board" listed as amenities on villa websites. (I laugh because for me, that's more like a punishment than an amenity, but I applaud your discipline!)

3 times my mom has given me an ironing board as a "gift", and 3 times I've "accidentally" left it behind when I move. Maybe it's time to act like a grownup and get myself one...
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Post by flip-flop »

Mom, is that you? My mom irons her pillow cases .. something about them feeling so much better. Anyway, the last 2 DSJ houses we've rented had an iron. I can't recall the ones prior to that.
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Post by greyhoundmom »

Shari,

Hang that tee up in the bathroom with a hot shower going for 3 minutes! No iron, no worries!

Jan
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Post by liamsaunt »

Iron? What's an iron? :?

I would just email DSJ and ask--they will get right back to you.
It's like looking in your soup and finding a whole different alphabet.
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Post by Kentuckygirl »

flip-flop wrote:Mom, is that you?
I was thinking the same thing! My Mom irons blue jeans and she use to iron my Dad's boxers! :shock: I definitely didn't get that gene!
Shari, I agree with liamsaunt. I'd just email DSJ.
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Post by DCphoto »

Funny story, thought about you when I read it. I hardly touch an iron, I use the wrinkle release in a spray bottle.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstop ... miles.html
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Pia
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Post by Pia »

greyhoundmom shame, shame on you :(

Hanging a t-shirt in the shower with the water running for 3 mins would waste soooo much water - cisterns would be empty in no time and depending on the time of year and how busy the delivery trucks get, you can wait 2-3 days for a delivery - not good for the next guests that run out as well as the - $$$$$ it costs :(

Remember everyone please try to conserve when on island (said in the nicest way possible :) )

Pia
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Post by shoemak38 »

Shari
Do you iron items before your pack in suitcase :roll: and then again before you wear item :P

If answer is yes my wife has found her long losted twin :lol:
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Post by shoemak38 »

Pia
What about 15 year old girls who take 40 min showers :oops:
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VayCay
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Post by VayCay »

Pia wrote:greyhoundmom shame, shame on you :(

Hanging a t-shirt in the shower with the water running for 3 mins would waste soooo much water - cisterns would be empty in no time and depending on the time of year and how busy the delivery trucks get, you can wait 2-3 days for a delivery - not good for the next guests that run out as well as the - $$$$$ it costs :(

Remember everyone please try to conserve when on island (said in the nicest way possible :) )

Pia
Pia...re-read...i think she meant while she was taking a shower
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Teresa_Rae
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Post by Teresa_Rae »

You remind me of one of my best friends Tracy. She will iron an old t-shirt before doing housework on a Saturday morning! And she's been like that since I met her in 7th grade.
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Post by RickG »

Iron? Geritol!

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