Banned....

[expat]

I was banned yesterday, it was rather a shock and I did not see it coming. I think it is a bit harsh, but when you break the rules, there are consequences..................I am no longer allowed to put things in the dishwasher Mrs Expat came home yesterday and my latest effort was the straw that broke the camels back. She is rather "particular" abut how things are placed inside. ALL items are to be placed in taking up as little space as possible to maximise the efficiency (she is German, no my wife not the dishwasher. Come to think about so is the dishwasher ) of the appliance. She does have a point, I can make the dishwasher appear full with two coffee cups, a teaspoon and a cereal bowl I have to confess I have been playing this for a while now, but it has somewhat backfired on me. Banned I am from putting things in it, however, I am most definitely still authorised to unload the dam thing
Anyone got any ideas on how I could get that "privilege" withdrawn too

Matt

[Hagar]

Sounds like a result.

Anyone got any ideas on how I could get that "privilege" withdrawn too

Easy Peasey. Accidentally drop a few of her favourite pieces of china. Sorted! 8-)

[expat]

Sounds like a result.

Anyone got any ideas on how I could get that "privilege" withdrawn too

Easy Peasey. Accidentally drop a few of her favourite pieces of china. Sorted! 8-)

Nice idea, but then my beer chits would turn into new plates

Matt

[Hagar]

Sounds like a result.

Anyone got any ideas on how I could get that "privilege" withdrawn too

Easy Peasey. Accidentally drop a few of her favourite pieces of china. Sorted! 8-)

Nice idea, but then my beer chits would turn into new plates

Matt

Nothing of importance is achieved without sacrifice.  What are you - man or mouse?

[expat]

Sounds like a result.

Anyone got any ideas on how I could get that "privilege" withdrawn too

Easy Peasey. Accidentally drop a few of her favourite pieces of china. Sorted! 8-)

Nice idea, but then my beer chits would turn into new plates

Matt

Nothing of importance is achieved without sacrifice.

[ozzy72]

You could try what I did once, remove the shelves from within the dish washer and hide them.
See her get out of that

[C]

Fancy a wife swap. My wife winds me up by loading the dishwasher (not German, but the washing machine's AEG) in the most inefficient fashion possible!

[ozzy72]

I have a dishwasher but rarely use it... is there something wrong with me? It looks very nice mind, but only seems to be used when we have guests.
Otherwise it is either the missus or me that washes the dishes. Must get the children more used to this as part of my child-slavery policy 8-)

[Fozzer]

Washing up my dishes by hand, in my Kitchen Sink, is part of my enjoyment of producing such a lovely, satisfying meal!... ...!

...and gives me the opportunity of wearing my flowery Pinafore... ...!

Paul...in my dessicated domesticated mood... 8-)...!

... ... ...!

[Bud Greene]

Gee, it's nice living alone!   I can load the dishwasher however I like, run it at any time of the day or night, or opt not to do the dishes at all!

[eno]

I'm with Charlie on this one, for exactly the same reason......... fancy a swap :d

[ftldave]

A stern female finger pointing at the stack of paper plates warded me away from the dishwasher. They're cheap and biodegradable, right? Renewable resource and all that, right?

[expat]

I'm with Charlie on this one, for exactly the same reason......... fancy a swap :d

I will just have a chat with UPS and then get back to you

Matt

[Ang2dogs]

How I got out of the dishwasher dilemma!

Kinda like Ozzy said, I don't belive using the dishwasher is nessecery (as it's just me and the ol'lady), unless we have a bunch of family or friends over to eat. But the wife don't like to do dishes by hand, and eventually loads up the dish washer untill I can't find a clean plate or utinsiles,
utensals, knife, fork or spoon, and God help her, my coffee mug. And like you said SHE expects me to unload it.

So here's how to get out of this wishywashy situation.
First, make sure your lady ain't looking over your shoulder as you read this!

You got to make like your giving in. OK honey use your dishwasher, have fun. Now you are throwing her off, everythings OK.So now what you do is after your done eating,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Wash your own dishes. Let her pileup her own stuff in the dishwasher, and when your stuff is dry put them away in the cupboard (or where ever you put them).Now what ever you do ignore the situation and when she thinks YOUR going to empty the blasted washer, just go and get you clean frosty mug, fill it with a beverage of your choice and go about your buisness as if nothing is going on. She'll get the message and empty the darn thing herself! , OK gotta run, I hear her coming down to my chambers.

[Steve M]

You know what? I just do what I'm told to do.