tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post4185047365349864281..comments2024-03-28T18:00:53.468-04:00Comments on Occasional Toronto: The LaundromatRedPathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06980471119229896414noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-11894722186613516242011-12-23T12:09:28.972-05:002011-12-23T12:09:28.972-05:00This one looks to me in pristine order with the ex...This one looks to me in pristine order with the excepting of the pink thingy on the floor. So clean. I spent many a day and evening in laundromats in college and when I was living in apartments many years ago. geniegeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17475608100401444065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-21243671177106601622011-12-23T11:39:57.968-05:002011-12-23T11:39:57.968-05:00Reminds me of a giant lego block on its side!Reminds me of a giant lego block on its side!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-38048710802601582722011-12-23T11:14:28.099-05:002011-12-23T11:14:28.099-05:00i quite like your shot - very graphic. this could ...i quite like your shot - very graphic. this could have been photographed yesterday or 30 years ago. these machines never change. stay warm! and thanks redpat for a great year of finds and wonderful photography!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-57398205478004637052011-12-23T09:51:46.794-05:002011-12-23T09:51:46.794-05:00I agree, had to use one the other day when my drye...I agree, had to use one the other day when my dryer was on the fritz, we have one down the street attached to a restaurant and bar. The patrons are fascinating and I spent a long time just observing the comings and goings, funny the little things in life that can make you see things in such a new way.ArtandArchitecture-SF.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654249008078030853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-90199190506391169832011-12-23T09:38:46.276-05:002011-12-23T09:38:46.276-05:00Re your comment on Ocala DP: I've given up tr...Re your comment on Ocala DP: I've given up trying to be funny at this time of year. People keep calling me a Christmas card! :-)Lowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305748075301453010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-81810070709797393822011-12-23T08:33:55.558-05:002011-12-23T08:33:55.558-05:00The smells of these places always take me back to ...The smells of these places always take me back to another time.Birdmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16634185585147630883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-39645484011500615522011-12-23T08:31:32.661-05:002011-12-23T08:31:32.661-05:00When I was traveling for work I used these places ...When I was traveling for work I used these places all the time. I was fortunate that all the long term buildings I stayed in had in house laundry rooms. The place I stayed in Las Vegas actually had a washer and dryer in the apartment. That was a nice change.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645915869786296771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-14110476212036436152011-12-23T07:55:14.751-05:002011-12-23T07:55:14.751-05:00Oh you sound just like me Red, I could sit and peo...Oh you sound just like me Red, I could sit and people watch for hours, no matter where I am. Hope your coat came out all nice and fluffy!! Have a wonderful Christmas and stay safe.PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-47941984195352943092011-12-23T06:17:26.598-05:002011-12-23T06:17:26.598-05:00Seems almost clinical to me! Have a great Christma...Seems almost clinical to me! Have a great Christmas Red PatGringohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443691428918823711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-70647518383521100012011-12-22T23:53:57.298-05:002011-12-22T23:53:57.298-05:00I always had fun in these when I was a kid.I always had fun in these when I was a kid.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324315351283229508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-59505652565640041492011-12-22T19:33:57.270-05:002011-12-22T19:33:57.270-05:00Great shot! - I`ve been meaning to do one of our l...Great shot! - I`ve been meaning to do one of our local facilities for some time.Paul in Powell Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539247800330943502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-52863683333805492002011-12-22T18:11:56.641-05:002011-12-22T18:11:56.641-05:00Think "South Pacific":
"I'm go...Think "South Pacific":<br /><br />"I'm gonna wash that dirt<br />Right outta my coat,<br />I'm gonna wash that dirt<br />Right outta my coat<br />And get "down" with <br />My sweetie!Lowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305748075301453010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-12963478154714378042011-12-22T18:05:49.033-05:002011-12-22T18:05:49.033-05:00I haven't used a laundromat in ages, but boy d...I haven't used a laundromat in ages, but boy do I remember the interesting people coming through.Regina Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837700572358826612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-57307742877495221632011-12-22T17:26:08.296-05:002011-12-22T17:26:08.296-05:00Oh, it has been a while since I used one of these ...Oh, it has been a while since I used one of these . . .Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323811980627840654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-32825269720015685962011-12-22T16:20:48.403-05:002011-12-22T16:20:48.403-05:00We don't have places like this around here (I ...We don't have places like this around here (I mean, self-service), when we need a special washing, we just leave the clothes and we will have them delivered later.<br />Many years ago, when I lived abroad, I was a regular customer of a laundromat, and I lost count of how many items were completely damaged thanks to my inexperience... :(<br />Cool shot RedPat! ;-)Lúciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15653377788480012700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-61484246940051546632011-12-22T16:04:11.613-05:002011-12-22T16:04:11.613-05:00Laundromats are great places to watch people! I...Laundromats are great places to watch people! I'm glad to see you took your camera with you. :))EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-87814231289152335962011-12-22T13:30:01.956-05:002011-12-22T13:30:01.956-05:00There was a time when I had a dream of opening up ...There was a time when I had a dream of opening up a laundromat, with an attached cafe that would have a used book library. Unfortunately I was very poor at the time.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.com