This new system laundry has seen better days, both inside and out, I bet. The now abandon warehouse sits on a Bayside property. I wonder just exactly what that wondrous 'new system' was back then. I remember when the old laundromat opened at the Corner. It immediately became sort of a hangout, especially on those frigid winter evenings. The heat, the aroma of spilled detergent, the laughter of good friends all blended to make memorable times. Flashback: one night, one of the girls brought in a portable record player, the Stones new album 'Between the Buttons" and turned it up to 10. Now, that just came out of nowhere! Sometimes, I wonder why memories bubble-up when they do.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Better Days
This new system laundry has seen better days, both inside and out, I bet. The now abandon warehouse sits on a Bayside property. I wonder just exactly what that wondrous 'new system' was back then. I remember when the old laundromat opened at the Corner. It immediately became sort of a hangout, especially on those frigid winter evenings. The heat, the aroma of spilled detergent, the laughter of good friends all blended to make memorable times. Flashback: one night, one of the girls brought in a portable record player, the Stones new album 'Between the Buttons" and turned it up to 10. Now, that just came out of nowhere! Sometimes, I wonder why memories bubble-up when they do.
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It's funny how memories sometimes come back like that. Here in the south people call laudromats washeterias. I think that's funny. The "new system" probably wouldn't compare to all the things we have these days.
ReplyDeleteThe history of progress is fascinating...love the photo of a bygone day. The exploration of memory is fascinating also; I'm intrigued by the fact that the memories of my husband and mine are almost always different.
ReplyDeletePerhaps that's best for marital harmony!
You seem to have a particular gift for dropping in a hook and pulling up a memory from the depths.
ReplyDeleteNewsflash: Mr. Birdman, 90% of the time, IS the New System Laundry in our house. I think it's a pretty good system. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat building might be a great spot for condos?
ReplyDeleteAt my age I'm always grateful for a memory to bubble up. Grand old place. The snow adds something I think. Thanks for sharing those memories Bird.
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I am always amazed at the things that trigger my memories!
ReplyDeleteWell I have no funny memories about laundry machines.Once I was trying to use these in Italy and it was a nightmare,believe..I got to the hotel with all clothes completely wet!And the machine ate my money and didn't give the tip!
ReplyDeleteAfter all...I don't trust in those machines! LOL
Léia
I can remember the laundramat opening and the big draw was the dryers - we only had clothes lines at home still! Times have changed and so have the Stones.
ReplyDeleteYou need to take your CD player, a Stones CD and blast the hell out of this wonderful place! Ok, just kidding.
ReplyDeleteThe textures along with the redness make this abandoned building appear warm. -- barbara
ReplyDeleteYour profile says you have nearly always lived in the same area. You probably get memories stirred just about everywhere up there.
ReplyDeleteHa ha, you crack me up. Love the memory. That building would make a great renovation project.
ReplyDeleteI love the worn out look of this building. My favorite kind of shot!
ReplyDeleteA new album... How many of them, you just triggered some of my memories! Great picture, by the way.
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