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Originally Posted by Orcrone
And my grandmother used to use a scrub board to do her laundry. But then something better came along. If anyone told their wife to do the same thing that was done before washing machines he'd be sleeping on the sofa for a long time. 
Just because things used to be done a certain way, doesn't mean it's better. I'll give up 2 mpg to be comfortable. Aside from which opening the windows doesn't do much for the aerodynamics.  |
Touche'. But just because something different comes along does not necessarily mean it is better. It's all a matter of perspective. Washing machines are more convenient, yes. But they also use energy and pollute. And who has verified that convenience is the path to happiness, self fulfillment, or any other sought after state of mind? And btw, my wife (and I) hang out the laundry whenever we get a chance. And we do often wash things by hand if it means not having to fire up the washer. We just like to tread lightly on the earth when we can.
And there are several threads in the GH forum that discuss windows open vs. windows closed in relation to speed of the automobile. The general concensus is that windows open at highway speeds may be worse for FE than AC. But at around 45
mph and below, you're better off FE-wise with the windows open. Since I'm almost always driving in the city, I opt for open when needed. Yes, it is less comfortable than running the AC. That doesn't bother me a bit.