"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
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> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>
>> 2. Air conditioning... Because my dad was an HVAC engineer, I never
>> lived
>> in a home that didn't have air conditioning.
>>
>> 8. Dishwashers... An absolute essential in my kitchen. I would most
>> likely cook infrequently if I had to clean up after myself. I grew up
>> with one in every house we lived in, and it was my first purchase in the
>> first apartment I rented that didn't have one. I know dishwashers are
>> subjective, though, as many proclaim to enjoy washing dishes by hand.
>
> Geez Louise! You grew up like Richie Rich or
> George W. Bush! Probably don't even know what
> shit smells like because always had servants to
> . . . I'll let Sheldon finish that sentence.

I'm about he same age as Wayne. Middle class family and AC all the way. I
think we were the first on our block. I did not have a dishwasher until I
bought my first house at 20. Have not been without one since.