03 Mar "Honey, I found the missing sock…"
How in the world do I lose socks? There are only two of us in this house and the house is not large. Yet, every now and then, I lose a sock or two. Somehow, somewhere in the midst of sorting clothes and washing and drying them, a lone sock disappears.
One of Alan’s gray socks has been missing for 3 days. I have searched high and low, in the laundry basket, beside the washer, under the bed… anywhere the gray sock might be hiding.
This evening, as I sat in my desk chair upstairs while looking at emails, etc., Alan shouted from downstairs, “Honey, I found the missing sock!”.
“Really? Wonderful. Where was it? Where did you find that sock?”
He replied confidently with a voice sounding like he had found a missing treasure. “When I straightened the blanket on the bed, the sock fell on the floor.” He was so proud of himself for finding the missing item.
All was great until I realized the sock he found was the one that is not missing. The sock he found was the other one waiting for it’s mate. I had placed the sock on the bed in hopes of finding the missing one today.
Oh, well… the search continues for the missing gray sock. I guess we’ll find it one day. Probably when we least expect, the sock will fall out of a sweater sleeve or pants leg or who knows, might be found in a completely unique place.
Good thing Alan has other pairs of socks. π
Have you ever lost a sock or two?
Have a blessed weekend and be sure to giggle,
Mimi
Ashley Harris
Posted at 15:55h, 03 MarchSingle socks come out of our dryer all the times and Iβm always perplexed because I know a complete pair went in! And you know we have a lot of socks in our house with 5 people!
mimionlife
Posted at 16:46h, 03 MarchThat is so funny! There are a lot of socks at your house. π Wonder what happens to the missing socks? haha! Have a great weekend! Stay warm and safe in all the wind.
lelandandbecky
Posted at 16:09h, 03 MarchI’m giggling, Mimi! We think there is a monster in the washer or dryer that likes to eat socks! I guess we look at the single sock as a new rag! LOL!
mimionlife
Posted at 16:43h, 03 MarchA monster in the washer or dryer that likes to eat socks!! I am laughing!!! Have a blessed weekend! π
Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Garden
Posted at 17:07h, 03 MarchI want to know where do they go? When I decide to either throw the sock away or use it for something else is when I’ll find the other one. Have a great weekend!
mimionlife
Posted at 20:23h, 03 MarchYes, if I don’t find the sock, I will just use the lone sock for dusting. π
kathyscottage
Posted at 17:43h, 03 MarchWashers and dryers eat socks! π
mimionlife
Posted at 20:24h, 03 MarchThey sure do eat socks!!! π
June Foster
Posted at 18:00h, 03 MarchMelissa, missing socks are one of those things in life that can never be explained. I tend to say it’s like Murphy’s Law, yet it isn’t. Items frequently disappear with no explanation. I’m afraid we’ll never know why.
Though that was a bit tongue in cheek, it really is true.
mimionlife
Posted at 20:19h, 03 MarchJust can’t find those missing socks!!! Haha!!
Perrianne Askew
Posted at 19:11h, 03 MarchThe βSockless Monsterβis alive and well at our house……somewhere.
mimionlife
Posted at 20:16h, 03 MarchLove this!! Sockless monster!! π
Carol
Posted at 22:49h, 03 MarchThis is so funny. I just finished folding the laundry and almost lost a sock that fell off the bed. Good story.
mimionlife
Posted at 22:51h, 03 MarchFunny how those socks have a life of their own! π
Jill Weatherholt
Posted at 22:55h, 03 MarchI often find the missing sock inside of a pant leg. Funny thing, I wrote about this on my blog several years ago. In the post, I’d included a photo of a single sock. Do you know, even now that photo of the sock gets clicked on a couple times a month…very strange! I suppose people are curious about missing socks. π
mimionlife
Posted at 23:21h, 03 MarchJill, I am laughing right now. There seems to be a fascination with missing socks. π
Jill Weatherholt
Posted at 00:11h, 04 MarchI know! π
Sandra Ardoin
Posted at 13:11h, 05 MarchI think every washer and dryer comes with its own version of the Bermuda Triangle.
mimionlife
Posted at 14:20h, 05 MarchHaha! I agree with you Sandra. π
RobbyeFaye
Posted at 16:14h, 05 MarchI am always searching for lost socks and other pieces of clothing. I think I have a clothing “bandit!” Either that or an extremely HUNGRY washer or dryer!
BTW, you are braver than I where Tick Tock’s brother is concerned-I would be running for the hills, even though I can’t run!!
Blessings~
mimionlife
Posted at 16:48h, 05 MarchRobbyeFaye, I can’t run either. So, I try to stay far away from the gators. haha! I have found the missing sock. Funny how those socks disappear at the strangest times. haha!
RobbyeFaye
Posted at 20:38h, 05 MarchI’m sorry you can’t run, either. Glad you stay far away from the gators!!
I’m glad you found the sock. It’s so odd how you always seem to lose one! Ha!
Blessings~
ordinarilyextraordinarymom
Posted at 23:54h, 08 MarchSuch a cute story. I donβt even try to match socks anymore these days. As long as they are the same size, they are good to go for me.
mimionlife
Posted at 01:36h, 09 MarchSounds like a good idea. π
Christina Dronen
Posted at 18:51h, 12 MarchSo funny. Yes – we deal with this all the time! Especially kids socks. I wish I had a good use for all the orphan socks.
Gail Johnson
Posted at 22:22h, 28 MarchHehe. π
America On Coffee
Posted at 19:09h, 19 AprilSock stories. … LOL ! I do have some. β€β€β€