Sunday 1 April 2012

The "Iron Lady"

Here is another local news story, of a different kind. From today, April 1st, at 9am, Jan Hastings, from  Tumbarumba is trying to break a world record by beating the current record of 75 hours of ironing. Mrs Hastings must be crazy as she says she has always enjoyed ironing.

                          Photo courtesy of The Daily Advertiser.com.au 24/2/12

The rules allow Mrs Hastings to have a five minute break every hour and 30 seconds between each garment- thats generous. Working away in the Tumbarumba Memorial Hall with a team of supporters and timekeepers will also be on Mrs Hastings' side. I hope she has strengthened her muscles for the occasion as she says the longest she has ever spent doing the job is for 18 hours straight. She hopes to finish at noon on Wednesday April 4, and then take it hour-by-hour. Lets hope her iron stays replenished with water at all times, and she doesn't fall asleep on the job as well.
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  1. Brad Rogers5 April 2012 at 08:20

    Update!
    As of 5pm, Wednesday 4/4/12, Jan won the record! She had been ironing for 80 hours straight and secured a spot in the Guinness Book of Records. She also raised $6000 that will go towards allowing students from Tumbarumba to trek the Kokoda trail. Good on ya Jan!

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