A popular event during the parade is when the people on the parade floats throw items into the crowd of observers. These items are usually strings of colorful beads or toy coins called doubloons. Many people have or attend king cake parties. The king cake is a coffee cake with a hidden bead inside it.
If the tub has been leaking or the drain is hard to operate, clean the linkage, rocker arm and stopper. Use a brush and a mild cleaning solution or vinegar. Flush the tub drain with a solution of 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of baking soda and rinse with boiling water.
1 Perhaps, when you turn the machine to drain, water comes out of the standpipe. 2  Adjust the drainage hose if you suspect an obstructed flow or stopped up drain. 3  Another common water leak can be a bad hose or loose connection. 4  Pull out the washing machine and turn it on, allowing water to flow into the tub.arnings. 1  Never put your hands under the washing machine tub while it is running. 2  You might get your hand caught in the belt turning the tub and pump. 3  You could lose a finger (or fingers) if you fail to heed this warning. 4  Remember, your washing machine is electrical and water and electricity do not work well together.