Thank G-d it's raining, but...

In Israel it only rains in the winter, so every drop is needed and precious. We must thank G-d for the rain; it's considered a reward for our "good deeds." But sometimes, I have plans, and the rain sort of "gets in the way," like today.

We had a full house, thank G-d, for Shabbat, all the family, all the kids, including our two granddaughters, and there's lots of dirty laundry to be washed and dried. And the electric dryer isn't the best, nor the most economical to run. It's best suited for small quantities in an emergency. Is it considered an emergency when two loads of wash are wet, and I must prevent their getting moldy?