Old faithful has been replaced by this little fellow....................
Let's hope that I get the same service from this one as my last.
Until next time
Thursday, 22 April 2010
Goodbye Old Friend....................
Well all good things must come to an end, and sadly for me after 17 years of faithful service my poor old washing machine had to go, for some time I've had to spin twice, kick the door to start the machine and finally a couple of weeks ago when I opened the door the handle came away in my hand. I know I've been very lucky, the one and only time I had to have the engineer call was to retrieve a wire from my bra!
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Can't believe you had the same washing machine for 17 long years!
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I liked the fact you kicked the washing machine!
ReplyDeleteI feel like that when I look at all the clothes in the washing basket...x
Goodbye old faithful! That's a very impressive track run. My other half has a Fisher & Pykel washing machine in his office that is over 30 years old: just a single knob and not much to go wrong. The one in our home on the other hand need money spending on it every 6 months. Last time, all the sand from the beach destroyed the motor. Lesson learned there!
ReplyDeleteI'll check out the new one on Saturday!!! Looks good though!!!
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That is so sad. How do we get so attached to machines. That said my cooker is 42 years old, the only one I have ever had and I thought it too was about to give up at Christmas and I nearly cried. But we had a reprieve and she's still going strong. Good Luck with the new fella!!
ReplyDelete17 years! Wow.
ReplyDelete17! Thatsa an OAP in washing machine years - i've been through about 3 in that time.
ReplyDeleteI hope your new washer lasts that long..... I have had my washing machine 15 years this year, and the same as you I am having to push the door in to get it to go and remember to keep emptying the filter. I rinse it through with white vinegar every now and then too. We tend to take our washing machines for granted somewhat, until they give up on us!
ReplyDeleteI have had such dramas with my washing machine over the past few years that fingers crossed this current one lasts a few years! Wowzer, 17 years, thats amazing...nothing is built to last these days! x
ReplyDeleteThat's a busy old 17 years!
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Lisa x
!7 years is fab isn't it- I somehow think the new ones are not made to last as long...They prefer us to buy a new one more regularly...
ReplyDeleteHope the new one is a well bahaved new friend
Louise x
~everything has a lifetime~ The new one is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful washer! Did you ever see that episode of I Love Lucy where Lucy sold Ethel her old washing machine? I have watched it hundreds of times and still laugh.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new washer! I wish I had been there when the repair man fished out the wire from your bra! I bet you both had a good laugh!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
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We should have a proper funeral!!
ReplyDeleteGoodbye old faithful washing maching, do you think washing machine years are like dog years? Didn't it serve you well, hope your next one is as good.
ReplyDeleteHi Rosie!! I finally caught up on your blog. Your Birthday looked like so much fun....and all the wonderful gifts and mostly all the family and friends to share it with!...was turning 50 as bad as you thought it would be? you don't even look 50!!! you look great!...As far as the washing machine, I had to replace my old one last year and the new one isn't made as well as the old one...I hope mine lasts as long as my old one did too, we shall see....Have a sweet day friend! hugs, Jennifer
ReplyDeleteI think he put in his service...17 years for a washer is pretty darn good. Let's hope the new one last that long...hope you got the extended warranty...just in case. Have a good one!
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Ha ha, My Mum always used to kick/hit things if they didn't work! And it mostly worked. But yours didnt this time! It is exciting to get a new washer, I got one not long ago and am still spinning with excitement! (sorry about the shocking pun!) Have a lovely weekend! suzie xxx
ReplyDeleteYay! Clean clothes area must! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure will very quickly be best friends! Have a great weekend, Rosie. XO
ReplyDeleteYour new washer looks nice. Mine is top-loading so I know I'll have a learning curve getting used to a front loader. Let's hope I don't make a mess of things! Have a great week :)
ReplyDeletewow, things were made to last at one time...now they don't last too good which is sad.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new washer and I hope it lasts for you. I appreciated you birthday wishes, thank you so much for you kindness!
Hugs
Melly
PS Happy washing ;)
I know how you feel! Mine also was dying a slow death. My dryer was fine. Went to look at many types: Bosch, Kenmore, GE, Samsung, etc..Finally decided to purchase a Maytag Bravo with the new technology. Of course we also bought the new matching dryer. Many $$$ later we are so happy with these appliances. I hope I never see the Maytag repair man although the new one is kinda cute LOL. Hope you enjoy your new washer!
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Don't you just hate it when something like a washer goes? I always think of all the lovely treats I could of had instead! Love Helen x
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