hev Report post Posted January 10, 2008 havent had a washing mACHINE FOR A WEEK, anyway the blokes coming to fix it today,between 8am and 6pm are these people deliberately trying to drive me mad,wish they could be a bit more specific,he will probably come at 2 minutes to 6 or something its hell not having a machine,washing everywhere,then he will probably have to order a part or something Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loobylou2 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 I'm waiting in too! the heating's not working and somebody will ring when they are on there way marvellous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KateBall Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Someone I knew had so much trouble with the washing machine man saying they would come then didn't, when they came didn't fix it and so in the end when an engineer finally did come again to fix the machine she parked her car in the way of his van so that he couldn't leave until he had fixed the machine. I think they had to get another engineer to come out with a part or something. There was an article in one of the weekly magazines about her for imprisoning the washing machine man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted January 10, 2008 havent had a washing mACHINE FOR A WEEK, anyway the blokes coming to fix it today,between 8am and 6pm are these people deliberately trying to drive me mad,wish they could be a bit more specific,he will probably come at 2 minutes to 6 or something its hell not having a machine,washing everywhere,then he will probably have to order a part or something  ..and the part will only be available from one small factory in Inverness...  Seriously, I hope he comes soom and can fix it on the spot.  K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted January 10, 2008 The only time I've called a repair man out to my washer, it cost me a fortune, and turned out to be a jammed bra wire  Never called one out since, just replace them, and never wear underwired bra's either  Good luck Hev, hope he arrives soon, and you can wade your way through all the washing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Ah, but think of all the money you can't be spending while you are stuck indoors! Â It's irritating innit, hope he comes soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted January 10, 2008 <'> <'> they never give you an approximate time. So annoying I agree - one appliance we all dread breaking down even worse the fridge/freezer. just not allowed  Time away from work or kids getting sick  <'>  Put your feet up hun, enjoy the rest  Fxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loobylou2 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Yeeha my engineers on his way!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Its ridiculous isnt it. I once held a kitchen guy hostage. My builder had never finished the job properly & started screening my calls, so I ended up sealing the gap twixt worktop/tiles myself, not bad but not professional. Then the worktop got burnt & replaced on the insurance, I said to the guy, you will seal it wont you? Ooh yes he says, couple of hours later he says, not got right stuff, I'll be back tomorrow.   Oh no you wont I said, tell me what the right stuff is & I'll go & get it. Then I locked him in the house & nipped to the diy shop, so he had no excuse & had to finish the job  The whole sealant saga, from start to finish, took about 3 years  Has he arrived yet Hev? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Matthew Baker Report post Posted January 10, 2008 I hope the heater and washer both get fixed quickly. <'> <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted January 10, 2008 well hes downstairs i can hear lots of banging and drilling hope my little babys ok,i love that machine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Yeeha my engineers on his way!! is he there yet?bet mines fixed first Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loobylou2 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 been and gone! who won? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted January 10, 2008 as i type the man is wheeling my poor little washing machine drum out to his van apparently he is bringing a new one next week  you won looby i hope you are all nice and warm as toast while im surrounded by smelly,dirty washing AND hes coming next thursday between 8am and 6pm its a good job i havent got a life isent it........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loobylou2 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Yeeha I won!! Sorry to gloat Hev hope you get sorted out soon, its awful coping without a washing machine. My youngest daughter has really poor circulation and the poor mite has been purple with the cold, so she will be dead chuffed to have some heat back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Oh Hev, I'm sorry, I had to laugh at your last post  Start bagging up that washing, and farming it out to various relatives Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted January 10, 2008 my mum had 7 kids and did all her washing by hand,ive just done about 4 bits by hand and im sick of it already imagine doing terry nappies by hand as well like some of our mums did im going to launderette tomorrow but then again that dont really fit in with my new money saving lifestyle does it,i would have to buy a mag and a coffee to sit in the launderette while im waiting,then probably a cake,plus the cost of the washing,if im serious about my new lifestyle i spose i should get handwashing instead of sitting on here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Is there a river with some large flat stones anywhere near you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Do you have a shower Hev....kill two birds with one stone? Now that would be money saving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted January 10, 2008 no i havent got a shower baggy just done some more washing,just got to dry it now,its pouring outside Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anita81 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 i know exactly how you feel hev as my washer broke down christmas eve .i usually fix my own appliances but my washer was well and truly knackered this time .ive been washing mine and kids stuff in the bath since xmas eve,and i havent got any skin left on my hands .my new washer was deliverered yesterday at 8.20am,i plumbed it in myself and have just this minute finished my last load of washing . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted January 12, 2008 i know exactly how you feel hev as my washer broke down christmas eve .i usually fix my own appliances but my washer was well and truly knackered this time .ive been washing mine and kids stuff in the bath since xmas eve,and i havent got any skin left on my hands .my new washer was deliverered yesterday at 8.20am,i plumbed it in myself and have just this minute finished my last load of washing . anita isent it lovely when you do your first load of washing,i done loads at mums today,still got loads left,its everywhere Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anita81 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 When are they coming to fix yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted January 13, 2008 next thursday between 8 am and 6 pm,ive just done bits by hand again,my poor hands are all cracked and sore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bard Report post Posted January 13, 2008 next thursday between 8 am and 6 pm,ive just done bits by hand again,my poor hands are all cracked and sore  Washing up gloves, that's what those of us who don't have dishwashers use. And LOTS of handcream. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted January 13, 2008 And LOTS of handcream. Well surely that would just make the clothes greasy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loobylou2 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 Its nearly Thursday Hev!!! Are you going to have a washing party? Just had a horrible thought, all that ironing! Hope he comes nearer to 8 for you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted January 15, 2008 Ironing? Â Do people still do ironing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 15, 2008 Ironing? Do people still do ironing?  Mr p does ours, he's useless at DIY but has other talents Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted January 15, 2008 I like ironing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loobylou2 Report post Posted January 16, 2008 I used to do it for a living (ironing that is!!) Its not so bad when you get paid for it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loobylou2 Report post Posted January 16, 2008 You got it fixed yet Hev? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted January 16, 2008 I used to do it for a living (ironing that is!!) Its not so bad when you get paid for it! Â So did I! It put me off it for life though so its a good job Mr p enjoys it, he goes into a sort of zen place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted January 16, 2008 Me too  Although I had one fella who only brought me bags of shirts, washed without softner, rock hard they were! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted January 16, 2008 (edited) I could never do ironing for a living. I can barely do it for myself! Am so pleased I no longer have to wear work shirts, because they were hell to iron, and I was forever having to wash and iron them because they were stingy and only gave me two  I used to iron the ex's work T-shirts, but then I saw him shoving them into the drawer all screwed up, so I didn't bother after that. Edited January 16, 2008 by Tally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loobylou2 Report post Posted January 17, 2008 I used to work in a care home, the ironing bit wasn't so bad ,it was having to wash it first used to get me every time! Chewing gum and putting menthol under your nose helped a bit though!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted January 17, 2008 hes here i just ran to the door and called him my hero he thinks im strange i think but i dont care,my baby washing machine is gonna be fixed and im sooooooooooo happy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted January 17, 2008 I hate waiting in too. I have got to wait in tomorrow for my DSA stuff to arrive. I want it to arrive early! New gadgets to play with Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted January 17, 2008 I hate waiting in too. I have got to wait in tomorrow for my DSA stuff to arrive. I want it to arrive early! New gadgets to play with whats DSA stuff? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loobylou2 Report post Posted January 17, 2008 <'> Thats great Hev My heatings packed up again its looking terminal! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
