The Retirement Thread

[oldwheels]

15 years is probably quite good in these days of white goods obsolescence.

I have two freezers, one which is kept for emergency use. Both must be at least 40 years old. The front opening one in the kitchen cannot be replaced with the same as they no longer make that size as a stand alone unit. The top opening one got flooded in a particularly high tide as it was in our workshop at sea level.
I sprayed the motor unit with fresh water then plenty of WD40 followed by contact cleaner. That was about 20 years ago and it still works when required.😊

 

[classic33]

“ Never put off until tomorrow, that which you could put off until the day after tomorrow “

Never put off 'til tomorrow something you can avoid doing at all.

 

[welsh dragon]

It always amazes me of the differences between the generations. People from our generation. If your washing machine looks like its on the way out, the first thing we do is to see if we can fix it. The kids from parents of our age do the same thing because that's what the way they were taught.

Anyone in their 20's, if something starts go go wrong, the first thing they do is ask their dads ( our sons) if it can be fixed, then they look at curry's or AO for a new one.

 

[Mo1959]

It always amazes me of the differences between the generations. People from our generation. If your washing machine looks like its on the way out, the first thing we do is to see if we can fix it. The kids from parents of our age do the same thing because that's what the way they were taught.

Anyone in their 20's, if something starts go go wrong, the first thing they do is ask their dads ( our sons) if it can be fixed, then they look at curry's or AO for a new one.

The older stuff seemed easier to work on so you had a chance of repairing it yourself whereas modern stuff often seems to be all sealed up and printed circuits, etc that the average punter probably can't fix

 

[classic33]

Just done a load of washing and my washing machine was making a hell of a racket, no not Mr WD, an actual washing machine


It is about 15 years old now, so I might have to invest, in a new one. Depends on whether Mr WD can fix It.

It has been levelled fore and aft, and port to starboard?

 

[Dave7]

Not sure whether to try and cut the grass before it rains, it is getting a bit darker outside, or procrastinate and leave it for another day.

What are you?
Be a man.
Procrastinate......you know it makes sense

 

[Paulus]

It always amazes me of the differences between the generations. People from our generation. If your washing machine looks like its on the way out, the first thing we do is to see if we can fix it. The kids from parents of our age do the same thing because that's what the way they were taught.

Anyone in their 20's, if something starts go go wrong, the first thing they do is ask their dads ( our sons) if it can be fixed, then they look at curry's or AO for a new one.

Our last washing machine lasted 12 years, and then the bearings on the drum went. We phoned the usual repair place, told him the problem and his reply was to buy a new machine. By the time he came out, did the repairs, the charge for his time, parts, VAT would be more than a new machine.
We bought a new machine.

 

[Dave7]

Just been for a walk to the Spar.....about 1.5 miles. Cold but very nice.

 

[Mo1959]

Still only 5 degrees here and clouded over now.

It's either tomato soup with bread or a fried egg sandwich for lunch. Not decided yet.

 

[welsh dragon]

I suddenly heard a noise and thought ooh, better get my washing in.

Its SNOWING.

 

[Dave7]

I suddenly heard a noise and thought ooh, better get my washing in.

Its SNOWING.

Does snow always make a noise in Wales ?? It tends to be quiet here

 

[welsh dragon]

Does snow always make a noise in Wales ?? It tends to be quiet here

Sarky bugger. It was haily snow or snowy hail

 

[Mo1959]

I suddenly heard a noise and thought ooh, better get my washing in.

Its SNOWING.

Just had a few flickers here too. An afternoon siesta is starting to feel tempting! Lol.

 

[welsh dragon]

Out of interest and just in case Mr WD can't fix my machine, I had a look at some new washing machines. Bloody hell, they make mine look like something the flinstones would use. You can get washing machines that connect to your WiFi now. You can download more washing cycle options and even do diagnostics on your machine. In other words, there is even more to go wrong with your machine than ever before.

New anti allergen cycle, removes 99.9% of all allergens, and you can even have a steam setting to make your washing even more hygienically clean than before. What the hell happened to the old fashioned washing machine.

 

[Mo1959]

Out of interest and just in case Mr WD can't fix my machine, I had a look at some new washing machines. Bloody hell, they make mine look like something the flinstones would use. You can get washing machines that connect to your WiFi now. You can download more washing cycle options and even do diagnostics on your machine. In other words, there is even more to go wrong with your machine than ever before.

New anti allergen cycle, removes 99.9% of all allergens, and you can even have a steam setting to make your washing even more hygienically clean than before. What the hell happened to the old fashioned washing machine.

Shame they can’t make a cooker that orders ingredients then cooks a lovely meal all by itself......I can think of someone who might be interested.