ARGHHHHHHHHH!!!
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Topic: ARGHHHHHHHHH!!!
Posted By: Paws
Subject: ARGHHHHHHHHH!!!
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 9:15am
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Just when we get our loan consolidated and think everything is a little easier...our washing machine goes on the blink so we need a new one because it sounds like it won't be worth fixing it.
Now my car is doing this funky thing where I'm driving along and the engine just cuts out and stops. I can start it up again fine but ARGHHHHHH!!! So off to the mechanic I go tomorrow. It all happens at once! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 9:20am
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That's always the way for us. The one thing we have found wonderful though is, we RENT our washing machine - $6 a week for one of the newer models, some people ask why we don't just buy one, well, since you do soooooo much washing with young kids, why buy our own and wear it out.. at least this way, if something goes wrong with it we ring em up and a new one is on our doorstep by the end of the day.. maybe that would be a less costly idea for in the meantime so that you can spend that money on your poor car.
It never rains, just pours. Hope your day gets better  ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 9:48am
| That sounds really odd with your car. When you find out what might be wrong with it make sure you get a few opinions. Mechanics can vary in price so much and I use quotes I get from places against each other to get the best deal |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 10:21am
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Bugger Paws! I so know the feeling tho - when Maya was a few months old my washing machine exploded, the dryer died, the fridge died and my car failed it's warrant on about 10 different things all in one week. I think that's when I first found OHbaby! - at least my computer was still going!
Hope the car isn't too $$$ and the washing machine thing gets sorted! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 10:43am
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Luckily with the car I use a friends mechanic who has already saved us a small fortune compared to other mechanics...ie....B's car needed minor work done and Honda quoted him just over $200...final bill through this mechanic...$50! So at least I trust him and if it is pricey I know he won't be ripping me off.
Renting a washing machine...might not be a bad idea in the short term at least....hmmmmm ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 11:21am
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Which mechanic do you go to ? Our car needs servicing pretty badly... ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater 
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 11:49am
Ok you can ignore that, since you emailed me the info - thanks Paws !  ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 12:01pm
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oh no, that's just the way isnt it!!!
We rent our washing machine too - we used to own one and it kept breaking and then we just went to DTR and got one from them on rental. THey delivered it and if anything goes wrong they just come and take it away and put a brand new one down in it's place... it has worked well for us. Plus we get a new one every 18 months or so.... I think pay $30 incl per month for ours... ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 12:37pm
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ouch. Doesnt that work out really expensive in the long run?
With washing machines and any appliance really even if you dont buy an extended warrenty you can still approach the manufacturer for help as under the consumer gurantees act you would expect a washing machine to last at least five years. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 1:09pm
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Unfortunately our washing machine is from B's parents and is over 5 years so no luck there. Might look into the renting thing. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 1:16pm
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I got my washer and dryer as a combo from Noel Leeming a couple of years ago for $899 for both. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 1:19pm
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Ok just looked at the renting thing and to be honest I think for us buying will be the better option in the long run. *sigh* I'm sure we'll find a way to work it out! *positive thoughts* ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 1:26pm
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some of the places might be doing cheap HP? ie no intrest. Or you could buy a reconditioned one with a warrenty? ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 1:27pm
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Hey I know the warewhare has some really cheap. i have no idea of the quality but they are awesome with returns ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 1:28pm
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Yeah we looked at those but Bond and Bond acutally has one cheaper - $500...we'll have a look at that this weekend I think...plus by then we'll have a better idea what is happening with the car. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 3:10pm
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don't forget the interest free HP, I know harvey norman has one at the moment for 19 months (I think) ------------- "> 
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Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 3:14pm
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yeah if you do interest free HP it saves heaps! Good luck with that Paws! ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 3:18pm
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Or.....
Just a thought, but have you considered that maybe this is the universe's way of telling you to upgrade your washing machine? My SIL just got a new one, it is 5.5kg and wow! She can do two loads worth at once - really cuts down on her chore time (i am really quite jelous - have considered kickign my poxy 3kg machine but I know dh will jsut get the rental company to drop another one off LOL!) - If you are doing to do the cloth nappy thing (which I think you were from memory) maybe you could decide to see it as an opportunity to get something a litle bigger and better, since you will be doing heaps of washign and all... Ofcourse budget is a consideration...but maybe just another way to look at it...? ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 5:19pm
ours is a 7.5-8kg and it's fabulous!!! you can stuff so much into it but the only down side is having to deal with it when it's finished......arghhhh i hate hanging out washing ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 5:37pm
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woah 3kg OMG....... UPGRADE. we have a F & P 7.5kg and i do a load every day. Imagaine how many loads you will will be doing in a 3kg when you have bubba. Do they rent out any bigger than 3kg? ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 6:03pm
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My washer and dryer are both 5.5kgs - straight out of the wash and into the dryer hehe... ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 6:45pm
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Fisher and Pykal were testing an 8kg dryer as well, not sure what happened with it, but it was huge, and means that with a bigger machine you can still go straight to dryer! ------------- ">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 09 August 2006 at 6:47pm
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Hehe imagine the power bill! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 10 August 2006 at 10:16am
hmmm yeah I am sure we can rent a bigger one...just never thought to ask.... might look into that if it gets too small when baby gets here... 8kg - THATS AWESOME!!! (how sad that we could get so excited about a washing machine lol!) ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 10 August 2006 at 10:25am
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apparently the 8kg dryer costst wice the amount to run, but it looks so huge and cool!!! ------------- ">
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 10 August 2006 at 10:29am
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B said we don't have room for anything bigger than a 5-5.5kg washer....boooooo.
Oh well I'll find out the bad news on the car today.*fingers crossed* ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 10 August 2006 at 12:58pm
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if you are home paws and doing a load a day 5.5 will be fine, I think we have 6.5 and after seperating we only do 1 load of each ------------- ">
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 10 August 2006 at 1:17pm
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Right well the car is only going to be around $200 to fix so YAY!!!
Now just need to sort the washing machine. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 10 August 2006 at 2:20pm
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cool!!!! one down and one to go! ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: yalanna
Date Posted: 12 August 2006 at 3:53pm
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Whats everyones fav brand of washing machine, ours is slowly wearing out so I am sort of looking for a new one but need to pay off some debts first. (They are preeetty massive at the moment!!) ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 12 August 2006 at 8:57pm
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I like front loaders ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Red
Date Posted: 12 August 2006 at 9:55pm
| I like my Bosch front loader, they are a bit more expensive, but you use less water and detergent, and they heat their own water, which I am sure makes a difference in the long run. Only prob is when you have loaded up the washing machine and have started it and then see that you have dropped one sock along the way. |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 12 August 2006 at 9:58pm
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Yay for the car Paws!
I have a Haier washer and dryer and haven't had any probs. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: linda
Date Posted: 12 August 2006 at 10:02pm
| I was amazed at the increased washing load with one child but now that we have two it seems like I am forever doing the washing. Our washing also goes straight from the washing machine to the dryer and then to a basket where they sit for about a week. I don't mind doing the washing as I like to have a choice of clean clothes but the folding it not up there as a priority |
Posted By: Red
Date Posted: 12 August 2006 at 10:11pm
| Gosh, don't you guys have huge power bills with using the dryer all the time? |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 13 August 2006 at 10:23am
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Yes Red, but can you put a price on sanity?
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 13 August 2006 at 11:37am
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I would LOVE to have a dryer as I *hate* going outside to hang our laundry, in fact, I hate doing laundry full stop ! Roland always gets annoyed at having to remind me about it. ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 13 August 2006 at 3:26pm
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i hate hanging out washing aswell jax but funny anef dont mind washing it ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 13 August 2006 at 8:07pm
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I hate folding washing, in fact there is a huge pile on the couch behind me I am trying not to look at.
We do all our washing and drying at night when it flicks over to night rates cos our power bill last month was $500!! Normally its about $200 so I just about died. I reckon it was something dodgy with the oven because someone came to fix it and our daily usage went up but then they came back (cos they hadnt fixed it properly) and all of a sudden the daily usage has gone down again. Plus on a side note I was really really mad because the first guy was useless and unscrewed the wall oven and took it out completely which is not how you are suppose to service it but he didnt put the screws back in so basically it was just sitting in the hole! A huge big double oven that could have fallen out and squashed my baby!!! I was not happy at all. |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 14 August 2006 at 12:10pm
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Well we followed family tradition and our nice new Bosch front loader was delievered on Sunday....I love it!!!
(thanks for influincing B on this one Red!) ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 14 August 2006 at 2:12pm
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oohhhh sounds lovely Paws!!! ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Red
Date Posted: 14 August 2006 at 2:23pm
| He didn't take much influencing! Enjoy your last few days at work. |