Fridgedaires

[mandragora]

Well, the new fridge is now on order. It looks remarkably like the old one, same make, same dimensions, same colour. Only cheaper. Obviously the cost of fridges has plummeted in real terms over the last decade. But I really couldn't shop for a larger fridge, as when the kitchen was remodelled it was fitted round the fridge. I've got a typical London kitchen, with space at a premium.

It should be delivered on Thursday. Fingers crossed. And how annoying is it that they can't give me any idea of the time for delivery. No, what they'll do is ring me on Thursday morning at some time between 8-10am and give me a 4 hours window for delivery. Oh yeah, that's very bleeding convenient that is. Means I can't get anything done workwise on Thursday. Thus making the fridge automatically more expensive due to loss of income. Sod it!

thermidor very kindly offered to wait in for the fridge to be delivered, freeing me to go to court, but I know she can't do Thursday, as she has a friend from the US arriving to visit that day. On the good side, though, I'm really looking forward to meeting the friend, and hopefully will have pristine new fridge by the time they both come round to my place.

I took jacquez' advice and packed the existing fridge full of ice. And bugger me, but I think the drop in temperature may have actually started the damn fridge working again. I put my hand to the back of the fridge and it appears to be giving out cold air... Which puts me in a dilemma. Do I cancel the new fridge, and see if the old one continues to work? But I don't feel that I can rely on it, and will be worried that it will pack up on me again. If I'm here I can sort it out, but what happens if I'm away on holiday?

On balance I think sticking with the new one is probably best, given that the old one is, well, old.

Also took the opportunity to watch Garrett Maggett's episode of 'ER'. Hmm, must admit I didn't even recognise him at first. Oh well, I was always a Jimbabe (that body. Sigh) at heart.

Comments

[mandragora1.livejournal.com]

Sorry the fridge delivery is on Thursday :(

Ah well, could be worse. Could be Friday.

Glad the ice thing is working

Sort of. It is melting, slowly, so I'll need to periodically mop out the fridge. But it's much better than nothing. Plus, the brief flurry of activity inside the fridge seems to have ceased. So, let's put our hands together and give a hearty welcome to the new fridge!

Some good news; alsoa is hopefully going to be joining us on Friday, assuming she can find her way to my house, of course. *ducks to avoid the wrath of arachne*

Hope this is okay.

[temaris.livejournal.com]

sigh. I shall probably be flying overhead, and then trogging round the m25 while you have fun. Enjoy :-)

[mandragora1.livejournal.com]

Eh. C'est la vie, non?

Hmm, what are you doing Saturday? There may be some sightseeing going on (when and where I have no idea, will leave that up to the visitor!), plus possibly dejeuner. Well, food at some point.

So, d'you wanna come sight-see. Or do dinner?

[temaris.livejournal.com]

I have no plans, moi. Love to teg along - let me know when/where :-°

[mandragora1.livejournal.com]

I suspect that the when/where won't be decided until Friday night. I'll try to remember to send you an email, but if when you get back there's no email, maybe give me a ring, on the mobile if there's no answer on the landline.

Um, that's assuming you get back at a reasonable hour and not at 3am, of course!

[temaris.livejournal.com]

Okay. I probably won't be home till midnight, all things considered, so I'll call Saturday morning if I haven't seen anything before then.