OPINION ON BRAND?

 Well I've decided to definitely get a new FRONT LOADING Washing Machine.

Brands.

There were a few names tossed around yesterday... so I'm not 100% sure what to go with.

It might come down to size of load.  I want the biggest one possible!

Then I can wash blankets, duvets and big loads.  At the moment my washing machine has a massive hissy fit if I put in any more than about 4 towels!  It does tolerate a larger load of clothes, but NOT towels.  Grrrr.

OMG I can't wait to just turn on the washing machine and know it's going to go until the end of the cycle!

I'm SICK TO DEATH of hearing the high pitched 'BEEP BEEP BEEP' when it stops because it's uneven again.

I'm sure the dogs will be happy about no noise too... they have to sleep beside the damn machine. 

So anyway... barring bad reviews from you fullas, I am looking at this machine, it's top of my list:

ABOVE:  It's a 12 kg Fisher & Paykel front loader.  It can be raised up with a drawer under it too... or Steve can build me something.  So I won't have to worry about bending down too low.  

I AM going to look at other brands today too, so do tell me if you have a machine that is GREAT and has given you NO TROUBLE for a few years. 

I'm hoping that by the end of today we will have settled on which one to buy.

I want to try and have a happier day today.  

I've (obviously) been feeling very upset and tearful these past couple of weeks.  I am so thankful that I can still yak to me Mum and be there for her, even if it is only at the end of a phone.

That's helped me tremendously.  I hope it's helping her too.

So now ... let's see what Stew and I can get up to today.  I'll be back later and let ya know what we have been doing.

ONWARD...

ABOVE:  It made me smile.

Stew has a different slant on the GLASS.

"Is it half full, or is it half empty?  Stew, always the OPTIMIST,  says it's BOTH.

It depends on your goal for the GLASS.

If your goal is to fill the glass, then you are half way there.  If your goal is to empty the glass, you are half way there.

There has always got to be a smart arse, and I'm married to him.

11 am:  And we are home from our shopping expedition.

My mind was set on getting the Fisher & Paykel machine, but I was prepared to listen to advice.

We got a machine.

ABOVE:  It's still in the car until Steve can come around and help Stew get it out.  It's freakin' heavy and he does not want to drop it.

I hope it's not a lemon like....

ABOVE:  Our NEW BED!

It's only 7 weeks old and already has indentations in the mattress!  While we were at Harvey Norman's this morning I talked to the people there about the bed and showed them the photo.  He said they will replace it.

I should think so!  I can't believe it's already got the hump in the bloody middle!  Crazy.

It's now almost lunchtime, so might talk to Stew about that.  

ABOVE:  The worst video I've ever taken I reckon!  But oh well... it's something to look at.

8.40 pm:  And I've done two loads in the new washing machine with no problems at all.

It's right down on the floor and I am not troubled bending down to it... YET.  If I do find it difficult Steve can build me a platform to sit it on.

I just had a really good chat with the OLD MOO ... she's had a much better day today.  She even slipped off to the cafeteria with Ron for a Chai Latte and pie!  Nice one.

I now have to try a Chai Latte cos it sounds lovely.

And that's it for today.  It's been a good day, any form of shopping is FUN.