On 21 Feb 2005 07:06:04 +0100, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

> On Sun 20 Feb 2005 10:53:48p, Edwin Pawlowski wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> > Probably the fact it is still operating after 30 years. Few appliances
> > last that long.

I've had my fill of old appliances and other things that are
supposed to make my life easier. Honestly, I don't want 30
year old stuff anymore. Replaced old microwave, the new one
is much smaller (I like that), replaced old dishwasher, the
new one is almost silent, replaced old ovens, the new ones
convect, replaced old vent hood, the new one moves more air
with less noise, replaced old washer/drier, they are quieter
and have better options, replaced old bath tub, the new one
has jets and a heater, replaced old gravity furnace, new one
is forced air and has a thermostat, - etc. etc. I'm all for
updating.

> I'd have to agree, Ed, but there are also exceptions. My parents bought a
> GE stand mixer, waffle iron, and toaster in 1938. They all still work as
> well as they did when first purchased.
>
I still have my great-grandmother's treadle sewing machine
(Singer). It still works, but it's of no use to me other
than decoration.


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