sf wrote:
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> 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.
>
> sf
Antiques RoadShow for the Singer?
LB
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