We were home from our road trip just one day when the envelope printer in my office died. The repairman said, “You have a really old printer.”
A new one had to be ordered because he could not find a motherboard anywhere in the country.
The next day Longenecker’s came to repair my clothes dryer that wasn’t working properly before we left on our trip.
He said, “You have a really old dryer” and proceeded to show me all the things that were wrong with it.
Repairs would have cost $300.
When we went to Longenecker’s to order a new dryer, the salesman told us that there was a discount if we also bought a washing machine.
Our washer was even older than the dryer, so it seemed like a wise idea – especially with the rate of appliances dying at our house these days. 🙂
This is the first time in almost 52 years of marriage that I have a matching washer and dryer.
We weren’t home from our road trip more than three days, when I was ready to go back on the road – and the new printer, washer, and dryer were not the reason.
I am also learning new Pitney Bowes software for doing TFC’s bulk mailings. I had to use it by May 1.
The software tech spent most of a workday setting up my computer for this new process and teaching me how to use it.
I barely slept the next two days trying to follow my notes to get two mailings to the post office – which I accomplished.
I am glad…
- my weeks are usually a lot more relaxing than this past one.
- for good repairmen and computer technicians.
- we live in a country where it is quite easy to buy new equipment.
- for grace and strength from the Lord during tough and uncomfortable times.
By the way…
- I love my new washer and dryer.
- The new envelope printer is a lot quieter and faster than the old one.
- I am getting used to the new software, and prepared a large newsletter mailing today – without too many glitches.
…and guess what. Something is wrong with our fax machine – a repairman is coming. I hope he doesn’t tell me it is really old – which it is. 🙂
Maybe he can use the fax capability in your computer and/or printer to replace your old fax machine! Glad your other machined all worked out so well!
I am anxious to see what he says about the fax machine. It is also my scanner.
Yes we went through the replacement thing last year.We replaced dishwasher, water softener and well pump,.all within 6 months.
Doing the washer and dryer was a wise decision. Yep y9ur fax machine is on its way out. I use Lebanon fax supply for our printer and fax. They are wireless now which is nicer than getting wires all over the room.
It is interesting how everything goes at once. 🙂
It is better they tell you equipment is old than if they said YOU were old! ~ which you’re not, by the way ~ LOL! 😀
Yes. For sure!