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Original poster

or just a saddo to be really EXCITED about my new large capacity Bosch washing machine which is arriving this afternoon

63 replies

GetOrfMoiLand · 07/07/2010 13:15

I used to get excited about new shoes arriving.

Now it's washing machines.

I am officially old and sad at the age of 32.

(I can't wait to put a new wash in - 8 kg - and see how good it is).

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Mumsnut · 07/07/2010 13:16

I love mine

notnowbernard · 07/07/2010 13:16

Are you me?!

I am also 32 and got V V excited about the arrival of my new 8kg load washing machine last week

StealthPolarBear · 07/07/2010 13:17

no - in fact I am excited on your behalf! I love getting the washing mountain down a bit.
Did I mention I cleaned my oven the other day? wanna see a photo?

Brollyflower · 07/07/2010 13:17

YANBU

jeee · 07/07/2010 13:17

When my new Miele was about to be delivered I shared the joy with everyone I met. So YANBU.

Orangerie · 07/07/2010 13:19

I was thrilled at my low decibel washing machine for months, couldn't put it on without saying, isn't it incredible? look how silent she is, while patting its top.

ByThePowerOfGreyskull · 07/07/2010 13:20

not alone - I find things like this (washing machine porn for those who dare )

ApocalypseCheese · 07/07/2010 13:26

Ahem, make sure you don't fill the machine to capacity iyswim, parently the bearings, motor , whatever struggle with the extra weight.

jeee · 07/07/2010 13:28

Orangerie, I'm with you - only I've had my Miele for two years and I still stroke her. I've told DH, in case of divorce, I get custody of the washing machine.

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GetOrfMoiLand · 07/07/2010 13:57

Oh yay I am so pleased that I am not alone with my Bosch love.

I have never owned a brand new washing machine before. I have alwasy had them reconditioned/second hand.

I am going to treat it very lovingly and buy some expensive laundry detergent to christen it with.

No more chav lenor, either

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bluecardi · 07/07/2010 13:58

What a wonderful machine - enjoy putting it through it's paces.

SandyBits · 07/07/2010 14:00

Hell no.
When my tumble dryer arrived, I literally mentioned it to everyone

EnglandAllenPoe · 07/07/2010 14:03

orangerie is your quiet one this one ?

i love mine, i can listen to the archers whilst its in the same room quietly swishing away...and for the price of one Miele, i could buy three of them

funtimewincies · 07/07/2010 14:05

I'm afraid that I got really excited when I ordered a small chest freezer for the garage . I persuaded dh that we needed one so that I could freeze stuff from the allotment, but really I just like stocking up on stuff and feeling like we somehow more prepared.

How? Come the revolution the electricity will be the first thing to go !

funtimewincies · 07/07/2010 14:06

By the way, I'm 35. I think that this might be a 30s thing.

weblette · 07/07/2010 14:06

Oh I love mine

LimaCharlie · 07/07/2010 14:06

Ooh you'll be washing duvets and all sorts this week then

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GetOrfMoiLand · 07/07/2010 14:07

Me and DP lovingly tidied the laundry room last night in preperation for the new arrival.

He also put up some new shelves for my detergents (the previously used to sit on top of the old machine - not having that kind of slatterntly behaviour with my new machine) and he also treated me (1) to 2 new clothes horses.

(I did say rather excitdedly to him that it was like preparing a nursery for a new baby. )

The tumble drier and freezer look sullen.

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jeee · 07/07/2010 14:09

Your machine has its own room? My Miele's sulking.

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GetOrfMoiLand · 07/07/2010 14:09

I am going to ALL the laundry,

Even those crappy looking jumpers and odd socks which have been at the bottom of the laundry baskets since before the Crimean war.

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StealthPolarBear · 07/07/2010 14:10

"By funtimewincies Wed 07-Jul-10 14:05:22
I'm afraid that I got really excited when I ordered a small chest freezer for the garage "

I am still tryiong to convince DH of this, but he needs time to tidy the garage first.
I have fantasies of having a freezer full of hoime cooked meals ready to heat up, and never running outof bread or milk again.

StealthPolarBear · 07/07/2010 14:10

o i love that feeling - for me it's when I wash the laundy baket liners

JellyBabyLady · 07/07/2010 14:11

OP - If you are sad, I'm even sadder because I'm not even 30 yet and I have a new 8kg washer and it is living the dream !!

After I got it I even bought the matching (had to be matching) large capacity tumble dryer

I hardly ever even use the dryer, never had one before, but god they look good sat next to each other!!

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GetOrfMoiLand · 07/07/2010 14:13

Now, I am not convinced re chest freezers.

My gran had one of these - she boight a great big 8 foot long one from a shop which was closing down, and to fill it up bought half a cow from a local farmer.

She never ate the nice cuts - it was all 'keep the fillet steaks for best' whilst we spend the whole damn winter eating oxtail stews etc.

We do have an extra fridge in the laundry room from DP's old flat which is turned on and used at Christmas - I love it when it gets to the time when the 2nd fridge gets turned on.

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aquavit · 07/07/2010 14:14

indeed yanbu

I may be bu however when I knowingly overload our regular washing machine and think to myself that if I break it I will replace it with a large capacity one

[bad, wasteful person emoticon]