arg! i just rang magnet to enquire about getting a kitchen design done.
i started off by saying i didn't have a huge budget and the only appliance i would definately need would be a stove.
she asked if i would want it fitted and i said yes please.
i re-iterated that it's a small kitche, i don't have a massive amount of money etc.
she then said what sort of worktop. i said "one i like that is service-able and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. i am simply wanting to re-model my kitchen. i am not a property developer and i am not expecting to add £15k to the value of my home with a new kitchen".
"yes madam, indeed. well we would be expecting £8k - £10k including appliances and then £3k to fit it".
to which I said "that's obscene and utterly outrageous. i'd rather go to MFI. I am completely shocked and I think you are profitting from this national obsession with property developing/interior design etc".
to which she said "oh no madam, we can do what you wish. shall i put you thru to our trade dept, it's cheaper in there".
ros, did you get my voicemail?
ele, thanks for updating the contacts list.
sfx, dd used to love the hoover, then she started disliking it, then she didn't see it for so long she didn't know what it was, now she just treats it with disdain and ignores it should she see it - which is rare!
pomegranate does sound nice.