Repair Shop Fiasco

[davebro]

A bloomin' FOOD MIXER - get real!

[gingejbee]

...and was somebody crying over it, telling how it reminded them of their dearly departed relative from last century?

[Mamyalynne]

Very retro.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000t9bp

[davebro]

how long before they take on a busted mobile phone?

[pastafreak]

It's a bit mean criticising...it meant something to them. It's not just about age or value.

[Mamyalynne]

They did a smashing job. saved it from landfill and brought memories back.

I love seeing how everyday things work too.


I have a German food blender from 2970 ish.

[Mamyalynne]

Oooops
1970

[gingejbee]

^Dr.Who brought it back for you, mamy?

[Mamyalynne]

Quite possibly ;-)

[AuntPG]

They are repairing cherished family items -sometimes these things are mundane and perhaps worthless to anyone not connected. I see no difference between a cherished teddy bear and a food mixer - value really does not come into it.

[davebro]

// I see no difference between a cherished teddy bear and a food mixer //

Nor do I - they are both carp!

[Ellipsis]

> I see no difference between a cherished teddy bear and a food mixer

Try making cake mixture with a cherished teddy bear ...

[davebro]

I used to cuddle a food mixer - got me where I am today!

[vulcan42]

I can't help wondering, if these items mean so much to these people why do they let them get into such a state.

[Mamyalynne]

Teddy had no say in the house fire.

[Mamyalynne]

Over 60 years of being used in a kitchen when appliances weren't all plastic encased.

[vulcan42]

mamy, I have power tools that age and are still working perfectly, if something means a lot to you you look after it. That bear is just one example, the majority of items have been neglected.

[Mamyalynne]

You and I are lucky then, some items break down.

[AuntPG]

These items may have been inherited and their original owners not aware of how much they meant to other members of the family.

[Mamyalynne]

I just don't think some viewers quite get the premise of the programme - I love it.

[AuntPG]

" “The cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.”
Oscar Wilde