British craftsmanship at its best

[Tiresias]

Well, here’s a thing.

Dishwasher lunched itself on Christmas Eve. Not a big difficulty, only the two of us (and the wonderhound). We’re using all the silver and crystal, so it is predominantly hand wash any way.

So. I took the dishwasher out today in preparation for a new one.

I find that the work top is supported by a broomstick and some non-folding, non-wedges. Thus:



None of it is fixed either. Just jammed in place.

Now I know no one has ever said, ‘oh the previous occupiers were wonderful, we haven’t had to change a thing’.

But really.

 

[RogerS]

...... We’re using all the silver and crystal,......

I don't see your problem. Surely your man washes these ?

 

[Tiresias]

...... We’re using all the silver and crystal,......

I don't see your problem. Surely your man washes these ?

Good lord, no. A gentle person’s chamber attendant is not required to attend to matters of that sort. There are butlers to attend to the plate, and maids and other staff to take care of the rest.

Actually, I’ve not had servants since Cairo. Not sure I miss them either.

 

[Doug]

At least they put a couple of supports in it would have been worse if they hadn’t even if they aren’t pretty, I’d be more concerned about the unsupported waste that appears to be back falling.

 

[Lurker]

When we acquired our bungalow, I took up four layers of carpet one on top of the other.
I think it was to soak up the leak from the toilet bowl that had been fitted wrong.
I needed to replace two square metres of floor boards too.
I threw away all the clothes I was wearing after stripping that lot out. :lol:

 

[AndyP]

That sort of workmanship passes as best practice in these parts.