I like my appliances to perform as they are described, coffee makers should make coffee, and fridges should keep food cold. Everything ran as prescribed until the other day, when our built in vacuum decided it preferred to be a blender, instead of just sucking it up.
It’s a funny shade of avocado green that is so old, it’s back in style again we inherited it when we bought the house. Frankly it didn’t suck barely at all but it was a built in vacuum cleaner, and it’s easier then dragging a canister up and down the stairs.’
It resides in the garage, and is vented outside, which is perfect for my allergies, and the noise level is pretty low usually a muted roaring coming from that area. When the vacuum decided to turn itself into a whirling blender complete with roaring, and grinding noises that echoed through the entire house we knew something was wrong.
But did that stop my husband from repeatedly plugging the hose in to restart the poor machine? Nope. What’s with guys, the garage is filled with smoke, and stinking burning metal odours, and he decides to see if it still works….just one more time. I was all about running for the fire extinguisher, and nothing would convince me that it wouldn’t burst into flames suddenly, not even unplugging the cord, or letting the poor thing die in peace. Is this just a guy thing, “let’s try it one more time?”
Oh well, it didn’t make very good margarita’s anyways….
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
PS: these are photos of some old turquoise farm machinery that I just adore, been wanting to use …and they seem to fit the post. They are NOT pics of our vacuum.
Jen
Yep, I think it's time to pull the plug, so to speak. :-)
ReplyDeleteadorable post (except the broken vacuum part!) Love the mix of the vehicle & the story..such wonderful pictures!
ReplyDeleteWish you where going to be @ Scout Homemade & Vintage Market this weekend!
p.s. our built in vacuum just broke too...dont ya just hate replacing appliances!
ReplyDeleteYour post title is great! So sorry the beast died - I've never had a built-in vac, but hear they (usually) are wonderful! Ann
ReplyDeleteAmusing story, but sorry to hear your appliance woes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for clearing up the origin of the photos - I was really wondering how old this vacumn was, anyway! I've never been a fan of built-ins. I don't like dragging around the long, heavy hoses. I prefer my ancient Hoover, although, it's so old I'm having trouble finding bags for it anymore.
ReplyDeleteToo funny Jen girl .. you never know what you are getting when you inherit appliances .. very tricky indeed !
ReplyDeleteHey I forgot to say how pretty the new header picture is with your blog .. all of it is beautiful girl !
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I too have a built in vac but not as old as yours. The post gave me a good giggle. Sorry. Valerie
ReplyDeleteWhat some would consider junk, you have turned into artwork!
ReplyDeleteI always wanted a built-in vacuum! We did have an old dishwasher that came with the house. It was one of the first dishwashers ever manufactured, and it lived for over forty years! The thing made noises like a dinosaur in heat, and it was impossible to hear over it. But it kept cleaning the dishes. When it finally died, we were all relieved, but it was sort of bitter-sweet.
I'm glad you explained that at the end. I'm a blond and I thought for a minute I was REALLY having a blond moment! heeheehee! Hope you get a new one!
ReplyDeleteI loved the pictures--We had a built in vac in one house we lived in--It didn't make good margarita's either, but it did a pretty good job cat-sitting! :-)
ReplyDeleteHa! I couldn't pass this post up....You had be snort-laughing when I read the title. And....you never disappoint. :o) Robin
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