Appliance Snafu
MATTIE: Just as we gracefully move away from the holidays and settle into financial recovery isn’t this the perfect time for an appliance to “kick the bucket?” This afternoon I took my cup of water out of the microwave oven with great anticipation of enjoying a few minutes with my Jasmine green tea. My cup was cold and the water was cold. I couldn’t believe it, “Microwaves don’t die!” “Noooooooooooo!”
EVE: That is the worst way to try and relax. Another stressful moment provided by life and electronics. We get so used to having them in our lives we forget there was a time when these conveniences were not even invented.
MATTIE: Well thanks to General Electric they leave their phone numbers right on their product so you can call them when ever you have a problem like I did today.
EVE: So you called them up only to hear the words…
MATTIE: Bottom line, I need a new microwave. Sure I could replace the needed “Magnatron Tube” (Doesn’t that sound like a word from the sixties?) It’s only going to cost $130.00! Oh and did I mention the repairperson making a trip to my house for $89.00? Let’s total it up…hum that’s a whooping $219.00! The very funny thing is that I was quoted the price of a new microwave coming in at exactly $219.00! Oh man oh man! I guess I’m off to Sears.
EVE: Or you could drive to Target and get a cheap microwave for $39.99!
MATTIE: What’s the website Anita gave us to recycle things like microwaves? I’m getting in contact with them because G.E. does not recycle their own rundown appliances. I think it’s time they do!
EVE: I have one for cell phones but I’m not sure about microwaves. I’ll look into it.
MATTIE; Wait a minute I just found it! I can either contact:
or
Oh yea we’re cooking now!
EVE: Sorry about your nice cup of tea this afternoon, Mattie:(
MATTIE: Ah thanks but no worries Eve I’ll make this an adventure!
