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trish123: last century when I was a kid there used to be repair shops all over the place, for tv's, other appliances, cars, furniture - everything was built to last but today its just the opposite and we are using up resources at an alarming rate but then they end up on the rubbish heap so we will buy new.
They have made it all very cheap to just replace things so at the same time as losing the repairmens skills we have also lost all the small retailers cos they cant compete.......
They have made it all very cheap to just replace things so at the same time as losing the repairmens skills we have also lost all the small retailers cos they cant compete.......
Throwaway society its cetainly become.
Whatever happened to the phrase
'mend and make do'
Trouble is, so many things, particularly
electrical goods have a built in obsolescence
these days.
Of course we could take out the 'extended
warranty' then we dont have to worry about
it.
Yet
Hi trish
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girlnextdormouse: I don't understand the disposable society mentality.
Anyone who has ever lived or worked extensively on a farm, or hauled their own water, or built their own homes, would (it seems to me) have a deeper seeded understanding of the personal satisfaction that comes from a bit of hard work.
And that hard work usually lasts longer in the end.
Seems to make more sense to put in a lot of effort in the beginning to have something long-lasting,
than to have to redo, repurchase, and replace constantly.
Anyone who has ever lived or worked extensively on a farm, or hauled their own water, or built their own homes, would (it seems to me) have a deeper seeded understanding of the personal satisfaction that comes from a bit of hard work.
And that hard work usually lasts longer in the end.
Seems to make more sense to put in a lot of effort in the beginning to have something long-lasting,
than to have to redo, repurchase, and replace constantly.
exactly
but I bought a toastie maker from asda/walmart a while since and it cost less than the equivalent of $10, it broke a few months down the line and they were even cheaper in the shop when I went looking at prices again - I wanted to buy one with a better catch and would have been happy to pay a little more - but they didnt have any and still dont - this was months ago - I refuse to but one on principle.------ This thread is Archived ------
bodleing: Throwaway society its cetainly become.
Whatever happened to the phrase
'mend and make do'
Trouble is, so many things, particularly
electrical goods have a built in obsolescence
these days.
Of course we could take out the 'extended
warranty' then we dont have to worry about
it.
Yet Hi trish
Whatever happened to the phrase
'mend and make do'
Trouble is, so many things, particularly
electrical goods have a built in obsolescence
these days.
Of course we could take out the 'extended
warranty' then we dont have to worry about
it.
Yet Hi trish
Hi Gra - did u get out?
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I suppose if the Amish can do it...So can we...They make horses and wood everyday....
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trish123: Hi Gra - did u get out?
yeah - the extended warranty scam - you better had get one cos stuff is only built to last till just after the manufactures warranty runs out - thats it now - my freezer will break down next week
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5 years from now I may be dead, I will be satisfied waiting to see if I wake up tomorrow. I will worry about 5 years from now in 4 years 364 days..
Living in today makes things so less complicated...
Living in today makes things so less complicated...
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trish123: Hi Gra - did u get out?
Sure did, Lyme Park and surrounds...great day
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Hugz_n_Kissez: I suppose if the Amish can do it...So can we...They make horses and wood everyday....
we may have to Hugz
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trish123: exactly but I bought a toastie maker from asda/walmart a while since and it cost less than the equivalent of $10, it broke a few months down the line and they were even cheaper in the shop when I went looking at prices again - I wanted to buy one with a better catch and would have been happy to pay a little more - but they didnt have any and still dont - this was months ago - I refuse to but one on principle.
Our household boycots Made in China products, as much as possible. I won't say we never buy cheap, because I won't let my smoke alarms go without batteries just because the only batteries are made in China, and we can never be sure where the parts are made.
Since we've been doing so, we've found some innovative ways of keeping costs down. We buy a lot of stuff from Amish country. It's all hand-made and without the use of power tools. We shop Farmer's Market. We'll take an hour ride to go to an auction deep in the mountains to get used quality stuff. It might be 40 years old, but a lot of it holds up better than the flimsy Wal-mart stuff.
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Hugz_n_Kissez: I suppose if the Amish can do it...So can we...They make horses and wood everyday....
By gosh, after reading this, I'm going to get off here and go make a horse.
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Indyfella: By gosh, after reading this, I'm going to get off here and go make a horse.
Have fun...Just watch she doesn't rear back and kick ya where it hurts...
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Indyfella: By gosh, after reading this, I'm going to get off here and go make a horse.
I was kind of wondering...
The Amish are WONDERFUL people,
but I don't believe they make their own horses.
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Indyfella: By gosh, after reading this, I'm going to get off here and go make a horse.
Rocking horse, clothes horse, trojan horse?
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girlnextdormouse: I was kind of wondering...
The Amish are WONDERFUL people,
but I don't believe they make their own horses.
The Amish are WONDERFUL people,
but I don't believe they make their own horses.
Yeah well they're made in some way by some other horses...Shall I explain how????
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trish123: exactly but I bought a toastie maker from asda/walmart a while since and it cost less than the equivalent of $10, it broke a few months down the line and they were even cheaper in the shop when I went looking at prices again - I wanted to buy one with a better catch and would have been happy to pay a little more - but they didnt have any and still dont - this was months ago - I refuse to but one on principle.
I finally bought a toaster last year after living without one for many years. The last one croaked and as usual I tried to fix it but found there was nothing there to fix. Just a throw away item.
The new one is still in the box because I just know it's going to be a POS and I've become used to toasting things in a frying pan instead.
Ever have a bagel that's nicely toasted on the cut side only with tons of butter! MMMMMMMM, chewy with a crunch!
I still at least attempt to fix things but I'm finding parts aren't available or it's not cost effecient most times. When you have to start manufacturing a simple item like a bushing or rebuilding something that was a POS right from the start, it's not worth it.
I like looking for things that were built with quality and durability in mind. It can be an adventure all on it's own! Even if they need a bit of repair.
Still haven't found a decent toaster though.
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girlnextdormouse: Our household boycots Made in China products, as much as possible. I won't say we never buy cheap, because I won't let my smoke alarms go without batteries just because the only batteries are made in China, and we can never be sure where the parts are made.
Since we've been doing so, we've found some innovative ways of keeping costs down. We buy a lot of stuff from Amish country. It's all hand-made and without the use of power tools. We shop Farmer's Market. We'll take an hour ride to go to an auction deep in the mountains to get used quality stuff. It might be 40 years old, but a lot of it holds up better than the flimsy Wal-mart stuff.
Since we've been doing so, we've found some innovative ways of keeping costs down. We buy a lot of stuff from Amish country. It's all hand-made and without the use of power tools. We shop Farmer's Market. We'll take an hour ride to go to an auction deep in the mountains to get used quality stuff. It might be 40 years old, but a lot of it holds up better than the flimsy Wal-mart stuff.
oh but that sounds like a nice way of living
I preder old stuff too, especially wood - but I would love to experience the Amish way of life - I think I could take to that way of life like a duck to water - but I might miss the phone and internet
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Hugz_n_Kissez: Hmmmmmmm...You tell us...you were leaving to make one the last I heard!!!!!!!!!!!
A friggin comedian on every corner in Canada, isn't there?
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Indyfella: A friggin comedian on every corner in Canada, isn't there?
Why of course...Us Canadians are well know for our sick sense of humour!!!!!!
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trish123: oh but that sounds like a nice way of living
I preder old stuff too, especially wood - but I would love to experience the Amish way of life - I think I could take to that way of life like a duck to water - but I might miss the phone and internet
I preder old stuff too, especially wood - but I would love to experience the Amish way of life - I think I could take to that way of life like a duck to water - but I might miss the phone and internet
I live about 2 hours from the heart of Ohio's Amish country, and some of their culture trickles down this way. I think the closest Amish family to us is about 20 minutes away.
We've often considered living more like them.
If I fell in love with an Amish or Mennonite man, I'd convert without hesitation, to be able to marry into such a wonderful people.
I think I'd miss the electricity for the first few months, but then I'd get over it fairly quickly.
It's amazing how well human beings adjust to an absence of technology when there is a strong presence of nature to replace it.
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Anyone who has ever lived or worked extensively on a farm, or hauled their own water, or built their own homes, would (it seems to me) have a deeper seeded understanding of the personal satisfaction that comes from a bit of hard work.
And that hard work usually lasts longer in the end.
Seems to make more sense to put in a lot of effort in the beginning to have something long-lasting,
than to have to redo, repurchase, and replace constantly.