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We officially killed our washing machine last night as it almost caught fire. So it has been 1 day and this isn't going to work for me. I did a small load of clothes by hand in the bath tub and that wasn't fun. Not only did they not really get clean, but it really hurt my finger to wring out everything.
My sister thinks I am kidding, but I am seriously going to her house on Friday to do laundry. I just don't see us getting around to getting a new/used machine until next week. I am partially frozen with indecision as to what to do and we really want to wait until after the mediation on Thursday to make a large purchase. But we probably won't hear anything from that until Saturday or Monday, as all communication is going through the mail. In the meantime, we continue to look on Craigslist and put the word out, but nothing so far.
This is an adventure, right?
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I didn't think you were kidding! I am coming tomorrow night for the b-day (and I'm going to stay the whole time if that's OK) and I can take some home and get it started for you to take back Friday.
We had a broken washer too. I think we went a couple of weeks with it working off and on. Thankfully we figured out what was wrong with it and were able to create a work around. So I didn't end up buying a new one.
Good luck shopping!
My washer is leaking. I am trying to make due. Hunting the local 'shopper' (free ads for cheap stuff paper). Try freecycle online too! I've already poured money into mine once on repairs. So I am going to try to find a working USED one for now. So frustrating. Especially when I am having furlough days from my state job. I will find a way though! Hang in there.
I'm glad the fire wasn't serious!
Of course you're sister won't mind you doing laundry at her place. How would any of us get along without the support system of our families?
Yes, your on quite an adventure. It's so good to view life, even the hard times, as an adventure :-)
Just my two cents...my mom has always bought used appliances (washer, dryer, dishwasher) from the classifieds and has had wonderful luck with them. I don't think she's ever paid more than $100 a piece and I know that every single time they've lasted at least 5 years, and some over 10. (And she's obsessed with laundering/dishwashing. Something's always running in her house.)
Good luck!
Erika
With 4 kids you are going to need a new washer no matter what happens with the teacher's contracts but I can understand not wanting to purchase a large item when your financial future is somewhat uncertain. I would consider some of the many 0% interest offers if paid off within a certain time frame offers from places like Best Buy, Sears, Home Depot, etc. As long as you are prudent in paying off the balance before the date when interest will start to accrue it can be to your advantage. If say, for instance, the offer is 18 months 0% interest just calculate the amount owed by the 18 months for your monthly payment. You seem to be on top of your budget, I am confident you could make it work for you.
We have the Best Buy card and I have never paid any interest
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