tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post4103605544702699577..comments2024-02-08T21:04:53.966+01:00Comments on News from Italy: Dishwasher Saga Final UpdateLindyLouMachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-14058822865308393412011-02-25T01:01:10.418+01:002011-02-25T01:01:10.418+01:00I might have some trouble with that patience thing...I might have some trouble with that patience thing...but maybe not if my surroundings were that beautiful!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190096917851087676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-42194652607526324102011-02-24T20:11:00.243+01:002011-02-24T20:11:00.243+01:00What a happy kitchen..the kitchen is the heart of ...What a happy kitchen..the kitchen is the heart of the home..I am sure it is the same there..<br />I laughed about learning patience..isn't it the truth..I always say to myself, is this really important to get so worked up over? We moved here with no heat, just two wood stoves..Lord, I was young and dumb..but I did learn patience..haha..xoRosebud/CarolynRosebud Collectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06907760433209723539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-90655144211923445352011-02-24T18:39:43.572+01:002011-02-24T18:39:43.572+01:00Dona@ I think it is the same in many places. :)Dona@ I think it is the same in many places. :)LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-9469741170164851972011-02-23T22:18:22.091+01:002011-02-23T22:18:22.091+01:00No Linda, Italian way isn't always and everywh...No Linda, Italian way isn't always and everywhere fine. Also for many of us.donahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314843153717881130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-9730324538446676442011-02-23T17:43:47.412+01:002011-02-23T17:43:47.412+01:00Yeah!
Fingers and toes crossed it worked.Yeah!<br /><br />Fingers and toes crossed it worked.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511653763073963362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-45659485385819942132011-02-23T15:37:07.785+01:002011-02-23T15:37:07.785+01:00Angela@ I understand what you mean, the service we...Angela@ I understand what you mean, the service we had from both the mechanics and the kitchen suppliers cannot be faulted. The former tried many times to repair the machine, the slowness was a result of the manufacturer taking so long to agree to replace. None in stock at the kitchen suppliers so wait we had to!<br />LindaP@ Absolutely with only 3KW impossible to bake and wash clothes at the same time!LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-3165806322547313272011-02-23T10:29:24.599+01:002011-02-23T10:29:24.599+01:00Lovely kitchen. We put in a summer kitchen last y...Lovely kitchen. We put in a summer kitchen last year and I was glad I could choose a modern, white design. It's the Italian domestic electrical system that causes problems sometimes when there are too many appliances on. Pazienza!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-60423189169606067062011-02-22T22:33:31.566+01:002011-02-22T22:33:31.566+01:00We Germans tend not to have much patience and woul...We Germans tend not to have much patience and would probably drive to the delivery place and not move till we left with the dishwasher AND a mechanic. But I suppose shrugging it off is the much better plan. Even though not having a dishwasher would make me feel very unhappy. I love to put my pots and greasy stuff in!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484336744673299416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-89848816279488378852011-02-22T20:03:30.112+01:002011-02-22T20:03:30.112+01:00Diane@ I am not surprised you thought that!
Pat@ ...Diane@ I am not surprised you thought that!<br /><br />Pat@ My level of patience has improved tremendously since we moved here.<br /><br />Kia@ Service is the same everywhere now then, yes there will be a San Remo post but not till next Sunday.<br /><br />Joana@ Italy,Portugal,Scotland, seems patience needed wherever we live reading comments.<br /><br />Patricia@ Thankyou our lovely kitchen is the result of starting from scratch during our renovation. <br /><br />RamblingTart@ It is a brand new one so hopefully no further problems, fingers crossed.<br /><br />Dona@ The Italian way is fine, we all need to learn to relax and not get stressed out.<br /><br />Tammy@ Ah proof it is not just me then.<br /><br />Nuts@ Yes I have learnt to be much more patient.<br /><br />Jenny@ We have just learnt to relax and enjoy the different pace of life.<br /><br />Shelia@ Thankyou at last the kitchen feels <br />complete!<br /><br />IcyBC@ It did at last,thankyou.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-51899718993553699212011-02-22T19:08:27.203+01:002011-02-22T19:08:27.203+01:00Well, yes, I'm dying to know the final outcome...Well, yes, I'm dying to know the final outcome. I don't believe I would have the patience that you have shown in this saga! But, hey, you LIVE in Italy, which a hundred people I could name right now would love to do. Including me :)<br /><br />Loving your webcam!! xo – gGeorgiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02298718026210625558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-6291967840897791972011-02-22T16:49:21.498+01:002011-02-22T16:49:21.498+01:00Hope it worked out for you! EnjoyHope it worked out for you! EnjoyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-58488565078443590632011-02-22T16:30:31.906+01:002011-02-22T16:30:31.906+01:00Best of luck - it will be wonderful to have everyt...Best of luck - it will be wonderful to have everything working once again.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747219456841194840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-45324583823779417512011-02-22T14:00:49.383+01:002011-02-22T14:00:49.383+01:00All is well that ends well then! Sorry if it took ...All is well that ends well then! Sorry if it took such a long time though!<br />xxxA garden just outside Venicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02261189412302206670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-89332961205150643542011-02-22T13:27:26.733+01:002011-02-22T13:27:26.733+01:00I never have great expectations of things happenin...I never have great expectations of things happening in Italy and when we try to get things done there from the UK we have no expectations at all. Having said that we've sometimes been delighted with a quick response. Still plenty of experiences out there are so good we forgive. Your kitchen looks great and now no washing up, hurray.Jennyffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08133651986287619972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-38554993173642352192011-02-22T12:06:20.691+01:002011-02-22T12:06:20.691+01:00Yes, in Italy you must arm yourself with patience,...Yes, in Italy you must arm yourself with patience, patience and some more patience...Nuts about foodhttp://www.nutsaboutfooditaly.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-71564030064964289332011-02-22T06:54:47.758+01:002011-02-22T06:54:47.758+01:00Hope all will be ok. We work closely with Italians...Hope all will be ok. We work closely with Italians on business and both us and our customers are going bonkers during the holiday seasons. Eg., Christmas and summer, seems like the entire office is on leave for a very long time ;P<br /><br />When I first saw the picture, I was like OMG!! that is a beautiful kitchen. My husband and i plan to extend our kitchen for more space and yours is exactly how I'd like it. Happy week ahead.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402753481785047700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-67734931529206123592011-02-21T22:03:40.274+01:002011-02-21T22:03:40.274+01:00Hi! Sounds like the time my dishwasher broke befor...Hi! Sounds like the time my dishwasher broke before Thanksgiving, and I didn't get it back until MARCH. A person can go bald from tearing out their hair when dealing with anything service related in Italy.sugoandsunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394567545642628172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-75165273780066514422011-02-21T21:56:51.236+01:002011-02-21T21:56:51.236+01:00I'm relly sorry for your disadventure. If you ...I'm relly sorry for your disadventure. If you allow me a suggestion, you shouldn't be patient with those people, but, if you are right, you should be hard on them. In Italy we have some different ways of life: the more you go towards the south and the more you'll find relaxed habits.<br />I'm afraid so...donahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314843153717881130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-81177086628774923242011-02-21T21:39:17.004+01:002011-02-21T21:39:17.004+01:00Congrats and good luck with the new dishwasher. I...Congrats and good luck with the new dishwasher. I love the look of your kitchen and that wood table is fabulous!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04589606390781637262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-63797124493016926002011-02-21T20:45:19.552+01:002011-02-21T20:45:19.552+01:00Oh good heavens, what a mess! I'm so glad it&#...Oh good heavens, what a mess! I'm so glad it's finally been delivered and hope, hope, hope it works properly this time. :-)RamblingTarthttp://www.ramblingtart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-84756107190700084632011-02-21T19:31:55.568+01:002011-02-21T19:31:55.568+01:00It is so true what you just commented, thanks for ...It is so true what you just commented, thanks for all your visits and I have to get back to read more posts that I have missed being away.<br />Love your kitchen btw, so grand!<br />Maureen xDaydream Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092794695138108197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-57862229436136160042011-02-21T19:10:34.481+01:002011-02-21T19:10:34.481+01:00Great kitchen!Greece is very much alike to Italy s...Great kitchen!Greece is very much alike to Italy so I know what you mean about patience! I hope the dishwasher to works just fine!<br />By the way I heard the Italian song for the Eurovision contest! I like it! Very Jazz:)<br />Have a nice week!mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17537442866565144691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-28473512951240009292011-02-21T18:14:08.571+01:002011-02-21T18:14:08.571+01:00First of all, you have a dream kitchen :)
I know t...First of all, you have a dream kitchen :)<br />I know that the dishwasher can be pain...<br />I really hope that your saga comes to the happy ending.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10652566920769043373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-89127451778801587042011-02-21T17:30:40.501+01:002011-02-21T17:30:40.501+01:00If you look at it as an opportunity for you to ref...If you look at it as an opportunity for you to refine your "project management" skills, you benefit from all of this!! Obviously, you have to manage every aspect...pazienza is right!<br />BTW...lovely kitchen! Window over the sink, I love it! Most Italian kitchens I have been in are the size of an American closet.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688846429279351574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764019643275791818.post-58013840585077289762011-02-21T16:38:26.400+01:002011-02-21T16:38:26.400+01:00Here's hoping that congrats are in good order ...Here's hoping that congrats are in good order - you have been wating so long.<br />Your kitchen is wonderful; so spacious, and lots of cabinets and counter space. Really like the wood table.Myahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03065742730008687282noreply@blogger.com