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UPDATE ON MY HUSQVARNA DESIGNER 1 - rang Maarten today and checked to see how my machine is going. The lady in the shop answered and she had to check with him - I heard her ask him and he said "Oh! maybe tomorrow". They once again reitereated they would ring - they hadn't so far!!!!!
Now, as Thursday is a Public Holiday here (Australia Day) and they have decided to shut Friday and Saturday - that makes it another week to wait if they don't get it fixed by tomorrow. I just have to be patient and I'll now have to take the Old Husqvarna 2000SL in as I can't get it to sew forwards! Life is fun and I can see the funny side of things, so I'm O.K. with it all!!!!
At least I'm making the quilts for Uganda Orphans on my Overlocker (which is actually working out much stronger!!!!)
Have Ophelie tomorrow, so may have a little trip into town if it's fixed, wish me luck. Much love and blessings to you all Chris
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Fingers crossed that you will finally get your machine back. It's been 4-5 weeks now maybe - anyway too long. Have a wonderful day with little Ophelie. She should keep your mind off the machine some what.
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Thanks Anita, I'm getting a bit frustrated but I suppose it's better to make sure it's really fixed properly. Love Chris (and you're right Ophelie always keeps me occupied with her antics)
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Fingers crossed for you! Hugs, Lidia
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Thanks Lidia, I'm doing that! Love Chris
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Chris I hope they have fixed it and you are able to let your machine running. Have a nice day with your little sweet girl (think in Australia it's time for ice-cream ;o).
Greetings, Bettina
Greetings, Bettina
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Yes, it's been a bit warm, but we've had light drizzle on and off today. Poor old Adelaide has had it extremely hot - I feel for our Australian Cricket Team playing the Indians. Love Chris
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snowbird42
24 Jan 2012
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i glad you can see the funny side i dont know if i would be so calm if they would only tell you the truth that they are behind or forgot or whatever that oh maybe tomorrow i would be a little ticke off good luck..........soozie
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Well, I suppose you either laugh or cry Soozie. I choose to laugh about it, although it's frustrating. I reckon I'll get it back next week, what do you reckon? Love Chris
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Wishin you luck! christine
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Thankyou Christine, love Chris
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greysewist
24 Jan 2012
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How frustrating for you, Chris. Doesn't sound like they're in much of a hurry at all! Fingers crossed for tomorrow, but I'm not sure I hold much hope for you.
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I'm with you Marianne! I'm not holding my breath! Love Chris
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Chris, Come down here and you can use mine. Going to be cooler tomorrow -- only 35 instead of the 37 of the past few days.
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Thanks Lyn, I watch the weather map every night and seeing as I'm from Adelaide I'm always interested. Can't believe our cricketers are playing in that heat!!!! Love Chris
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shirlener88
24 Jan 2012
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I will pray for you to get your Husqvarna tomorrow - there is no way that they would make you wait another week.
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Thanks Shirlene, I think I need all the help I can get! Love chris
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Well if you don't get it back tomorrow, you are welcome to come and use mine on Thursday-Friday as long as you're ok downstairs without me 'cause I'm just too sick to care about anything right now, so unless I make a radical improvement, I'll probably be in bed.
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Poor thing! Hope you and your hubby feel better soon (look how your littel lady did it ;o).
Greetings, Bettina
Greetings, Bettina
Thanks Meg, I knew I could count on you. We are staying home on Australia day - watching the cricket and having a quiet one! Friday I am babysitting Cooper.
On Saturday Mum's yard is being done with all the boys helping. The girls and kids will come over at 12.00 and we'll have a cake to celebrate Mum's birthday which is on Sunday. We'll have her over for lunch on Sunday. Love Chris
Sophia starts school on Monday, I am praying I will be well enough to go.
If not, I will wear a mask, won't be out of place with all the Muslims there. LOL!!!
NAUGHTY GIRL! THAT'S NOT FUNNY!!! SLAP YOURSELF SEVERELY!
If not, I will wear a mask, won't be out of place with all the Muslims there. LOL!!!
NAUGHTY GIRL! THAT'S NOT FUNNY!!! SLAP YOURSELF SEVERELY!
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Chris sorry to hear it has been so long getting your machine fixed. You are more than welcomed to come and use my machines all day since I have to go to school. O, but they would mean you would have to come to MN USA and I suppose that would be a little to far for a day trip.HA HA HA! We also are much cooler 15 degrees F. Just a little chilly.Love and hugs.Cindy B
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Hi Cindy, ooh! that cool weather would be very welcome. I don't like the heat, never have. Even our son is like me! Love Chris P.S. Thanks for the offer.
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I cannot believe that this has taken so long. Hope you get your machine tomorrow. Good luck Chris and happy sewing. Hugs Sarah.
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It's only because of Christmas and the holidays in between. It was a bad time for it to get sick! Love Chris
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jofrog2000
24 Jan 2012
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Oh, my, I would be frustrated, too. I guess I am spoiled. My Babylock dealer is about 1 1/2 hr away in the next state. I call and make an appointment, then go shopping and they call me when it's done. It's the owner of the store, and he is super. When the floppy drive in my Ellageo went bad, he changed it right in front of me, and then cleaned her up as she was all opened up anyway. I make sure to buy something extra when I go in.
Jo
Jo
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That's what I usually do too Jo! But the part needed has to come up from Sydney (which is 2 hours away). As Maarten has to fix all the Husqvarna and Berninas he is a busy man! I'm hoping it will be fixed today. Love Chris
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susiesembroidery
24 Jan 2012
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If your dealer was over here, I would say what shoddy workmanship and dealership for being so irresponsible about a client. I am so spoiled with my Bernina because they are absolutely helpful and caring in all manner. Those people don't seem to care about you, their customer, and, if it not fixed tomorrow, I would give them a piece of my mind, if I were you. (which you aren't, because you seem to be too nice about it.)But hope does not despair and I hope that you get your machine fixed tomorrow. Good Luck and have a lovely day.***
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How beautifully said Susie! I tend to be a pacifier, you're right. I know it will get done, I just have to be patient as parts have to come up from Sydney (2 hours away). Then he has to fix it. Love Chris
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Chris sorry to hear your machine is still being held hostage. I'm afraid my temper would have had the best of me by now. Hang in there and hope for the best tomorrow.
Hugs Karen
Hugs Karen
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Thanks Karen, I hope today will be the day, if not then it's next week! School goes back next week, so I'm sure he'll be very busy. Love Chris
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Sorry to hear that Chris, it's so boring having to wait so long, hope you get the machine as soon as possible - I am also waiting for my machine, it need new rubber rings from Sweden, the repair man said he did not know when they came to Iceland, we just crosses fingers together :-))
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So sorry Sigrun, I hope it comes back sooner than later. It's like having your arms cut off not having the sewing machine around! Love Chris
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Our satisfaction with our machines always comes down to the dealer, doesn't it? No matter how wonderful the machine is, when you need service, you NEED SERVICE!!!(I intended that to be underlined and shouted!). I usually try the honey is sweeter than vinegar attitude and they normally try hard to get my machine done quickly.Good luck.
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I tried that too! It's just because of the Christmas break here in Aus. We have a lot of holidays! Love Chris
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When I take my machine in. I let Mike know I have a deadline. He usually gives me a loaner machine. If he doesn't have one he always has my machine back so I can meet my deadline.
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Now, that's a good customer relationship. I don't know why Maarten doesn't do that! I've bought so much stuff from this dealer. I'm going to mention this to him. Love chris
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bettytaylor
24 Jan 2012
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There should be such a thing as a "loaner" for people who cannot wait weeks for a fix, just like car dealerships - as long as you purchased it from them, make sense? Betty
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I agree with you Betty! It would make for great customer relations. Love Chris
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hightechgrammy
24 Jan 2012
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GRRRRRRRRR - You are much toooo nice, Chris! How about you go in there, right now, and growl at them! Show your teeth. Stamp your feet and throw yourself on the floor!! Maybe that will get their attention. You are a customer who keeps their business ticking, from going under water! Don't they realize this. You are not just paying them a favor, you are their life, their blood line. There are times to be nice, and there are times to fight! Put on your boxing gloves, Chris and growl! grrrrrrrrrrr (one of my 4th graders told me I was the only teachers she ever knew who growled) Hugs, Jan
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LOVE IT! I think Maarten would have a fit, love Chris
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fannyfurkin
24 Jan 2012
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You have more patience than I do Chris, I hope you get it back soon, I would have had a hissy fit by now.
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Well, I suppose it's all for the best. I'd hate to get it back not fixed properly. Love Chris