Since I drive daily on the job, I get a little extra time to do what I want. Went on a washer hunt in the vicinity of West Monroe-Monroe Louisiana. Found a dump alongside the road on US80, nothing but KM DD, an Amana dryer 2 KM dryers, 1 Maytag early 80's in Harvest (dryer), a crummy old WCI Frigidaire drop in range, again in HG, a GE FF full of dirty water, a Maytag performa. The owner of the land came along wanting to know what I was doing-told her; we had a nice conversation.
2nd stop-Gregs appliances-rough area of town. No one there, nothing noteworthy except an avocado 70's Whirlpool and some Ge's of various vintages FF's included. Going back again.
3rd stop-Carl's appliance- door open- a friendly older man named Ed behind the counter-told him I was looking for a GM Frigidaire, any! He motioned with his right hand up and down and I said yeah enthusiasticly. Well here comes the hard part, folks. Ed told me he wished I had stopped in a month ago, there was one he had which came from an old lady in perfect shape. He didn't know how old exactly it was but he thought 35 at least. Said it needed a 3 ring agitator!!!! Which would place it in the, you know, category. Not a rollermatic, but a uni or a multimatic. Said he looked around couldn't find and sent the machine to the crusher. Although I remained composed, I was balling like a baby inside. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tomorrow I'm going to visit the crusher across the street. Just in case. All is not lost-Ed has my number and knows what I want. I told him all about us, he was impressed but I don't think he uses a computer. He's well aware of what's happened to Maytag and the post GM Frigidaires and GE as well. Have a good night folks, better tomorrows.
2nd stop-Gregs appliances-rough area of town. No one there, nothing noteworthy except an avocado 70's Whirlpool and some Ge's of various vintages FF's included. Going back again.
3rd stop-Carl's appliance- door open- a friendly older man named Ed behind the counter-told him I was looking for a GM Frigidaire, any! He motioned with his right hand up and down and I said yeah enthusiasticly. Well here comes the hard part, folks. Ed told me he wished I had stopped in a month ago, there was one he had which came from an old lady in perfect shape. He didn't know how old exactly it was but he thought 35 at least. Said it needed a 3 ring agitator!!!! Which would place it in the, you know, category. Not a rollermatic, but a uni or a multimatic. Said he looked around couldn't find and sent the machine to the crusher. Although I remained composed, I was balling like a baby inside. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tomorrow I'm going to visit the crusher across the street. Just in case. All is not lost-Ed has my number and knows what I want. I told him all about us, he was impressed but I don't think he uses a computer. He's well aware of what's happened to Maytag and the post GM Frigidaires and GE as well. Have a good night folks, better tomorrows.
