We are keeping our Aga!
Just getting it tarted up a bit! We had a lengthy discussion last night and decided it had become part of the family. We KNOW the current model - we KNOW how much heat it gives out - were we to replace it with one which did not generate as much heat our plan to knock a door into the snug and share the heat would not work. Also - we would be in trouble if we had a powercut - as we do form time to time. Jon is going to strip it down and recondition the barrell - the main fuel source and this will increase it's efficiency. When the Aga salesman came round he said "They don't make them like this anymore!" and the words kept coming back to me. It was a lot of money and whilst we could afford it we both felt this was not how we normally do things. We only replace something if it breaks or is beyond repair - so there you have it!
The kitchen makeover will now commence - watch this space!
Think what you can do with the money you'll save! :0
ReplyDeleteit's sad, tho, that they don't 'make 'em the way they used to'
ReplyDeleteWell that's a releif - for the Aga! And yes tthey don't make em like they used to...now with all that money saved you can probably take a much needed break at the end of building works and still have some spare!
ReplyDeleteI have to say I'm pleased! I secretly couldn't see why you'd want to replace the faithful old one. Now, what are you going to spend your saved money on???
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ReplyDeleteYes Pearl exactly - if we were getting our first Aga things would have been different but we have one which we will just make better! It only cost us £500 20 years ago.
Roger
Exactly! I felt a bit like Beecham when he scrapped the steamtrains - we all love seeing a steam train now.
Tattie Weasle
Probably go to France on the motorbike - we'll see how it goes!
Lucy
Holiday?
An aga-saga for sure! Still, you won't have to look back and wish you had not made a hasty decision. Always wise to spend plenty of time thinking it through. But I'm a Libran and we like to weigh everything up for ages before deciding :-D
ReplyDeleteWhat a super idea. Your Aga looks quite wonderful to me. I think you made a good choice.
ReplyDeleteLove the "just getting it tarted up a bit" part.
cheers, parsnip
Personally, I'd LOVE to have an AGA such as that, and as you say, you are used to her, why throw away what can be improved? I think you've made a wise decision!
ReplyDeleteKath
ReplyDeleteMost definately an Aga Saga eh? lol!
Angryparsnip
Yes "tarted up" eh - could do with getting meself done too! lol!
Shrinky
Exactly xxx
Very wise - you know how brand new things always go wrong! And perhaps a little extra money to play with? Bet you are excited. x
ReplyDeleteHooray! I think you're making a very wise choice. :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like the best decison for sure. I think its wonderful that your Honey can re-condition the AGA and it will be like new. Can't wait to see your new kitchen make over.
ReplyDeleteFrance on the motorbike sounds delightful.
Victoria
ReplyDeleteIndeed - I feel so much at ease about our decision
tpalsT
Thanks so much we had a little cheer!
photowannabe
We went in 2009 - we have friends there - they may have sold their house by the time we get there but if not it will be great to catch up.
Think you are probably right Denise - we get power cuts here from time to time. If it is still working then it would be daft to replace it I think - and the farmer agrees. Do look at my blog tomorrow as a new friend is joining our household - a chap right up your street!
ReplyDeleteA good choice, I reckon! Esp if it means a French bike trip! Well done!
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ReplyDeleteOh Pat - will be there first comment! lol!
Vintage
Yes - will be good after all the work eh!
An engineer on a mission..get supplies in Denise...wine, beer, etc etc...there'll be a lot of 'working it out with a pencil', 'several speadsheets', "now, I could do this.. or...".."let me take a look.."s,and the best,..."yes, I'll have everything cleared up before dinner".
ReplyDeleteGood luck...I feel for you girlfriend!!
Jane x
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Lyn
xxx
That sounds like a perfect plan to me. Why change something that isn't broken ;-)
ReplyDeleteHurrah - the aga lives to heat another day! Sounds like a good idea to me! Ps Denise do you want to email me direct as I try to avoid facebook as much as possibe.if you do my address is emmaw73@yahoo.com and we can continue our discussion. Cheers x
ReplyDeleteJane
ReplyDeleteHilarious! Yes dear - we both know what it is like to be married to an engineer don't we. Cleared up before dinner? Which dinner lol!
Lyn
Nice to meet you too.
CherryPie
exactly! Why change!
freerangegirl
Done! xx
I think you made the right decision, happy days again for the Aga + it will live to see another 20 years :) Good luck with your kitchen project. Our new room at the back of our kitchen is progressing well too. Amanda x
ReplyDeleteAmanda
ReplyDeleteYes - I feel so much better for making the decision. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
The heart of the home is an Aga, everyone warms their derriere on it, don't they. Ours has been on the go for more than 50 years and still going strong, I think you made the right decision!
ReplyDeleteLv MrsGH.
If they don't make them like they used to you're better off sticking with old faithful... as you now know.
ReplyDeleteA very wise decision. If it isn't broken don't fix it. It's very true that they don't make things like they used to anymore.
ReplyDeleteI'm sat here chuckling, sorry, but also thinking how much potential heartache you've saved yourselves - that blokes words would have haunted you. Can we settle down now and watch the fun start? :) Mo
ReplyDeleteVery sensible. It will save you heaps of money and it looks fine to me.
ReplyDeleteBetter the devil you know, and all that!
Maggie X
Nuts in May
Wise decision! Old is good - in all sorts of things!
ReplyDeleteI think this is a good decision and you won't regret it x
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