This was written a couple of weeks ago. I may as well publish it. Don't feel the need to comment.
Tuesday I had forgotten Ex Sis in Law was going to park here, catch a tram to St Vincent's for a procedure, and I would have to pick her up after, post anesthetic. There was some car shuffling involved.
She was due to arrive here after 11, so my plan of a leisurely trip to buy new lounge room chairs was thwarted. I/we decided on what we wanted a week or so ago, so armed with monies, I went early, leaving home at 9.20. I chose the fabric and double checked what I was ordering. It went smoothly but the shock was it won't be delivered until March. I guess it is made to order in China, and then sent on a ship to Australia.
She set off on a tram, and at a bit after 2.00, I received a call that she would be ready to collect at 3.30. I was only a few minutes late, not bad considering I had to check out the pick up patient parking, of which there was none available and then park in the pay car park. Oh, this is going to cost!
From when I parked until I was back at the car with Ex Sis in Law was about 15 minutes, and I was charged $0.00 for parking. I was impressed.
Once back home and finding stuffs to make her a cup of tea, she felt fine to drive, and off she went.
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You did well to fit so much into your day. Interesting how long you will have to wait until delivery of your chairs. Same prob here. I had to order sofas 3 months before I wanted them. Difficult as I needed to do it before I owned the house I was moving to. Fortunately the company agreed that I could cancel the order and get my money back if the buying of the house fell through.
ReplyDeleteFun60, I guess the same thing, made overseas and shipped in.
DeleteI hope we get to see the new chairs when they eventually arrive.
ReplyDeleteJayCee, of course. I will need to brag.
DeleteYou can go to a charity shop and choose good quality second hand chairs, pay for them, and take them home the same day. Then you can delete this comment ;-)
ReplyDeleteilona, thanks, but the chairs I have bought are a very big step above what you might find in a charity shop. Mine may possibly end up in a charity shop, or for the less fortunate.
DeleteI was going to comment on this blogpost but I was too stressed out to do so.
ReplyDeleteMaybe your new healthy lifestyle will lead you to be less stressed.
DeleteI cannot stress too much that that remark adds extra pressure. Now, thanks to you, I feel overstressed.
DeleteFunny things about chairs or lounge suits, you do have to wait so long.
ReplyDeleteWe went to order one a few years ago had to wait 8 months, that's for an Australian made one.
Margaret, maybe ours in Australian made. I am only guessing about where it is made. It is a very local family owned company I have bought from.
DeleteIt's a shame about the furniture delay, but it's something to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteJB, yes it is something to look forward to, and I will survive.
DeleteThere must be a minimum amount of time in the garage before they charge. Maybe 30 minutes? Too bad the chairs will take so long but let's take that as a sign that they'll be worth the wait!
ReplyDeleteYes Steve, which is a very good thing. I think as in England, hospital parking charges here are very high. It is kind of nice to think that something is being made for you, even though it isn't really.
DeleteSame thing happened to me last time I ordered a custom recliner, it took 3 months. I don't buy second hand or thrift store upholstered furniture for a variety of reasons. Hygiene being the top one. Dying to see your chairs. Gald your day came together.
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WWW, whatever I chuck at myself in life, I survive...so far.
Delete3 months waiting for the chairs! Wow.
ReplyDeleteI expect to be deliriously happy with the chairs.
DeleteAftre reading your reply to ilona I am really curious about these chairs. I hope they are worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteRiver, I'm feeling like I am overselling them now. But I hope to be happy with them for a long long time.
DeleteLong ago, my father advised us never to purchase furniture any way but on a credit card. It seems these stores might close without warning, taking your down payment with them. I'm thankful credit cards allow us to dispute charges. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteDarla, that is something I thought about. The company has been around for a long time, but even that doesn't make it immune.
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