tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post4595690938306315810..comments2024-01-04T15:50:27.703+04:00Comments on Abu Dhabi Dispatches: I Killed My RefrigeratorAcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520874010998859566noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-83328779221047770672013-08-23T00:35:01.357+04:002013-08-23T00:35:01.357+04:00So it isn't the weather then? :) I think what ...So it isn't the weather then? :) I think what finally needs to be said about refrigerators is how intricately made they are, and how well-ran, that the most microscopic alterations would cause the gravest consequences. You wouldn't imagine that about something that often appears in our minds as a clunky slab. We should, I guess, be careful the next time. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tulco.com/" rel="nofollow">Tulco.com</a> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725008338163732011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-50426229167824370122011-10-07T22:00:32.762+04:002011-10-07T22:00:32.762+04:00Careful thought trumps brute force every time. I h...Careful thought trumps brute force every time. I have ruined other things too. Lessons learned!Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520874010998859566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-8936855135984513902011-10-07T21:57:10.982+04:002011-10-07T21:57:10.982+04:00Careful thought trumps brute force most times. I h...Careful thought trumps brute force most times. I have ruined other things too. I got too goal oriented and didn't think.Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520874010998859566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-92093271349996327882011-05-12T22:21:05.825+04:002011-05-12T22:21:05.825+04:00I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that i...I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that it is not your fault. It is probably destined to go this way.Carolhttp://1800theeagle.com/injury-lawyer/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-55933656096333731222010-09-06T18:48:27.253+04:002010-09-06T18:48:27.253+04:00John,
I think Neil kinda said it all.
Follow his a...John,<br />I think Neil kinda said it all.<br />Follow his advice.Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520874010998859566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-29569734474698063952010-09-06T17:40:26.550+04:002010-09-06T17:40:26.550+04:00John,
We shipped a 20' from the UK, but I wou...John,<br /><br />We shipped a 20' from the UK, but I wouldn't do it in hindsight. In one way it was nice to have some familiar things from home, but in other ways it was not a good idea. Firstly there was the cost of shipping and the hassle getting things out of customs etc. Then - we kind of thought we wouldn't need our white goods for the kitchen so gave them away at home, but then got here and needed them, so ended up buying more. We thought we might get built in wardrobes, so didn't ship them - nope, needed them! The we moved and downsized, so got rid of more stuff. Now we are upsizing again! <br /><br />Furniture is, I think, pretty cheap here in comparison to the UK (can't speak for US) and electricals are much the same. <br /><br />All-in-all, we would either have kept our stuff in the UK (maybe rented the house furnished) or sold it before coming. <br /><br />Plus - you know how wives love to buy new stuff - It'll keep the Mrs happy!Neil Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17868202381966585158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-24679126292247021252010-09-06T15:40:55.009+04:002010-09-06T15:40:55.009+04:00John,
I came over here with just a couple of suit...John, <br />I came over here with just a couple of suitcases as my employer offered a generous relocation allowance so I cant advise you about household goods shipping.<br /><br />A transformer can adjust the voltage, but might not the 60 to 50Hz. I have no experience with that either.<br /><br />I would just buy here. Remember you will have to pay duty on anything you import. Might be best to have a "garage sale" before you leave to keep your transition simple.Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520874010998859566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-13250709842079129702010-09-05T22:57:57.341+04:002010-09-05T22:57:57.341+04:00Speaking of refrigerators ... My wife and I will b...Speaking of refrigerators ... My wife and I will be moving to Abu Dhabi at the end of Sept. Our debate has concluded with the decision to move our stuff (20' container) rather than purchase there. Should we move the fridge? Do the step-up adapters work for a 24/7 appliance? Recommendations welcomJohn Warehttp://johnware.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-25650205746422034482010-08-30T19:15:25.857+04:002010-08-30T19:15:25.857+04:00Misalyn, glad to hear I am not the only one! Somet...Misalyn, glad to hear I am not the only one! Sometimes the enthusiasm of solving a problem just causes more problems. Must be a "guy thing".<br /><br />Keep up your good work!!!!Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520874010998859566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-17790288798603674022010-08-30T18:54:15.201+04:002010-08-30T18:54:15.201+04:00A big "ouch" for your 'patient'....A big "ouch" for your 'patient'. Lol!<br /><br />You reminded me of what my husband did to our refrigerator few years ago.JTG (Misalyn)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12138503340985714804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-45720073563842864242010-08-30T15:34:55.277+04:002010-08-30T15:34:55.277+04:00I happen to have one for sale....cheap!!!I happen to have one for sale....cheap!!!Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520874010998859566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-843746151269424862010-08-30T15:31:50.723+04:002010-08-30T15:31:50.723+04:00Hmmm, maybe I should buy a mini-fridge to put next...Hmmm, maybe I should buy a mini-fridge to put next to my computer so I never have to get up to go get a beer. Worth pondering.Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03198762158401756973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-70510896312887133692010-08-30T15:00:33.055+04:002010-08-30T15:00:33.055+04:00LOL!
ouch.LOL! <br />ouch.hemlockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886283830369668137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-6540787752431530812010-08-30T11:39:01.555+04:002010-08-30T11:39:01.555+04:00But that would go against my penchant for instant ...But that would go against my penchant for instant gratification via hammer and knife.<br /><br />The steaming pot is the correct procedure though and will be followed in the future.<br /><br />My mom wanted me to be a doctor, good thing I didn't listen to her and went into airline safety instead. Oh, wait......Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520874010998859566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-58555018719060333192010-08-30T10:37:05.918+04:002010-08-30T10:37:05.918+04:00of course the easier and less expensive method wou...of course the easier and less expensive method wouldve been to switch the chiller off and put in a pot of boiling water - the steam would melt the frost buildup - and once the freezer was dry again, you could turn it back on... <br /><br />but umm - yeah, a knife and a hammer works too. <br /><br />oh wait, they dont =Phemlockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886283830369668137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-69911939124710245042010-08-29T20:31:16.774+04:002010-08-29T20:31:16.774+04:00HaHaHa, That was funny, Neil!I never thought about...HaHaHa, That was funny, Neil!I never thought about that. Now I am condemned to drinking warm beer for my transgressions. Maybe not a hardship for you Englishmen, but a torture for this Yank.<br /><br />I did wait until after sundown to break my "fast" however so I deserve some mitigation. The broken refrigerator was too harsh a punishment methinks.Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520874010998859566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-56380040566186165622010-08-29T18:29:59.918+04:002010-08-29T18:29:59.918+04:00God did that for drinking in Ramandan, you infide...God did that for drinking in Ramandan, you infidel !Neil Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17868202381966585158noreply@blogger.com