Having done a bit of research on the web, and tentatively pulled out the washer I have come to the conclusion that, at best the belt has come away/snapped or at worst the motor bearings are shot.

Either way, I think since this is over 5 years old, it’s time for a new one. 

AND!!  Since I am in the market for a new one, I haven’t got the foggiest what to go for? Zanussi seems overpriced, Hotpoint are well….they’re Hotpoint and LG - If you’re talking TV/Hi-Fi/DVD then you can trust em…but..???? 

(Sob)….(Cry)…(Moan)….etc….

My washing machine has finally given up the goat, I will now have to find some way of surviving until I can get another one to replace it.  I am hoping I am nearly due for a payment holiday on my mortgage so I can at the least get a half decent one.  …Bah!!  I knew I was in for some bad luck as soon as I won £27 on an online Lotto Instant last night….it’s all karma see?! 

At least I managed to kinda wash some smalls…just hope I have enough stuff to get me through the week, otherwise.  I am going to seriously struggle; (que impromtue visit to the parents….”er..mind if I use the washer?”)

In other news - today is the Chinese New Year…and it is now the Year of the Pig (ok ok!!  Boar?!)…so should be a good year for all you boring folks out there that frequent this place :P  (joke obviously)

Kung Hey Fat Choy!!

…Or “Wishing you plenty of Wealth” to the slightly less Chinese educated folk…