kettle

Some while ago we added a broken kettle to our litany of broken consumer goods (which now lists fridge-freezer, washing machine, microwave and several kettles).

Having researched the most environmentally sound replacement (obviously), we finally chose one from Amazon. We have now had two 'new' kettles from Amazon which we had to send back - one was missing a part and the other didn't work at all.

I'm not sure if this is symptomatic of Amazon or the manufacturer, but surely says something.

Broken consumer goods

To add to our collection of broken consumer goods, our kettle has stopped working. It is Morphy Richards brand and we have had it for about 4 years.

Our washing machine has stood in the kitchen unused for several months. It is probably the oldest consumer product we have - and was bought soon after we were married in the summer of 2000.

And of course, a while back we had a disastrous short relationship with a fridge-freezer.

earth to Bono

Spending money to buy stuff to raise money is not a sensible solution to world poverty. There is only one way.

You might wear fancy sunglasses, but you're turning into an idiot, Bono.