Ribh's D'Coopage

[drstratton]

It's the pandemic. My old fridge burnt out recently so I checked the CHOICE reviews, picked out a good one in my price range and couldn't get it online anywhere. So I decided to go old school and visit an actual shop

They had lots on display but very few in stock. That's unusual. Because we don't make fridges in Australia, the retailers usually keep their warehouses topped up, but they simply had not been able to get stock because of the pandemic. I daresay even the manufacturers can't get raw materials like they used to.

Anyway, with no fridge at home, I couldn't wait for an order with no delivery estimate, so I picked out 5 models from what I saw on display.

1 wasn't in stock.
2 wasn't in stock.
3 wasn't in stock.
4 they had *one* in stock, so I nabbed it.
5 I never asked about.

It was delivered the very next day and while I'm not thrilled by it's appearance I'm sure it will serve it's purpose for many years.

Yeah, that's definitely what's going on! The workforce isn't there to manufacture! The supply chain definitely has quite a few links missing! I'm glad you were able to get a fridge. Nowadays, that would be hard to get along without! We kind of had the same thing last year, we ordered a new freezer, but that only took 2 months. There's nothing in stock here either!

 

[drstratton]

@CrazyChookChookLady : I found a Phoenix breeder not too far from me [a couple of hours away] & have just touched base again to see how his breeding is going this year. He may have some by Christmas. I'd love a rooster [those tails are glorious] but not really feasible. I've reminded him I'd like a couple of pullets.

That would be so amazing!!! I need a peahen, let me know if you find any and I'll come get one...

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Kitchen Update

The tiler is powering along.

This is what he had done at 10am.

And here it is finished!

 

[drstratton]

Oh Vicki

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Barbecue chicken...I think she's in need of an intervention...

 

[drstratton]

They fit into your 'crazy' flock @Ribh

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Violet has taught the kids to roost in thr trees as well. Only the gold female went into the coop with Phoenix.

Well at least they should be safe from predators! Does she roost up there in the winter too?

 

[drstratton]

A stove at last! I’m so glad you have it but oh my goodness that took a long time.

It did take a long time and thank you, it's definitely nice to have a fully functioning kitchen again!

 

[drstratton]

Kitchen Update

The tiler is powering along.

This is what he had done at 10am.
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And here it is finished!
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Your tile is almost exactly the same as mine! That looks fantastic ACM!!!

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

It did take a long time and thank you, it's definitely nice to have a fully functioning kitchen again!

Any chance of an oven pic?

Your tile is almost exactly they same as mine! That looks fantastic ACM!!!

Now we definitely need a pic here to compare kitchens! Too funny!

 

[drstratton]

Any chance of an oven pic?

Now we definitely need a pic here to compare kitchens! Too funny!

You shouldn't have said anything...you know I like to share. Your tile has a bit more texture to it than mine. I'm slowly getting it set up how I want it.
New stove...yay!

Does this work for chicken tax...

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

You shouldn't have said anything...you know I like to share. Your tile has a bit more texture to it than mine. I'm slowly getting it set up how I want it.
New stove...yay!
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Does this work for chicken tax...
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Oooh, shiny. Don't you just love a new appliance?
The kitchen is looking great. Is it all finished now?
I think your tiles are lighter than mine. Mine are a kind of light taupe.