On Tuesday, after a THREE month wait for a new part for my “broken” oven it turned out they had ordered wrong part! (see my Pigging Oven! post) In desperation and with the hope of identifying the correct part the oven technician decided to take my oven to their workshop with the promise of a “temporary oven” until ours was repaired.
“No problem, we will bring you a temporary oven on Friday afternoon”
I was a little dubious as to this promise, but tried to stay positive.
Leaving nothing to chance, after the no-show last Friday, I rang the office this morning to confirm delivery. But while they knew immediately about another part being ordered when I mentioned we’d been promised a temporary oven there was a deathly silence…
“The technician IS bringing the oven this afternoon, as promised, isn’t he? I said, trying to sound assertive but not aggressive.
Silence
“Yes”
This young woman really does not inspire me with any confidence so at 17.00 I was really surprised when we received a call from the technician to say he was on his way!
Goes to show, you just need faith!
He installed the temporary oven, but wait – it had no wire shelves the oven was empty!
We all looked at each other in silence. Our oven was a different make and the shelves a different size. However, after a brain storming session we discovered if we did not use the safety runners to prevent the shelves falling out, our wire shelves would fit. So it’s a nice Shepherd’s Pie this weekend! (That’s Shepherd’ Pie not Technician Pie)
You could not write the script!
Piglet in Portugal 
Thank goodness! btw, When you have time, have a look at 2010 entries For the sound of silence I will raise my mighty voice in …excrutiating ordeal, but I had to calm the anger, converse with God, exercise patience, assertivenes and pursue legal interaction…. Have a good day Piglet!
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I have been dying to comment but had no internet connection for weeks. A real blogging story if I can bear to relive it 🙂
Oh, I was pulling my hair out with you. Hope all is well now.
Much love
xx
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Hi and welcome!
Yes, thanks for your kind words and remembering to return after you were so long without internet!
PiP
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I love Shepherd’s pie. Have you posted your recipe?
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No I haven’t. But great idea…
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Yay!!!
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YAY!!! 🙂
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I am so happy for you that you finally have an oven. Hope they bring yours back very soon and it is in tip top shape. Hugs
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Actually, I prefer this ven…so they did not rush back 🙂 It cooks more evenly than mine
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Your luck sounds about like mine. HA 🙂
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But our optimism keeps us sane!
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PiP. I’m in agreement with you. This script could not be written. But, who better to getting it all down in writing than you? This is another one of your posts that makes me smile–even as I feel your pain and frustration. I’m glad to hear that you and Mr. Piglet will be having Shepherd’s Pie. You and he need all the good nutrition you can get after dealing with this saga!
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Thanks Ellen!
Loved your latest post – so good to read you now have electricity and water. All steam (pardon the pun) adhead now and it won’t be long before you move in!!
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I’ve never heard of a temporary oven either, but I’m certainly glad you figured out a way to use the one they brought over. Hope it doesn’t feel like family by the time they return yours!
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LOL we were wondering if it is someones oven that went in to their workshop for repair. That, or the boss gave me theirs to shut me up! 🙂
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Glad to hear your’e cooking again. Good things come to those that wait!Hope you enjoy the shepherd’s pie.
Thanks for the advice on the damp. I now have a dehumidfier. The Algarve mold has panicked me tho’ we do have a bit on the ceilings. The house is old with newish extension. I’ve moved the clothes into the old part for now.
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Hi MC,
Don’t worry. Everyone gets it. It’s just a matter of controlling it. There is a product you can buy to paint on the ceiling to help. Mr P usually cleans off the spots with bleach. We also keep the house well aired when the days are dry but not humid. We have three dehumidfiers on the go every night.
You will find the best way to manage it. 🙂
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Phew – what a relief! I’ve been following the saga and must say you have the patience of a saint – well done! I’m so happy for you and Mr Piglet that you can have a square meal again, hope you’re washing the pie down with a celebratory drink!!!
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It’s in the oven now!
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Congrats, PiP! What time is dinner?
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About 30 mins. the pie’s just gone in the oven! Are you coming over?
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Fantastic. Glad you have an oven again.
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🙂
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You almost got me on the missing shelves! Phew… Now we await the story on the pie! Sending novenas your way that the thing stays on for the duration of your pie making. Keep us posted! 🙂
I’m working on catching up again after a hectic workshop week again. 🙂
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I am cooking the pie at the moment along with a carrot cake. Both are precariously balanced on the wire trays.
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I don’t know – I think I’m going with Technician Pie, myself! Now, the BIG question is – will YOUR oven ever actually be returned??????
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LOL I wonder! Still they left us a Miele oven which is not a bad brand if they don’t. Just a shame it’s white and all the rest of my appliances are silver 😦
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I bet Shepherd’s Pie has never tasted so good!!! I, too, compliment you on keeping the faith — and also on your good attitude through these many months of a cold oven! Have fun baking!!! 🙂
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IF I’d had complete faith I would not have rang them in the morning, but there was just that niggling doubt in the back of my mind. As they say…God only helps those who help themselves. 🙂
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Yay PiP! So glad you’re back in the baking world.
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Shepherd pie AND carrot cake this weekend!
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Well cool beans. Now you can make some yummy baked goods. Shepherd’s pie sounds delicious.
I hope they get your own oven back soon, but meanwhile I’d like to compliment you on your unwavering faith. Well done. 🙂
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Hey EC, they are going to be hot beans now!
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lol so true so true. 🙂
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Dear Piglet,
So happy to hear you are ‘cooking’ again.
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Hi and welcome Katrina!
Yep the dinner and cake is in the oven now
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On the downside, why do they seem to always mess up?
On the upside (the side I’m most likely to look at fervently), you have an oven! 🙂 Happy weekend PiP! 🙂
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It’s just one of the most endearing things about life in Portugal. Nothing ceases to amaze me, but we usually get round it.
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Yay! That IS great news, PiP! Hope that you enjoy the warmth it brings to the food you share. 😀
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Yay and it was a great suggestion to ring them to confirm. I swear by her reaction she had’d forgotten.
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Yay, now they can take as long as they like to fix the old one eh? Sounds like a reason to celebrate, or at least a good excuse to bake a cake!
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Will be having a bit of a baking session this weekend!
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What a pain. I’m glad you have something though.
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Mmmm can’t wait to start baking some goodies!
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I was relieved that you got the ‘temporary’ oven as promised (o ye of little faith!) Have you tried it yet? Does it work?
Enjoy your Shepherd’s Pie this weekend PiP!
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Hi Barb,
We turned it on and the light works. 🙂 that is a step in the right direction.
Shepherds Pie it is for Sunday Lunch!
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