The Duffy Bisque Kenmore Chest Freezer passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2009 from complications due to old age. She was 25 years old. Born in 1984, her first home was in Westminster and she made the move in 1994 to Trabuco Canyon. Lovingly cared for, Kenmore stood proudly in the background of the Duffy Family garage. Oh! The stories she could tell of family holidays and parties, weddings, scouting, church and school activities, and Costco trips. Those were her favorites. The Costco trips! That meant a thorough cleaning/defrosting and replenished to fill the measure of her creation. In her later years, she suffered with a broken right hinge that made lifting her lid difficult, but she never complained! A bit of rust here and there hampered her appearance, but she stayed true to the end when her motor just quietly stopped. Kenmore was laid to rest on Tuesday, October 20, in the Sears junkyard. She is survived by her owners and many neighbors and friends who she lent her help to over the years.
Sad. Sad. Saying goodbye is hard. We saved and saved to buy this. It was $350. Interesting fact: after 25 years the new and improved model wasn't much more than that! Many a mouse passed away by climbing in that motor area to get warm! The new versions motors are covered.
Introducing:Kenmore II
Born: October 20, 2009
Vitals: 25 cubic feet
White
3 upper baskets
lower grid system for optimal storage organization
Proud Family: The Duffy's
Special Feature: 65% more energy efficient!
Loyal to Kenmore I, I balked at this storage grid. And blue accessories. It didn't take long to become converted! We did order one more additional top basket.
Nothing falls on top of or slides on other items.It's awesome!
Putting it all away.
Ready for another Costco trip!
Welcome to the Family, Kenmore II!
6 comments:
R.I.P. oh deep freeze . . . move over new freezer! I LOVE YOUR separated areas - I want some ! ! ! !
Glad you're back blogging. Hope things have settled down somewhat!
What a tribute! You are too funny!
What a pain it is when a freezer goes out, isn't it! We had a problem with our fridge about 2 years ago and lost so much food waiting for the repairman to come 3 days later!
My parents always had an upright freezer and when I moved into my house 8 years ago, Mr. Spock talked me into a chest freezer. When Melon Man and I got married and he came with another chest freezer, both quickly went out front for a garage sale and we promptly bought an upright. SO MUCH EASIER to deal with. I DO like the blue separator thingies in yours - I'm sure that makes things much easier and prevents all the other stuff from falling down on top on your hands. Plus, the other thing I found was that the uprights take up far less space. Enjoy your new freezer - here's to another 25 years!
My parents always had an upright freezer as well when I was growing up. I've found I actually prefer the chest freezer. They hold more and with a big family we really needed that. That being said, if we ever are able to do the remodel on the house we were going to do before the economy went south, I would get an upright to keep inside in the mudroom area along with our extra fridge. The grid separators are such a smart new addition!
oooo i love it! i don't even have my own house yet i want one!
Cute post! Love it!
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