In a spin

On Monday night our washing machine packed in. Never a good sign, but particularly whn you don't even know how to say "Plumber", let alone call one. But here is a description of the shocking events.
Monday night - washing machine suddenly stops, mid cycle.
Tuesday morning - it has not spontaneously tried to repair itself overnight
Tuesday lunchtime - My Love telephoned a neighbour to ask him if he knew the name of a plumber. Neighbour said he'd call back.
Tuesday early afternoon - Neighbour texted to say he was coming round with a repairman between 4-6pm
Tuesday at 5pm - Two men (+neighbour) arrive promptly and fix the the machine (blocked filter due to, ahem, crap left in pockets). Bill - 25RON (approx £5)
Tuesday evening - clothes are washed and hanging out to dry.

If only Western European service providers were so efficient! And so affordable! Can only be a positive in the fight against the rip-off merchants. Or is it that they've not yet learnt about Call-Out Fees, extortionate Hourly Rates (even if the job takes five mins), Ordering Parts, Not Be Able To Make It Round Til A Week Next Wednesday, Love or all the many excuses some so-called professionals employ. grrrr!

And this isn't just a one-off. When the TV wouldn't work we phoned the person who installed it (he had left his mobile). He came round an hour later and, after a few phone calls, fixed the problem. For free!
So, I've seen the shape of thisngs to come.
Watch your backs, the Eastern Europeans are ready to takeover your jobs!