10/14/25 - Meals
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (207755)
United States
October 15, 2025 2:49am CST
The washer repairman came yesterday. Said that the washer needs new suspension rods. That's why the basket slams against the sides of the washer, doesn't spin and shuts off. It says a lot for modern production when a new washer needs to be repaired. My previous washer lasted 20 years. Parts should be in in 4 to 5 days.
I'm still searching for a replacement for Meals on Wheels. No luck.
No word from cousin #3.
Breakfast - Protein bar
Lunch - Meals on Wheels - BBQ chicken breast, baked beans, mac and cheese, corn muffin, peaches
Dessert/Snack - Fiber brownie, 70% dark chocolate (this is for regulating blood sugar and blood pressure...also brain clarity), nuts
Dinner - Cheesy chicken rice bake, blueberries
What did you eat yesterday?
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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@LadyDuck (488533)
• Italy
15 Oct
@LindaOHio - I agree, but it happened that I had to replace a new appliance because it did not work well.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
16 Oct
@LadyDuck The way things are manufactured today is terrible.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
15 Oct
They should at least work well when they are new. Mine didn't.
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@LeaPea2417 (39115)
• Toccoa, Georgia
16 Oct
@LindaOHio that's sad what a lemon your washer is.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
15 Oct
The washer didn't work right from the first day I had it. It's a good thing I bought an extended warranty on it for the future.
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@porwest (111589)
• United States
15 Oct
I think there's truth to that. Apple has been accused for years of having it built into their OS to run down batterly life right about the time new models of phones come out.
Based on my experience with laptops lately, I think they have similar things built into make keyboards stop working, charging ports not charging and so on and so forth.
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@lovebuglena (48373)
• Staten Island, New York
16 Oct
Wow! How old is the washer?
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@lovebuglena (48373)
• Staten Island, New York
16 Oct
@LindaOHio wow! It shouldn’t have any issues if it’s only less than a year old.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
17 Oct
@lovebuglena It was having trouble on Day 1.
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@MarieCoyle (52005)
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15 Oct
It's so frustrating that applicances, electronics, and everything that's plugged in, etc. is now made so cheaply. I hope they fix the washer, but hey, if they don't you do have the warranty.
I hope you can figure out a solution to your meals, that's essential for sure. Oh, and I think you should dump cousin number 3, enough is enough. I mean...what will you do when cousin number 2 leaves, if 3 doesn't step up? It's not right for her to ignore you.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
16 Oct
Yes, #3 is out of the picture as far as I'm concerned. I can't count on her; and I need someone to take me to appointments, etc.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
16 Oct
Yes there is planned obsolescence on all items these days.
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@LeaPea2417 (39115)
• Toccoa, Georgia
16 Oct
I hope I am not talking too soon, but my clothes washer is still going over ten years. I really don't want to have to buy a new one any time soon.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
16 Oct
Knock on wood! I hope yours lasts many more years.
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@Marilynda1225 (87317)
• United States
15 Oct
I had a similar experience years ago with a new washer. it started making a banging sound and the whole drum just fell off. It was out of warranty so I had to get a new washer as it was cheaper than the repair would have been. Hope they get yours fixed quickly.
Last night I made a pork tenderloin, baked sweet potatoes and broccoli. The pork was big enough for leftovers 
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@Marilynda1225 (87317)
• United States
16 Oct
@LindaOHio back then I didn't have an extended warranty figuring nothing was going to happen AFter that fiasco you can bet I have one now 
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
16 Oct
OH no! That's terrible about the washer. It figures though. That's why I bought an extended warranty. Your dinner sounds yummy.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
17 Oct
@Marilynda1225 20 years ago you didn't need an extended warranty. Now everything is a lemon.
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@sallypup (67030)
• Centralia, Washington
15 Oct
That washer must have been noisy. Yesterday was a weird food day. Hubby wasn't feeling well. I made a squash pie and basically had a slice with sour cream for supper. (Dates to sweeten the pie and no milk in it. 2 eggs for the entire pie.)
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@sallypup (67030)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Oct
@LindaOHio What a naughty washer! Hubby is back to his usual self.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
17 Oct
@sallypup I'm glad hubby is better. The parts for the washer should be in next week.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
16 Oct
Yes, the basket slammed against the washer; and the washer walked across the floor. I hope your hubby is feeling better.
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@Traceyjayne (6724)
• United Kingdom
15 Oct
I’ve probably missed this , but why are you looking for a replacement for meals on wheels ?
Hope you can get the washer fixed ….
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@Traceyjayne (6724)
• United Kingdom
16 Oct
@LindaOHio right ….i understand now. It must be tricky finding somewhere that does specialised meals. Good Luck.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
16 Oct
I have stage 3b kidney disease. I can't have so many foods; and high sodium is a no-no.
@porwest (111589)
• United States
15 Oct
Never a dull day over there, is there? lol
For dinner, it was a leftover night again. When I opened the fridge I had leftover braised pork, some peas, some green beans, macaroni and cheese, stir-fry, marinated pork loin, and fried fish. I was like, I'd be an idiot to cook more, especially considering my wife will be leaving out of town tomorrow for a few days. My plate was braised pork, peas, fried rice and macaroni and cheese.
Wifey made a sandwich out of the pork loin and finished off the fried rice and green beans. It was good to get some of it knocked down.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
16 Oct
It was buffet night at the Bauer household again.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
17 Oct
@porwest Yes, especially if you eat with your pinkie in the air.
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@porwest (111589)
• United States
16 Oct
@LindaOHio Yes. Indeed. Although I tend to call these nights smorgasbord nights. Sounds a bit more posh, doesn't it? lol
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@arunima25 (92703)
• Bangalore, India
15 Oct
I totally agree with you about modern production. I have seen that happening with all modern things like washer, dryer, refrigerator etc. My mom's refrigerator from 1984 is still functional and she keeps it as a backup. We got a few changed since then.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
15 Oct
Yes. A brand new washer should not need repair; yet mine does!
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@arunima25 (92703)
• Bangalore, India
15 Oct
@LindaOHio Hmm...that's a shame. And we have noticed that it is happening more and more in recent times with many modern products. They are not made or designed to last long.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
16 Oct
@arunima25 Yes. My previous washer lasted 20 years.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (86019)
• Rupert, Idaho
15 Oct
Sorry to hear that about the washer. Sorry no luck on the replacement for MOW.... Wish I could say more.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
17 Oct
@MommyOfEli2013 Yes; but they are high in sodium, etc. too.
@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
16 Oct
I've even tried organic frozen meals, delivery food, etc.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (86019)
• Rupert, Idaho
16 Oct
@LindaOHio there are organic ones?
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@GardenGerty (166715)
• United States
15 Oct
That is ridiculous about the washer. I think if your doctor orders it, Meals on Wheels will make a specialized diet menu for you. At least they used to a long time ago.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
16 Oct
I already asked about Meals on Wheels. They cannot make exceptions. She said it's all they can do to do what they're doing now.
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@snowy22315 (199767)
• United States
15 Oct
I don't like dark chocolate that much, but I guess I should be eating it. Maybe I will get some today.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
16 Oct
It's not my favorite; but it's supposed to be good for you in moderation.
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@FourWalls (80816)
• United States
15 Oct
I think they make things to last 366 days anymore…one day past the 1-year warranty. 
I had a chicken taco salad for lunch. They gave me so much I had it for dinner, too! And yogurt!
I had a chicken taco salad for lunch. They gave me so much I had it for dinner, too! And yogurt!2 people like this
@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
16 Oct
Yes. That's why I purchased the extended warranty.
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@jstory07 (146853)
• Roseburg, Oregon
17 Oct
@LindaOHio I looked up meals in boxes this morning and could find nothing for you.
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@LindaOHio (207755)
• United States
16 Oct
All the frozen meals and delivery meals are too high in sodium. I don't know what I'm going to do. I even tried organic meals.
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@RasmaSandra (91630)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Oct
Delicious smoked brats wrapped in bacon, rice, and baked beans, Still got ding dongs,
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@Deepizzaguy (116503)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Oct
Pepperoni pizza for dinner last night.
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@Deepizzaguy (116503)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Oct
@LindaOHio It was a very good meal.
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