As we say in Scotland: “Ya beauty. It’s a belter!” Our Tefal Steam Generator packed up. It was showing its age— much like its owner. We were about to Rest It In Peace when— the iron in a last burst of steam hissed:

“Try Repairing me “. Eureka. I thought, because of its faithful service over the years I’ll grant it its last request.

So looking at the Orbiturary columns on Google Bereavement I came across this website.

I filled in what needed done. The poor iron’s hose was flaying. The stop start button didn’t work.

Wonders of wonders I got a quote. I said to the iron “I’ve found a surgeon—not on the NHS they are too busy. Model 10000000 would be developed before he/she according to the judges could see you”

His silent cough and flicking blue light touched a nerve. I had to do something. I looked at my savings and decided to go private.

It was then Dr Google pointed me to his trusted surgeon Mr and Mrs Repair It and Resuse it. I filled in the paperwork and waited breathlessly for the quote. I had visions of me an OAP returning to work to pay for his surgery.

You will notice that I use gender liberally. We were never sure if he was a female or male— according to the Judges. But one thing was sure she was sterile. Why? Because no other irons were produced!😎


Anyway back to the story. The price was £51.00. I shouted to my beloved wife: “Ya beauty. It’s a belter. She’s been saved and I’ve seen the light”. Please no hate mail from a certain section of the population


We packed him off and Viola a few weeks later she returned brand new—No ribbon though. So the repairers must think he’s male, according to the Judges’ latest ruling.

The company had even repaired things we hadn’t mentioned.

And now she’s like an old locomotive steamer puffing away happily.

But a sad note. Before we sent him away we had bought a newer refurbished model. She’s quieter but doesn’t have the same charisma as the old yin.

So that we don’t appear to be prejudiced I use the old codger and my wife uses the new beauty. But we’ve decided to keep them apart for reasons of….

What would happen if they evolved and produced another steam generator? Would it cause consternations in the Houses of Parliament? Could it end up in the European Court? Where would we find the money?

So watch this space.

On a more serious note I hope this company doesn’t go out of business. And thank you all who helped the poor laddie or was it lassie. Your work is like an iceberg most of it unseen!


“ Silent gratitude is no use to anyone”😂