Forum Thermomix
Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Chit Chat => Topic started by: achookwoman on August 27, 2012, 10:44:46 am
-
For those willing to contribute.
Chookie....KFC and instructions
Ral.........Wardrobe Sachet
-
Thank you for doing this. It's great inspiration for others in terms of gift giving
-
my gift bag contribution 3 gift cards in a little gift bag (http://img.tapatalk.com/3aa1a1b5-47f8-0e70.jpg)
-
Knitted Mug Hugs from Amy :-) Each one is unique ;)
-
Swizzle sticks and liqueurs
-
Amy, have not seen these before. Did you knit these? They look stunning.
Btw, lovely pic of you and mcmich at MR.
-
Amy, have not seen these before. Did you knit these? They look stunning.
Btw, lovely pic of you and mcmich at MR.
Thanks courton, my mum helped me knit them :) Then we decorated them with buttons, sew-on patches, or knitted teabags ;D
I love that pic too :D
-
My mug hug is 3rd from the left, bottom row :D I will post a pic of my gift, but it may be in a couple of days time once I have learnt the art of tapatalk
-
My gift was this momento key ring - not the pen though ;)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/7ca8f16c-6ccc-464e.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/7ca8f16c-6cd9-9ebf.jpg)
-
Dash made cherry ripes, dh ate all in under 3 mins. Thanks Dash :)
Gone whilst watching a show on tv he taped.
H :)
-
My mug hug is 3rd from the left, bottom row :D
:D :D :D
Dash made cherry ripes, dh ate all in under 3 mins. Thanks Dash :)
Gone whilst watching a show on tv he taped.
H :)
LOL ;D
-
I put in the CD from the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. The TSO is playing in Perth very soon, for the ballet Romeo and Juliet.
-
I made the cherry bites with a kick. They are brandy infused so don't eat them all at once and then drive.
-
Great ideas for gifts.
-
All great ideas.
Dash is the recipe for those cherry bites on here? they sound great.
Amy, those mug hugs look adorable, I've never seen them before.
-
Amy, those mug hugs look adorable, I've never seen them before.
Thanks Wonder :D
-
I made 6 frangipani sugar flowers from marshmallow fondant, so that everyone can decorate their own cakes. (http://img.tapatalk.com/76d2033f-04bf-8ab1.jpg)
-
Sue, beautiful :) how long will they keep :)
H
-
You are all so talented, those goodie bags must have been a major highlight of the weekend.
I must ask though, Amy, what is a mug hugger, I am intrigued?
-
I must ask though, Amy, what is a mug hugger, I am intrigued?
I haven't a clue either...please fill us in Amy :)
what talented and generous people you all are 8)
-
Yes Amy, they look gorgeous :)
-
My mug hug is 7th from the left in the middle row. I will post the photo of my gift soon.
The gift bag was really exciting. I promised to put up a list, but this is even better. Perhaps I can add any in at the end that haven't been put up.
-
Dash is the recipe for those cherry bites on here? they sound great.
Wonder I haven't had the chance to post it yet. It is a modification to Rara's Cherry Bites (I credited your recipe as I was handing them out Rara). I will post my tweaks on that recipe thread.
-
(http://img.tapatalk.com/7cb69921-1948-2292.jpg)
This was my contribution. A selection of ten biscuit recipes that I have created or adapted with photos. The cover has Mr Shuffles, the baby elephant born at Taronga park zoo some time ago. They thought he would not be born alive and if he was he would have big problems. He was born fit and well as you can see. I do love elephants, especially any ones.
-
Mine was the vanilla bean.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/79de37d0-1db5-5bf7.jpg)
-
This is Amy's mug hugger girls. Geoff's first decent coffee in 6 days, just home from hospital. Thanks Amy, clever idea.
-
Great to see Geoff back at home.
WOW Amy!!!
-
Hi Geoff. Great to see you.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/79de37d0-262b-edd8.jpg)
-
Thanks for modelling the mug hug Geoff.
Gert that is the trouble with these things, they have both way cameras. :) :) ;)
-
So bad eh?
Which it had A remote so you could take A long shot!
Gert
-
Hi Geoff !
Nice to see you back at home
-
Thanks for modelling the mug hug Geoff! Its so good to see you at home :D
As you can see from Judy's photo, you wrap the mug hug around your mug and fasten it with a button. Most of the buttons I used were little teapots, but I used some love hearts as well. The idea is that it keeps your drink hot and stops you burning your hands. And it looks pretty of course ;D
I just thought they would be cute, and I could make a different one for each person :)
-
great idea Amy and great to see Geoff home and looking happy.
-
I made the lightly spiced and slightly sweet nuts ;) They are in a ramekin which can be re-used and is oven and dishwasher safe. When I get my act together I will post the recipe - I have never posted before!
Mmsie AKA Emma AKA Where's Wally ;D
-
I made the lightly spiced and slightly sweet nuts ;) They are in a ramekin which can be re-used and is oven and dishwasher safe. When I get my act together I will post the recipe - I have never posted before!
Mmsie AKA Emma AKA Where's Wally ;D
I just ate mine all up. Delish.
Gert
-
I made the lightly spiced and slightly sweet nuts ;) They are in a ramekin which can be re-used and is oven and dishwasher safe. When I get my act together I will post the recipe - I have never posted before!
Mmsie AKA Emma AKA Where's Wally ;D
AKA wood chopper extroardinaire ;D
-
Good to see Geoff home :)
Gert, that photo doesnt do you justice at all, you look way younger & better in person. :)
My mug hug is the black one with great girlie things on :)
Mmsie, great fire starter too :)
H
-
No Gert the photo is you.
I haven't eaten mmsie's goodie bag contribution yet so here it is. It will be gone by tonight though.(http://img.tapatalk.com/7cb69921-3f47-d7c9.jpg)
Whoever made the rocky road, it was very, very nice.
-
Rocky Road really nice, I ate Jens too :) :) :)
-
Cookie & CP, love your recipe books - more for my TMX collection. Have not done any of your recipes Cookie so a whole heap of new things to try. Very spoilt to get a copy of CP's favourite recipes so far - what a big job that was.
Had one of your cherry bites DD, delicious - can't wait to see what you changed in the original recipe.
ES - the frangipane is my favourite flower. Now I will have to make something to show them off. Interested to hear how long they will last too.
Gretchen, vanilla beans always handy to have, thank you. Looks like you are spending some time in bed to recover from your re-retreat illness. I hope you can shake it off before your catwalk debut on Saturday.
Chookie & Ral - picked your presents without having to be told who they were from. Great ideas for the goodie bags.
The Myer gift - wow, how cool was that!
Helene, well what can one say about your contribution. We've read about them and now we've all seen and love them.
Tenina, lovely little goodie bag within the goodie bag and one only has to look up a recipe in your FFS book or visit your website to find a recipe which uses them.
Mmse, just tried your lovely nuts - great combination of spices and sweetness, different to anything I've tried before. Well done you for getting your gift together at such short notice.
Gill, loved the card. There is nothing like a hand-made card to send to a special friend.
Michele, your dukkah is the best one I have tasted (not too heavy on middle eastern spices) and I'll try it on scrambled eggs and chicken.
Nazar, I always carry a packet of those tissues around in my handbag and pens, well I love pens as a lot of my friends will tell you. If someone goes on a holiday and brings me back a pen, I get very excited. Your gifts suited me right down to the ground.
Cecilia, I believe the CD was your contribution and I finally got around to playing it this morning. I am not into that type of music but I did enjoy a few numbers and think it was a great goodie bag gift.
More comments as people identify their gift.
-
If someone would kindly post a pic of the dukkah, I would be grateful. I didn't make myself one.
There is a photo on Tenina's facebook page, apparently she had it for lunch yesterday.
-
Mmitch, had your dukkah on scrambled eggs on Sunday morning, all loved it.
-
Gert, love your new Avatar.!!!!
-
I may be sticking my neck out here but I want to tell you my very favourite goodie bag item. This will never be replicated and is unique. It might be best if we do not reveal the clever, generous giver with a wonderful sense of humour
(http://img.tapatalk.com/79de37d0-5ceb-6834.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/79de37d0-5d92-0c51.jpg)
Gert
-
I made a card for everyone, can be used a a birthday card or thank you card to send to friends, sorry I can't send a photo, I haven't got any left, xxxx Gill
-
I hate to tell you this, Gert, but we all know who made these great key rings!
I have to admit, I prefer your old avatar, as much as anything else because I love your scarf!
-
Rainbow's beautiful card.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/79de37d0-5e35-bd00.jpg)
-
The absolutely eatable Dukkah.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/79de37d0-5ec7-6e0c.jpg)
-
Marina, can't agree. This is the REAL Gert. You probably can't see the head gear clearly. The other Avatar is the fashion shot.
-
I hate to tell you this, Gert, but we all know who made these great key rings!
I have to admit, I prefer your old avatar, as much as anything else because I love your scarf!
Ah well. Let the chips fall where they may.
I love that scarf too. Real silk and I have had it for years.
Gert
-
No Gert the photo is you.
I haven't eaten mmsie's goodie bag contribution yet so here it is. It will be gone by tonight though.(http://img.tapatalk.com/7cb69921-3f47-d7c9.jpg)
Whoever made the rocky road, it was very, very nice.
Thanks for the pic of mine! It was Mrs KK that made the white rocky road which I agree was awesome! Mrs KK also did the Cheesy biscuits and the French onion soup mix.
Take care, mmsie
-
The goodie bags were so much fun, thanks to everyone for all the amazing gourmet treats and more…(I did l lose my mug hug >:()
It felt like Christmas! (but more fun, cos I usually don’t get that much stuff!!) hahaha
xx
-
Mug hug found don't panic :D as well as your chocolate (you can panic about that ;) ha ha)
-
Marina, can't agree. This is the REAL Gert. You probably can't see the head gear clearly. The other Avatar is the fashion shot.
The avatar image on my screen is so small I can't really see all the details, that's a shame, it seems I am missing out on a great deal!
-
Marina, a full picture of Gretchen is here. (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11021.195) Just scroll down and you might have to use the slide bar to bring her into the picture. It's the last picture on that page.
-
Oh for goodness sake. Missing nothing cuildah.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/95879158-6918-e832.jpg)
-
Marina, a full picture of Gretchen is here. (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11021.195) Just scroll down and you might have to use the slide bar to bring her into the picture. It's the last picture on that page.
You are too quick JD
-
She is the queen of the Nile.
Look at that persons sun damaged hands and arms. Should be used as a sunscreen advert.
-
Richard Burton would be champing at the bit to get to you if he could Gretchen ;D
-
(http://img.tapatalk.com/79de37d0-6bde-990f.jpg)
-
Richard Burton would be champing at the bit to get to you if he could Gretchen ;D
We might be able to share a drink!
Gert
-
She is the queen of the Nile.
Look at that persons sun damaged hands and arms. Should be used as a sunscreen advert.
Yeah we missed MJ she was gunna bring me some spack filla!!
Gert
-
Great gift ideas, will have to start planning gift hampers for Christmas. Now I don't need to think that hard. You are all very talented. Thanks for sharing, feel like I was at the retreat.
Amy do you have a pattern for your mug hug? They look like they would be perfect for holding take away cups.
-
She is the queen of the Nile.
Look at that persons sun damaged hands and arms. Should be used as a sunscreen advert.
Don't be so hard on yourself Cookie. You have gorgeous nails and they're your own.
I would love to have nails. (part and parcel of nursing)
-
She is the queen of the Nile.
Look at that persons sun damaged hands and arms. Should be used as a sunscreen advert.
Don't be so hard on yourself Cookie. You have gorgeous nails and there your own.
I would love to have nails. (part and parcel of nursing)
Ha ha I thought she was a talkin' about my arms. Cookie you are gorgeous. Get a grip.
Gert
-
You are all too nice. I just wish I realised the damage the sun would cause me 40 years ago. My specialist buys a new Rolls Royce on the strength of cutting out my nasties every few years. He is gorgeous about it though, but I'm sure I can hear him chuckling when he says "........mmmm melanoma, basal cell, ooh and we had better remove these too.
-
Cookie, your BBC's arn't so bad. Good that you keep it in check.
-
:-* :-* :-*
-
Keep checking them cookie... :)
-
I made the mustard. Sorry don't have a pic.
-
Here are the modifications (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5696.75) to Rara's Cherry Bite Recipe that I made for my Goodie Bag item.
-
Here is a picture of Kezza's mustard
Can't wait to try it
(http://img.tapatalk.com/76d2033f-acdf-c9db.jpg)
My marshmallow fondant flowers will last for ages- probably 6 months or so. It is best to store them in a covered container that is not airtight or they may soften. Sorry I can't be more precise :)
-
Oh, I'm so sad that I missed out on all these goodies! I would have put a bar of soap in for you all.
Sorry I wasn't able to come and bring the Spakfiller Gretchen!
-
Never mind MJ I will have more cracks by next time.
Gert
-
:D :D Hope you are feeling better today Gert
-
Kezza, do you have the recipe for the mustard?
-
Not sure yet . Lol!
Gert
-
Ted eating a black pudding sanger for breakfast chookie! Uncooked!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/79de37d0-41cc-029b.jpg)
Note the mug hugger.
-
YAY the mug huggers! :D
The goodie bags were so much fun, thanks to everyone for all the amazing gourmet treats and more…(I did l lose my mug hug >:()
xx
I think I had minor panic attack when I read that Tenina! :o Good thing CP is on the ball ;)
-
Amy do you have a pattern for your mug hug? They look like they would be perfect for holding take away cups.
I have several patterns keiramax... I bought a little book specially to make them ;)
-
Amy what is the name of the book and publisher please? Also where did you get it? It's my kind of knitting, not the button sewing though.
-
Amy what is the name of the book and publisher please? Also where did you get it? It's my kind of knitting, not the button sewing though.
Same here. Loved them. Thanks Amy
-
Love seeing all the items in the good the goodie bag - some of you are so creative!!
What is the Myer thing??
-
Such lovely and creative ideas! Gosh you ladies/men are so creative.
-
Did Myer give you a pressie.
-
Kezza works for Myer and she asked if they would contribute to the goodie bag.
They were very generous and gave us a perfume vile, lippy and lancome moisturiser.
Odd that Myer has no concern with thermomix and was so generous...HO?????
-
(http://img.tapatalk.com/cbcec83e-bde3-00ba.jpg)
A book of my favorite forum recipes
-
The Myer contribution, just lovely and so generous of them. Thanks Kezza and Myer.
Did the boys get the same thing ;D
-
The boys got a blokey version.
-
(http://img.tapatalk.com/cbcec83e-c4d6-0e4e.jpg)
Thank you very much Myer
-
Kezza works for Myer and she asked if they would contribute to the goodie bag.
They were very generous and gave us a perfume vile, lippy and lancome moisturiser.
Odd that Myer has no concern with thermomix and was so generous...HO?????
Well I would say by not acknowledging our little retreat how little we are valued. All the good work we all do by promoting the Thermothingy is worth nothing. . We are worth nothing to them even though we share with everyone our knowledge our recipes our enthusiasm not to mention how we encourage those people who are unsure to give it a go.
While they continue to harass, harangue and threaten consultants and others WE are here being positive, looking forward and spreading the good things about the Thermothingy.
Just think how much goodwill we spread all over the Margaret River. People who have never heard of the Thermothingy are googling as we speak. We told hundreds about our forum and it was all good. We were great ambassadors. Good grief if we had thought to bring a few machines I have no doubt we could have flogged them.
If the negative attitude continues it discourages anyone from wanting to have anything to do with the company. Perhaps we should be sending the message to Vorwerk in Germany that we are not happy with the lack of support from the local distributor. Instead of complaining amongst ourselves maybe we should let them know how much WE all care especially about their reputation as an ethical entity.
Personally I am sick of the them and us. It is ludicrous. It is as if this forum does not exist with the consultants forbidden even to mention us. A great resource for all and not utilised to everyone's advantage. What is the point?
Now I have to knock on Helene's door. There is another great ambassador for the Super Kitchen Machine AKA/Thermothingy
Gert
-
Thanks for explaining and posting photos ladies!! A great idea to have a goodie bag CP!!
As for what Gert said....recently I got participated in a survery re Thermomix (can't remember if it was from here or Vowerk) and it also had space for comments so I made some suggestions. Did you all get that too?
-
Do you like the ipad CP?
-
recently I got participated in a survey re Thermomix (can't remember if it was from here or Vorwerk) and it also had space for comments so I made some suggestions. Did you all get that too?
No Tasty, you must have been privileged.
-
Well said Gert. I think direct con tact with the big bosses a good idea. I think a word to MM might be in order.
-
I can't tell you how much I LOVE IT! Chookie has been very kind and has given me a few lessons, and I had an iPhone before so I have a little background knowledge. I'm going to go crazy with posting pics as that was one thing about using my camera or mobile phone to upload that started to get a bit time consuming for me. I am sure there must be some way to reduce the size of the pic as when viewed back in my PC it is a very big pic that needs to be scrolled up and down, and across yet on iPad shows up in tapatalk as being small and well sized. I've bought some apps, a couple of books and magazines and have my incoming emails linked up and will try and link up outgoing emails within next day or so (different server). I bought a little stand so that it can be propped up in the kitchen for reading recipes. Happy days :D Am going to buy a cover ... any suggestions which one is the best?
-
A cover that protects the edges and thin and light enough to carry in your handbag. One that you can easily use when taking a photo. I have had five. The one I use most is the STM from JB HI FI and other places. Leather is good for a man but too heavy for us and our handbags.
-
All of the things Gert said and make sure you are comfortable with it.
-
CP, go girl go. Thanks for showing Ral and I Kings Park this morning..How beautiful is that. CP you are just too generous.XXXXX
CP, don't forget Ruth Watson tonight.
-
Aren't our West Aussies generous.
Cookie and Horace showed me such hospitality. Love Kings Park.
-
It certainly is Michele. I 'think' I have persuaded DH to come up one day and have a walk. I'll let you know if I can be brave and walk on the see through thing.
-
. It is as if this forum does not exist with the consultants forbidden even to mention us.
. . . is this really true ??? ??? ??? Really ??? ??? ??? What the . . . . . . .!!??!!
-
Too true, too true goldfish
-
Thanks EmeraldSue for posting a picture of my mustard. I am not sure if I have previously posted recipe, but I will have a look, and if not I'll put it in.
-
Here is a picture of Kezza's mustard
Can't wait to try it
(http://img.tapatalk.com/76d2033f-acdf-c9db.jpg)
My marshmallow fondant flowers will last for ages- probably 6 months or so. It is best to store them in a covered container that is not airtight or they may soften. Sorry I can't be more precise :)
Saving the mustard for a great sausage I bought in MR, and as for the fondant flowers, they have been stored for a special occasion cake…you never know when they will show up on the blog kids!
LOVED everything in the bag…did I say this already?? It was like Christmas for grownup foodies! hahaha
-
I have to agree with Tenina. The goodie bag was like Christmas.
Thankyou everyone....You all were so generous.
-
It's so sad that HO don't recognize this forum. Wonderful that Myer were so generous!
-
Kezza works for Myer and she asked if they would contribute to the goodie bag.
They were very generous and gave us a perfume vile, lippy and lancome moisturiser.
Odd that Myer has no concern with thermomix and was so generous...HO?????
Well I would say by not acknowledging our little retreat how little we are valued. All the good work we all do by promoting the Thermothingy is worth nothing. . We are worth nothing to them even though we share with everyone our knowledge our recipes our enthusiasm not to mention how we encourage those people who are unsure to give it a go.
While they continue to harass, harangue and threaten consultants and others WE are here being positive, looking forward and spreading the good things about the Thermothingy.
Just think how much goodwill we spread all over the Margaret River. People who have never heard of the Thermothingy are googling as we speak. We told hundreds about our forum and it was all good. We were great ambassadors. Good grief if we had thought to bring a few machines I have no doubt we could have flogged them.
If the negative attitude continues it discourages anyone from wanting to have anything to do with the company. Perhaps we should be sending the message to Vorwerk in Germany that we are not happy with the lack of support from the local distributor. Instead of complaining amongst ourselves maybe we should let them know how much WE all care especially about their reputation as an ethical entity.
Personally I am sick of the them and us. It is ludicrous. It is as if this forum does not exist with the consultants forbidden even to mention us. A great resource for all and not utilised to everyone's advantage. What is the point?
Now I have to knock on Helene's door. There is another great ambassador for the Super Kitchen Machine AKA/Thermothingy
Gert
Gert, Well Said !! I agree we should contact Vorwerk. No point contacting ""them", they don't get it !! I have contacted them previously, happy to again !
-
For those who are interested, the mug hug book I used is called Knitted Mug Hugs by Val Pierce. It has 20 designs and is published by Search Press. I bought my copy from Spotlight :)
-
Thanks DFD. I am very interested. One just isn't enough.
I have the lovely burgandy one. Thought my stepdaughter would be able to make some for Chrissy presents for her work mates.
-
My pleasure DFM :) It sounds like a great idea for your step-daughter. I hope many others will enjoy making and giving them now too :D
-
I am sorry it did not work out for you MJ. I am also sorry it cost you money . Can you imagine the phone calls you would be getting with you being here, selling the spatulas or the scrubbies or commenting on Tenina. The ThermoMixtresses recipes. Not worth it . You have your life back and you must be breathing a sigh of relief.
Gert
-
You tell em Gert ???
COnsidering how many people are in Australia there are still lots and lots that haven't heard of TM, head office does a bad job of publicity too
-
What publicity?
We could easily sold the bus driver a THERMOTHINGY on the spot. Imagine him being so close to Perth, making the kind of food which was born for the THERMOTHINGY and not having a clue. Someone needs to get down there for some major demos and not the bloody " Back to Basics" . I have never understood the name even. Basic yes but back to???? How about a Thermomix Cooking for Intelligent Creative People class.
Gert
-
Yes Gert they could be selling thousands more if they did publicity and offered interest free payment terms all the time for people that can't afford to pay outright.
-
Even with the interest free offer it isn't . You still have to pay the upfront set up fees for the finance provider. HO does not actually do that as it is outsourced no doubt someone gets a cut from every one sold using that provider.
Publicity costs money.
BTW I wonder if that money has been sent to the Devils yet? I have heard no publicity about that happening. You think that would be news worthy at least in Tassie. How much was it supposed to be?
Did you know that in Cowaramup the gift shop there sold Tenina the ThermoMixtress book For Food's Sake? Pretty savvy people in the Margaret River. They want her to do a book signing. That is how many they sell in a tiny town but with lots and lots of tourists.
Gert
-
Well Gert they should make it with no set up fees and make it easier and cheaper for people.
Wow that's good about Teninas book they are very savvy
-
I think I could have sold about 10 while in WA for 10 days. Even the lass in DJ's was interested, and she was selling TC.
-
Go Gert.... ;D ;D ;D
-
Well Gert they should make it with no set up fees and make it easier and cheaper for people.
Wow that's good about Teninas book they are very savvy
Just about impossible when using a third party. Everyone gets a cut.
-
It has taken me a wee while but here is the marketing manager for Vorwerk AU/NZ
(http://img.tapatalk.com/79de37d0-d4c8-0146.jpg)
Kai.Schaeffner@vorwerk.ch
I guess he would like to hear from anyone not so happy with the state of play. Might help us to maybe get a second distributor maybe on the East Coast.
Gert
-
Great detective work Sherlock!
It would be good to have the head huncho's name as well since the issue of distributorship would have to be made from the top.
-
Good work detective gert
-
Gert you are so talented.. :)
-
Just an observation - the TMXs have been c. $2,000 for several years now. Has anyone thought about the profit percentage that HO is making now that the Australian dollar is so strong against the euro? Two years ago the exchange rate was somewhere in the .60s, now it is in the .80s (I had the figures yesterday and lost them, sorry I'm not so exact with them today). Anyway, what it boils down to is, with the strong dollar, if HO was being honest with its customers, they should drop their prices (it would have made all of us annoyed, but at least it would be fair to new customers). Lower prices would, of course, also make the accessories cheaper.
I am a bit suspicious also as to why they have got a special on the second jug again after it was last on special not so long ago ... I won't go any further into this, but several possible scenarios come to mind. I know I am being cryptic here, but this is a public forum and you have to be wary at times about what you say.
-
Someone is fond of having her picture taken with people from Vorwerk. Not hard. Nothing private once you put it on the Web.
Anyway I have sent young Kai my thoughts. Anyone else.? I asked him to consider another distributor we could work with on the east coast.
Gert
-
Just an observation - the TMXs have been c. $2,000 for several years now. Has anyone thought about the profit percentage that HO is making now that the Australian dollar is so strong against the euro? Two years ago the exchange rate was somewhere in the .60s, now it is in the .80s (I had the figures yesterday and lost them, sorry I'm not so exact with them today). Anyway, what it boils down to is, with the strong dollar, if HO was being honest with its customers, they should drop their prices (it would have made all of us annoyed, but at least it would be fair to new customers). Lower prices would, of course, also make the accessories cheaper.
I am a bit suspicious also as to why they have got a special on the second jug again after it was last on special not so long ago ... I won't go any further into this, but several possible scenarios come to mind. I know I am being cryptic here, but this is a public forum and you have to be wary at times about what you say.
It is no secret that the machine sells here for several hundred dollars more than Europe. Vorwerk can't be happy about that.
-
Gert, You're very clever ! Another distributor is a great idea ! Cuilidh I have long thought that about the exchange rate ! And lets not forget they would be getting a lot better pricing since they are a distributor ! It's ridiculous. I have two friends interested in purchasing a Thermothingy through our school, and how can you justify paying another $400 or so dollars extra for the same thing and for what ? I've had mine for 2 1/2 years and another family I know has one now too and the word is spreading !
We could get them to train my techo head husband to fix the Thermothingy's ! I'm off to send an email now !!
-
Gert, You're very clever ! Another distributor is a great idea ! Cuilidh I have long thought that about the exchange rate ! And lets not forget they would be getting a lot better pricing since they are a distributor ! It's ridiculous. I have two friends interested in purchasing a Thermothingy through our school, and how can you justify paying another $400 or so dollars extra for the same thing and for what ? I've had mine for 2 1/2 years and another family I know has one now too and the word is spreading !
We could get them to train my techo head husband to fix the Thermothingy's ! I'm off to send an email now !!
Not at all clever just annoyed like so many. Thanks for sending an email. Short and sweet and maybe a few can make a change for the better. If Vorwerk are not aware that the machine is sold here for more than their other distributors are charging they may get the message.
Gert
-
my gift was the decorated tissue packet and pen
(http://img.tapatalk.com/3aa9efef-1eea-ed6e.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/3aa9efef-1f01-ee74.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/3aa9efef-1f2d-830d.jpg)
-
I am going to have a small think about this and then email. I want to mention the price and also the fact that I know one person who will not buy one because of the way people are treated here. This person has high morals and even the amazingness of the thermothingy won't persuade her.
Hey Gert I didw the thermothingy in short cuts and now I wil type in thermothingy ( tmx) and thermothingy pops up. I can also access things on the 123 bar without taking my fingers off the key pad. Thanks.
-
Kezza we had your mustard on ham today and loved it. Thank you. Is the recipe posted? I should have a look instead of asking!
-
The Thermomix business model is structured on direct selling, with customers introduced to the product either through paid consultants, by word of mouth or through cooking demonstrations run by the company on a regular basis.
"The direct-selling model works in a way where we have the consultants, who are doing in-house demonstrations," Mazur says.
"That way we can provide exceptional customer care and, as a customer, you will get to see the product, to taste it, and feel it. We then do a delivery demonstration one-on-one, we unpack the product, we let them have a go at it to make sure they are comfortable, and we then do another demonstration to make sure we cover all their skills. It's a total journey for our customers."
Mazur has 950 consultants working for her across Australia and New Zealand, each reporting to a team leader. Each team leader has 20 consultants in their team, and in turn reports to a branch manager, who has seven team leaders under their direction.
Mazur says she is in the process of putting area managers in place to manage the various branch managers around the country.
"People start as consultants, then become team leaders and then branch managers," she says.
"They all know the business model and how it works and know exactly what needs to be done. "There is a whole structure under Thermomix in Australia and we develop the managers that way. It took us a while at the beginning to find the right people, but we are managing it all from the head office and it's going very well."
At $1939 a pop, including GST, the Thermomix is by no means a cheap appliance, but it is at the high end of the appliance chain, and the proof has definitely been in the pudding on a revenue level.
Mazur's team sold about 15,000 units last year across Australia and New Zealand, equating to sales of about $29 million, and she says the company is on target for 23,000 units this year.
"We are growing by 100 per cent each year and we want to maintain the growth," she says.
"We're growing so quickly, so we have to ensure that we have the infrastructure in place to match that growth. The Thermomix is a way of life. We want to make sure every customer has a chance to enjoy it and ensure they become raving fans because they love the product so much."
Tony Kaye
From: The Australian
April 29, 2011 7:53AM
Thats 23000 customers this year, that could buy another thermothingy machine. ???
The customer service stops, once you have bought the machine.. ??? ???
-
I've got to say that my consultant was very helpful throughout the initial two year period and arranged for replacements when and as I needed them - blades, seals, etc.
By the way, my DH did re-sharpen my old blade set - although I haven't tried them out yet.
-
I am going to have a small think about this and then email. I want to mention the price and also the fact that I know one person who will not buy one because of the way people are treated here. This person has high morals and even the amazingness of the thermothingy won't persuade her.
Hey Gert I didw the thermothingy in short cuts and now I wil type in thermothingy ( tmx) and thermothingy pops up. I can also access things on the 123 bar without taking my fingers off the key pad. Thanks.
I am thrilled that you are learning theipad tips and tricks. Makes life so much easier eh? And it is fun. I made a shortcut for Tenina the ThermoMixtress (TEN) because I would think that that name could possibly be gone as so many other names have disappeared. Crazy eh?
If we can start a small revolution that may help others like us in the future it cannot be a bad thing. Just making Vorwerk aware that many are unhappy may be of benefit. Maybe we can stop the bullying antics. That would be nice.
Gert
-
I've got to say that my consultant was very helpful throughout the initial two year period and arranged for replacements when and as I needed them - blades, seals, etc.
My consultant delivered my TMX . . . and that was the last I heard from her . . .
-
My consultant delivered my TMX . . . and that was the last I heard from her . . .
Same here. No word since. I don't know where the good customer service I was promised went took the order, delivered and that was it.
-
Cookie thanks for reminding me about the finger slide. Imhad forgotten that one.
Gert
-
I added the onion soup mix to Mrs. Masons Nuta and Bolts. Yummy!
-
Great idea. I'm making some more to take to the station and will do the same.
-
In case everyone is wondering what Gretchen is talking about, it was my post about quitting as a consultant. I deleted it because I don't officially finish until tomorrow. But, what the heck, it's only a day!
I really enjoyed doing the demos, but found the traveling to be too costly and time consuming. I couldn't buy the food required for the demos in my home town, so had to plan my purchases when in Katanning or Albany. I was planning my life around my demos!
There were many other issues that caused me to quit, but I don't want to mention them here because I know who reads these posts!
-
Cookie I am glad you liked the mustard. I am going to have a look now to see if I have already posted it, but if I haven't I will now!
-
It has taken me a wee while but here is the marketing manager for Vorwerk AU/NZ
[
Kai.Schaeffner@vorwerk.ch
I guess he would like to hear from anyone not so happy with the state of play. Might help us to maybe get a second distributor maybe on the East Coast.
Gert
In case everyone is wondering what Gretchen is talking about, it was my post about quitting as a consultant. I deleted it because I don't officially finish until tomorrow. But, what the heck, it's only a day!
I really enjoyed doing the demos, but found the traveling to be too costly and time consuming. I couldn't buy the food required for the demos in my home town, so had to plan my purchases when in Katanning or Albany. I was planning my life around my demos!
There were many other issues that caused me to quit, but I don't want to mention them here because I know who reads these posts!
This might just be the person to write to MJ. Several of us have already sent him a message as he is the marketing manager who may be able to do something about it.
If enough of us write perhaps they will start to take notice and realise there is a problem and their brand is being tarnished . We want Vorwerk to be reading these posts . They are the ones who have the power to change things . When they realise the many consultants as well as customers are not happy they may take action. A second distributor would be the ultimate solution. There is nothing better than a bit of competition to shake things up.
Gert
-
Just posted mustard in sauces and condiments under 'Thermofest' Mustard.
-
Thanks kezza. It is delicious.
Gert
-
There is no question that TMX Australia is price gauging. You only have to look at ebay to see the difference in prices between $1939 and what they're selling for, including postage on ebay. If these o/s sellers can afford to sell the machines for around $1200 plus postage then clearly what we pay in OZ is over the top given the high Australian Dollar.
-
msg190451[/sub]#msg190451 date=1346223666]
(http://img.tapatalk.com/cbcec83e-bde3-00ba.jpg)
A book of my favorite forum recipes
I was thrilled to receive this recipe book CP thinking it was your first list of favourite recipes only but tonight I am sitting up in bed going through it and I realise it is completely up to date with your favourites. I thought it was rather thick for your first list. We are indeed privileged to receive this book and I thank you again for such a thoughtful addition to the goodie bag. Xxxxxxxxx
-
You are welcome JD. A little while ago there was a question regarding the possibility of the 'updated list' of favourites. I was working on the pressie and made no comment :-X ha ha
-
Now you can post it on the forum CP for all the other members who are eagerly awaiting it.
-
I love that book CP . Such a lot of effort just for us. The spiral binding is wonderful. Thank you for such a generous gift.
Gert
-
Thanks CP, can't wait to get home to go through it. Great thought and a lot of work.
-
Thanks CP, can't wait to get home to go through it. Great thought and a lot of work.
Where are ya?
-
Still in bed, in Freo. Ha. Flying home today. Just noticed top temp at home 8 .
Thanks CP, can't wait to get home to go through it. Great thought and a lot of work.
Where are ya?
-
I plan to write to the marketing manager and I urge as many people as possible to do the same. Thanks for finding the email address Gert.
-
Chookie, great plane reading, cps fav list.
H :)
-
Chookie, great plane reading, cps fav list.
H :)
Thank Hally, great idea.
-
I plan to write to the marketing manager and I urge as many people as possible to do the same. Thanks for finding the email address Gert.
Even a short email asking for an new distributor might help. No thanks to me Courton as it is not hard to get info on the web if you know where to look.
I wonder if we will get a reply. If anything making Vorwerk aware may stop the bully tactics.
Gert
-
Chookie, great plane reading, cps fav list.
H :)
Thank Hally, great idea.
Just lovely to read the book and see the notes. Good thing CP's writing is legible. Mine would not be.
Gert
-
Chookie, great plane reading, cps fav list.
H :)
Thank Hally, great idea.
Just lovely to read the book and see the notes. Good thing CP's writing is legible. Mine would not be.
Gert
I've cooked five recipes from it since coming home from the retreat :) :) :)
-
Still in bed, in Freo. Ha. Flying home today. Just noticed top temp at home 8 .
Thanks CP, can't wait to get home to go through it. Great thought and a lot of work.
Where are ya?
Long day! Right times but 12 hours ahead of myself :-)) that's the problem with my business you are always dealing with days other than the present. Oh well, I do know Chookie is now in the car heading towards the airport...sun is shining, Perth should look lovely as she flies out
-
I thought of you both this morning at 8.30 Chookie and thought you would have left. It is raining here now so a good time to head home.
CP I have all my recipes in a file but still love your gift as there are some in there that I haven't tried. You have inspired me to put together a collection of recipes for the caravan and bind them. :-*
-
Cookie, I was thinking of doing that.
printing out my favorites and binding them.
-
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/05/vyqyvu3y.jpg)
I have my favourites in a folder with plastic leaves in it. Actually I have two now. This would be especially for the van. I must go through my first folder and take out a few of the things that we had but were only ok. I'm more confident with the thermothingy now.
I try to take a photo and print it to go with them recipe. Now I have tapatalk I have been slacking a bit.
-
Looks good Cookie it's a good idea having a picture
-
Looks Good Cookie.
-
Looks great Cookie :D I would love to do that too, especially with photos, but the printing gets so expensive :-))
-
Google blurb, I was thinking about doing it for my recipes. $44.95 for 120 pages with a soft cover. Cheaper than using inkjet or laser printer. It is an Australian Co. 220 pages, $65.95. Can have a hard cover too. If you can use Adobe InDesign you can really make it look good.
-
Sorry, forgot to mention that pricing for a 10x8 inch book (20x25cm) :-)) :-)) :-))
-
It sounds good Sue, I might look into it myself :D
-
Thanks Sue.
Amy I take the photo when I cook the item and then print a few when I go to the shops. I can get it for anything between 9 cents and 15 cents at Big W.
-
We don't have a Big W :-))
-
you could do it on-line Amy
-
That would mean I'd have to pay online though, wouldn't it? I don't have a credit card :-))
-
Yes that makes it a bit hard then if you don't have a debit or credit card
-
I have a master template I have made up for TMX recipes which I type up after making recipes, add photo and any notes while it's fresh in my head.
I'll try and post a photo later or see if I can attach an example.
I print them off and place in a plastic folder like cookie too. Cheaper that way.
-
l have been printing out my favorite recipes and sometimes there a photo on 'whats for dinner 'thread or what are you cooking today thread that you wonderful members have posted and l just copy and paste
l have a colour inkjet printer so l just print it out
l dont know how much it cost as l have only just started to do it so when the colour ink runs out l will be about to work it out how much each recipe cost me to print out
l would be interested to see what your master template looks like tasty
-
Amy, you can get photos done at K Mart
-
Amy, you can get photos done at K Mart
Really? I didn't know that Sue :-))
I have a master template I have made up for TMX recipes which I type up after making recipes, add photo and any notes while it's fresh in my head.
I'll try and post a photo later or see if I can attach an example.
I print them off and place in a plastic folder like cookie too. Cheaper that way.
I would be really interested to see that Tasty :)
-
Amy you can also buy a prepaid visa card from the post office if you want to make purchases on line and don't have a visa debit or credit card.
-
So this is an example of the recipes I type out. (I haven't attached a document before so not sure if it will work).
I have it set out so that I just type new information for recipes and add a photo.
-
Don't think it worked Tasty
-
I thought it did - I think you have to open the document titled 'Milk Bread' at the bottom of my post. It seems to work for me but let me know if it doesn't work for others.
I used to do a bigger picture but found I couldn't fit it with some long recipes so now I use a smaller photo.
-
it works for me, you do need to click the link ;)
-
Depends which version of Word you have - mine isn't up to date enough for the .docx file to open.
By the way, speaking of Goody Bag gifts, I thought I'd share the TSO dates for their performance of Romeo and Juliet with the Australian Ballet - 10-14 October at Burswood Entertainment Complex. There is further info at http://www.australianballet.com.au .
Hope you are all well and cooking up a storm. It's a shining day here, if windy. :)
-
Worked for me, too. For my computer (I have Word 2007) it's click on download and then click on the file in the bottom left hand corner.
It's very impressive Tasty - how did you set up the template?
-
It does look good Tasty, well done.
-
No worries will try again
-
Worked for me by clicking on the link and it opened in word. Looks great Tasty.
-
Have been trying to send you file converter Yvette but for some reason if wont work. Will try to send it in a pm
-
http://www.panergy-software.com/lp/gocpc/wi_da_cpc.html tried it another way, go to this link. will convert .docx files
-
Opened it I clicked in the wrong place.
Thanks anyway SueJen :)
-
No problems Yvette, have learnt quite a bit trying to do it
-
That's good then SueJen my computer skills are very basic ;D
-
Tasty what a marvellous idea. Does it take a lot of time? Did you use a template? The only thing I don't like about my collection is that they all look different. I'd love them to be the same.
Also wow I didn't know you could attach documents. Please teach me how. :-*
-
Hi Cookie
When you are posting there is a button lower left hand corner that says Additional Options hit that, it will then let you browse you computer to find the file you wish to attach.
-
Great template Tasty, thanks for posting! :D
-
Thanks SueJen.
-
McMich I was wondering if the recipe for your dukkah was on the forum?
I had a look but couldn't see it.
If not, would I be able to have it, please?
Thanks ;D
-
Katie, Hally was after it too. I was sure I had posted it but obviously not. I can't remember what combination of nuts I used, that was on the bottom of the container. What I can give you is the the recipe with quantities that I use. I vary the flavours as to what I have in the cupboard or is on special .
-
Thanks heaps Michelle xx :)
-
Thanks from me too. We love it on chicken breasts.
-
How do you use it on chicken breasts Cookie?
-
'Crumb' them with it. Very nice.