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Title: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: timfulford on February 08, 2011, 04:57:22 pm: Just a quick message to introduce myself: My name is Tim, I am the owner of a very old 3300 which is doing sterling work until such time that I can afford the latest model.
I am really impressed by this clever piece of kit which is enhancing our kitchen and cooking. At the moment we are going through all our kitchen units deciding what we don't need and can sell on ebay so that we can afford a new TM31. So far we have quite a pile of stuff which will on longer be required.
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: andiesenji on February 08, 2011, 05:02:49 pm: Welcome Tim.

In what part of the world do you live?
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: Nik2WIN on February 08, 2011, 06:58:11 pm: Welcome Tim, glad you are enjoying your TMX. Have you had it long?

I've got my Kenwood mixer stored in the loft but to be honest I'm really desperate to get it back down again. I really like baking in bulk which the TMX just doesn't allow me to do.

I still really, really love it tho' ;D

Nik
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: Cornish Cream on February 08, 2011, 07:09:10 pm: Hi Tim and welcome to the forum.Good luck on your quest to purchase a new TM31. :)
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Post by: judydawn on February 08, 2011, 11:24:12 pm: Hi Tim, nice to have another gentleman on the forum. Hope you get to buy the new model pretty soon but the one you have will certainly keep you going until then. Do you do all the cooking at home?
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: Nay-nay on February 09, 2011, 12:16:06 am: Welcome - Let us know your favourites you're making in your 3300. ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 09, 2011, 12:39:59 am: Welcome to the forum Tim. What sort of things will the 3300 do? I've seen a TM21 but nothing earlier.
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Post by: Yvette on February 09, 2011, 09:22:22 pm: Hi and welcome Tim
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: timfulford on February 10, 2011, 12:09:25 pm: Quote from: judydawn on February 08, 2011, 11:24:12 pm
Hi Tim, nice to have another gentleman on the forum. Hope you get to buy the new model pretty soon but the one you have will certainly keep you going until then. Do you do all the cooking at home?
I do a lot of cooking at home, everything from making my own pasta through to jams, chutneys cordials etc. Love trying nee things and experimenting. Homemade bread everyday. I am also a Health and safety inspector which means I get to inspect kitchens in education facilities both commercial and student kitchens. I am a self confessed foodie.
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Post by: Sarah72 on February 11, 2011, 09:41:48 am: Hi Tim, Would love to see a photo of your machine out of curiosity.
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: timfulford on February 11, 2011, 10:46:51 am: Quote from: Sarah72 on February 11, 2011, 09:41:48 am
Hi Tim, Would love to see a photo of your machine out of curiosity.
You can view a picture here: http://yorkshire-foragers.blogspot.com/2011/02/thermomix-retro.html
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: cookie1 on February 11, 2011, 11:12:31 am: Thanks for the photo. It was and still is an interesting looking machine.
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: timfulford on February 11, 2011, 11:52:09 am: Quote from: Nay-nay on February 09, 2011, 12:16:06 am
Welcome - Let us know your favourites you're making in your 3300. ;)
At the moment everything is favourite, but creme brulee went down well.
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: virginiaqda on February 11, 2011, 11:47:53 pm: Wow Tim, what a great machine. As I am new to thermo, could you tell me what year this machine would have come from? Helps to prove to DH that Thermomix is a great machine and will last forever..HEHE
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: Shiraz49 on February 12, 2011, 01:28:51 am: Welcome Tim and thanks for showing us the photo. Not sure what I was imagining it wouild look like. I would also like to know roughly what age your machine is.
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: Sarah72 on February 12, 2011, 09:41:01 am: Thank you ;D
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: Frozzie on February 12, 2011, 10:31:19 am: Quote from: mindmapper1 on February 11, 2011, 10:46:51 am
Quote from: Sarah72 on February 11, 2011, 09:41:48 am
Hi Tim, Would love to see a photo of your machine out of curiosity.
You can view a picture here: http://yorkshire-foragers.blogspot.com/2011/02/thermomix-retro.html

my mother in law has one like that but its orange and only mixes and heats up the food...a very old thermie..she doesnt use it much anymore though..im not sure those models were available in oz and not actually sure how long the thermomix has been available in oz???
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: Shayla on February 12, 2011, 12:37:52 pm: The 3300 is from the 1980's and the orange one is the original model from the 1960's - I have clients with those old models still in daily use!
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Post by: Frozzie on February 12, 2011, 01:28:57 pm: it still works fine just my mother in law doesnt use it and actually made me more sure of the brand when i 'discovered' the TM31..thought it was older lol..she raves about it though how great it was even back then...says alot for the brand! On the french vorwerk site they used to have all the models but its no longer there although they do have them in our local thermomix office/kitchen..i noticed last time i went for a class! :)
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: faffa_70 on February 12, 2011, 11:25:03 pm: Quote from: Frozzie on February 12, 2011, 10:31:19 am
my mother in law has one like that but its orange and only mixes and heats up the food...a very old thermie..she doesnt use it much anymore though..im not sure those models were available in oz and not actually sure how long the thermomix has been available in oz???

TMX has been in OZ since 2001 (TM21 model) ;)
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: Frozzie on February 13, 2011, 08:22:07 am: good to know thanks faffa :)
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: Mangetout on March 06, 2011, 05:48:44 pm: Hello Tim

SNAP!

Here's my thermomix, I've had it for about 25 years and wouldn't be without it. I too would love a new one but cannot afford it either. One day....

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad240/MangetoutWillows/P3030083.jpg
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: timfulford on March 07, 2011, 03:27:45 pm: Quote from: Mangetout on March 06, 2011, 05:48:44 pm
Hello Tim

SNAP!

Here's my thermomix, I've had it for about 25 years and wouldn't be without it. I too would love a new one but cannot afford it either. One day....

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad240/MangetoutWillows/P3030083.jpg

Excellent! I don't suppose you have a copy of the original recipe book do you? I have one in french........
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: Mangetout on March 07, 2011, 04:44:35 pm: Yes, I have the orginal recipe book which came with my machine. What do you need to know?
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Post by: Katya on March 07, 2011, 06:54:26 pm: oooh I feel like a matchmaker... but only in a very platonic sense :D :D :D
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Post by: Frozzie on March 07, 2011, 07:43:31 pm: lol katya :)
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: timfulford on March 07, 2011, 09:01:09 pm: Quote from: Katya on March 07, 2011, 06:54:26 pm
oooh I feel like a matchmaker... but only in a very platonic sense :D :D :D
what a long thin chocolate from the 80s? lol
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 07, 2011, 10:43:28 pm: oooohhh, I'd forgotten about them. Are they still around?
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: Mangetout on March 08, 2011, 08:45:06 am: Quote from: Katya on March 07, 2011, 06:54:26 pm
oooh I feel like a matchmaker... but only in a very platonic sense :D :D :D

;D
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: timfulford on March 08, 2011, 11:29:17 am: Quote from: Cuilidh on March 07, 2011, 10:43:28 pm
oooohhh, I'd forgotten about them. Are they still around?

yes I have seen them in Poundland which means they cost more than they did in the 80's when they were 75p per box!
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: Belle on March 14, 2011, 10:41:27 pm: Hello, I have just dipped my toes into the Thermomix world with the purchase of a refurbished TM 3300 on Ebay. It came with a CD of recipes and instructions in French, so I am still in the dark on how to use it.
Can anyone help me out with the real basics and a few simple recipes to start with?
I can only get it to heat when the blade is switched on and everything inside gets blitzed! Is that the way it is supposed to work?
Help!!
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: Nay-nay on March 14, 2011, 10:55:51 pm: Welcome Belle!! Hoping the owners of this particular model can help you out. But with the TM31 the blade turns the whole time it is heating - it it the speed dial that controls wether it stirs softly or purees. Love to hear more on your adventure with this machine. ;)
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: timfulford on March 15, 2011, 08:44:51 pm: Quote from: Nay-nay on March 14, 2011, 10:55:51 pm
Welcome Belle!! Hoping the owners of this particular model can help you out. But with the TM31 the blade turns the whole time it is heating - it it the speed dial that controls wether it stirs softly or purees. Love to hear more on your adventure with this machine. ;)
ok the blade will always rotate, the heater only works when the timer is running. this is meant to be like this. UK thermomix sent me instructions at a cost of £7.95, this did not have any recipes just how to use the machine. I am happy to talk you through what I know if you would like to contact me. just let me know.
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: Thermomixer on April 26, 2011, 10:55:05 am: Welcome - do you use MindManager ?
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: timfulford on May 02, 2011, 12:24:01 pm: Quote from: Thermomixer on April 26, 2011, 10:55:05 am
Welcome - do you use MindManager ?
Hi only under duress, I am a Buzan trainer and generally work by hand or with iMindmap which is a lovely cross platform system which follows the Buzan guidelines.
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Post by: Thermomixer on May 02, 2011, 12:44:03 pm: Cheers. I started using MindManager about 14 years ago and haven't looked around. Thanks, will look at iMindmap
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: timfulford on May 02, 2011, 04:06:02 pm: I have been a mindmapper for 20+ years and a teacher. I use mindmaps for everything including writing recipes. I really recommend iMindmap, If you follow this link you can download a trial version: http://www.buzanonline.co.uk/pingpong

Let me know what you think. Tim
Title: Re: Happy owner of a 3300
Post by: knittercook on May 02, 2011, 08:57:05 pm: Great to hear from you mindmapper1 and your testament to TMs longevity, I too am saving my hard earned pennies for a TM31.