Good grief Matthew, I thought the Peppina was for always
I'm so sorry mate, that's just awful and shocking of the engineer. I think it is he who has risked his reputation and it rather reflects on his choice to ignore rather than you coming down to his level. I think there is a legal term for the permanent deprovision of goods belonging to another which we both know rather well!
Let's see some photos of the new acquisition then mate
On an aside, Anna has been out of action since late last year and despite major surgery and the valiant efforts of many, she may be on her last legs if indeed her HX system is holed somewhere as feared. The remaining tests to be carried out shortly will almost certainly confirm either way.
I hope you are all doing well. Take care mate.