Enough Already!!!!

On Thursday the bread machine died. We decided that we didn't need fresh baked buns.

On Saturday, the shredder decided that it was time to jam beyond all possible hope of unjamming. Perhaps, those tax returns from 1973 were just a little too much for my trusty shredder.

Today, less than 48 hours after the last mechanical malfunction, disaster struck. The ball winder jammed. In my attempt to untangle the "Bugga" it fell apart completely.

Now knitters will readily understand which one I am most upset about. It is also the only one that has a hope of being repaired. If necessary, all three will be replaced.

I could probably learn to make bread by hand. I also know of some very good bakeries where I can buy a loaf or two.

I have scissors and can shred my receipts slowly. I can save those tax forms for a few more years. Perhaps, there was a reason that the sign at the local UPS outlet caught my eye on Saturday morning. They will shred my papers for me.

Winding a 1500 yard skein of lace weight yarn will take at least two hours. That's two hours of knitting time that I'm not prepared to give up.

If you own a ball winder, I may be coming over for coffee.