15-91 What have I done?

Polly Esther wrote:

You may remember that a few weeks ago I bought a 15-91 Singer on ebay. The
plan was to clean it up, get it going and lend it to my beginner quilter to
use until she could afford an SM with the few bells and whistles that she
likes.
The 15-91 arrived. DH took her down to his shop to tend.
Bless his heart, this is not going according to the plan. The dear man
is in love. He has the old Singer in just beautiful condition. She looks
like she deserves a velvet pillow and spot lights in a museum somewhere. I
just don't think I'm going to be able to tear the 15-91 out of his fierce
grip.
I know there are those of you who collect these old beauties and I
understand, but this isn't what I had in mind. Have I created a monster?
Polly




He's got the bug! Yipee! Another Old Sewing Machine convert! OK,
now you just need to haunt a few thrift stores and find the lass another
15-91. I just love my 15-88 treadle. Pity you aren't closer as I have
a 66K treadle in need of re-homing...

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MoragP wrote:

so I wouldn't have to
take MORE pills

Dear Butterfly,
I take two of those suckers every day and I know they are murder to choke down.
I don't know why they can't make them smaller AND coat them with something to
make them slippery AND make them so they don't fall apart before you can
swallow them. It's like chewing that stuff they sprinkle on the roads in
winter. UGH!

I'll think of you every day when I take my two.
Best wishes.

Morag in Detroit

I had suluable ones, and was advised to add enough orange squash to the
water to make it choke-downable. Bleah! ReeeeeVolting!

--
Kate XXXXXX
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

You'll just have to buy another one for yourself :-)
Maybe it has something to do with the way modern cars are no longer fixable
in the average home driveway, with all their electronic bells and whistles.
So guys who enjoy fixing machinery need something simpler and more elegant
to take apart.
Roberta in D

"Polly Esther" wrote in message
nk.net...
But Taria, this is like getting a 2 year-old to share. I just don't think
he's going to turn loose. Polly

"taria" wrote in message
news:lBgid.749$vM2.278@trnddc09...
...sounds like you have created a monster. Dh has a machine that is
like the one he remembers his mom had. He won't let me get rid of it.
Old sewing machines are really fine machines. I think once men really
take a look at them they realize just how fine. Part of the fun for me
is the hunt. Getting out looking for old machines at yard sales, swap
meets, thrift stores is a heck of a lot of fun. I have met so many
really nice folks while hunting. Get Dh out looking and you will be
a collector too.
Taria, always glad to see a machine saved.

Polly Esther wrote:
You may remember that a few weeks ago I bought a 15-91 Singer on ebay.
The
plan was to clean it up, get it going and lend it to my beginner
quilter
to
use until she could afford an SM with the few bells and whistles that
she
likes.
The 15-91 arrived. DH took her down to his shop to tend.
Bless his heart, this is not going according to the plan. The dear
man
is in love. He has the old Singer in just beautiful condition. She
looks
like she deserves a velvet pillow and spot lights in a museum
somewhere.
I
just don't think I'm going to be able to tear the 15-91 out of his
fierce
grip.
I know there are those of you who collect these old beauties and I
understand, but this isn't what I had in mind. Have I created a
monster?
Polly

Which is why certain classic cars are so loved. Not only are they
beautiful, you can fix the darned things yourself without a computer and
four years of special classes. Sometimes I think my next car should be a
1957 Chevrolet.

Back in 1992 I had a 1970 Chevrolet, a real tuna boat. But the mechanic I
took it to for repairs loved that car. There was room under the hood to
work without busting knuckles or removing an entire top layer of superfluous
"stuff" to get at the problem. It was a gas hog, though. Got about 12
miles per gallon, if I remember right. There's always some kind of
trade-off. Sigh.

--
Carolyn in The Old Pueblo
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If it ain't broke, you're not trying. --Red Green
If it ain't broke, it ain't mine. --Carolyn McCarty

If at first you don't succeed, switch to power tools. --Red Green
If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer. --Carolyn McCarty

"Roberta Zollner" wrote in message
...
You'll just have to buy another one for yourself :-)
Maybe it has something to do with the way modern cars are no longer
fixable
in the average home driveway, with all their electronic bells and
whistles.
So guys who enjoy fixing machinery need something simpler and more elegant
to take apart.
Roberta in D

"Polly Esther" wrote in message
nk.net...
But Taria, this is like getting a 2 year-old to share. I just don't think
he's going to turn loose. Polly

"taria" wrote in message
news:lBgid.749$vM2.278@trnddc09...
...sounds like you have created a monster. Dh has a machine that is
like the one he remembers his mom had. He won't let me get rid of it.
Old sewing machines are really fine machines. I think once men really
take a look at them they realize just how fine. Part of the fun for me
is the hunt. Getting out looking for old machines at yard sales, swap
meets, thrift stores is a heck of a lot of fun. I have met so many
really nice folks while hunting. Get Dh out looking and you will be
a collector too.
Taria, always glad to see a machine saved.

Polly Esther wrote:
You may remember that a few weeks ago I bought a 15-91 Singer on
ebay.
The
plan was to clean it up, get it going and lend it to my beginner
quilter
to
use until she could afford an SM with the few bells and whistles that
she
likes.
The 15-91 arrived. DH took her down to his shop to tend.
Bless his heart, this is not going according to the plan. The
dear
man
is in love. He has the old Singer in just beautiful condition. She
looks
like she deserves a velvet pillow and spot lights in a museum
somewhere.
I
just don't think I'm going to be able to tear the 15-91 out of his
fierce
grip.
I know there are those of you who collect these old beauties and
I
understand, but this isn't what I had in mind. Have I created a
monster?
Polly

Butterfly wrote:

Would the Polish alphabet do? Not a piano player there so I can't
help--sorry.
Just wish I could EAT bananananannaaaaaasssssssssss so I wouldn't have to
take MORE pills
Butterfly

Look for the No Sodium Salt- it's potassium chloride, and is good for
you. Do your cooking with that in it where folks normally use salt. It's
one way to boost your potassium intake. (In addition to what the doc
makes you take)

-georg

On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 02:32:15 GMT, "Butterfly"
wrote:

Thanks for the GRIN : ) Sounds like you really got a treasure there : )

I needed it tonight.......
got the latest blood work back--WBC is STILL HIGH and Potassium is still
LOW--and I'm taking 3 potassium tablets a day!

Butterfly,
I am sure you know most of this, but-I cannot take the tablets or
powdered potassium.
V8 Juice is very high, apricots, potatoes plus the good old bananas
and raisins.
Long story about intolerance for potassium and it cost a lot of time &
money before I discovered my problem with it, including
CT-MRI-ultrasound, drinking a quart of barium for an x-ray,
colonoscopy and endoscopy.
Scared me to death because of past history, but coping now.
Hope your future gets brighter & brighter.
Anna Belle in Palm Bay

You all are so right. This morning, DH wants to know why I don't just buy
another SM for my beginning quilter. I think it is plain that he is not
about to part with the first one. Of course, I'm wondering if he will allow
the 2nd one to leave. It could be worse. I could have bought a '57
Chevrolet. Polly

"Kate Dicey" wrote He's got the bug! Yipee! Another Old Sewing
Machine convert! OK,
now you just need to haunt a few thrift stores and find the lass another
15-91.

Polly, Find the man a nice 201 to keep him happy. You know '57 was a
very good year for more than cars
Taria

Polly Esther wrote:
You all are so right. This morning, DH wants to know why I don't just buy
another SM for my beginning quilter. I think it is plain that he is not
about to part with the first one. Of course, I'm wondering if he will allow
the 2nd one to leave. It could be worse. I could have bought a '57
Chevrolet. Polly

"Kate Dicey" wrote He's got the bug! Yipee! Another Old Sewing
Machine convert! OK,

now you just need to haunt a few thrift stores and find the lass another
15-91.

Thanks : ) I don't feel soooooooooooo all alone now..trying to get them down
as now I have someone to think of too. Makes it sooooooooo much easier ; )
Butterfly
"MoragP" wrote in message
...
so I wouldn't have to
take MORE pills

Dear Butterfly,
I take two of those suckers every day and I know they are murder to choke
down.
I don't know why they can't make them smaller AND coat them with something
to
make them slippery AND make them so they don't fall apart before you can
swallow them. It's like chewing that stuff they sprinkle on the roads in
winter. UGH!

I'll think of you every day when I take my two.
Best wishes.

Morag in Detroit

sounds interesting--but-I also was advised to INCREASE my salt--after years
of NO salt cause of High Bp........sigh....I foresee a LOT of blood tests
over the next year until this gets straightened out.
Thanks for the advice
Butterfllly
"georg" wrote in message
...
Butterfly wrote:

Would the Polish alphabet do? Not a piano player there so I can't
help--sorry.
Just wish I could EAT bananananannaaaaaasssssssssss so I wouldn't have to
take MORE pills
Butterfly

Look for the No Sodium Salt- it's potassium chloride, and is good for you.
Do your cooking with that in it where folks normally use salt. It's one
way to boost your potassium intake. (In addition to what the doc makes you
take)

-georg