So, last Saturday, before heading off to a Bachelorette party (for the Beauty half of Beauty and the Meat), I was actually able to do a couple of errands! I finally dropped off my Dansko’s to be repaired so I can actually wear them, along with my favorite pair of shoes to have the heel fixed (not to be confused with my favorite pair of boots, which also need servicing, but I couldn’t bear to part with both at the same time). Hopefully having my Dansko’s back will make my back less hurty after work.
I also dropped my trusty Singer off for servicing. I was given the price for the workover, and told that the problems I’ve been having with the tension are probably due to a loose or missing spring, no big deal. However, the potential issue comes into play with the issues I’ve had with it wanting feed through fabric. The woman at the shop said it was probably the feed dogs, and if so, not a huge deal. However, if it isn’t, then it is probably a gear. If it is a gear, the number of dollars to repair goes up considerably. She said if that’s the case, I should just buy a new machine. I think the look in my eyes must have registered with her, for she quickly added, “unless you are particularly attached to this one.” To which I replied that I am very attached! Eeps. I think I have decided that I would rather put the money into this machine, rather than get a new one. I just don’t think they make them like her anymore. I hope my talk of getting a serger didn’t hurt her feelings…the serger would never replace the Singer!! I am lamenting that I haven’t been able to work on any projects, including two gifts….I am trying to patiently await the call about my machine.
In other news, the bachelorette party was fun. People watching in the Iron Range is super fun. I also learned that if I drink under the assumption that no alcohol was brought to take back to the house, I should not consume any alcohol that was dug out of a cousin’s cupboard and shows up at the house. Wow. I was a drunk girl, and hopefully didn’t offend anyone.
I will resume my fitness report on Saturday. With the excitement of shoe repair and sewing machines, I didn’t get to it. In the meantime, I will be purchasing my plants for the summer in the morning and hanging out with a dear friend I don’t get to see enough. I think both are things worth taking a Friday off of work for!!