~My Machine~

I got my sewing machine out, cleaned it, oiled it, and

gave it a really good over haul.. Sewing machines are

easy to fix and maintain.. not a whole lot can go wrong,

well unless you have one of the new computer ones,

which I don't want.. I have no need for all that fancy

stuff.. I prefer just the 2 main stitches, straight and

zig zag, you can make anything with just those. Ive

run all kinds, from computer to embroidery to double

needle, to sergers.. be easier to name machines I cant

operate and to be truthful I cant think of any :-) I

love to sew :-) Even when I worked for sewing companys,

I didn't mind it at all.. I enjoyed it to be honest, I did

NOT mind going to work.. mainly because I loved the

speed of the industrial machines as theyre called.. To

use one of those then go back to one like mine.. well...

no comparison.. Like comparing a Rolls Royce to a scooter.
There is a picture of my problem with a sewing machine,

and that's the "FOOT" pedal.. I have thought and thought

of how to get around it and my idea is to design a new one

that is more parallel.. like side by side, where no matter

where you press on the flat part the machine will run.. and

it has to be a very light pressure.. With that one, I put that

under my stump, always the right one, and I have to put it

all the way under so that when I push down on it I am using

the bone inside my stump to push it.. Being I am sitting on a

cushion, it takes a lot of pressure to push that lever down.
THEN, see those holes on the side? Those are AIR vents..

and as soft as my stump is, it just totally covers that and

those vents are blocked, which THEN means it gets HOT!

So MY idea is to make a new kind.. where the top and

bottom plate are side by side, ||... then put it on the side

of my stump so that I am pushing sideways against the

solidness of the arm of my chair... With a light pressure

I think it would be very easy... I see those flat pusher

things for doors.. and I think something like that would

work.. I just need someone to do it for me.. :-) But I

do think that would work!

My machine, sadly, is not well.. I did go over her and she

just is old.. Plus the last 2 years being down that moldy

basement. Its a Montgomery Ward, and given to me when

I was in the Hell Home.. and she has been very good to me.
But I think she has just worn herself out and its time to

get another one.. Well if I plan to sew .. which I sure

want to start again.. I miss it.. I enjoyed when I had my

own sewing business.. I was, I have to admit, very successful.
I had a shop outside Houston and also provided quite a few

specialty shops with items I made. I made some killer

welding hats that the welders where my ex brother in law

worked almost fought over :-) One of the last things my ex

said to me was "Whos gonna make my shirts for me now?"

You KNOW what I said.."you will have to buy them like every

one else"... he wasn't pleased :-) Anyway, I think the next thing

I am saving for is a new sewing machine.. Be nice if I got one

for my birthday, Ive put it on my wish list. :-)

I am going to spoil myself today and make my VERY BEST

favorite food... If you know me you KNOW what it is.. :-)

FRIES N' GRAVY ! :-) I have been eating fries this way since

I was old enough to feed my self I think :-) Every time I eat

them I think of Howard McKinney was his name.. He and his

mother owned McKinneys Restaurant out on Ice Lake. Long

gone now, but that's where I first ate them, and its HIS

fault.. but I sure am glad :-) Now the best place to get fries

n' gravy up north is at the Happy Italians, they have THE

best. Although K & N in Ambridge used to have some killer

hot beef sandwiches with fries and gravy all over.. THEY

were great... I will have to ask my son if they are still there.

Seems I always end my posts writing about food.. Well for

me that is ONE of the BEST things.. I can only think of one

other thing that can compare and I'm not going there either.

:-) YOU figure it out.. :-) But I am going to go and peel some

taters and mix the gravy and just eat EVERY one I make :-)

You're invited to join me if you like.. :-) So till tomorrow,

this GORGEOUS WEEBLE says "G'Day, G'Day".... :-)

Y'all have a good one now, Y'hear? love ya and THANKS!!!

Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You", is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you "friend".

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again....