Birthday thoughts

Sep 22, 2013 17:55

Turned 59 this week. Thanks to all for your lovely birthday wishes ( Read more... )

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reynardo September 23 2013, 01:31:28 UTC
Holy hellfire that's the same model as my mother's Bernina. Let me tell you a story...

In 1967 she bought herself a decent sewing machine. She paid (in Australia) $300 for it - that would have been enough then to buy a decent second hand car! She also paid $25 for a 25 year motor warranty.

She sewed school clothes, formal dresses, woolen shirts, couch covers, even underpants for all my dolls (made out of an old singlet of my father's). It's still at her place, working like a dream.

And that 25 year motor warranty? She never needed it. It's over 45 years old now and still goes like a dream.

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tudorpot September 23 2013, 02:17:19 UTC
My cheapie Brother machine has been acting up, so I did a little Internet shopping and fell across this. The reviews are very much as you've posted. I'm just getting started with it. Who knows, I may get your Bingo prize made!

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beffeysue September 23 2013, 01:50:27 UTC
Happy belated birthday, my friend! Sorry I missed it. I'm such a slacker. I can't believe you scored a Bernina for $25.00. That ring is a gorgeous collection Amethysts.

When the part arrives I'll let you know and you can tell my how you want it shipped.

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tudorpot September 23 2013, 02:13:59 UTC
Thanks dear, I'm sure you've been busy. The machine was $125, a bargoooon. Points up to reynardo's comment .
Just send it regular post, it's not needed in a rush. I tried to ask you first, but if I didn't order it today, I would probably out it off for a few more years.

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beffeysue September 23 2013, 22:08:43 UTC
No problem. I'll be on the lookout.

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droxy September 23 2013, 02:18:27 UTC
OOOOH nice! Happy birthday!!!!!!!!

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clairvoyant September 23 2013, 12:42:20 UTC
Happy belated birthday! I'm more thrilled about the Bernina than the pretty ring. Is that weird? :D

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pigwidgeon37 September 23 2013, 14:47:15 UTC
So sorry I missed your birthday!
Many happy Returns, and, most of all, may your health issues be solved as soon as possible!!!!!
((((bear hug))))
Even though you certainly don't qualify as *old*, I agree that getting older is a total and utter bitch. Not without certain benefits, but most of all a bitch.

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