Well, I got my sewing machine. It's got everything...clunky old black sewing machine circa 1921, lightly-used formica table top, brand new lamp and thread rack, clean cork on the foot petal, mint 30w lightbulb, extra bobbins....everything that is, EXCEPT A ROLLER FOOT! This is a problem...my sewing machine guy is working on it, I'm working on it...and probably before the week is through, a few more bootmakers I know will have worked on it. More than likely the guy at Top Stitch Sewing Machine Co. has the right part...although right now his mechanic is a little baffled...he suggested I get the teflon foot that kinda looks like a couple of Barbie sized hula-hoops up on end. I told him that wouldn't work. I told him I need to see my stitches well enough to line up my rows. Meanwhile, I've ordered a manual from Singer...and Rice is sending me a color chart and some sample thread.

...oh yeah, and I've been working on an update for my web page.