That is the place where my microwave use to be. There was a lightning storm in it, and I decided to unplug it. There is no need to burn the house down when I'm simply trying to reheat a bowl of collard greens, you see.
But there's that blank space. And it's been that way for the past month.
I'm not whining about it. I just want the same microwave that I had. It was a good one, lasting close to 10 years. I don't use a microwave as much as most people do, but I liked having it around. I found the one I like, but the place (where I bought the last one) is out of them.
"They are on order."
There were none in the warehouse.
I've gone back some three times, the last being over the Memorial Day weekend. It's a good 25 miles away, and I said that if I happen to be down that way, I'd look in.
Not only do they not have the microwaves. They aren't even in the warehouse. They are still waiting on them from China, I suppose.
Which leads me to one conclusion.
I love my blank space.
I have figured out how to heat up my food on the stove. I have a convection countertop oven that I rarely use, so I have figured all that out.
There is no need for the microwave. And sense I can't get the very one I want, why don't I just not get one at all?
Yes. That's the answer.
My food tastes better if I don't zap it anyways. And I can't remember the last time I've had one of those microwave dinners that require a microwave. I don't eat hot pockets, etc. I eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. I like a lot of raw stuff.
And like I said, it's been a month. So why in the world should I even buy a new microwave? Hmm.
I'll revisit this high class problem at the end ot the year.
For now...
I will stare at the... blank space.
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It's interesting when life events cause our lives to shift. I was without a microwave for a while so adjustments had to made. It got easier as the weeks went by but I was so glad when the new one arrived--though you're right, food tastes better when it's cooked/warmed up the old fashion way.
ReplyDeleteLOL, high-class problem indeed. I love blank countertops. I don't like anything on my counters. The only thing I allow is decorative paper towel holder. Everything else has its place in the cupboards. And, my granny has always said food warmed on the stove or in the oven tastes better than "this new age zapping." LOL
ReplyDeleteLOL, high-class problem indeed. I love blank countertops. I don't like anything on my counters. The only thing I allow is decorative paper towel holder. Everything else has its place in the cupboards. And, my granny has always said food warmed on the stove or in the oven tastes better than "this new age zapping." LOL
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ReplyDeleteThe final frontier. These are the voyagers of the Star Ship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: to explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no one has gone before :)
Lol, got it memorized. Enjoy your space.
I too have seen those lightning storms in the box. Wild show!
ReplyDeleteNot to mess with your clean counter space... but you may not need a new microwave. I have found that cleaning or replacing the wave guide stops the arcing problem in most cases.
The wave guide is that strange little door/maintenance hatch on the right wall on the inside. If it is scorched, dirty or damaged, that may be your problem.
Of course if it is the problem, you have another problem. Blank space or microwave...
It is good to see you still out here doing it! Have a great one!