Machines and things

Both my machines are sick. The workhorse Janome needs a new bobbin case and the Bernina keeps breaking needles. Living in a rural area has it drawbacks. For the Janome there is only one dealer within 200 miles...and it is a major undertaking to get a replacement part. I did that one by phone..at least ordered it, now to wait 4 days for it to be delivered.
As for the Bernina, yestetday I drove 130 miles to Traverse City and waited for it to be serviced. I took hand work with me...so did not loose the whole day.
I also went to Borders book to try and find another copy of the article in Quilt Magazine. Alas it was not there, they already have a new issue out. So much for fleeting fame!