Basic Coffee Makers

With many visitors this weekend I was approached by one gentleman that had heard of my "demon possessed" coffee maker.  He related that he had not heard about my coffee maker from just one person but three different people were rejoicing that the "demon possessed" coffee maker was no more.  I had to chuckle.  I have used an upgraded model of a Mr. Coffee for the past 6 years.  Hubby and I had no trouble with the machine, however if anyone else tried to make coffee, it was a disaster.  When I say a disaster I am dead serious.  My daughter was a victim many times when the receptacle for the coffee would over flow pouring water profusely over the counter and onto the floor.  Many others have tried to be helpful and make the coffee only to have water everywhere coming either from the coffee receptacle or from the bottom of the pot.  Well, finally, the "demon possessed" coffee maker died.

Prior to the "demon possessed" Mr. Coffee, hubby and I tried a Black and Decker coffee pot and returned it only two days after purchase.  The carafes do not fit the base on the Black and Decker pots.  We have looked at several models of the Black and Decker and all have the same problem.  With the automatic buttons on the machines, the carafe must fit properly for the coffee to flow into the carafe.  If not, the coffee will overflow the coffee receptacle and flow onto the counter.  Either the carafe is too large for the base or the base is not designed to properly hold the carafe. 

While shopping for a replacement, we looked at the Mr. Coffee machines.  They were a little overpriced compared to the other brands and with the difficulties others had with our machine, we decided to try the GE brand.  The GE carafe fits well and we sure don't have time to stand by to make sure the coffee is flowing into the carafe.  The design was pleasing to the eye and functional.  Programmable, it is easy to operate and you can set the start time and go about your business.  Though not a daily choice, gourmet coffee can also be brewed in the machine.  After a week of use, we are pleased with the new machine as are our guests. 

Mr. Coffee's basic coffee maker is still a good buy, but add a few bells and whistles and they have priced themselves out of the competition.  I know there are several brands that I have not covered as they are more complex and provide functions that we do not use.  For basic coffee making, I am very pleased with this GE brand.

Happy reading!
Belle

Some of Arizona's Immigration Law Blocked

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_arizona_immigration

Part of Arizona's Immigration Law has been blocked by a federal judge per article above. 


Received this link by email this morning - the illegal immigrants are winning

http://www.prisonplanet.com/mexicans-take-over-parts-of-arizona.html

They have run their own country into the ground and are now set on destoying the good ole USA.

It is a little on the warm side today with heat warning issued for our area (heat index at 105) so I was glad to get out earlier this morning.  Sis called to tell me she had found a super yard sale and I needed to get out there early.  I love yard sales!  It is the best source of my reading material and when Sis told me they had book for 10 cents each, I knew I had to hurry.  Wallah!  I picked up 8 good books and now have more reading material. 

I have been collecting books for many years.  I enjoy reading most everything, but mysteries are my all time favorite.  I have most of Stuart Woods and James Patterson.  I also have many Childs and Preston, Grimes, Iles, Wilkie Collins, Hillerman, Johansen, Clancey, Ludlam and Cornwell.  I love Burke's stories, too.  For inspiration, Karen Kingsbury and Lori Wick are my favorites, but I also like Gunn and Copeland.  I found a Beverly Lewis today.  She is new to me, so I am excited about tasting her wares. 

I managed to find a Pride and Prejudice and A Wrinkle In Time in today's pickings.  Good additions to my collection.  I would dearly love to find a few of the Miss Minerva books that our fourth grade teacher read to us every day after lunch.  Mrs. Ritchie knew the key for getting children to relax, but keeping their minds active. But then again, Mrs. Ritchie had the key to productive teaching.  A classmate and I were discussing her not long ago and how we all loved her and how much we learned from her. 

On top of all the books, I managed to add a few wind chimes to my collection.  I don't have favorites, but the more unusual the better.  My favorite of today is the pony shoe with little medal cylinder danglers.  Looks good on my porch!

There are a couple of Estate Sales in our area this weekend and I may have to wander over and have a look.  I reviewed the pictures but found no wind chimes or books listed - maybe I won't waster my time!

Well, that is the extent of my morning.  I wish you all a safe and happy weekend and please find a spot to stay cool and still enjoy the sunshine!  Until next time . . .

Happy reading!
Belle

The voter's have spoken and change is coming!
Hey, didn't that happen a year and a half ago?

Tuesday, July 20th 

Go VOTE!