YIKES !! the timr is a very good thing-I can fruits, make jellies and such-hubby teases me about having 2 timers-One I set for imnmediately the other I set if I am going to do anything other than canning, or jelly making, the other I set for 3 minutes faster than the first, then I know I am back.
This comes after the grand mother in law telling me about her burning a batch of jelly trying to get some crocheting done with the tv on. This was her solution for the next batch so I practice it !!
LOL better than the smell afterwards for sure !! LOL