I'd find a way to use handcrank before I went to the expense of converting a machine. I think it would be too hard. Besides, I need both my hands free to sew. There's a reason motors were put on machines, IMO. MJ, you have the darnest bedrest I've ever seen. You and I would make a good pair. Have you posted a picture of you 'new' machine. I'd like to see it.
Nancy, I'm assuming Murphy doesn't have a weight problem. My furgirls both lost weight when I ran out of cheese and they didn't need to lose any. Now I have to increase their food to get their weight up.
Pam and Sheila, I'm an evening eater, too. I think you'll find it's quite common on here. As I said earlier, we need to plan for it, then it's okay. Nothing tonight for me, though. Too much gall bladder pain in my upper back. Darn.
Good night, all.