Yeah!!! I love it when the gift is exactly what the recipient wanted. Enjoy and let us know how you like it.
My daughter, who has the VitaMix, also looked at the Ninja when she made her purchase. I spoke w/her yesterday about which Ninja model she would recommend and learned that she and Will are purchase one for me. Once I get it and have had an opportunity to use same, I will report back to you all.
Thanks for all of your input.