wow- I wish my mom would call and ask me that question (it'd be an embroidery machine though) - - - - as for the daughter leaving - before you know it she'll be gone - with three kids now on their own (two left at home) I'm thinking the 'empty nest syndrome' is a false thing - The boys could be 18 and out tomorrow - I'm afraid I'd REALLY like going for visits to THEIR home ;)