Julie - I have found the repairmen love our old metal machines. no technology. I had one man thank me when I brought him a bernina record. he had to soak it for two days to clean. but only replacement was the belt. he said he enjoyed it.
went to ortho yesterday. he says arm is healing but keep brace on for another month. PT is PT -painful! I truly missplaying with fabric and thread.
enjoy the flowers