I think you will probably need a tonic to make you feel better and miss your friend less. I prescribe a trip to your lqs. That always does wonders for me : :D :D

I have a second machine which is a cheap Brother quilting machine that I found at Tuesday Morning on sale for 125 dollars.
It sure comes in handy when my good machine is in for serviceing.

I really need to take mine in for a visit, too, but it kills me to think I'd be without it for a whole week. You're stronger than I am. :lol:

I went to Wal-Mart and bought an inexpensive Brother Sewing Machine. Just to have a back-up. I had to use it "ONCE". It made so much noise, I was afraid the parts were going to start flying all over the room. Haven't used it since!