I'm sorry to hear about Mowgli, Nancy. I hate it when one of my furgirls is hurting. Miriam, I hope things work out with your MIL.

Quick, dumb question. I soaked the Redeye outside and wiped off what kerosene I could. Is it safe to bring it in the house? I don't want to start a fire when the furnace comes on. No, I do not currently have an open fire in the fireplace. I know this sounds ignorant, but I don't deal in such things and my son who could tell me is at work. I'd like to bring it in and wipe it with oil. I would think it would be counterproductive to wash it with Dawn. I don't want it to rust.

MIL passed away last night about midnight

Miriam, I am so sorry to hear that your MIL passed away. I will be praying for you and your family.

Miriam, I am sorry for your loss. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Kathie

Miriam, my condolenses. Add my prayers to the others. There is strength in collective prayer.

So sorry, thoughts are with you and your family.

I called my son at work and got my answer. I can bring it in if I can stand the headache from the fumes. Kerosene is like diesel and needs to be compressed to burn and the fumes aren't flammable. I think I will leave it outside for a few hours before I bring it in. I need to walk Cheech and Chong anyway.

OK, Nancy--going to try to post some pics of my Pfaff! No mean remarks about my tubs of fabric "guarding" the machine!!

Pat and I are very sorry for your lost. Give Phil a big hug for us.

Since the Viking also seems to be a topic right now, will post some pics of mine as well.