Got lots of peeves this week. Must be "Cabin Fever"?
This peeve?
People who do not read manuals BEFORE they use stuff, in my situation, a
new waffle maker.
Now this ain't no normal food device.
Nope. It's is one of the newer
vertical ones, wherein you pour the batter
into the top of the machine and this gooey matrix then slips to the bottom,
Sounds good in theory. Right? Not ALL time and especially for some who make use of this new kitchen device, and
don't read the manual that comes with it.
Anyways, without even looking at the included instructions, the batter is made by the wifey. The machine is ready to use. The green light on the side says so...and the batter that is supposed to be going in. But it's
not. It seems that maybe the blue berries that have been added, might be the problem? I say nothing!
I know its a viscosity problem, but not a peep from these lips. I do-not-want-to-hit-that-button! The the typical comment now comes out...
"this machine doesn't work"!
Finally, I build up the courage to mention that maybe the mixture is on the
tad thick side? Notice the qualifying, "tad" The kitchen is silent now. The dog and I sit in quiet anticipation. He's now looking at me for direction. Then one word is uttered. "Maybe", but not by me.
However, after one more attempt, with a read of the instructions... IT WORKS! But this time without the blue berries. I'm trying to hide that all knowing smile.
The dog ain't even in the kitchen now. He's a smart dog.
Eventually, as we sit quietly at the table eating these newly made, and mind you really tasty waffles. I truly want to say something, but don't. Some things are best said...unsaid.
The dog is now on the scene and hoping for droppings.
Makes me wish we guys had a manual at times to deal with a certain segment of our species...but we don't!
It's all trial and error, with good doses of the latter at times. Another thread?
I ramble this morgen...sorry.
It is "Cabin Fever".
Q