The Queen and I
Thank you all so much for all of the wonderful compliments on the CI! I really wasn't ready to reveal her until she was in the kitchen, but Veg threatened to tell everyone that I colour my hair, or something to that effect! ;-)
A little on her history: she was part of a charcoal set including the matching refrigerator and dishwasher that a elderly lady purchased brand new. It was sold at an estate sale. The fridge was gone and I'm not sure what happened to the dishwasher. I am told that these Custom Imperials also came in navy blue and yellow. I have never seen anything like it. The photographs do not do it justice. Yes, it was very clean, but was left in the basement before she was shipped. I need to reattach two bezels and re-fasten the clock. I have yet to plug it in, so - who knows! Fortunately, Greg has one just like it and, I'm sure, will be a wealth of information!
Jason: You can be Austin's brother anytime! You're right; he does *hog* the Maytag! When he's at school I race around and cram everything into the washer so that I get a chance to use it. Can you imagine if we had a 1-18 in the laundry room? Oy vey!
Fred: She is sweet, but unlike Napoleon D., I don't plan on taking her on any "sweet jumps". I may cook some "tots" though. ;-)
Rick: I only wish the "ducks" were decor! Hayley wanted some ducks to go with the rabbit, eight cats, one dog, one whiptail lizard, and an aquarium full of tadpoles. Guess I just don't have enough to do around here. The ducks were so cute when they were little. Now I'm up to my ears in.......well, you know. :-0
Will post more pics of the range when she's finished with her mini face lift. As for you Veg.....you had better come clean, or else! BTW, you forgot Barbra Streisand (or were you just getting picky about spelling Barbara vs. Barbra). ;-)
