We started the new year out with another kitchen disaster, accidentally chewing up the plunger in the Vita-Mix again. You're supposed to just stick the dang plunger through the little opening in the lid to tamp down the veggies and frozen fruits. The collar guard prevents it from going in too far. But in a careless moment the entire lid can be mistakenly removed instead, the plunger absentmindedly inserted, and quick work is made of the plastic tip by the powerful whirling blades. The sickening sound of plastic losing out to cold steel results, followed by a groan, assorted expletives, and the dumping of an entire breakfast for two into the wastebasket. Kathleen made this bone-head move about six months ago and it was all documented for you here. Today she gleefully recorded Stan's identical blunder and didn't listen to a single excuse, as he took his turn wearing the dunce cap.
Happy New Year!
Six months ago the Vita-Mix people cheerfully sent us a replacement plunger at no charge. We shall now test their patience.
