not-nice surprise

Several years ago, I talked about replacing my (then about 15 year old) microwave.

I never did: inertia coupled with choice-paralysis stopped me. But then tonight, going to heat up my leftover cabbage pancake, I heard a very loud CRACK when the microwave started up. It vibrated funny but ran out the cycle.

However, the food was cold when I took it out, so I presume the magnetron failed or something.

So yeah, time for a new microwave. I guess that's OK, this one lasted 20 years. The Lowe's in town lists a comparable model by the same company (it was a Sharp and it served me well), so I think I will run out this evening and get one.

I was considering getting an ice cream for dessert any way; the Braum's is not far at all from the Lowe's, so maybe I go there. Or maybe I even get a small sundae, hmmm....

I will say I'm blessed with a good job (and good savings) so a dead microwave is more "ho hum, better go replace it" than "how long can I live without one of these?"

Updated, about 8:30 pm: I replaced the microwave with its great-grandchild model - another Sharp, very similar in operation, but stainless finish rather than black (it was what Lowe's had, and I didn't want to special order.)

it's a higher wattage (900 rather than 700) so I will have to be mindful of that tomorrow morning and not blow up or incinerate my oatmeal by doing it too long. (Maybe I try a lower power setting as well). I tested it out by heating a cup of water in it and it does heat faster than my old one does.

But yeah, that was mercifully easy to do. It's nice to have something easy once in a while.

I also got (and ate the whole thing, yipes) a pint of the frozen yogurt swirl from Braums. (What? I like their frozen yogurt)