I like apples, the ultimate 'fast food' but occasionally I dress one up a bit like cada but not, just an apple, some spices like cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and sometimes a ryvita in there. I know it sounds really boring but its quite a nice snack if you're just looking to eat an apple differently! I do love the original cada best of all, though.

Amy I love Steven Wright's quotes, isnt he funny?!

This is another old favourite of mine:

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
Anais Nin

I am reading the Magic Faraway Tree to my youngest now, its her first "chapter book". I am so excited that she will be in these worlds, and then....Narnia!! My childhood favourite.

Well I have finished reading the latest Jack Reacher, loved it for a good annual JR fix. Am now reading "Sweet Poison" all about sugar and finding it absolutely fascinating. I rarely read non fiction but this has me captured.

I am reading the latest Jack Reacher crime novel by Lee Childs, love this series! I just wish he wrote more than one a year.

I have just noticed some chatting about Jack Reacher looking through the thread - yes I can't believe they have given Tom Cruise the role: He is short! JR is a big man and thats part of his charm. I don't know if I will be able to see the movie, I have such a clear picture of the gorgeous Jack Reacher in my head.

Thanks you guys, I don't post all that often here but I'm a big forum user and reader and I ALWAYS get help and reassurance when I ask which I greatly appreciate.

Well a night on her back on the dining room table was just the trick. Just plugged in and all looking great. I am SO relieved!!

Yes I did check out that 24 month warranty CP63

Yes Judydawn I had read your whole thread and because I didn't think it had gotten wet I thought it could be a different issue, but now that its basically the same story over again, I am thinking perhaps this is what happened, one of the teenagers has gotten it wet and I just didn't know. I'm not cross at them as I am just so glad they are using it for good (green smoothies, salads) and no longer buying chips and coke (evil)!!

Thanks again thermomixers extraordinare!!

Personally I would be finding cleaners who can come for the five weeks till your regulars get back. In the meantime, The Fly Lady might have some ideas. I also like the idea by CP63 of asking the kids what they would like to do.

Do you have a Star Chart? That might work better than money for six year olds. They get a star for every ACTUALLY HELPFUL thing they do (my youngest is six and its old enough for genuinely helpful tasks) and then at every tenth star they get a little prize like staying up an extra half hour or an extra story at bedtime or a coveted headband or whatever. An outing with grandma

What is miracle cleaner? I might need some of that with one six year old and two teens!!

I have searched the forum for an answer to this but not sure I have found one. I was making Thermomixer's rocket pesto just now (it is lovely) and as I finished the last bit I noticed the LED display was looking odd.

Since then (ten minutes ago) it has gone mental. It shows fractions of numbers and all the 'function's are lit as if I am weighing, kneading, and reversing all at the same time. If I try and weigh something it just jumps all over the place.

I have checked for moisture (as far as I know it hasn't gotten wet) and cleaned it, turned it off and on more than once, checked for obstructions etc. I do not know where to go from here and can't find anything on the web that fits.

Can anyone offer any advice? I am freaking out a little bit. I have had it for about 15 months and so far no problems other than needing the blade replaced at 12 months.

Cheers,
Serena