probably nobody will care, but I’m sad at the passing of my microwave. It was born in July of 1983, and died march 24th, 2026. I had bought it used in 1992 and it faithfully served me and my family for many years until today, when the keypad decided to partially quit working. Rest in peace Zappy, you will be missed.
I’m looking for a new keypad but unsurprisingly the parts for this ancient thing are no longer in stock so I doubt I’ll be able to resurrect it without some sort of miracle. I know it’s just an appliance but it still makes me sad to see it go.


My ex-wife threw away an Amana Radarange, which had a rotating reflector on the ceiling instead of a rotating plate, which I had bought in the 80’s, before I “got” her. When I came home, I went to the recycling center, and was able to retrieve it. I installed it in my home office to reheat stuff, but mainly for sentimental issues.
She had a habit of throwing stuff out because she decided I didn’t need it.
Good riddance (her, I mean).
Did you take her to the recycling center?
I had an ex-gf that liked to make things disappear that she didn’t like. Lost a few good shirts and a mannequin head because of her. (And a little bit of sanity, but that’s another story entirely.)