I'm a Simple Person

So when I find something that's also simple and basic and meets my needs I jump on it. And then I hold on to it. And then it gets broken. And then I can't find a replacement for it that meets the needs of still being simple and basic.

*sigh*

My nephew broke the lid to my tea kettle. It just means that it no longer whistles, but that was the major appeal for my tea kettle. It is tiny (1-1.25 qt., can't remember exact size), simple silver with black handle, a little lid that you have to lift to make the whistle stop and to pour the water, and the handle swivels the fuck out of the way and then stays out of the way while you fill the basin. At under $20 it was an absolute steal for me when I purchased it a few years back.

It's still perfectly usable for its purpose of heating water, but I have on occasion been known to "set it and forget it" which puts a lot of importance on that kettle whistle. Besides, my whole point to purchasing it was in fact to be able to experience that old fashioned whistle sound when my water was ready. I can boil water in a pan or run it through the coffee machine just fine, and by all means, a tea kettle really is just a little added stove trinket taking up space and being in the way of a burner when you're trying to cook a 10 course meal. But it's my tea kettle and I love it and I miss that whistle noise, especially now as we get into winter and I beef up my hot tea and chocolate drinking tendencies.

Now, searching the webbers for a replacement, I am confronted with fancy, expensive monstrosities. Since when did boiling water become non-eco-friendly? My parents have something like this, and while it meets my simplicity and whistling requirements, it's just too big for my preference and you have to hold the lid open while filling the basin - and I hate having to fill from the pour spout. When I do find a nice simple kettle, the damn handle doesn't swivel or there's just something odd about it's shape that bugs me. Like this one. Seriously...WTF IS THAT???

I have the same problem with shopping for shoes. Apparently I'm so simple that I'm difficult. Go figure.

My Tea Kettle

If you are so inclined to waste your Monday helping me with a search, I'd like to, at the least, find out who made my tea kettle, but I can't recall. If I have the maker, there's always the slight chance that I can get a replacement part. All I remember is that I bought it at Target in around maybe 2003 or 2004.

So here is it, with all of it's non-maker markings. I imagine it is either ECO or Bodum made, but I gave up looking.

I bow to the greatness of mr_rubix

Damn it. Now I have to make a trip to Wally World.

They kill fish, you know. (Story for another time.)

Just to fill up your F-list

Because today is all about me and my tea kettle plight. If I were British, this would be a national catastrophe.

So, looking more closely at the bottom of the kettle at jdack's prodding (because I apparently am blind as a bat), I found that the kettle is made by Copco. As you can see from that link, they no longer make that design.

Along with the kettle proposed by mr_rubix (see previous post), I also came across this larger, but very similar style, kettle while looking at Copco Google images*. I recommend it if you are looking for a full-sized kettle with the same features I've been mentioning.

Another thing I also look for in the handle is it's ability to move only when you push it rather than suddenly drop down while trying to pour. The latter tends to cause unnecessary burns. Also, you want the handle strong enough so that it doesn't drop while boiling. If it drops then, it will most likely land on the side of the kettle and get hot and burn you when you go to pick it up again.

You know, this LJ posting arc all boils down to one simple truth. I never should have accidentally left my kettle at my parents' house for a 24 hour period.

*As an aside, if you use Firefox I highly recommend getting the Cooliris add on in order to quickly sift through Google image results using their wall of images. It's really nifty and quite the time saver.

Xmas wish list

5-Piece Progressive Magnetic Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons - which includes the hard-to-find 1/2 tbsp size.

Do You Sudoku?

If your answer is yes, then feast your eyes here.

Also, other types of logic puzzles to look in to here.

Add some new challenges to your brain.

A couple days late, and a little short

Stolen from triplemare

Um, I don't think this will be safe for some works, due to, um, bare breasts.

Continue with the jokes...they write themselves.

Seriously, though, there is bondage themes, but no human nudity, even though there are bare breasts.

Thanksgiving BDSM