Standing vs Handheld mixers 2960

That's quite a collection -- if I weren't trying to rid myself of some possessions, I'd make a request for inclusion in your will to me. It only proves that they don't make things today like they used to. I oft wonder how they engineer these things to last vs. last a few years.

I bought my first KitchenAid K5 in 1976. Somewhere in between 1973 and 1976 maybe KA went to hell -- other's I know still have theirs and they work well, but until I started making bread in the late 80's, I didn't realize what a disaster it was. It didn't keep me from buying two more -- all because of cost, promotions and being talked into. I have no real experience with anything other than KA, so I doubt if I ever buy anything better (more expensive?) based on others' testimonials. Bread making has been my main use for KA; I think there are probably better brand options for me. I've investigated, but I know I'm not going to do anything about it unless I opened a bakery!

I read all the responses to quite post -- quite interesting. Thanks for taking the time to post your links. I know you've used your equipment a lot, too, because I know you are quite interested in baking. By the way, are you feeling deprived or relieved, or just feels good to take a break from all your tasty desserts. When will you be taking a 'sugar' test -- This word is used a lot in my family; just yesterday a cousin called and said that another cousin had sugar so bad, he looked like a bean pole. I have buttociated 'sugar' with weight, but not so, I guess.

Trying to wake up! Can't do it this a.m., Too much sugar last night? No, as a matter of fact, I had all the proper things, maybe that's why I am so groggy. More tea! More tea! Dee Dee