One of my little presents this Christmas was a laminating machine - one of those things that allows you to coat sheets of paper with a plastic film.
I tried it out on Christmas Day, and then set it aside.
It gathered dust.
Then a few days ago, Number 1 Son was doing some homework - some really complicated looking science stuff about molecules and whotnot. He was really pleased with his work and was showing it to me when I suggested laminating it. Surely his teacher would be impressed by the extra bit of effort and improved presentation.
We laminated it. It looked really professional and Number 1 Son was even more pleased with his work.
The trouble is, he is now addicted. He wants to laminate everything - his favourite recipes, more homework to go with the last lot, sheets of notes for the games he plays on the PC and XBox. I have lost control of my gadget! It is mine! It should be where I put it, gathering dust, not being used for stuff!
Now I want another present to replace it! What do you think?
15 comments:
Ah yes...a fellow laminator! I love to laminate! I wish I had a machine of my own so I could laminate the WORLD!! LOL But b/c I don't...when I'd homeschool I bought that contact paper stuff and that was my cheap way to laminate. It wasn't as good but it did the job. :)
I. Love. To. Laminate.
And I have the same problem as your son - once I start, I want to laminate everything! Recipes, newspaper clippings, old receipts, everything! It's sooooo fun!
Which is why I haven't let myself get a machine of my own.
*And once again, my true nerdiness is revealed...
I think it's only fair that you get a replacement present, and then you make sure it stays put where nobody can use it!
Teresa - The laminator set I got was really cheap, much cheaper than a roll of sticky plastic. Maybe you should check out prices where you are...
Ali - Oh I think you should treat yourself! You could laminate Miss E's drawings and stuff!
Mindy - Damn right! My stuff should be gathering dust, not being put to good use by the kids!
Oh yeah I would love a laminator. Probably best that I don't have one.
I got mine really cheap at Tesco. I intended to use to use it for wargames reminder sheets, army rosters, etc...
Unless you got yours for under $3 then I don't know...the roll is like $2.97....he he!!!
I've checked prices here and they are atleast $30 which is not too bad and I've definately got it on my list of things to OBTAIN...along with a Toaster Oven.
:)
I have never felt the need to own a laminator. Now after reading this post and all the comments, I'm wondering how I've survived all this time without one!
I'm with Terri. As I sit here and contemplate what I would do with a laminating machine, I can't think of a single thing!
Hmmmmm...
Two minutes more of thought....
Nope, can't think of anything I would use it for.
BUT, thanks for letting me stare off into space for three minutes of my work day! LOL
All a laminator would do for me is make more things to gather dust while it's gathering dust.
I think. . . ?
Teresa - Of course I hadn't thought about your bargain hunting skills!
Terri - It is like one of those shopping channels - how can I survive without a Mega-Jet-Wash-5000?
Michele - Happy to help! :-)
Jen - But at least laminated stuff is easier to clean...
Weirdest thing happened....I was looking at sale ads last night and saw a laminator on sale for only $19.99!!!!! I wanted to run out and buy it...LOL!!!
Logzie - That is great! Hope you get one soon! You know you need it! Haha!
that's funny....
how cute that he's laminating everything. :)
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