The passing of an old friend

We've had a friend since we were married who has always been there for us wherever we've moved to. We've turned to this friend when we've needed comfort and cheering up, or when we've needed to sustain others. This friend has never asked anything of us, just to be used on a regular basis.

Over the years, this friend has become a little more battered. A bad accident early in our relationship didn't seem to slow her down, but lately, she has been struggling a little and on Sunday afternoon, it was all too much. In a great cloud of smoke, she departed this world.

Goodbye faithful sandwich toaster. We will miss you. No one could do a stripy toasted sandwich quite like you.