Well, that's a ton of money out the door

 Washer broke down.  Tried to fix it, and couldn't.  So, off to ye oldde appliance shoppe.  

Got a larger freezer while we were there.  Our little chest freezer wasn't holding everything anymore.

Ouch.  Even with shopping around, getting good deals, discounts, it was still a pretty penny.

But given how long our washers last, we shouldn't need to buy a new one for at least a decade.

I've got ten pounds of Cajun andouille smoking right now.  That's a staple in our winter diet.  Nothing like good smoked andouille to add to soups and stews.  And gumbo.  And red beans and rice.  Oh yeah.