Reese, glad u got the blender and parts all in one piece - i was really nervous about the glass blender pitcher.... I was about convinced that I had made a terrible mistake and that the po would throw it around and the glass would be broken. I feel better knowing it got to u safely. I never make waffles, but I have heard that they can be tricky, I just used that wafflemaker to decorate my old house which was art deco in original condition, even the kitchen. Now I live in a modern house with no room for any of my old stuff... LOL