frustration in learning

I have spent a good majority of today with this beast.  I really could not start learning its idiosyncrasies until I had all the bits.  Well, I have learned that I need a few more bits.  I also could not figure out how to get it setup to print consistently.

This is my pile of trying.  And you should have seen my hands.  It was a good thing I was wearing an apron too.  I need to find a mentor.

I do have to admit that I am tempted to build myself a press from instructables.com.  Just so I have something to work with.  

More phone calls to make tomorrow.  A few more tools to order.  And we have Small Mister for the majority of my off time for the next few days.  It will all happen.

But I am tired and want to sigh.  It will be better tomorrow.