I finally got a kitchenaid. I picked up the artisan model for $179. I thought that was a pretty good deal.
I have been making dough in a bread machine with good results, though I am hoping my dough will improve with the Kitchenaid now that I have much more control over everything. I made up a batch of my
American Style Dough I got it home.

Now I just have to wait 2 days for it to ferment properly.