Know that feeling of a tool just not working right.

Two inches of water is basically a fabric soup. At least you didn't have to factor in a cat for the full disaster cocktail. Once the colors start running, you're pretty much looking at a very expensive, sad art project. My condolences on the swatch funeral.

Yeah the "cheap local spots" trap is real, @piperf41. I got stuck with a giant bag of dried chickpeas the same way. Ended up just making a ton of hummus for everyone I know.