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Dear Bill, Yes I was thinking of the area to the left of the stove, in front of the door, but yes we would be trapped inside the TM. We have a stand alone microwave on the right of the stove so I have no countertop space. But I agree that the wall by the stove is too 'wimpy' and would need reinforcing. I don't think that we want to tackle taking the oven out to accomplish that. We don't have enough room next to the refrigerator to add a countertop extension there.
Dear Pagett - Yes that countertop folds down.
Dear The Pair - that is interesting, but too large for what I want. Let us know how it works for you.

Thanks for all your comments.
Linda