Thwarted by a small metal object Part 2

I finally called a local sewing shop and essentially begged for help.

The gentlemen who took my call was really nice (considering it's store policy not to provide this type of assistance unless you purchased your machine from them.) and at last help!

He finally let me bring the machine into the store tonight. It took 10 seconds for him to put in the bobbin.

Did I ever feel stupid.

O.K. next step. Putting thread on the bobbin and threading the machine...easy right?

Thwarted by a small metal object

It just looks benign.

I assure you it's not.

I am embarrassed to admit that I can't figure out how to put the bobbin in my sewing machine.

I keep doing it wrong.

Which becomes immediately evident.

My final attempt of the evening resulted in the loud bang, accompanied by a grinding noise because it was now jammed. I peered closer and realized that the needle was bent.

Oooops. Not that way.