Serious Distraction: Just say no.

Zendude said:

I don't enjoy reloading if I feel rushed or interrupted. Since I reload for enjoyment and relaxation, I just wait for the right time when I won't be bothered.

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++++1 I can load 50 rounds of 38 special in 50 minutes no problem, laying out what I need and how I want it set up, sorting brass, de-priming, cleaning pockets, priming, belling, powder, and precise COL. But when the wife says 'you've got one hour then you're watching the kid' and I'm on the clock, I drop primers, I drop brass, I mess up cases by resizing too quickly. It's a mess and I'm generally frustrated at the end of it and often not entirely done at the 1 hour mark. Then I hear the garage door open and ohhhh brother it ain't good.

snuffy said:

Care to elaborate? I see no problem with using a vacuum to clean up spilled powder.

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It is just what I was taught, do not know for certain if there is any danger using a vacuum cleaner.......Getting back to the original post...
I also, do not like distractions when reloading or doing anything that requires absolute attention.

It's not a problem with todays modern vacuum cleaners. The motor area is isolated from the rest of the unit so no spark will set off the powder. I run a HEPA filter on mine to keep dust down. Now picking up primers can become a issue if by chance they hit something solid going into the filter/canister. Then again its contained, so just a muffled pop.