Hubby says that there is a big, brown box on the porch! Is it my new computer? Will it work when I set it up? Can I actually set it up properly, so it WILL work?
Tune in tomorrow - I may have a new post for you - one that is actually well-thought out and interesting. If not, there'll be a rant about a computer mfg. (or Fed Ex) or lightning or the devil, etc.
Friday, August 12, 2005
Thursday, August 11, 2005
If you are not getting messages from me.......
If you are not getting any messages from me (email or otherwise) be aware that some of the messages I have sent from the library computers are being returned as undeliverable. Carol, I sent one to you 3-4 days ago, and I just got it back. Same for Hoss and a few others. Naturally, I cannot remember what I was trying to say to anyone.....so we will just have to wait until I get my new computer or until my memory returns (which will probably be during my next life).
Recommndation: Go see "The March of the Penguins" immediately! It is a spectacular film; the scenery is gorgeous (who knew that ice and snow could be so beautiful?) and the penguins give us all a lesson in survival and what it takes to be a good mate to your spouse. Take tissues...........
Recommndation: Go see "The March of the Penguins" immediately! It is a spectacular film; the scenery is gorgeous (who knew that ice and snow could be so beautiful?) and the penguins give us all a lesson in survival and what it takes to be a good mate to your spouse. Take tissues...........
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Nothing in my brain.......
Nothing comes to mind today that will make an interesting post. Hoss mentioned not knowing that lightning can take out a phone. In the same storm in which we lost all our stuff, my neighbor had her phone line completely melted! The repairmen were not too astonished by it - so it must be fairly common.
Regarding ebay: my daughter is not going to leave any feedback at all until we hear from the mfg. of the computer and what they will do about the problem. As soon as we hear from them, she will leave negative feedback on the seller. I am almost certain that he knew if I called tech support it would absolve him and ebay from any responsibility; that must be why he was adamant that I call them immediately.
Rug Designer: No, I am not a Vol, in fact that was my first trip to TN. I was pleasantly surprised, though; the scenery was gorgeous in that area. My cousin's son just moved to Nashville; his wife is a singer and wants to try to make it in the bigtime, as they say. I may have reason to make a trip to Nashville in the future - and I will let you know if that happens.
Duty calls, I must buy supplies for the next wedding. Take care and I'll try to return tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Tennessee was Terrific!
Our trip to Tennessee was a very good respite from humdrum daily life - and I could get used to living there very easily. My cousin and her husband are consummate hosts and I could not have felt more welcome. They live on a beautiful lake in the TVA system, and they have all the toys necessary to enjoying life on the lake: boats, jet skis, waterslide, etc.
In the past, I have been known to turn down a swim if the water is less than 82 degrees (yes, I AM a wuss), but the lake was perfect for me to enjoy splashing around a while. We went out on the pontoon boat at least 5 times in 2 1/2 days and I could not have had a better time. I guess I am ready to retire after all.
The food was excellent, and I loved eating out on the screened-in porch, overlooking the water. As soon as I have a working computer (and assuming that my scanner did not get fried in the storm too) I will post photos of the lake. It is too bad that I didn't take photos of the food we ate, as my cousin could probably open a bed and breakfast and have it be wildly successful in no time. ( Angie - you would love it!). Fresh tomatoes and cukes from her garden, fresh cherries, cantaloupe, blueberries, biscuits - I could go on and on!
We were given a tour of the town in which they lived before they retired (Kingsport), and it was interesting to see it all. We had dinner in a great Italian restaurant, but I have forgotten the name already. That's par for the course these days!
In the past, I have been known to turn down a swim if the water is less than 82 degrees (yes, I AM a wuss), but the lake was perfect for me to enjoy splashing around a while. We went out on the pontoon boat at least 5 times in 2 1/2 days and I could not have had a better time. I guess I am ready to retire after all.
The food was excellent, and I loved eating out on the screened-in porch, overlooking the water. As soon as I have a working computer (and assuming that my scanner did not get fried in the storm too) I will post photos of the lake. It is too bad that I didn't take photos of the food we ate, as my cousin could probably open a bed and breakfast and have it be wildly successful in no time. ( Angie - you would love it!). Fresh tomatoes and cukes from her garden, fresh cherries, cantaloupe, blueberries, biscuits - I could go on and on!
We were given a tour of the town in which they lived before they retired (Kingsport), and it was interesting to see it all. We had dinner in a great Italian restaurant, but I have forgotten the name already. That's par for the course these days!
Monday, August 08, 2005
Due to Numerous Requests from Hoss....
Hoss wants to know what else happened in the storm that fried my computer, so I will try to resurrect the sequence of events, hoping not to bore you silly with minute details. In the same storm, we also lost a coffee pot and four (count 'em, four) telephones! Those of you who remember my coffee pot saga of a few months ago aare probably rolling your eyes about now. This pot was only 2 days old!! I did return it to the store for a replacement, though, so all is well on the coffee front. The new pot (a Hamilton Beach Brew Station) is a dilly; so if you are in the market for a new pot - I recommend this one! There is no carafe to break; you just stick your cup under the spout and press!
As to the telephones - we have too many anyway (8 at last count) so we have only replaced 2 of the ones we lost. I still don't know why 2 people need 8 phones.
We took the old computer to Best Buy so the Geek Squad could check it out. I didn't have much saved on it, but my husband had 3-4 years worth of Geneaology research that he had never backed up (don't ask me why) so he is inconsolable about the loss. While we were in TN, they called and said that the computer was useless, but the C-drive may still had our info on it. Since then, a friend has checked and he says that all our info is still intact, so we can retrieve it at will (we just have to install it into another computer and then back it up and/or print it.
I was all set to buy a new computer, but my daughter said she would order a new Dell and have it drop shipped to me and I could pay her back whenever. That sounded fine to me, but my other daughter decided to order one through ebay, and then she called and said it would be delivered last Sat., which it was. As I may have already told you, it would not work - no matter what I did. The person she bought it from suggested that I call tech support and they could have me perform a series of tests to determine what might be wrong. He, of course, didn't want to accept any responsibility for it, saying "I am not the kind of person who sends out bad computers; I have a good rating with ebay, yada, yada!" I called tech support, not realizing that by doing so, I was registering the computer with the mfg. and that would absolve both the seller and ebay from any responsibility.
The tech support guy determined that the unit was defective in some way and said he would send me a pre-paid mailing label so I could send the unit back to them in TX. I sent it last Friday, and I was told that it would be a minimum of 2 weeks before they either repair it or replace it. BUMMER!
My advice to you is never to order one through the mail from a 3rd party, so if you do have issues with it, you can just return it to the place of purchase and get a refund. It is so much easier!
I wanted to buy another one this past weekend, when NC had a sales tax holiday, but that didn't seem to be a good thing fro me to do;according to my children I should wait to see what will happen with the other one. Thank God for the library!
Do you think I can ever catch up on reading your posts? Probably not, but I will surely try.
As to the telephones - we have too many anyway (8 at last count) so we have only replaced 2 of the ones we lost. I still don't know why 2 people need 8 phones.
We took the old computer to Best Buy so the Geek Squad could check it out. I didn't have much saved on it, but my husband had 3-4 years worth of Geneaology research that he had never backed up (don't ask me why) so he is inconsolable about the loss. While we were in TN, they called and said that the computer was useless, but the C-drive may still had our info on it. Since then, a friend has checked and he says that all our info is still intact, so we can retrieve it at will (we just have to install it into another computer and then back it up and/or print it.
I was all set to buy a new computer, but my daughter said she would order a new Dell and have it drop shipped to me and I could pay her back whenever. That sounded fine to me, but my other daughter decided to order one through ebay, and then she called and said it would be delivered last Sat., which it was. As I may have already told you, it would not work - no matter what I did. The person she bought it from suggested that I call tech support and they could have me perform a series of tests to determine what might be wrong. He, of course, didn't want to accept any responsibility for it, saying "I am not the kind of person who sends out bad computers; I have a good rating with ebay, yada, yada!" I called tech support, not realizing that by doing so, I was registering the computer with the mfg. and that would absolve both the seller and ebay from any responsibility.
The tech support guy determined that the unit was defective in some way and said he would send me a pre-paid mailing label so I could send the unit back to them in TX. I sent it last Friday, and I was told that it would be a minimum of 2 weeks before they either repair it or replace it. BUMMER!
My advice to you is never to order one through the mail from a 3rd party, so if you do have issues with it, you can just return it to the place of purchase and get a refund. It is so much easier!
I wanted to buy another one this past weekend, when NC had a sales tax holiday, but that didn't seem to be a good thing fro me to do;according to my children I should wait to see what will happen with the other one. Thank God for the library!
Do you think I can ever catch up on reading your posts? Probably not, but I will surely try.
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Hurray! I've Discovered the Public Library....
This is the first time I've been in a library in about 6-7 years! Who knew they had public computers? I sure didn't; guess I should have spent more time reading their p.r. pamphlets. I have only six minutes left on my time, so I have to make this quick. Maybe I can come back tomorrow and give it a proper effort. Your emails give me a much needed shot in the arm (hope I didn't say that last time). I cannot tell you how much I miss reading all your blogs (sorry Hoss) - and it will take we weeks to catch up. I find myself referring to most of you, and something you said, or at least thinking about what you might be writing about. Hope you are all well and thanks for sticking by me.
I almost went out to buy another new computer this weekend (especially since the sales taxes are waived for 3 days) but family considerations have made me decide not to do that - and I will have to wait until the new one is repaired or replaced. I will explain it all as soon as I have online access at home again.
Meanwhile, you are sadly missed.......I'll be back tomorrow if the good Lord is willing and the creeks don't rise. Judy
I almost went out to buy another new computer this weekend (especially since the sales taxes are waived for 3 days) but family considerations have made me decide not to do that - and I will have to wait until the new one is repaired or replaced. I will explain it all as soon as I have online access at home again.
Meanwhile, you are sadly missed.......I'll be back tomorrow if the good Lord is willing and the creeks don't rise. Judy
Thursday, August 04, 2005
I'm Glad to Know You mIss Me!
I'm such an attention hound!! I just finished reading my email messages, and many of them were from you guys. It gives me a proverbial shot in the arm to know you are still checking back to see when I will be posting again. Hoss asked if I couldn't post from someone else's computer - and I can (as I am doing now) - but I don't want to wear out my welcome here - so I try to minimize the time spent using another's computer. Can you live on these short bursts of gratitude until I am back full-strength??
Take care and know that I am missing all of you with a passion! Judy
Take care and know that I am missing all of you with a passion! Judy
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