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Experiencing Technical Difficulties

4th May 2009

Experiencing Technical Difficulties

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What a total pain in the a$$ my computers have been over the last couple of weeks!

We have 3 computers in our house, one I use strictly for work.  The other 2 are my own personal desktop and laptop computers.  The first, the desktop, went on the fritz 2 weeks ago.  Woke up one morning and the dang thing was dead, just like that.  No warning, no hestitation, just dead.  I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t even had time to take it in to have it looked at and I use the laptop 80% of the time anyway, so it was easy to put that task off.  Then, yesterday, the electrical cord to the laptop started crackling and shot a couple sparks and I quickly unplugged it from the computer to keep the computer safe.  Of course, that meant that I only had a limited battery life, so I just shut it down.

Of course, all of this has meant that I’ve had even more limited time on the computer because I also needed to let my daughter use it.  It’s not so bad when both are up and running, if she’s on one, I can hop on the other.  But, having only one, and then none, was tough on both of us! I especially want to apologize for not returning EC drops yesterday and not responding to comments.

I ran to Best Buy today and bought a new cord for the laptop and that got me back in business.  I still need to take the desktop in to see if can be repaired.  In the mean time, I did actually get a sewing project completed yesterday and started a second one.  I have to admit, while I was bothered by the fact that I couldn’t return comments and drops, it was very nice to not be on the computer yesterday and actually get tome other stuff done around here!  :-D

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  1. 1 On May 4th, 2009, CyberCelt said:

    I think I could live without running water as long as I have my computer. We were traveling and for 2 weeks had a terrible connection. It was like being cutoff from civilization.

    Just “dropped” by.

    posted on May 4th, 2009 at 6:12 pm

  2. 2 On May 5th, 2009, Sue said:

    Having computer problems stinks. We actually only have a total of one computer so I kind of know how you feel. My kids were on vacation last week and I barely got to use the computer! Withdrawals- lol!Hope you can get it all straightened out. :)

    posted on May 5th, 2009 at 10:25 am

  3. 3 On May 5th, 2009, Mrs. Mecomber said:

    Gah!! I hate computer problems!! :( I sympathize. I have a houseful of computers now (I homeschool 4+ kids, so we have lots of stuff), and thank God they all run pretty well, despite their little burps.

    Do let us know what happened to th edesktop. My guess is the power supply went bad.

    posted on May 5th, 2009 at 12:16 pm

  4. 4 On May 5th, 2009, lynne said:

    It does drive me nuts, even causes a bit of panic, if I can’t get on my computer. It always amazes me though at how many other things I get accomplished during those times I don’t have computer access! :-D

    posted on May 5th, 2009 at 1:58 pm

  5. 5 On May 5th, 2009, lynne said:

    Sue- I know I felt a sense of relief after getting my new electrical plug yesterday. Then, my daughter came home and I had to give up the computer so she could use it for homework! UGH!

    posted on May 5th, 2009 at 1:59 pm

  6. 6 On May 5th, 2009, lynne said:

    Mrs Mecomber – I am suspecting the power supply too. I have to wait until I can get my husband to carry it in for me. I could probably do it myself, just don’t feeling like straining myself! Of course, if it were my only computer, I’m sure I would’ve had it in immediately!

    posted on May 5th, 2009 at 2:01 pm

  7. 7 On May 6th, 2009, Duni said:

    I know exactly what you mean. I couldn’t access my blog the other day – and that really freaked me out.
    But you are right: time away from the computer means more time for sewing :D

    posted on May 6th, 2009 at 6:02 am

  8. 8 On May 6th, 2009, lynne said:

    Duni – I actually have been forcing myself to spend time off the computer and I’ve managed to make 2 new purses and a cell phone bag in the last 3 days! One purse & cell phone bag are for my mom for Mother’s Day, guess it’s a good thing I got them done. :-D

    posted on May 6th, 2009 at 10:34 am

  9. 9 On May 6th, 2009, Grace said:

    are we going to see pics of the new purse?

    posted on May 6th, 2009 at 3:01 pm