Jul 06 2008
computer woes
Well... we found out last week, our iMac is dead for the time being. Apparently it needs a new Logic board (yeah, sounds important, huh?), which costs more than what we want to put back into resurrecting it right now. As a matter of fact, it will cost so much to fix it that Chris is even considering buying a new iMac, but only dreaming really, since we're determined not to go into debt over a computer. We've found that we really like being debt free!
What does this mean then? Well, we're going to be roughing it with this 9+ year old turtle of a laptop for awhile (at least it's running a bit faster with Mozilla now 
), until Chris's job situation is sorted out and we have the actual $$ to either fix the iMac or to just buy a new one (and then eventually fix the old one too). Either way, it'll be awhile before I'll have my iPhoto again *sniff*sniff* and I'm afraid that this "polished turd" (which I'll now refer to simply as "pt"), as Chris fondly refers to ye old laptop, cannot handle picture files without slowing down to the point of driving us crazy!
I'm trying to look at the bright side though... For instance, there's the fact that when I do get iPhoto back, it very well may be with the latest upgraded version. Wouldn't that be FUN?! Also, I'm very glad that we do have this pt as back up. At least I can go online without having to go to the library. Right?! Amen. Hah! However, the very steep downside of all this is that I won't be able to upload ANY of my pictures to a computer for awhile! *sighs* And this means that my blog here won't have any illustrations for quite some time... how sad is this?! Yes, woe is me.
So, pray for Chris to be blessed in his work, that we may remedy our computer woes soon, that I may once again share my pictures with you al (and for other much more important reasons, of course!:) )l. I've been taking some really good ones lately too... baby S playing in an old washing tub of water under the apple tree, our garden with all of its bugs and buds, the mourning dove who's nested in a planter on our front porch, and her two new little hatchlings... Guess that I'm just going to have to resort to filling my blog up with more writing, rather than pictures for awhile, huh. Ha-rumph!
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Ouch! I feel your pain girl! Our PC died a few months ago, so all my computer time is spent on Keith’s laptop which by the way, doesn’t have a colorful name :), but which goes to work with him every day
Also, because its Embarq property, we can’t download anything on it…. sigh.
Still, I’m thankful for it. And no computer access during the day has made me a better mother, I think.
Also, our refrigerator is sick and the prognosis is grim, which is not quite as bad as a dead dryer but at least I can relate on some level…. Will miss your photos!
Sadness! You know, they had a recall on some iMacs, it had to do with of all things, logic boards. You might want to check that out on the mac site. We got a new iMac last Christmas. Sweet. I agree about not wanting to go into debt for it. Anyway, there are some great deals out there. You can either get a refurbished Mac from the mac site or you could get an educator’s discount. When you do that you can also get some extras — like an ipod touch. Let me know when you start shopping. It will be worth the wait!
I will miss your pictures in the mean time. It was most groovy to see you and your girls on Sunday.
Cindy