Travel
For a long time I've been putting up with the charger for my laptop, which is twisted and nearly pulled apart. It was actually close to being in two sections when I did a Rube Goldberg job of splicing and taping it - actually it has worked splendidly for me for several months although I often have to adjust the electrical tape holding it together.
Today I was rummaging around in my spare room looking for additional items I can set out to donate tomorrow. I came across my original Apple laptop, which I ruined by spilling a full glass of something or other onto the keyboard. I took it to the Apple store and they were able to salvage most of the hard drive and copy it onto the new Macbook Pro they happily sold me. I still have the old computer. It is heavier, with a 17" display which my aged eyes would certainly appreciate. Apple corporation would be the most expensive option for trying to get it fixed, but I'm thinking of taking it to a local computer refurbisher to see what they think. I loved that computer and would give anything to have it back, but meanwhile I am using its power cord. Now I'm wondering what took me so long to find and try the old charger.
The sciatic pain continues to lessen, but when I start thinking I'm completely over it my body lets me know I'm not. I'll be sure to feel the aches and pains when I start moving donations outside for tomorrow morning's pickup. It is supposed to rain tomorrow and I just hope it holds off until mid-morning at least. I have a big tarp that I will use as a ground sheet and cover, if necessary. Some of the items will be left on the porch, so if I start the trail down by the curb and work it up to the porch, I'm sure UCP will take it all away.
Enough of staying at home - I'm going shopping. Lord how I hate to shop! I need a nice top to go with a good pair of, as yet unworn, slacks I bought a few months ago.
LATER - I'M BACK
I found a top at Marshall's white lace that will go nicely with black slacks. I feel like a ton has been lifted off me. I hate shopping!
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Time is drawing short for my stay in NY, with less than 2 weeks to go now. I changed my intended route back to CA to drive aross the south and ending up in Southern California (where the chiropractor is located). Now with storms, tornados,...
- Computer Fix?
I finally found the Apple Store this morning by the time of my appointment. They had moved downstairs to the first level and then over a few sections. I finally asked one of the cleaning personnel and found the right place. I waited and waited,...
- Woke Up With The Sun!
This morning I woke up with the sunlight streaking into my room. What a beautiful sight! Yesterday evening the wind and rain were fierce, and at one point it actually pulled my side door open, and the crash of the door against the railing...
- More Frustrations
I drove to Best Buy on a cloudy day to see if I could get the "sled" that would allow me to transfer the contents of my old hard drive to my new computer. The Apple tech told me it should only cost about $15 or 16, but it is actually $40! ...
- My Troubles Are Many
Whoa, the new blogger interface is now a fact. I just typed several paragraphs which disappeared for no reason. I also have the left side of the screen to type on, while the right side is taken up with "Post Settings" I wonder about...
Travel
Sometimes I'm so clever!
For a long time I've been putting up with the charger for my laptop, which is twisted and nearly pulled apart. It was actually close to being in two sections when I did a Rube Goldberg job of splicing and taping it - actually it has worked splendidly for me for several months although I often have to adjust the electrical tape holding it together.
Today I was rummaging around in my spare room looking for additional items I can set out to donate tomorrow. I came across my original Apple laptop, which I ruined by spilling a full glass of something or other onto the keyboard. I took it to the Apple store and they were able to salvage most of the hard drive and copy it onto the new Macbook Pro they happily sold me. I still have the old computer. It is heavier, with a 17" display which my aged eyes would certainly appreciate. Apple corporation would be the most expensive option for trying to get it fixed, but I'm thinking of taking it to a local computer refurbisher to see what they think. I loved that computer and would give anything to have it back, but meanwhile I am using its power cord. Now I'm wondering what took me so long to find and try the old charger.
The sciatic pain continues to lessen, but when I start thinking I'm completely over it my body lets me know I'm not. I'll be sure to feel the aches and pains when I start moving donations outside for tomorrow morning's pickup. It is supposed to rain tomorrow and I just hope it holds off until mid-morning at least. I have a big tarp that I will use as a ground sheet and cover, if necessary. Some of the items will be left on the porch, so if I start the trail down by the curb and work it up to the porch, I'm sure UCP will take it all away.
Enough of staying at home - I'm going shopping. Lord how I hate to shop! I need a nice top to go with a good pair of, as yet unworn, slacks I bought a few months ago.
LATER - I'M BACK
I found a top at Marshall's white lace that will go nicely with black slacks. I feel like a ton has been lifted off me. I hate shopping!
-
Time is drawing short for my stay in NY, with less than 2 weeks to go now. I changed my intended route back to CA to drive aross the south and ending up in Southern California (where the chiropractor is located). Now with storms, tornados,...
- Computer Fix?
I finally found the Apple Store this morning by the time of my appointment. They had moved downstairs to the first level and then over a few sections. I finally asked one of the cleaning personnel and found the right place. I waited and waited,...
- Woke Up With The Sun!
This morning I woke up with the sunlight streaking into my room. What a beautiful sight! Yesterday evening the wind and rain were fierce, and at one point it actually pulled my side door open, and the crash of the door against the railing...
- More Frustrations
I drove to Best Buy on a cloudy day to see if I could get the "sled" that would allow me to transfer the contents of my old hard drive to my new computer. The Apple tech told me it should only cost about $15 or 16, but it is actually $40! ...
- My Troubles Are Many
Whoa, the new blogger interface is now a fact. I just typed several paragraphs which disappeared for no reason. I also have the left side of the screen to type on, while the right side is taken up with "Post Settings" I wonder about...