I hate computers! I really hate computers! And computers hate me too!
I have just spent all day trying to install a router so I can use my new laptop in the wireless mode. When I purchased the router, I asked if there were any tricks to installing it. The computer guy said no, it's simple, any body can do it, just put the disk in and be sure to follow every step. Which I did, but the disk contained the most sorry written instructions that I've ever seen. Now keep in mind, that I spent 20 years developing, documenting, and writing instructions for the set up and operation of technical machinery and equipment systems. The info on the disk assumes that the person installing the router is a whole lot more computer literate than I am. Got the router installed, but lost all ability to connect to the Internet. Reinstalled the router, still no Internet! This is probably good since the new laptop has WINDOWS 7, which is not compatible to the WINDOWS ONE CARE Security that I have installed on the desktop. Uninstalled everything, and now my desktop takes way too long to connect to the Internet.
Tomorrow morning I'll check with the local daycare center, for a four year old to give me a hand.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Christmas Present

Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays
Before things get even more hectic, and I forget, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. To the Followers of this Blog a special thanks for your continued interest. I also must, at this time, make a pledge for next year. That pledge being to be more responsive to comments left here. In the hub-bub of activity I some times (well lots of times) forget to reply to comments. Not that all comments require another comment as a reply. But, I promise to be more attentive.
And if I am not, I'll continue to "play the old and forgetful card".
Thank you all!
And if I am not, I'll continue to "play the old and forgetful card".
Thank you all!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
It's The season - For Sure!
It's dark outside now. It's 7PM. The kids down the street just finished up caroling on our front porch. Two girls and one boy. The girls were about 12 and 14, and the boy is 5. The little boy, Colin carried a lantern, and they sang several Christmas carols. They were great! They sounded great! And we felt great too. And they all three sang to. We asked where the older brother was. Mason is 9, and his little brother said. "he chickened out".
They all stood there on the porch, beside our lighted outside tree holding up sheets of music, just like in the old time pictures on Christmas cards, and sang their hearts out.......even little Colin, and he can't read.
If I hadn't had a lump in my throat. I'd have taken a photo.
They all stood there on the porch, beside our lighted outside tree holding up sheets of music, just like in the old time pictures on Christmas cards, and sang their hearts out.......even little Colin, and he can't read.
If I hadn't had a lump in my throat. I'd have taken a photo.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Even More Santa's!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Gnome Adventure Takes a Twist!
Looks like the adventure is still on.........in the spring!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
A Different Santa!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Another Santa Carving!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Mark Akers - Santa Ornament
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Another Christmas Ark
Friday, December 11, 2009
Large Noahs Ark
Large Noahs Ark
Originally uploaded by tlewishindes

Monday, December 7, 2009
Gnomey's Heading South!

Friday, December 4, 2009
Noah's Art - Almost Done!
It happens every year! Christmas is on the 25th of December. Each year I swear I'll not get bogged down with stuff to finish by Christmas. But each year I do get bogged down. I think it's because of the new math and the way it causes the number of days between Thanksgiving and Christmas to be less and less as each year goes by. At least it seems that way.
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