OK, here's the
rant first.
Yesterday and today, I spent all the time 'fixing' my laptop with Vist from a crash... naturally, I lost all my pictures, film clips, dictionaries, and had to reinstall most of my games (which I had already maxed and now have to start all over again from the beginning. After that, it decided to upload over a million updates for Vista, the computer software manufacturer (those apps which I uninstalled wound up back on and I had to try and get rid of them again (and of course, now some are so stubborn that I don't have the 'admin rights' to delete or uninstall them). So, I will leave them on, zip them in their folders (if I can) and let my daughter worry about them when it's her laptop. Until then, I will put up with the crap, use my own software and try and find the pictures in the emails that I sent out, and hope I get them back (I forgot to copy the last two months on a CD, which I normally never ever forget to do) So, here's a lesson folks - always copy your most prescious pictures and other things onto a CD at least once a week or you might wind up not having them again.
I just hope that I can get what Jaime has on her computer so that I can complete the slide-show I wanted to do. Shucks, I even lost all the Maxine pictures I saved, and the ones of Stringer and his wife, and the one with the make-up.... That mad me so mad! Then I tried the freeware PC Tools Antivirus program and it stops working sometimes for some reason, so I have to find another free one, maybe Zone Alarm Internet Security , and hope it won't get rid of my smileys on my Internet Explorer. My Firefox already 'updated' itself without my permission and the first thing it did was get rid of my smileys.. what a pain.
Now, for the good news.. I am happy that my little family is back, and my grandson stopped by today to see me - he smiled and hugged me first thing, and then wanted to stay with me, but with this new cold and pain from sitting up all night, I just didn't have the energy. I will see him again for a few hours tomorrow. And naturally, I want to hear all about his trip and driving the golf-cart. Jaime said it took him a while to get 'comfy' with his grandparents but they were patient and they just love him and his mom so much they did not want them to leave.
Also,
Stringer, my dear.. all those wonderful music-cards and other cards with the pictures of you and Marta on them came all at once this morning!. The postman had to ring my bell because he could not put them in my mailbox - and I am glad so that none of them got bent! Thank you ever so much you two sweet darlings! You cannot imagine how that faucet of mine just leaked and leaked with happiness - and when Jaime saw them, she turned her faucet on too. Alex was wondering whey we were both crying and still sounding happy - I guess that's something he still has to learn. I had to explain to Jaime what you meant by
'make-up' - then she really laughed and wants to see the picture, so I told her to link on and look for herself.
I have always used graphic tablets and pens instead of a mouse, as it is easier for me to work with them and make my coloring books and the best ones are from WACOM - believe me, there are no better! (I'm an expert on those little peripherals) I wish I could get the new Bamboo One tablet and pen, but will have to do with my Grahire 3. Well, as I probably mentioned before, I had to purchase new tips for my pen, and while doing so I discovered a new graphic program that I want more than anything, even though I have
Paintshop Pro 9 - which is one of the best on the market. But this little thing (
ArtRage) I saw on the Wacom Site was super! It lets you create oil paintings, with glitter and many, many other features, with tutorials - it is even being used by professional artists (as I have noticed while reading the reviews and looking at the forums)who then make flash films with the pictures they did.
I told my daughter that I wanted this as an early Christmas gift (since it's going to be her's and Alex's eventually) I cannot wait until she orders it (my credit card is limited to purchases in Germany- since I am a retired person now - with a limit) - and I want her to get the CD too, in case of computer crashes again.
Now that I'm up and running again, naturally, the first place I came to was here and I will check my mail in a little while.
I just wanted to let you all know that I am still here, and doing OK, except for the frustrations which will pass.
I know this is a long one, but I've been kind of gone for a while, and had a lot to convey to my friends, so I hope I didn't bore you too much.
I love the cards,
Stringer. You and
Marta look so beautiful together - and she's just got the loveliest features when she smiles. So do you, but they are 'manly' honest. Your voice fits you and so does your super handwriting - you are an individual who is happy and stable in life - at least that's what your handwriting tells me - and I wish you happiness, peace and stability for the rest of your lives, my wonderful friends - you well deserve it. And yes, it's too bad that we live so far apart, but this site gave me that chance to get to know so many wonderful people and at this point in my life - you are all a godsend!
So, before my faucet leaks again, I'm quiting for now and going to check some email. Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend.
Thinking about all of you, with many hugs, your Chery.
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