I was content with my old computer. When the machine was about 11 years old, the 
Apple store which sold it to me refused to service it because, they said, it was too old. Ha. I just had it repaired elsewhere and managed my email, wrote my blog, and daughter Susan had just shown me how to take a photo with it although I’d already had it for about 14 years. Start over? What? Are you nuts?
This year I was told I could no longer do my tax return on it; and Rafi could no longer save my butt using TeamViewer, which
I DO get desperate
had been useful when I was desperate. Where computers are concerned, I DO get desperate — often. WWWEEELLLLLL, I had to rethink what I thunk. (I also admit I was terrified at having to learn how to use a new electronic device.)
Probably how poor Rafi felt
COVID:19 came along and thus Rafi is spending more time at home. He suggested this was a good time for me to take the big step. He chose a computer to suit my needs and promised to be helpful AND patient. He’s managed that — almost always. (Don’t be judgmental, I’m not YOUR mother. Lucky you!)
Because of everything else happening, our tax people gave us extra time to file, so the first thing I attempted on this brand-new machine, which can do 98% more than I’ll ever need, was to do my tax return. Well folks, I’m not totally useless — I’m just technologically challenged. I made it! I did my return and e-filed it! Congrats to me. Yeah!
Andrew, my priceless local ‘grandson’ ordered the computer online for me and set it up when it arrived. He spent oodles and oodles of time transferring information from my old computer. I never could have managed without him.
Wouldn’t you like to open your computer and see this?
Then, just to make me happy, he managed to find a beautifully-coloured hummingbird for my desktop. I love it! Wouldn’t you like to open your computer and see this? (I love Andrew and he is gorgeous, but I didn’t know how to take photos yet the other day when he was here.) I am, indeed, a lucky gal.
Vinson, keeping me sane
Today, Vinson, my other handsome and also priceless local ‘grandson’ came by and transferred the rest of what was left over. He’s keeping me sane. I am now exploring the possibilities of managing to function. However, the question is, will I be able to get this post out to you???
View from Over the Hill 
Vinson and Andrew obviously get their good looks from OUR side of the family! And Vinson gets his hair color from me — or at least from what mine use to look like!
I love your “desperate” photo!
Hi Susan: You’ve obviously noticed I choose good-looking family members. And does being desperate make me a desperado? I like that word. Love ya, Maughm
I got it! What group list am I on? One day at a time…😉
Thank you, thank you Rafi for all your help during what was, for me, a difficult time. I would never have made it on my own. Whew! Love, Mom
Congratulations, Muriel! I sure admire you for taking the plunge and getting your new computer.
And it looks as though all is well with your new setup!
Let’s face it Val: I was dragged to the decision fighting all the way and chewing my nails. I hope I manage it okay. Stay well…
“will I be able to get this post out to you???”
You sure did. And how! Loved your post.
Hi Jaya: Well, it wasn’t easy so I’m glad it got out after all. Thank you so much for reading it. Take care of you, Muriel
Morning, Muriel. You and the new computer are going to get along great!
Thank you Neil: I hope so. I’m approaching this new relationship walking on eggs.
You did it!
Judy
The miracle is I haven’t cried yet. Thanks for reading Judy. Love, Mur
I am thrilled you have a new computer. It is about time for you to join the “20th century”. Every time I sent you e-mail in the past , you would answer by sending me an e-mail with a postage stamp attached, instantly in about 10 days. Just turning on your new computer will be 2 minutes quicker as your new device don’t use mice running on a rotating wheel to power the unit. Think of all the money you will save not buying mouse food. Looking forward to many more blogs from the Queen of the blogs. Stay safe, Brian
Is that how they got all those mice in Vancouver? Old ladies refusing to give up their ancient computers, and the mice finally leaving in protest?
Brian is just hilarious. I don’t know why he picked mice to accuse me of using to run my old computer wheel. I doubt he actually knows Vancouver is full of mice. Funny, no? Love ya, Maughm
Do you know??? Did you possibly really know Vancouver has a real mouse problem??? I couldn’t help but laugh aloud again as I read your comment., Love you so very much funny guy,
Muriel
Hi Muriel. Just received your latest re corona haircut. It came with a warning that the message was coming from a new address for you and that I should verify with you before opening. Hope you are well. Ray
On Thu, 21 May 2020 at 18:16, View from Over the Hill wrote:
> viewfromoverthehill posted: “I was content with my old computer. When the > machine was about 11 years old, the Apple store which sold it to me refused > to service it because, they said, it was too old. Ha. I just had it > repaired elsewhere and managed my email, wrote my blog, and daught” >
Hi Ray: Not to worry. It is just that I have a new computer and in order to send out emails to more than a few people at once, I have to use a new cloud address. Thank you for reading and for caring enough to let me know of your concern. Fondly, Muriel
Omg so glad that you’re making the most of your new computer!!
I do know about the wrist pains that come with gaming… let us know if you need any help, we love you!
Vinson
Oh gosh Vinson: You are one of those special people in my life who helps keep me almost sane. You help so mich and I love you, Mur