photo by Chandra
I already had an idea for this post. I already had chosen the images to go with it. It was just about set to publish and — my NEW computer wouldn’t work. The curser was stuck on the upper left-hand corner and no matter what I did, it refused to go anywhere else.
Hail brilliant son Rafi, he who knows all,
Rafi in a vineyard
and who suggested I turn the machine off and on again. I did. It didn’t. Then, because he’s so smart, he recommended I go out for my daily walk first and deal with it later. Good idea.
When I got back, I tried again. No co-operation. It was lunch and ‘beauty’ nap time. I decided I needed fuel and rest in order to face it again so put it off. Nothing. Rafi had given me instructions. I’d written them down: ‘If it won’t work, disconnect the power and then, reconnect it and if that doesn’t do it, try turning it on and at the same time press and hold down Option, Command, p and r.’
I checked to see if I could reach all those keys. Well, waddaya know — I could. So I tried. It didn’t seem to respond, so just before I broke down and cried, I called Apple. (Rafi cleverly had arranged that service for me when he decided what I needed. He knows his mother.)
As I listened to classical music and held the phone, lo and behold, the computer S-L-O-W-L-Y decided to follow my directions. Yeah! Wow! It’s working even though the coloured ball initially said it wouldn’t.
I hung up on Apple. I decided NOT to cry and tried to call Rafi to tell him how brilliant he is. Just because I want him, he’s not home.
Rafi and his lovely Chandra, married 15 years today
Please call him and tell him how grateful I am… While you’re at it, wish him and his lovely Chandra Happy Anniversary. Today is their 15th!
View from Over the Hill 
Glad it finally gave up its protest. Despite your lavish praise, it would appear that nothing I did or suggested was of any use. So, what am I good for? You did it yourself. Chan and I are bundled up on the beach freezing but celebrating, wishing we could see the sunset beyond the fog…
Are you kidding Rafi:
It was, indeed, your suggestion that I turn it on again and hold the following keys down that finally did it: Turn computer on and hold Option, Command, P & R down. It worked!!!! Yahoo!
Enjoy this day. Congratulations! Love to you both, Mom
I wish Rafi and Chandra a Happy Anniversary. God bless. 💐
Thank you Narendra: I’ll forward your message to them. May they be blessed indeed. Cheers. Muriel
Bravo—I really like the ending to this story!
Me too! It was driving me nuts and Rafi and Chandra are both lovely. All the best, Muriel
Wow…15 years! I guess that’s how long Michael and I have been together, since I took Michael to the wedding!
Congrats to you two also, much love, Maughm
Relieved your computer is back to normal. Cannot do without your posts!
A very happy anniversary to Rafi and Chandra, and may they enjoy many more!
Yes, they are very special to me of course. Thank you for your kind words Jaya. Stay well.
So you didn’t try the golden screwdriver and the tiny silver hammer? Works every time. 😱
Judy
Gosh Judy: Obviously I’m totally ill-equipped to deal with such issues. I’ll try that next time for sure. Love, Muriel
Happy Anniversary to your son and his wife!
As for computers: They can drive a person mad.
If I weren’t a nut already, I agree my computer could have sent me over the edge yesterday. Thanks for the good wishes to Rafi and Chandra. All the best to you and yours.