by Nasoosie » Sun Jul 19, 2009 1:46 pm
Good Afternoon, all!
I went to town early this morning to drop off my desktop computer for an estimate to fix it. I dropped it off, went shopping, and returned as Ray requested, to find my computer in a millions pieces all over his repair table! My HP Slimline model is built so differently from most computers that he needs to send for adapters to check out my power module. If that is dead, or if parts of it are dead, then it will cost about 100.00 to send for and install a new one. If that is NOT dead, then it's probably my motherboard that is shot (or burned out by the power thingy, or something) and so I will NOT send for any more parts. I will then start saving for a top of the line Toshiba laptop for my retirement present to myself. I am willing to spend from between 100 and 200 dollars to fix the desktop, as I LOVE that computer.
I also went shopping at the hardware store and bought an adapter for my cordless drill so I can attach a socket to crank my stabilizers up and down. I just can't do the twisting and turning required to get those down and up until my ribs heal. It sure makes a good physical chore, and arm-building exercise, into a speedy, easy, wimpy job! I so HATE being an invalid. I also got another several heavy-duty bungee cords to hold open my front door as the little doodad that's supposed to hold it open isn't worth anything----a slight breeze pulls it right off the trailer wall, or pulls the door free and slams it shut. Because of the positioning of the awning arms, I can't get a different door-holder-opener thingy. So.....the bungee thing works just fine, hooked from the door latch to the bottom of my awning foot.
I also got some Calgon water softener to put into my grey and black tanks to keep them cleaner, as per the advice sent from someone yesterday. Got some bleach to clean out my fresh water tank, also. And I need to make sure my water pump is hooked up properly and not leaking, before I head off to boondock at the VT bluegrass festival in a couple of weeks. I am praying that by then I can lift my hitch and ball and my generator to pack for that trip. Those are the heaviest things I will need to lift and pack.
Weather hasn't been too bad here today----not too cold, and no rain YET! It's 66, windy, and sort-of sunny.
I hope you all are having a great Sunday, whatever you are doing.
Life is about learning to dance in the rainHappy travels!