Needless to say I was not awfully impressed. And despite numerous attempts to get the damned thing to work again I came to the conclusion that I can't keep getting it repaired, and I am pretty certain it's the motherboard again which would be the third one. I don't like having to replace something if I think I can get it repaired but sometimes you have to weigh up the pros and cons on doing that. Even if the repair will always be cheaper than a new computer the very fact this is the third time its died, the potential loss of data (i've not yet attempted to access the hard drive) the agro of getting it repaired and the threat that it may well happen again was enough to make the decision that enough is enough.
I have at least managed to give away the screen, so that's one less thing that needs scraping. The tower won't be for a long while yet.
There was another pro for getting a new computer as I opted for an all-in-one so that I don't have to try and figure out a solution as to where to store the tower. I purchased a few bits from IKEA, but stupidly didn't keep them in the boxes so I couldn't return them. The 'solutions' are currently under my desk. Shout if you interested in a tower unit holder (fix to a desk), a keyboard thingie and a cable rack then drop me a note.
This thankfully is the last big purchase for a while which is a relief as frankly I think my bank accounts are weeping at the constant purchasing. Not as much as me.
Anyway, it's no biggy and things move on and as I am slightly head of myself for the secret squirrel project, and as I am in need of a break working on that I've managed to get back to my 'Tea Solves Everything' piece, what do you think? Not much left to do :D
The next thing will be once complete will be either writing a pattern or a kit for a similar or same version of it, and I'd like to produce some postcards of it.
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O my.... terrible, you were good to endure this for so long! (computer I mean)
ReplyDeleteAnd the lettering looks amazing! Those french knots are so rich and chubby... very cute I think. And I really like the "tea" softness.
Good luck with the new computer.
The blessing has been that I luckily had the money to readily get a new computer otherwise I might have had to endure the repair again. But it's not the end of the world!
DeleteI love me chubby French Knots makes you want to poke them...
Sorry to hear about your computer woes, but its not like you had much else going on, really, I mean, you've not just had a big move, a new place, deadlines, etc that would add to the aggravation...erm...uh...well, I'm very impressed that you seem so chilled about it! And more glad you've had time to work on the 'Tea' project, it's gorgeous! Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteOh lord no, not calm at all. I was like a moody two year old on the day that the computer hit the wall again! Its only now that I feel calm about it despite having to fork out for a new one.
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