Abigail is the proud owner of a new laptop computer (Compaq). After calling her grandfather for help (that's me), we began watching all the ads for a cheap (meaning not as expensive as normal or under $500) computer. Abigail had a savings account balance that has been burning a hole in her pocket, so rather than spending it on new games for her Wii, Gina offered a matching program for new computational power.
As we waded through ads, we discorvered the dreaded (offer limited to available stock) notice - usually in very fine print. To play this game, we had to get the first edition of the Sunday newspaper and be ready to pounce. After a few misses, we struck gold (bam) at Circuit City. Best Buy was cheaper but Gina had a bad taste in her mouth from a previous experience with them.
Abby's only disappointment was that the laptop was NOT available in pink! I explained that there are sleeves (covers) for laptops so a solution may be just around the corner. Keep your eyes open.
By the way, Gina has sprained her back and is currently taking some really superior pain medications. It may be your best chance to ask for any favor that you need from her. It couldn't hurt (bad pun).
So much for the report from Lake Wobegone...
Milt
PS - Taylor has landed his first professional (meaning paid) photo assignment. More to follow.
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Oooh, I'm excited to see some of Taylor's pictures and hear about his gig! My sister actually just got a paying gig herself! Taylor- you should get a Flickr.com account if you don't already have one so we can see what you do!
And Abigail- congrats on joining the ranks of computer owners. Don't become one of those crazy laptop people that can't go anywhere without it and only knows how to function with the internet at their disposal... I know people like that and it drives me batty!
Oh someone tell Abigail (that means you, Milt, since nobody else actually reads this thing!) that she should make her own laptop cover like this:
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/01/diy-wednesdays-january-30th.html
Maybe you can come over and we can make one together? I love a craft project... feel free to call me... or just write into this blog (please).
Abby would love to come over and do a project. She knows you posted info, I just haven't got her up and running yet on blogs, but I will pass on the info. I'm currently watching this very close Superbowl, commercials are pretty good and Tom Petty did well.
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