Ok, I admit it. When it comes to computers I have to refer to "The Idiots Guide to Computers" or else pick up the telephone and call one of my kids. I know how to turn it on, post pictures, cut and paste, an look on the internet.
I was some what taken by surprise when my computer informed me that "my memory was too low!".
"Oh yeah, same to ya!" was my first impression at being insulted by a machine.
" I'll have you know that my memory is just fine thank you. Besides what I don't remember I embellish for the sake of the story," I retorted . Mark Twain is quoted as saying "never let the facts get in the way of a good story." I'm a firm believer in that theory.
It amazes me all the things I don't know about this computer. There are times that I even wonder how I function. I do know that "you can't get physically sick from a virus on your computer " (unless you haven't backed up your files!) "that cookies " aren't what you eat with milk, and ' back up'.....isn't what cars do when coming out of a parking lot. I'm not exactly sure what "booting" is other than the desire to kick your computer into the next room when it decides not to cooperate, and I'm pretty sure "RAM and ROM" were the twins raised by a she wolf in the legend about the founding of Rome.
Recently, when my friend Melli came to visit, I got a frantic call from my neighbor, Beckie, saying that her computer just crashed. She was in tears and very upset asking for the help of.....Mr. Wonderful, of course. I had a brief prayer with her over the phone, tried to calm her and offered her Melli's help. When I explained the situation to Melli, this is the response I got.
"Becki computer crashes and she called YOU???
"Oh yeah, same to you!" I responded indignantly." She knows I'm a good pray-er , " I said weakly. "Are you coming with me or not? Please, please,please???" I begged.
Moments later, with crisis adverted I was told that some time a "cold boot" such as unplugging the computer from the wall is all that is required.
"Oh, " I said, quietly slipping to the refrigerator to remove my Timberlines," that was easy."
Friday, July 20, 2007
Oh Yeah, same to ya!
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I am sitting here and laugh unfortunately you can't see me ! It was the same with me one year ago but in between I made some progresses, but still ram and rom and rum I don't know either !
Daisy, I cannot not TELL you how funny this is! I am in the same boat with you girl, evidently neither one of us has an oar!!!!
Thanks for the chuckle.
This is great!! So funny! Now I don't feel so bad about my computer knowledge! Which is zip nada or not much!!
Well Daisy, when my computer slows down, I go to the control panel and delete the temporary files.I do this twice a week.I am off to PT..I over did myself this week,with driving,walking alone,shopping at the store and cooking.Iam in more pain too......I need to slow down and quit
being in a hurry to get back to normal. Baba
I'm the opposite here...I'm a tech geek, so I love learning all about computers and such :) Since I don't do phones, though, I'm a bad technical support person. I do occasionally go to peoples' houses and work on their computers, though...mostly people from church :)
If I ever come across something that I can't fix, though, I know those prayers of yours go a long way!!
Love you!
What a great "Daisy Post" Just like the ones that I love from you!! You comedy is the best!! But it is straight from you just the way you are and that is the BEST way!! I love your writing and always have. Remember me the one who said that you need to write a book?? Oh you do my friend...I laughed at this one...Great post.
Sandy
Funny post. I too can get frustrated with these monsters... but what would I do without it? I suppose snail mail people more.
:-)
Cheers,
Heidi
Michele sent me.
The Idiot's Guide To Computers is too complicated.
You have a good blog; Michele sent me this way.
Hey, my hats off to you. I still marvel at the older generation, such as my mom & friends, has noodled through the complicated beast that a computer can be to accomplish blogging, e-mail, podcasting and the sort. For my generation it's not such a leap but for those that grew up with nothing even close to a computer, well, they should be proud.
Cheers,
P.
Michele et'all
Michele sent me, good luck with your memory. Aren't computers wonderful!
ROFL! Yea... I'm still puzzled over that one! Trust me though darlin' - YOUR memory is just fiiiiiiine! (sometimes) *wiggles eyebrows* :)
Just watch out for CSF! (complete system failure) Ooooo....
Such a funny post!! I thought I was pretty computer savvy until I started blogging and found I am sooo computer challenged. For the longest time I kept asking myself, what is a widget?
I'm new to blogging; but saw yours. I too am a Minister's wife. Look forward to meeting new friends!
Joy
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