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I am installing software on the 'wrong' computer (yes, still haven't gotten the right one yet). Called P at Disc World, and he was livid. It seems the supplier sent this one, rather than the one he said he had in stock, because they had run out. So, instead of just telling us that, the moron sent the core 2 duo, instead of the quad core, I guess thinking I would be too stupid to notice the difference(?).

P told me to just use this one, that the right one has been ordered, and when it comes in, I pack this one up after I have uninstalled and deleted personal information, and swap straight over, and then do all the installations and customizations again. *groan*

This month hasn't been a good one for computers in our household. Not only did Aikidomayland accidentally scrag Alan's hard drive, but he must have fried his system at the same time. So much for the new hard drive, dvd drive and memory for it. *sigh* On top of that AcerRacer has been having other hiccups, and I am betting it was also hit with a power surge. (Yes, have surge protectors, but that doesn't help when someone is flicking the power on and off several times in a few seconds.)

I think I have this machine about 70%+/- 3 done.

It's been a long day

Up too early, running around like crazy then rushing to get things done on the home front.

My feet are sore, my eyes are gritty, and my body is screaming Sleeeep!. I am going to listen to my body.

Night all! (Not to be mistaken with NyTol)

More holiday fun

Got a few odds and ends. Something for Tristan ( Meegan's son) , a 3 in 1 novel, and a vacuum sealer for wine forAikidomayland, and a Photoshop CS4 book for myself.

I got the book for myself as the help files are mind numbing or don't cover what you want to know. Problem solved.

All the creatures were stirring

Amok in the house!

With Aikidomayland coming back this week, I have been going through closets, cupboards and other places, throwing things away left right and center. The only problem is I have kicked up a lot of dust, and both me and the two fosters are having itchy eye problems. Luckily for us all, I have the ointment for them, and eyedrops for me.

Went out with Meegan and Daggles for coffee and a very late lunch in Fremantle. Hit up Elizabeth's Book store on the way back to the car. I resisted temptation, and didn't come home with any.

Simba and Ziggy had a bit of a tussle again. They have got to get this pecking order bullshit settled, as I am getting tired of the fight and the subsequent mess on a rug.

Waiting it the hardest part

I'm still in a holding pattern, waiting for the 'right' computer to arrive. Been running a great deal of my programs off a thumb drive, and keeping all personal info off this 'wrong' one.

Mostly all's quiet on the kitty front. Had a bit of a dust up between Ziggy and Simba this morning... again. I broke it up and shooed Simba outside to chill out. Lucy followed him because she can't stand to not be around him. heh

Had another 'issue' with Simba. I just cleaned it up, deodorized the carpet, and then re-scented that spot with my lavender oil. This is the first time he has done this in a week, so I am hoping that this gap between this stress related issue is waning. I will be happy if it is.

Aikidomayland calls everyday. Now I know the company pays for the phone calls, but jeeze, this is gonna be huge. Well, he will be home next week. Then we have a few days to recover, and the Fleetwood Mac concert. Woo hoo!

Can someone mainline my coffee, please?

For whatever reason, the fur wads have decided a 5am wake up is a good thing. Was all I could do to not punt them out the bedroom door. *sigh*

Simba
and Lucy are settling down more and more. Haven't had an 'improper
toileting' from Simba since last Sunday. We are fairly certain (99.999
etc %) that we stopped him from doing it again on Alan's' bed again, as
Simba was doing the 'kitty digging' motions on the blanket. He got
tossed out of the room, disaster averted.

Both Bengals has
slowed down on their food intake. No more 5 feedings a day. Down to 2
sometimes 3 a day. Much better. Now that they are close to their
optimum weight, they aren't gorging anymore.

Have had a few
dust-ups between Ziggy, Simba and Lucy. Ziggy is doing her damnedest to
show she is "Boss Queen Kitty" here. Poor Lucy.. if she walks down the
hall, Ziggy takes umbrage and chases her away. Simba, who is Ziggy's
son, has some sort of vestigial memory of her, and even though she is
half his size, when her eyes go all black and she starts growling, he
turns around and goes the other direction.

Kinda tired. Was liking the sleeping until 7am. Didn't feel like I would need a nap in the afternoons.

Gritty eyes today

Yesterday was the last of the controlled burn off before the total fire ban. The smoke and ash were/are still lingering, as I can taste it and my eyes feel like someone has poured sand in them. Feeling a bit wheezy too.

Even Alan is having a bit of trouble, getting that furry feeling in the back of the throat.