Today I laid to rest my good friend and companion of 9 months, Annie the iBook. Yes, I learned this past week that she was on her last legs and that her hard drive would soon be failing. I backed up all of her data on Thursday night, and it is a good thing I did. By this morning just before I took her to the undertakers at the Genius Bar @ the Apple Store, she exhaled her final breath. Granted, there was still an image on the screen, but her heart had clearly given up and she would no longer access and data or pump any blood. So I gave her up. She is still under warranty, so the hard drive will be replaced at no cost to me, but she will never be the same.
In happier news, I have been geocaching today. It has been great – I’ve made three finds already, and might be able to get 1 or 2 more in before the end of the day. Who knows. I will post some pictures when I get to a computer (I am making this entry on my Sidekick). I am thinking of starting a new Geocaching journal so this doesn’t become geocaching central. What do you think?
I went out with some friends last night and had an awesome time. Mike was going to come, but he wasn’t feeling well, so elected to stay home instead. Elisabeth, Chris, and Michelle came out along with Elisabeth’s brother, Brian, whom I had not previously met. Chris graduated from ND in May and Michelle from St. Mary’s. I met both of them and Elisabeth @ St. Dominic’s recently. I am happy to be expanding my friend base. We went out to The Lion’s Den and The Fishbowl, both of which were very nice.
I am thinking of going to a concert tomorrow. Ladysmith Black Mambazo is playing a free concert at Sigmund Stern Grove tomorrow. I found out about that because of my geocaching. Some people have tolds me that they think geocaching is weird, but like it or not you can’t deny that it exposes you to some great locations that you would otherwise miss. I would likely never have visited the grove had it not been for geocaching.
Well, typing on this tiny keyboard is getting hard, so I am going to sign off now. Until next time!
|
You are using an insecure version of your web browser. Please update your browser!
Using an outdated browser makes your computer unsafe. For a safer, faster, more enjoyable user experience, please update your browser today or try a newer browser.
|