Monday, May 14, 2012

Ta Da...My New Toy


A few weeks ago, Mr. Bird Nest told me he was going to get me a new laptop for our 22nd wedding anniversary, which is on June 16.

Now, I don't think when they made up the list of gifts for certain anniversaries, computers were on it, but I'm more than happy with his gift (at least it's not an appliance).

He is a very savvy computer guy so I just left that task to him, until this past Saturday, when he found some good deals with the extras he thought I needed.

He is the IS or IT guy for our entire family, so I trusted him to bring me the latest and greatest.

Previously, I had a Toshiba that I loved, so I was thinking I wanted another of those.



By the way, my son Rick gave me those beautiful pink roses for Mother's Day.   

Anyway......Mr. Bird Nest found a big sale at Staples and we looked over everything they had online.  I loved this Toshiba and Saturday was the last day it was on sale.  We raced over to Staples at about 4:00, bought it, and got a $100 gift card too.  Sweet!  We brought it home and Mr. Bird Nest loaded everything.  It was lightening fast.  The only thing that didn't transfer were my pictures from 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.  I of course panicked and thought they were lost forever, but not Mr. Bird Nest.  Mr. Calm and Collected went back and forth from his desk top to my lap top a few times and there they were.  Whew!  I was back in business and that business is blogging.


I'm having to adjust to the keyboard since this one has a number pad and my old one didn't.  I'm guessing Mr. Bird Nest thought it would help me balance my checkbook.  Hah.  I'm not sure anything can help with that.  Oh, and I even have Skype!

All in all a wonderful weekend and Mother's Day, spending time with my two great sons and a hubby that I might joke about, but he is certainly a keeper.

Gretchen

9 comments:

  1. What a nice gift! You will love it! Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend!

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  2. Great gift! I got my laptop for Christmas and I am loving it. Beautiful flowers and they add the perfect touch to your desk. Happy blogging on your new laptop!

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  3. Congrats on your laptop! it is a great brand. Hope you had a lovely Mother's Day!
    Sherry

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  4. WOW, Gretchen, that's AWESOME!!!

    What a wonderful thing to receive - and you needed it big time! A new computer- especially for a blogger is just the best gift EVER! YAY!!!!

    Those pink roses are stunning. Just don't let them get too hot near the computer, they won't last as long then!

    Hope you had a really wonderful Mother's Day!

    Hugs!

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  5. I looked at your computer and thought it looked alot like mine. I think we have the same one, hah.
    Sounds like you had a very nice day.

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  6. I'm happy for you! A great gift. You know, I never have learned where the numbers are on a computer or typewriter. Have to look at them every time.
    Brenda

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  7. Great computer Gretchen! I have been thinking about a lap top. Maybe next year. We have an old one we travel with, but I would like a newer lighter one....

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  8. Mr. Bird Nest knows his stuff! I love my Toshiba!

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  9. Mr. Bird Nest sounds like a keeper for sure, I would have been a mess thinking my photos were gone! Btw, I couldn't help but notice your drapery fabric, I love the bold geometrics, such a pretty statement!

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