Computer Hell?

Well as you know I've been having some major problems with the notebook computers in my life. I've talked about the Gateway I got last June. It messed up in February- it would not shut down, the DVD drive would not work, and other things. I sent it back to Gateway (it's still under warranty) and in about 3 weeks they sent it back to me. I had the Gateway 2 days and the screen went out. So, I sent it back again!!! Gateway sent it back to me and I got it back this past Monday. I turn the darn thing on and the display lights won't work. I called Gateway and they said that maybe when they replaced the motherboard on the last repair they didn't connect the lights. So, guess what? Yep I'm sending it back AGAIN!!! The warranty runs out in June and I am debating on whether to renew it or not. So.....

I ordered me a Dell notebook while the Gateway was on it's second tour at the repair shop. I've already written about this but when I received the Dell right out of the box it wouldn't work. Anytime I downloaded a program or even a picture when I tried to shut it down, it would not shut down properly. Dell worked with me on the phone and online for 2 days trying to fix the problem even to the point of wiping the machine and trying to reinstall the OS, which failed, OF COURSE!The machine would not even take the operating disk. So... they told me I would receive a new notebook and when I received it I could send the other one back.

Well I've waited for over 2 weeks to get the second Dell and the doorbell rings and there are two DHL guys- one with the machine you sign to received a shipment and the other at the truck getting my new notebook. Guess what? The delivery guy trips coming up my steps and DROPS MY NEW DELL LAPTOP!!! OH YEAH!

I said "Hey! That's my new computer, it didn't hit hard on my concrete porch did it?" The other DHL guy says under his breath "Ask him to do one thing". And the guy who tripped was just standing there red as a beet, embarrassed. I went ahead and took the computer and off the DHL guys went. Later on that evening, I was thinking about the DHL guy and you know, neither me or the other driver asked this guy if he was ok. All I was concerned about was my computer. I felt so bad. I hope the guy is ok. I'm sure he was, but geez, I acted like I didn't even care, which I really do. I told my husband I wanted to call the DHL offices and ask about him. They have to pick up a package (Stupid Gateway!) from me on Friday so maybe I'll see him then. I hope so.

Well so far so good with this Dell. It seems to be working pretty good. I've downloaded tons of stuff and worked on it now for 2 days and its all cool.

On to health issues. I went to the orthopedic surgeon and he X-rayed my shoulder and told me I had rotator cup tedonitis and a bone spur. I asked about my elbow because it hurts just as much as the shoulder and he told me that maybe it was just sympathic pain, which is possible. He gave me a shot in the shoulder and arthritis meds and told me to come back in a month. My arm and shoulder are not any better, in fact, I've gotten my other shoulder hurting just as bad from trying not to use the hurt shoulder. Sheesh, to tell the truth, I ache really bad all over and I absolutely think my body is being invaded by arthritis. I know I have it in both my knees and ankle (all from me falling and breaking bones). I told my husband that life won't be too good if this pain doesn't stop. I need prayer.

Until next time, Be Blessed