Grandpa got another computer

Maybe I'll just post every time my dear old Dad gets a new computer.  I ought to be able to keep up that frequency.

I have to admit to a bit of performance anxiety, not being able to keep up blog posting with the same frequency as dear, younger Sis.  How she does it I don't know, but I am encouraged by her entertaining and often inspiring (on many levels) posts.  What the hey, let's give it a shot.

A month ago Dad finally got up his gumption (is that a word?) and bought another new PC.  Last time the purchase was for Mom.  This one is for him.

It's so nice there is still local computer shops around that can tailor their business to folks who like the personal touch and who stand behind their products.

If you've ever bought a new car, and then suffered getting that first door ding, you know the look Dad had the first time two freebie software programs were loaded, didn't get along very well, and rendered his new PC dysfunctional.

Well the nice folks at the local PC shop where he bought it took mercy and reloaded Windows XP for no charge.  That, and a three-year warranty, a weekly radio call-in show ("Now, I've got Windows Millennium Edition, do you think I should upgrade or wait for the next version?"  Agghhh!).  Seriously, the show is good, but some of the callers....

Anywho, I think I'll make a strong recommendation to our pastor, who asked for assistance for a new PC.  They are surprisingly well built (the local PC shop's PCs).  Heck, if I weren't so enamored of my Macintoshes (thank you thank you thank you for Spaces in Leopard!!), that'd be my next choice for my own machine.

I wonder if the hunt for the new PC for him was as much fun as it appeared to be last time for Mom's PC.  The enjoyment often comes more from the hunt, seeking deals, comparing specs...

Well, it's going on a 17 hour day for me today (early morning at work).  'Will check in again soon.