Technology my old friend

Gill visit complete, I picked up the continued saga of technology ailments.  In an attempt, to rule out problems, I moved the computer to the kitchen and hardwired it to the backup and managed to get the files downloaded - I think.

Meanwhile, the mini ipad headphone jack has stopped working and I could only listen to things through the external speakers. Also, I had lost all cell phone coverage at home - I assume the storm has knocked down a tower, but this is very difficult when you are often on call with a phone that doesn't work anywhere, but at work, where frankly you are fairly easy to contact.

The weather continued its wild display, and we had high winds and the most incredible waves - 30-40 foot that formed well off the foreshore creating this spectacular show and eating away at everything in its path.

Then the mini ipad started having troubles connecting to the wifi - like I had to constantly reset the network setting both on the ipad and through the router.  Stupid and inconvenient.

After a week, the cell phone tower was sorted and I researched that a hard reset of the ipad would fix the headphone jack; this also seems to have resolved the wifi issues - think maybe they sent the mini out too soon.

After using the computer in the kitchen for a week without issue, I moved it to the living room - also no issues.  I had the landlord come over and check the electrics in the office and everything checked out no problem.

So I move the beast back upstairs and everything has been okay.  But hedging my bets, I ordered a new computer.  I did lots of research, ran straw pools at work, and decided on a MacBook Air.  After ordering it through work to get my discount, I got an e-mail from Apple saying they have changed the pricing and revised my invoice.  I checked it with dread and saw...a $300 price reduction.  

Come on, how often does that happen?!?

With the big computer working, back up achieved, mini ipad restored, cell phone home texting and new computer sourced at a significant reduction - it is clear that those Groatie Buckies are amazing....