This will update the several days that we could not "blog" with the computer down. It will be in synopsis form.
Sat - 18 Jan/14
We went to Staples in Lady Lake, FL for assistance. I found out that the Staples Canadian Warranty was not valid in the U.S. They also advised me to return on Monday when the "Techs" would be in.
Charlotte went to Target and purchased a few items while I was at Staples. We enjoy the "Top Off" travel in the Del Sol. That's about it for today.
Sun - 19 Jan/14
Park Staff knocked on our RV door and gave us a note. Friends from Mexico phoned the park because they could not reach us. Our home phone is on hiatus while we travel and they did not have our new cell phone number. They noticed the blog was not on and were concerned. We called immediately to explain the situation.
Mon - 20 Jan/14
We went to Staples in Lady Lake, FL early this morning. They immediately checked the computer out on the counter top.
I drove Charlotte back to the RV park for Crafts at 1 pm.
Charlotte finished a really neat fabric bowl using her sewing machine in the RV.
We both returned to Staples just before 4 pm to pick up the computer. Peter and the gang were Super! The computer Keys were recovered and the factory original restore started after I saved the main data files to my 2 TB hard drive. I was also able to go on-line to my blog so I could indicate the computer had crashed and updates would be missing for a while. Unfortunately, I could not reply to my emails at that time. I phoned the kind folks who emailed concerns (greatly appreciated) when they noticed the blog was not posted.
I could have left the computer at Staples until it would be ready (a few days); however, I decided to put the computer into "Sleep Mode" and left it running on battery. I would wake it up when I got it back to the RV and continue to finish the restore.
At 6 pm it was time for Regular Bingo. The Bingo starts at 7 pm; however, it takes 15 minutes to fill in the set of cards if you buy a single set. Many buy double sets. A form for the night tells what style of Bingo will be called on what colour card. See blogs for Fri - 10 Jan/14 then Mon - 13 Jan/14 for more detailed info. No "Bingo" yet.
Charlotte made snacks (Ritz/Cheese/Pepperoni/Pickles) for supper after the Bingo. Yummy!
Tue - 21 Jan/14
Laundry day! We have been so busy with park activities we went right down to our last set of clothes - now we had to do the laundry. 4 laundry hampers and 2 folding containers full - now that's a load.
The laundry room is in the same building as the Rec Hall so, near the end, (a few hours later) during the drying cycles Charlotte went to the Chinese Silent Auction in the hall. Since this was the first time they had this type of event at the park they were not sure on how many folks would come. No need to worry - the line was so long for tickets it took Charlotte 20 minutes to get hers.
Where's Waldo? Can you spot Charlotte in the line? (Hint: red & white stripes like Waldo - grin).
The auction was in support of a local charity. Tickets were $5 for 20. You put your name on a ticket and placed it into a basket in front of the item.
They had a wide selection of donated items to bid on - often being a gift certificate for a meal, haircut, or other service.
I returned to the laundry to watch the paint (clothes) dry then folded/hung them as they were ready. The laundry was quite busy with several others present.
Charlotte was off to Quilting for 9 am. Winter coats are needed as a cold spell came through. We had to leave the water drip to prevent the pipes (hose) from freezing. I worked on the computer restore until it was time to pick her up at noon.
Charlotte went to Crafts at 1 pm while I continued to work on the computer restore (what else).
Charlotte had a fun making a Valentine, Birthday and Friendship card. They are really nice; however, nothing like our friend Helene creates - hers are unique and priceless and we look forward to receiving one on our special occasions. Helene's card are so nice Charlotte keeps them in a special place.
Thu - 23 Jan/14
Thursday morning we took it easy.
Charlotte made great Sub Sandwiches for lunch. Mmmmm!
Fast Bingo at 5 pm. We are getting better. Won enough to cover the cost for one of us for the next session.
Fri - 24 Jan/14
We went shopping in Lady Lake, FL in the afternoon. Charlotte went to Jo-Ann Fabrics to get some materials for the crafts classes. I filled up at Sam's Club across the road while she shopped. We then went to Chick-Fil-A to pick up sandwiches to eat as we drove back to the RV park.
We knew we wouldn't have time to make lunch in the RV before the big event for the day: the 50's & 60's Dance in the Rec Hall.
The hall was packed to capacity. Solid Gold (Wally & Scott) are a duo that specializes in the 50's & 60's era music. They have teamed up to form one of Daytona' hottest duos. They worked together many years ago in the highly popular "Hitmen" band. They play songs from the 50's thru the 80's. With Scott on Vocals and Wally on Guitar, Keys & Vocals you get a duo that sounds as full as a 10 piece band.
We mostly danced the "Slow" songs with a few favourite Rock 'n Roll fast ones thrown in. Between songs we had interesting conversations with other RVer's from Ontario. It was a fun evening.
Sat - 25 Jan/14
Today we just relaxed. I worked on the computer. All seems OK! I am now defragmenting and aligning files on the computer and the 2 TB portable hard drive and performing other tasks to speed up the system. This will take a long time. I left it running overnight.
Sun - 26/Jan/14
The computer is still aligning the files.
We went to a MASA (Medical Air Services Association) meeting at noon in the Rec Hall. We are lifetime members and attended as a refresher course. MASA Assist provides emergency air transportation, organ retrieval, organ recipient transportation, repatriation/recuperation, return transportation repatriation/recuperation, return transportation, escort transportation, non-injury transport, minor children return, vehicle return and mortal remains transport at absolutely no cost (except membership). There are no medical requirements and coverage is worldwide (must notify if travelling in areas under conflict to see if coverage will apply). all flights and services are covered completely free of cost - even if you are at home.
- No deductibles
- No claim forms
- No age limits
- No health questions
- No dollar limits
Bonus: a Sub sandwich lunch to eat Ron and Bobbi explained the plan. The presentation was great and all questions were answered. I would recommend this plan to all - even non-RVers who travel.
After MASA we went to the Flea Market of Marion. Found the glass butter dish we wanted. We bought some fresh veggies and then seccumbed to weakness and bought a bag of fresh mini-doughnuts (1 dozen each).
We made it back to the park in time for the Fast Bingo. We finally won enough to almost cover the cost.
We decided to skip the Trivia Night. The need for Pizza and Wings called. Pizza Hut is just across the road (shucks). Hunger trumps Trivia Night every time.
Back at the RV I let the computer run overnight to finish optimization.
That's concludes the last several (missing) days of the blog in synopsis form.
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