June 24, 2008. Chevy Chase, Md. Problem Solving

Did you notice that whenever you solve one problem another problem comes along, caused by the solution from the first problem. It almost always happens. Just before we left for Texas, our computer died. Ken hooked up the laptop so we could function for those two days prior to departure, then dealt with the old computer on our return. The computer store could fix our computer, but the cost of repair is almost equal to the cost of a new computer, so of course we bought a new computer. It took a week for the computer to arrive, and when Ken set up the new machine, the old stand was too small, so today he had to go and buy a new fancy computer stand that is exactly the same as the one at the ranch at the Top House. So now we have every thing in place and we can function. Now we will take the old stand to the farm, where at some time in the future we will connect to the Internet. For the moment, all our problems have been solved.

Our friends Fred and Phyllis came to dinner tonight. We have very interesting conversations and we always enjoy their company. They leave for Switzerland on Monday, the 30Th of June, and return September 1st. They have spent summers in a small town in the mountains for many years and they love it. Freddy especially is in love with Switzerland. They rent the same flat in a private home, so they leave clothes there. They also own a motorcycle , so when the weather is good, they head out on the bike. Phyllis suffers from car sickness, but not so on the bike, which is interesting. I would think the reverse. They are excited to spend the summer in the clean cool mountain air. We visited them there one summer and enjoyed the beautiful towns and mountains. This summer, they have no company coming to visit. The past few summers, their children came to visit, but not this year. Now Fred is always sure the sky is falling, so the three of us try to set him straight. Sometimes we do and sometimes we don't, but our discussions are always lively. We are also always coming and going, which for now works very well. We leave for Nova Scotia next Wednesday ourselves.