Category Archives: Technology

Welcome to AT&T

After dropping off my son at wrestling practice, I went to Starbucks to drink coffee and work on my blog. As soon as tried to publish a post, a window popped up to log into AT&T’s wifi. I thought, “You … Continue reading

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Returning Apple computer

The people at the Apple store determined that the my new laptop is defective so I have to ship it back to Apple.

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Why am I surprised?

This morning, I told my wife and son that I had a present for them! I brought in the box that held my new computer so that they could have the pleasure of opening it. They were excited to open it. … Continue reading

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Not quite ready

My wife and son cannot believe that I am not going to open the box that holds my new computer yet!  “What? You’re not going to open it? Why? How can you just let it sit there?” The way I look at … Continue reading

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In the Middle of Nowhere…Really

Today, I drove 117 miles to Amarillo. Why, you ask? The answer should be perfectly obvious: BECAUSE THAT IS THE NEAREST AT&T Wireless store! Do you understand what I just said? I drove 234 miles roundtrip… TO BUY A CELL … Continue reading

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I shouldn’t have asked

As I went to tell my wife the news, I discovered that the phone that I bought yesterday morning to replace my Cingular 8525 was dead! This cannot be happening! I unhooked the car and drove into town. A young clerk … Continue reading

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Going Undercover

Not willingly. My beautiful AT&T 8525 just died. No, it’s not the battery. No, it’s not the charger. The phone is dead. This is the second replacment phone. I will call AT&T when I get back to Kansas.

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The Package Arrives

My wife flew back to KC yesterday. Today, she called to tell me that “a special package has arrived”! “Oh, my computer.” “Can I open it.” “No! It’s my Christmas present!” (I know that is immature but I really don’t care all that … Continue reading

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Come on…

I just received and e-mail saying that Apple shipped the laptop that they said they couldn’t ship until 5/22! There was no way to win on that one!

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Taking the Plunge

Well, after dreaming about this day, deciding to do it, re-evaluating it more times than I care to admit it, I ordered a refurbished 15.4″ MacBook Pro from Apple today! I have NEVER bought a computer that was actually the current model … Continue reading

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