What have I been up to?

Considering I am nowhere near as strong as I was, I have been rather busy of late. 

Now, don’t get me wrong, I love to be busy, but constructively, if possible.

Well, that hasn’t been possible, even with the best will in the world. And I like to think my will is as good as the next person’s. Is it just me, or is this technology-based world getting more and more complicated?

I started the week changing from Windows 10 to Windows 11. I wasn’t expecting it to be plain sailing, as it hardly ever is, but I needn’t have worried. Apart from a minor hiccup, it all went very well, apart from one thing which I didn’t find out about until later. I had been so careful, saving just about everything I could think of to my separate hard drive, and everything was transferred quickly and efficiently. I barely had time to pat myself on the back, when I noticed that my printer wasn’t behaving like it did before. 

Further investigation proved futile. I was forced to admit that my printer was not compatible with Windows 11. And worst of all, I had completely forgotten to save the original link to my separate hard drive. I thought I had saved all the relevant stuff but must have missed this one. I did try to appeal to Epson’s better judgement, but the answer came back fast. It was too old to be eligible for a new drive.

I had no idea what they were talking about, but one thing was clear. I will need a new printer.

My next achievement was fun, and the outcome very edible. I helped my sister make an apple pie. The one thing everyone has been missing the most. Things were certainly looking up!

The next item on the agenda was emptying the hoover. Our vacuum cleaner is new and seems very complicated until you know how to use it. I had already mastered it, prior to my collapse, so it was brought to me to do. I tried very hard not to look smug when I did this.

Finally, there was just one thing left for me to do. Find a new printer, one that I would understand and find easy. I know, I don’t want much do I?

To cut a long story mercifully short, we are now test driving our third printer… 

Have a lovely weekend, you lovely people!


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  1. acflory Avatar

    I’m very late with this but – congratulations! And commiserations on the printer. Tech…there’s always something. :(

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      Yes, why is there always something? Lots of somethings when it comes to a printer, but I think I’m finally on to a winner…

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      1. acflory Avatar

        lol – number three’s the charm. :D Now just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labour.

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        1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

          It feels good to have sorted all of that out, Meeks. Now, I must concentrate on the writing! 📚

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          1. acflory Avatar

            It’s so nice to see you so positive again. I hope this means you’re feeling better?

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            1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

              getting a little stronger every day, Meeks… (and doing my level best to stay patient and positive!)

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              1. acflory Avatar

                -giggles- you read my mind! If you’re anything like me, the instant you feel better you want to take on the world again. ;)

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                1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

                  This is what caused a lot of my tumbles, Meeks… I still want to do more, but learning to take smaller steps!

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                  1. acflory Avatar

                    Yes! It’s like those drivers who speed just to get to their destination 3 minutes sooner. I’m learning to be a tortoise too. ;)

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                  2. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

                    It’s not as bad as I thought it would be ,either…

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                  3. acflory Avatar

                    We live and learn, right? :D :D

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                  4. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

                    We certainly do, Meeks…

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  2. dgkaye Avatar

    I’m glad to hear the Windows transition went almost perfect. I’m still procrastinating. :)

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  3. Widdershins Avatar

    My old printer is barely a step above one of those dot-matrix ones. (remember those – the kind that used to take that paper that was all joined together with perforated lines? :D )It’s still going strong, although for anything too complex we do have Mrs Widds dhiny laser printer thingy.

    Congrats on the pie, it looks heavenly. :D

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      That pie was a long time coming, Widds, and despite how we had to make it, it was delicious!

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  4. bigskybuckeye Avatar

    My ancient computer (and printer) keeps chugging along. While it’s well past its prime, I appreciate that it hadn’t abandoned me yet.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      Lucky you! I am about techied out now…

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  5. Author Jan Sikes Avatar

    Sounds like you are conquering challenges, Jaye! Good luck with the printer and enjoy the apple pie!

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      I am more than happy with my progress, Jan. Long may it continue!

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  6. Violet Lentz Avatar

    Do some research on drivers for you printer before you invest in a new one. You may be able to download a more recent driver that will allow your printer to connect to windows 11- I am no expert- but this is where I would start.

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      I tried that, but there were no new drivers for an old printer like mine…

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  7. Annette Rochelle Aben Avatar

    Envisioning you on the other side of all of this shenanigan energy and happy as a clam!

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    1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes Avatar

      I am happy, Annette, which makes a nice change!

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