Look what I got today - a new Laptop. I was telling Trev I needed a small computer to take to sewing classes at the Brother shop in Georgetown and so with all the sales on at the moment, we bought this. It's a Hewlett Packard like my PC but of course a lap one. I can't wait now to download all the software etc. so I can use it and learn more about the programmes on my 2 machines. So I can carry it to class I also got a beautiful red leather computer case, it's going to be my present from the family for Mother's Day. Not only did we buy this, but we bought a new car and will collect it on Thursday. It's a dark grey Mazda 3 sedan/hatchback with all the bells and whistles, yippee! I now don't have to struggle to get the grand-children in and out of my 2 door car. Trev is going to have that and we traded in his BMW for our new one. I'ts a dark grey! Very smart!!! Love and blessings Chris

by pennifold 06 May 2013

Hi Sally, yes, I love Alma's sense of humour. She is a wag! Love and blessings Chris

by pennifold 06 May 2013

I certainly did! Love Chris

by pennifold 06 May 2013

That's right Babsie, spend it while you can! Love and blessings Chreis

by pennifold 06 May 2013

Snap Snap! yep, sure is! Love and blessings Chris

by pennifold 05 May 2013

Thanks Jan for that information - I'm so lucky in that just up over the rise in our road and about 4 houses in is my computer guru. He is a wonderful computer whiz. Whenever something goes wrong I just have to call him and he's here in a heartbeat! I'll get him to put on the ESET antivirus for me too. Love and blessings Chris

by pennifold 05 May 2013

LOVE YOUR STYLE OF THINKING! Love and blessings Chris

by pennifold 05 May 2013

Yes, it will Carolyn. Thanks for commenting, love and blessings Chris

by pennifold 05 May 2013

Thanks Gerry, I certainly will. Love and blessings Chris

by pennifold 05 May 2013

Dear Chris, thanks for the interpretation. Yes, you are right it's a very 'classy' bag and as I said to Trevor -

"You know I could even use this as one of my handbags".

He just looked at me with one of those looks that only husbands give you and said tongue in cheek! -

"Yes, well, it's certainly big enough for all the stuff you carry around in your black one!!!!

Ain't love grand? Love and blessings Chris

by dennis999 05 May 2013

Trevor is clearly a wise and knowledgable man. Large black ladies handbags should be classified as a weapon. I recall that when I was courting my good lady wife, we visited Arundel Castle. Having toured the battlements, we were about to descend one of the very narrow stone spiral stairways. Ann was tottering on a pair of high heels (as you ladies do) and being the consumate gentleman I offered to go down the spiral immediately in front of her just in case she slipped. Having descended about ten of the steps (whilst constantly providing a reassuring presence to Ann) I suddenly experienced a most excruciating pain in the middle of my back and found myself being launched from my foothold by the force of her weighty handbag thumping into me. I managed to regain my foothold (and composure) some fifteen steps further down, whereupon I heard Ann saying " Don't go too fast.............I'm finding these steps very difficult."

by pennifold 05 May 2013

Hi Judy,

Yes, he is one very kind, loving and generous husband, father and grandfather. Also I am very lucky in that we can afford to do it, but we have worked hard for it and as all of you know when we get to our 'age' it's nice to have some luxuries!

Love and blessings Chris

by pennifold 05 May 2013

YOUR POST DENNIS MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD THIS END! You are a wag!!!!!!!

I'll have to share your joke about my ironing! You see ladies I sent Dennis a picture of me so he could see clearly who he was dealing with and my ironing board was behind me with my iron on it! He commented about the fact that it was up and I must have been smiling because I'd finished it all. I told him IT'S PERMANENTLY IN THAT POSITION! I am sure all you ladies who sew know all about having the iron always at hand!

Love and blessings Chris

by dennis999 05 May 2013

Oh Chris, now I shall have to find another joke to rib you about. Still, with you posting all these pictures with things to see in the background, I should be able to come up with something....lol.

by pennifold 05 May 2013

Thanks Cheryl, yes is it nice to have such luxuries. I'm very spoiled! Love and blessings Chris

by pennifold 05 May 2013

Thanks Carolyn, I am a very happy camper! Now to get it all set up is the next thing! I might wait till next week when I'm a bit more in the mood for fiddling! Love and blessings Chris

by pennifold 05 May 2013

Hi Vicki, it's actually a bag that has an inside compartment that comes out so you can place your LT inside it and be completely safe. It is a beauty! Love and blessings Chris

by pennifold 05 May 2013

So true Kathy, we are what is known in Australia as "SKINS" (Spending Kid's Inheritance Now) and we are enjoying our life as much as possible. I agree with you life is too short! Love Chris

by shirley124 04 May 2013

PS Great to have a new car as we.. Drive carefully. Shirley

by pennifold 05 May 2013

Thanks Shirley, well as I said in my post the main thing is so I can take it with me to my sewing classes and not have to lug my PC in all the time. My PC is a Hewlett Packard touch screen and it's quite large and cumbersome to carry. Love and blessings Chris

by pennifold 05 May 2013

Thanks Sarah, green's not your colour anyway so don't worry! I will enjoy my new car haven't had one for over 10 years!!! Sounds like your old desktop! Love and blessings Chris

by airyfairy 05 May 2013

You are right Chris - green is not my colour!!!

by pennifold 05 May 2013

I have been spoiled! Can't wait to get the new car! Thanks for commenting, love Chris

by pennifold 04 May 2013

Yes, I'm thrilled! Love Chris

by pennifold 04 May 2013

Congratulations on your new purchase too Lillian. We certainly are blessed. I now can't wait to get my new car! It will be wonderful to put the kids in the back door! I've had to climb in behind my driver's seat to get the children strapped in their car seat safety harnesses! Love Chris

by pennifold 04 May 2013

Thanks so much, love Chris

by pennifold 04 May 2013

Yes, the case is goooorrgggeoous!!!!! The chap at the store asked me what kind of case I'd like and of course I said RED! I am a lucky woman. Love Chris