22 March 14: Just to let you lovely ladies know that I shall be leaving you in peace and tranquility over the next day or two. I am having to change my broadband modem thingy (a technical term) and everything associated with it. Knowing my utter ignorance of all the technical wizardry, what I am given to understand should take a couple of hours will undoubtedly deteriorate into several days of mind-blowing frustration resulting in the reconfiguration of my monitor by way of a four pound lump hammer being put through it! I know where to put the coal in with the old system but the new modem does not appear to have any holes to put anything into (it may, once I've finished with it).

Ye of little faith. I am sure you will be up and running in no time at all. You will be missed!!! Sarah

just don't take too long, you know how we scissor handlers are.

I feel your pain...we just did the same thing a few weeks ago...two days later, finally everything was working again...

You will be missed. I will happily send my ogre who keeps stealing my things to keep you company. Hurry back.

We'll be here when you get back. I enjoyed your description but I do think it will be less painful than you anticipate. You will however have to wonder what we are saying about you while you are gone. ☻

Dennis Just make sure you do come back or else...... I'll....... well just come back ok ?

Just make sure there is adequate ventilation for the excess steam!

I'm with Bev, it's so much simpler to give in to the inevitable. Think of it as conserving your brain resourcss and frustration resources for more important matters.

hire the neighbors kid to do it,they know more than we ever will

Dennis -- your first statement was very ominous!
So glad to hear it is only a simple hardware change. You may not like it -- but it won't take that long unless you threaten the workers. Then they will mess it up on purpose. ;)
Enjoy the tranquil moments. I am sure I can find something to do while you are away. I saw a new pair of scissors at the shop...I may need to buy them while you are out.

Good luck