Hello friends, readers…do I still have any readers I wonder? My last blog post published in December took me 3 hours to compose…my computer was grinding to a halt. What to do. New computer for $2400? Fix this one….is that even possible?
I began to research by reading, contacting an IT friend, emailing my nephew, messaging an Instagram friend who had replaced the drive HERSELF (!). SSD versus failing fusion drive? I found Brant Walsh, the Macguy, and he made a house call. It was decided he would install a “solid state drive” in my 2013 Mac replacing the failing fusion drive, and we’d keep our fingers crossed that it would work. First though, he had to download all my “stuff” (technical term, I’m sure). I have (ahem) quite a few photos and, well, it took 26 hours for the download…after which Brant arrived and put the new SSD in my Mac. Now It is smokin’ hot!! Here’s what the whole process looked like, and I’ll check my stats to see if anybody even looks at this anymore…if yes I have a lot of new posts to make…I await feedback…
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You are “smokin” hot now Bonnie Hull. Way to go lady!!!😁👍
Oh yea! You are back! And this post gave me hope that my s…l…o…w… pc might be able to be revived! I will get on that this week!
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So wonderful to hear from you Bonnie! Have been eagerly awaiting your posts!
Of Course we are still here!!! Love the way you communicate life. Cheers for rehabbing instead of buying the whole new model.
Better your posts than the ones the dentist has offered to install in my mouth for $5,000! Glad you’re back in business.
Sure glad you are up and running again! Looking forward to seeing more of your stuff.😉 I’ve missed those art photos!
Yes, I have been regularly checking in, just to see if something new has been posted.
We are duly impressed, Bon. In fact, it’s a miracle. These machines die much too soon. Happy to have one of our most upbeat subscriptions back up and running! We need it!
Glad it was “only” the computer keeping you from posting. Writing from my 2009 MacPro….
Fun to see another blog post from you. I’ve missed them❣️
Welcome back! Jean Boyer Cowling and I love your blog!
Love the fact your Mac guy is wearing a Tesla jacket…hmmm. We too had to bite the bullet and “upgrade”. Microsoft quit supporting Windows 7 so we had to make the leap to 10, and replace the equally aged computer and its software. Still learning new interfaces and new versions of old programs, and trying to figure out why my go-to photo editing software keeps crashing. Cant imagine that has any connection with my recent interest in analog film photography 😉. Meanwhile, welcome back, and we trust you’ve got scads of fabulous new work to share, or at least photos of Roger gazing into the backyard with hopes of Spring!
What a giant project. I am so glad you seem to have it all settled. I do look at your blog all the time. Helen B.
What a huge undertaking, I’m glad you are up and running!
Welcome back! I have missed your posts.
Congrats on the repair! Looking forward to more posts! Ruth
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Your faithful reader enjoys each missive, each photo, and each creative idea. Your techno helper is a saint! Thanks so for all your energy which is thoroughly appreciated. Onward upward. JBC
Happy you’re back and preparing to do some make up posts about your lively and interesting life.
Missed u so good that u r back
hApPy you’re BACK!!!! need to see some more quilting girlfriend!
Good for you! Was just looking at some of your work from 2009, and here you are.
Thanks Jo…I didn’t realize how terrible this computer had become…(well I actually DID realize but…😬)
Glad you’re back!!
Xxoo msf
I’m glad you’re back! Your faithful reader and admirer Emily Wright
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Thanks Emily…xo
YES YES YES, a million times YES! Welcome back Bonnie dear….your musical writings and top notch photos have been indeed missed! Oh the wonderful places you take your readers…..
Shirley…and your sterling comments…!
Hi Bonnie – I’m so glad to see this news. I was wondering what was happening with your iMac. After I replaced the SSD in mine, it is SO smokin’ fast now! It’s like a new computer. I don’t know if Brant Walsh agrees, but the hardest part is getting all the old glue off the monitor and then getting the monitor glued back on! And yes, I always read your blog, I love it.
Cyndie you were my inspiration girl. What an amazing difference, Brant said mine was harder due to the tapering edges but wow, it IS like a new computer. It’s been struggling for a year but…phew! Thanks for the advice!!
HURRAY!! A DEVOTED FRIEND.
Thanks Nance!
We like you!! We really, really like reading you.
Thanks for your many strands of interesting art posting and daily life.
Thanks Cynthia, I appreciate that.
I love your blogs! Sometimes I get behind and have to catch up but I read every one.
One of the very many reasons I adore you…
I need a “mac guy”.
ALL Mac users need a MAC guy. Roger got his iPhone fixed this year and I think the lesson is that even though Apple tells us to just get a new one…no.
Bonnie, I always read your posts. You are a wonderful writer and make everyday occurrences interesting and inspiring. Keep posting your blog, please. (BTW, John replaced my hard drive in my 2012 laptop and I’m doing all I need to do with it. It feels right to repair rather than replace.)
Thanks BJ…Its an extraordinary moment in time…glad you also subverted apple—as they always encourage to buy a new one..yikes. Stay safe. xxoo