Comments on: Rudolph’s Christmas 2014

By: Desire Empire

Desire Empire — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 06:45:37 +0000

Sorry to hear about your computer. How frustrating those things are.

I’ve driven past that shop so many times and never gone in. Thanks for taking us on a tour.
Carolyn

By: betsyb

betsyb — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 20:57:35 +0000

Can’t believe they told you that shutting off the computer when the spinning wheel of death was in action would actually harm your hard drive. What are you supposed to do if it just keeps spinning and never stops? So sorry for all of these computer issues you’ve had…what a bummer.

By: Debra

Debra — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 02:52:43 +0000

How fun to have been recognized by someone who reads your blog. That must have been a really nice surprise. I have had the “spinning wheel of death” before and it always preceded a hard-drive failure. I don’t buy their suggestion that you did it, but I have never prevailed successfully over any discussion at the genius bar. Hope you’re up and running by now. 🙂 Love the Christmas store, although I have to say I am still in complete denial that Christmas is just around the corner. I’m not ready to face it!

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 11:18:07 +0000

Thanks so much Donna. It’s so lovely to have your feedback. Yes, I’ve been thinking of how best to tell my stories and you’ve definitely given me food for thought xx

By: donna willcocks

donna willcocks — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 05:47:24 +0000

Hi Charlie,
Your stories are so warm & funny. I am sure many of your readers feel like they are waiting on the next instalment of your life! I had this idea that you should look into putting them in an audio form. Not sure how the tech side of that works – that’s when our kids come in handy.
Think there would be a market for your stories.
Anyway, food for thought!

Donna xo

By: A_Boleyn

A_Boleyn — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 03:47:37 +0000

I sympathise with your innocent assumption that turning off a computer that won’t work (using the power button) is the proper thing to do. After all, if the computer WAS working you’d exit in the ‘regular’ way.

What a lovely trip through the Christmas store. I don’t know that anyone to be ‘Scroogish’ after visiting.

By: InTolerant Chef

InTolerant Chef — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 02:09:11 +0000

What a bummer Charlie! I’ve shut down my computers for doing that with no problems before- I’ll have to be more careful I guess.
I’m actually sitting here listening to Christmas carols, right in front of one of my Christmas trees-it’s my favourite, but don’t tell the others or they might get their feelings hurt 🙂 Every year BigJ tells me I can’t fit any more ornaments on the trees, but I do! If the guys want to open another shop, Canberra would be a great place for them. I’m sure I’d spend enough money there to pay their rent for the rest of the year 🙂 xox

By: Joanne

Joanne — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 12:53:46 +0000

UGH those people always try to blame things on everyone else so they don’t actually have to run any diagnostics. THey just place the blame elsewhere. Hope it gets returned to you (in working condition) soon!

By: Johanna GGG

Johanna GGG — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 11:12:11 +0000

Gulp! I think I have done exactly what you have done – maybe I need to write the shut down keys somewhere so maybe I can shut down that way. But quite frankly how long can a computer be keeping you in the dark and doing something important – it is not like it is buying you christmas presents or anything – did you see my clever segue into the christmas theme! am sure I would have fun at Rudolph’s – but our tree has got so full of ornaments and so does our house that I really have to show restraint at christmas now

By: Bam's Kitchen

Bam's Kitchen — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 11:00:43 +0000

Charlie, that is a bloggers worst nightmare. I hope they can get your sorted soon.
Lots of beautiful photos and getting in the holiday spirit, despite the trials and tribulations. Thats the spirit!