Look who arrived at my door today. My computer seems to have caught a virus, and I haven't been able to get on-line {or even turn it on} for a few days now. With George out of town, I called The Geek Squad, and let me tell ya, they ROCK. I wanted to hug the guy when he was finished, but he barely made eye contact with me the entire 3 hours he was here trying to cure my sick computer. Super smart but zero personality. In his defense, he was probably a bit overwhelmed. I could tell he was flustered every time he had to lift the ruffled tablecloth to get to the CPU, and was likely wondering, "What is with this woman and why does she keep offering me iced tea and cookies. I wish she'd leave me alone and let me fix her computer and get outta here." But, anyway, I am grateful he was able to fix the computer. $300 later....
So, if I owe you an email, this is why you haven't heard from me in a few days. And also, Sammy has been sick too, so we spent Sunday afternoon in the ER. He's going to be fine, just had a little scare. ER co-pay: $100
And did I ever tell you about our cat? I'm not sure I have. Her name is Phoebe, and I got her while living in NYC...she was a stray, living in an abandoned warehouse in Brooklyn. Anyway, she's been everywhere with me. I even flew her to Bosnia {I had to buy her a separate pet ticket} and she lived there with us for a year. A few years ago she developed cancer and we had the tumor removed. She's been fine ever since. Well, unfortunately, her cancer has returned and we just scheduled a surgery to remove the new tumor. That will be $550. Yikes. X-rays on Monday were $150. But, luckily, they determined that the cancer hadn't spread.
So, that is....let's see here......an unexpected $1100 in 3 days. Hold on while I go pluck some money off the tree in the backyard!
All joking aside, I'm so grateful that Sam is ok, Phoebe will hopefully be ok and my computer is ok.
Now, I'm heading up to bed with a cup of tea and a stack of books. There's a big thunderstorm outside, and I so love to read with the rain falling on the window panes. All is well tonight.
Aren't those Geek Squad guys great? Sorry for all the unexpected expenses. Glad the outcomes are all positive!
~Marilee
Posted by: Rose Brier Studio | June 02, 2009 at 11:03 PM
When it rains, it pours! They say things always happen in three's, so hopefully that means your unexpected expenses are over!
Posted by: Carol M | June 02, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Looks like it's been an expensive week. Hopefully all will be well for awhile. That Le Jardin thing looked like so much fun. Mimi
Posted by: mimisue | June 02, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Geek Squad $300
ER Co-Pay $100
Cat $700
Andrea...Priceless!
All is well that ends well, especially little Sammy!
Enjoy your tea and books!!
Posted by: Karyn (French Charming) | June 03, 2009 at 01:15 AM
Wow this sounds way to much like my weeks lately,Just full of surprises that all cost money :) Hope things are on the up now. ~Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Colby | June 03, 2009 at 01:36 AM
wowser! I can say, I have had similar weeks, and they always seem to happen conviently when hubbie is out of town! Sounds like you handled it great! Hope Sam is still well...
xoxo, Tiffany
Posted by: Tiffany | June 03, 2009 at 01:38 AM
Well, you got it all out of the way, the storm and rain clear the path and today, all is good:) I love this blog. Thanks for the sweet perspective and we have all been there so, thanks for the strength! Blessings.
Posted by: amy faldet | June 03, 2009 at 07:08 AM
Glad Sammy is ok and your kitty too. The kids and my hubby are bugging for a kitty that has been lingering around our shop....
My computer genius friend made a stop here yesterday to see what's going on with my blog. ( He did not refuse the iced tea and cookies thiugh lol) Hopefully we're on our way to fixing the problem!
Posted by: Gabrielle | June 03, 2009 at 08:53 AM
As I read your post I am cracking up about you offering the computer guy cookies and iced tea!!!!!!!
I am so glad Sam is ok and glad all is well with you guys!!!!!
Have a great day!!!!
Chiara
Posted by: www.flaviasoapsandmore.typepad.com | June 03, 2009 at 09:04 AM
I'm so glad everyone...and everything...turned out ok:) All's well that ends well!
Posted by: Leah Cockrum | June 03, 2009 at 10:13 AM
You make me laugh! I am sure the computer guy has never seen such girliness in all his life.
I had to do the same thing while Shane was away. I waited and waited and then thought I can not live without my computer and called a computer guy. Aren't they great! Wish I would have done it sooner.
Glad Sam is well and kitty. Things seem to happen in threes so hopefully this is the end of your no fun expenses. Not exactly the same as having fun at a flea market.
Posted by: Jeni Carlson | June 03, 2009 at 12:01 PM
if only the geek squad car was pink & creme!
sigh....our computer is working fine and we don't really feel like posting much. We've enjoyed our break from it.
it's raining here and we're loving it..........
{glad sam is fine}
k+d
Posted by: kara + darcy | June 03, 2009 at 04:23 PM
egads and i thought i was in a rut. I'm only building an ark.. leak ends in dining room from kitchen running water between subfloor and wooden floor... yikes...
at least yours all turned out well!
Posted by: marlis | June 03, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Well first, Glad everything and everyone is better. I have had weeks like this and they Stink!! I feel for you, My money tree is is plucked clean.
Posted by: jamie | June 03, 2009 at 08:23 PM
So glad everyone/thing is better at your house. Thanks for the pics of the peonies!! I so love them but Texas is just too hot to grow them. Carol S posted pictures of hers too. Envy down here!
Posted by: Debe L | June 03, 2009 at 09:07 PM
Yikes!
Ummm, can you send me a cutting of that there money tree?
Posted by: Lovely | June 03, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Andrea, so sorry you had such a rough week. WhY does it always seem to happen in bunches?? I hate that!
I hope that money tree of yours will get some new growth on it soon!
xo Heather
Posted by: Heather ~ Pretty Petals | June 03, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Whew, don't you just hate those unexpected expenses? I'm so glad everyone's ok...
Geek Squad...holy cow, that's expensive. My computer nerd is totally free. He drives clear out to our house and does it for FREE. I LOVE him. He's probably saved us a million dollars in Geek Squad bucks. I'll hug him next time. :-)
I hope you enjoyed your rest and books! You deserve it after that tough week.
Blessings,
Spencer
Posted by: Spencer | June 04, 2009 at 03:05 AM
Dear Andrea, Don't think I've emailed you before, but this was the perfect opportunity to say, hi. I've been following your blog, and Karlas, and Natashas, and Jenns, Jessis, and several others since last year.
Well talking of expensive weeks. My hubby hit a deer this past Monday, on his way to work, and yep, our van is toast ! So, yeah we know about expensive weeks ! THANK GOD HE IS FINE, THATS THE IMPORTANT THING. But, our van was old, but ran fine, but with so many miles on it the insurance co would not insure it for collision !
We just had new tires put on, a new windshield, and a full tank of gas ! So, now we're without a work car. Lost our other nicer windstar van to an accident (not my fault), in Sept 2007 ! But we know God is in control, and all will work out.
I love your blog, and all your lovely creations ! You're so talented.
I live in "No-Where-Ville" Colorado. 1 hour S.E of Pueblo, Colorado. Used to live in Colorado Springs, until last year.
I hope to have a blog and an Etsy Shop, before too long. Glad you got your computer up and running. And glad your son is ok. They scare us sometimes, don't they ?
Well, better get to bed, was nursing a bad headache, but its gone now.
Take Care.
Love,
Deborah Woodrow
Ordway, Colorado
Posted by: Deborah Woodrow | June 04, 2009 at 04:00 AM
When it rains it pours! At least everything worked out:) Doesn't it always work that way when the man is gone?? Something is bound to happen.
And I would be fertilizing that money tree if I were you wait til the boys are older;)
Posted by: Andrea Villarreal | June 04, 2009 at 09:29 AM
What a week! I like the ending...curling up on a rainy day reading books.
Posted by: Jeanne | June 04, 2009 at 09:32 AM
Reading your blog makes me think that women all over the World are exactly the same !!!
Thank you for all those nice moments you share with us !
Posted by: florence | June 04, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Oh bless your heart Andrea!!! Of course this all has to happen when hubby is away! LOL!! Im so glad your computer is fixed, Sam is feeling much better, and Miss Phoebe is going to be ok. ;)Have a lovely weekend!!! XOXO,Jenn
Posted by: Jennifer | June 04, 2009 at 12:07 PM
So sorry!
I hate when that happens! Poor kitty.
Glad Sam is better.
Have a good weekend.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | June 04, 2009 at 09:25 PM
OH my gosh, Andrea! It's so scary to have a sick little one in the ER, isn't it? You're so right about perspective, all of those things happened, but thankfully, all was well in the end. xo
Posted by: Holly Abston | June 04, 2009 at 10:07 PM