When it rains it pours!

The good news is my dsl is up and running! Whoohoo!!!! Finally!

The bad news is... I decided while waiting for my dsl line to get fixed to upgrade my memory and other stuff so it would be easier to do full size kits. My computer would be soooo slow and sometimes even freeze. Perfect time to tweak the old girl and give her some spark right?

Um, wrong...

I unplugged her took her to the Computer Guyz and when they plugged her in ... nothing, nada, zip. She wouldn't even make the pretty light on the keyboard light up never mind the monitor! 10 minutes before I was playing a game on her and now she was dead! WTF!!??!!!

They said there was nothing they could do but rebuild her from scratch at the cost of an arm and a leg. No thanks. I could NOT believe this! First the dsl now the computer!?! I give up!

Enter hubby with his heart of gold (ok.... he did have a method to his madness... he wanted to keep his sanity which he KNEW he would lose if I didn't get another computer SOON.

We'd been down this road before a few yrs ago and lets just say it wasn't pretty lol)

We decided to go to RAC and see what they had for used computers.

If you hit it just right you can get an almost brand new computer at a great price.

It's a good option if your watching your budget. We all are these days.

So we got me a brand new tower that someone had rented for less than a month.

All I had to do was bring it home do a factory restore and I was good to go right?

Wrong =c(

We tried and tried and nothing would get Windows to reload.

So on Monday back we went and they tried and their computer expert said the hard drive was no good. Something about partitions etc. Figures. When it rains it pours.

"Not to worry ma'am, we'll send it back to HP and have a new one put in and you'll be up and running in no time. It should only take about a week or two."

OMG! 2 weeks with no computer!?! My poor hubby!

So here I am still on my friend's computer but patiently waiting to get my newer, bigger, faster baby back. I'm not sure how I'm going to like Vista but I'm gonna give it a shot.

I'm upset I lost my Incredimail with everything I had saved in folders. My ftp, email addys, all my stats and a few new tuts I had been working on.

Luckily I had almost all my PSP stuff on my external and what I didn't have on there I've been told they may be able to transfer from my old hard drive to the new computer.

::fingers crossed::

My apologies to the stores I have things in.

This definitely wasn't in my plan but nothing I can really do until I get my computer back from HP. I fully understand if you want to end our contract as I haven't been able to uphold my end with no computer. I'm sorry. I feel so bad but I understand business is business.

So that's my update on where things are.

Thankfully I've been working alot so I haven't been staring at an empty desk.

Everything happens for a reason.

I miss you all and hope to be back as soon as I can.

hugs,

Beth

All Aboard!!! The Whisper in the Wind Blog Train is rolling!

All Abooooooard!!! The Whispers in the Wind Blog Train is rolling!!!!!

Here's my contribution, just click on the preview to snag it!

I'm so sorry this is being posted late.

I had emailed the link to a couple of friends asking one of them to post this for me but I guess for some reason they didn't get it.

We were having a bad storm when I sent it so thats probably why.
I'm still not online yet and I'm using a friend's computer to get this up.
I hope to be able to get online sometime this week but who knows.

::fingers crossed::
It all depends when they finally get here to fix my dsl line outside.
I'm going nuts without internet. You don't realize until you don't have it. lol

hugs,
Beth

Here are the other stops to pick up some beautiful kits!

These ladies have made you some incredible things.

Don't forget to leave them some love!

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http://whitemagik63.blogspot.com/

http://opals1stcreations.blogspot.com/

http://soaringhawksnest.blogspot.com/

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http://dreamfiredesigns.blogspot.com/ <~~~~you are here

Just a quick hello and update

I'm on my daughter's computer and just wanted to say hi and let you know I am still without internet at the moment. My son came by and did some yard work for me and while cutting down some vines on the side of our house the dsl wire was accidently cut also. Now I just have to wait for them to get it fixed. I'm on their list. I guess those storms we had last week made a mess of things too because they told me they are backed up.
Until then I'm on special notice on most of my mail so I don't bounce.
I'm really sorry I can't do much right now.
I have finished my Whisper Blog Train kit and hopefully one of my friends will post it on here for me if I can't.
I'll be back online as soon as I can... trust me I'm driving them all nuts lol
My husband is threatening to try and fix it himself if they don't hurry up.
Thanks for understanding, miss you all!
hugs,
Beth

Starving Artist Bowler Kit Add-On Freebie!

Here's an Freebie Tagger Add-On to my Starving Artist Bowling Scrap Kit.
It has 4 papers 800 x 800, 2 Alphas - one Glass, one Glitter, a bow, keychain, pretty daisy, and a ladybug all in purple to match my kit. Created in 300 dpi saved in png/jpg format.
Items have been resized for preview. No drop shadow on items.
The book they are on is one of the frames from my kit in stores.
Stop by and check out all the awesome kits in this huge collab!
Just click on the preview to snag it.
Don't forget to leave some love =c)
hugs,
Beth

Starving Artist Collab... Get ready it's coming soon!

This will be the collab of the year!
So many incredibly talented Designers all coming together to make history!
There is something for everyone. You just have to check it out!
The link for the SAC blog is over in my Special Notices and Sales.
Just click on the logo to get there.
Here's a sneak preview of my kit available July 1st.
There are 12 colors in the palette and I've done almost everything in each of those 12 colors. All papers, almost all elements X 12!
With so many kits available you can mix and match to your hearts content!
I'll be also putting up a freebie to go with it so check back soon!
Have a great week!
hugs,
Beth

Father's Day Freebie

Wow things have sure been crazy around here.
School is finally out for the summer!!! Whoohoo!!!
The kids on my bus have been bouncing off the walls the past two weeks.
(think sugar rush the day after Hallween) I NEED this vacation!

I haven't had much chance to do much but I made an add on to my
Fathers Day Kit in the stores. I hope you like it.
It's full size but can be easily resized down for Taggers.
Created in 300 dpi saved in png format.
Just click on the preview to snag it. Don't forget to leave some love!
It means so much to us all when we know you like what we do.
If you would like to check out the full kit click on one of the blinkies on the top right of the page.

Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's, Grampas, and Dad's to be!
I hope your day is full of love and laughter and not too many ties or bottles of Old Spice.
(My poor Dad must have had 10 bottles hidden in his closet when he passed. lol)
I love you Dad and miss you so much!
If you're lucky enough to have your Dad still with you, give him lots of love.
I wish I could.

hugs,
Beth

Counting down the days!

As alot of you know I'm a school bus driver by day and psp addict by night lol

The end of the school year is creeping up on us and I've added 2 school bus related items into the stores. I made a school bus for my new blinkie and also some bus driver word art.

I love getting homemade stuff from the kids on my bus.

Thought I'd add them in case anyone else would like to do something special for their child's bus driver. Have a great day!

Previews have been resized to fit here

Much larger than shown.

Congratulations to all graduates and those getting promoted!

WTG!!! Great Job!!!

hugs,

Beth