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12/15/2013

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So sorry to have been gone for so long.  As it turns out, newer versions of Word won’t run if you are still using an old version of Windows Vista.  I know, antique and not in a good way. 

This all started with a simple automatic update, after which one little thing didn’t work quite right, then something else didn’t work at all…. Ugh.  Anyway, my Hero has now fully backed up my sweet old 2006 laptop onto an external hard drive (highly recommended, as it turns out) and then installed Windows 7.  (We opted not to be overly optimistic and go for Windows 8.)  A new Word Office Professional Plus 2013 is still sitting patiently in its box until we know that this Windows update is working well, and this post is sort of its trial run.

In the spirit of full transparency - I am not a Geek, though I do like to think of myself as a Fringe-Geek.  I like Geeks, many in my family are Geeks running the gamut from entry level Geek to majorly high-tech Geek.  When they are all together it’s fun to sit and watch their conversations.  I watch because the truth is I may as well be sitting in the middle of the UN during a highly energized discussion; the language barrier is about equal. 

So, though I am very optimistic about being able to jump in and create new posts to The Quirky Nest without delay, if I do drop out of sight again be assured that it’s simply another technical delay and I will return as quickly as possible.  I missed being able to post about what we were up to, and share holiday tidbits as all my fellow Bloggers were doing (Soooooo many wonderful Blogs and so little time to enjoy all of them.  Please check out the ones I have listed, and each one will list others you will find fun and informative – like I said sooooooo many wonderful Blogs.)

Moving forward, please cross your fingers for us and send positive Geekified thoughts our way that we are back up and running for good.

HUGS to ALL,

Cindy

 


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    Welcome!

    I’m Cindy, thank you so much for visiting The Quirky Nest. 

    The Quirky Nest derives its name from our Realtor's query, "What are you looking for in a home?" to which my Hero responded, "Something quirky, no cookie cutter houses."  And so this little house became ours.  The fact that it came with no less than five birdhouses plus one vine-wrapped bird condo kinda underscores the whole nest thing
       
    We share our home with one large Chesapeake Bay Retriever named Willow, and two kitty boys named Finneus and Barley.  AKA, the kids. 

    I'm a recently transplanted Southerner. We're not really all that far north of the Mason Dixon Line, but there are moments when I feel a strong kindred spirit with Dorothy.

    I'm the mom of three grown sons and the grand-momma of two beautiful granddaughters. Two fabulous daughters-in-law are an added bonus. 

    I qualify for most, but not quite all, senior discounts.  It’s sort of a blessing with a curse.

    I'm a hunter-gatherer. Antique shops, flea markets, dusty old junk shops and architectural salvage yards are my perfect playgrounds.  Finding that unexpected something that I didn't know I was looking for makes me absolutely giddy. 

    But mostly, I find my greatest joy in helping others, nurturing my family, creating a warm inviting home, and adding a little of my history to the things I touch.

    My Hero and I have a very long list of projects that we are undertaking around our home.  Old houses, with their lath and plaster walls and less than level or straight anything, bring a whole different set of issues to the table and I can’t wait to share our challenges and solutions with you.  

    In 2020 our little house will be a century old.  We, my Hero and I, are working hard to make sure she is ready for the next 100 years and would love for you to join us on the adventure.

    Joy to all!

    Cindy

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