It has been almost two weeks since my last entry and....oh what a time!  Last Wednesday my computer finally just quit functioning.  It had been running slow for about a week or so but just enough to be a nuisance. I had joined a new online stitchers group about that time and had visited a few member's blog sites.  But then on Wednesday I visited a few sites I felt would be "safe" and wham!  My anti-virus software found 11 viruses and "cleaned and deleted them".  But..... the computer just kept getting worse and worse and by Sunday it wouldn't do anything.  My DH is good with computers and can usually fix anything but this was beyond him.  So, I looked around and contacted someone on Craigslist.  We were soooo lucky.  He came out on Sunday and did a fantastic job!  His anti-virus program found 61 viruses and that is bad!  Even so, he was able to save the majority of my needlework files.  But the computer had to be wiped and the operating system reloaded, etc. so I did lose my Outlook....so all my incoming and outgoing emails.....and related files.  But, all in all, I was really lucky!  Needless to say, I now have the anti-virus program he used installed on my computer. 

As any of you might have guessed, or can imagine, it took DH and I most of yesterday and part of today to add back everything.  Of course, I'll be downloading things as needed as the days go by.  If you did try to email me during the last two weeks or so.....and have had no response.....please resend your email....or try again.

In the midst of this I did finish Flower Diamonds and took it the finisher.  But I forgot to take photos of it before it went. However, Marlene has to put several fabrics together and call me back to look at them.  When she does that, I plan to take my camera and take some photos while the project is still flat.  Otherwise, I will post photos of the project after it is finished into a bolster/neck roll pillow. 

Also, thank goodness, I had already completed the written instructions for this Thursday/Friday Poppies pilot class.  You just don't think about how dependent you are on the computer until something like this happens!  I'll definitely be more careful about which sites I visit.  I thought I was careful before...but it is so easy to "get something". 

Next week I will begin stitching a new design proposal and possibly a new dinosaur canvas for my new son-in-law.  He is working on translating several of his dinosaur artworks to canvas.  So I'll have some photos to post. 

If anyone wants further details about the computer issues, please email me separately.  Hope everyone has a great week.