Wrath of Thor and thanks

Sometimes it's just hard to believe computers are inanimate objects. I gathered parts and assembled a PC that is being used as an interim device in a THX multimedia network until we build the uber machine. It has a Tyan motherboard, plenty of RAM, brand new hard drive, new USB ports, new 52X CDRW, etc. Now this combination should work and be a stable platform. Upon initial installation it performed flawlessly.

The location is a rural area and even the internal hardware modem purred at around 40k which was acceptable believe it or not. It returned last week for a few hours. And it's back again. Modem problems. Now we are going to a USRobotics 56K external (are there any better?!?!). If this doesn't work...there's the 4 pound shop hammer.

Have you seen Patrick Norton on TechTV and his sledge hammer actions? Child's play compared to what will happen here. Besides, I really need to vent . An exercise in non-patience. Not my first time either. No tickets will be sold, the event is free. Time to be announced at a later date. A good time will be had by all.

Thank you to all the fine folks at Richmond Baptist Church for the prayers. The Good Lord knows my Methodist soul needs the help. It was a stressful battle, but I finally stayed home a few days and it was wonderful. Blood pressure has dropped and the fog has lifted somewhat. Nice to know someone cares. Thanks to all of you.

It's Wednesday and the weather is awesome. Keep everything casual...and exercise some patience, will ya?.

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."
-Will Rogers