The good, the bad and the fangirliness...

[vic_amy_z]

Well, the good news is that after discussing the merits of upgrading me to a laptop, D got all inspired by the home networking kits in PC World:

D: I found this great thing today... [starts talking about cards, cables, modems and connections, which is where I tune out]
Me: [tuning back in again] So, if I go ahead and buy my laptop, I'll be able to connect it to the Internet?
D: Yes.
Me: Using the broadband connection?
D: Yes.
Me: At the same time as your computer?
D: Yes.
Me: From the sofa?
D: Yes.
Me: Wirelessly?
D: Yes.
Me: So I could tag, chat *and* watch DVDs?
D: Yes.
Me: I love you!
D: Yeah, yeah... [rolls eyes]

The bad news is, my car failed its MOT. Majorly failed. My mechanic listed suspension, shock absorbers, front breaks, rear brakes, front exhaust, rear exhaust, headlights and indicators, and I was already looking at a £500 bill before he'd even finished.

Wouldn't it have been kinder to tell me what it'd passed on? [g]

Anyway, on a car that I only paid £600 for in the first place, it's just not worth it. So, a bit earlier than I'd planned, I'm going to have to buy a new car. And I *really* wanted that laptop too, but as my mum pointed out, 'You can't get from A to B on a laptop'! I could try... It also means that any holiday plans (like my trip to Iceland - sorry felisblanco) will have to be put on hold as well. Stoopid car!

And in fangirl news, only gingerpig wants to see 'Common Rotation'? Shame on you all! Shall I just book the tickets for both of us then GP? Hmm... 'Common Rotation', James Marsters - twice, Collectormania... And yet my financial destitution still comes as a surprise to me!

[thinks about sorting out priorities]

[gives up on the realisation that the sensible things in life aren't nearly as much fun as fandom]

Comments

[piksa.livejournal.com]

Don't worry about the money!

In April/May I'm going to see James in concert and go to Collectormania

In June/July I'm going to Greece for 2½ weeks.

In September I'm going to Prime

I just received my credit card bill yesterday and almost fainted but if you won't have fun when you are young then you won't have it ever. Let's just enjoy and have fun. No worries about anything!

[vic-amy-z.livejournal.com]

My justification is that, now Buffy and Angel are over, JM and everyone may not be coming to the UK as often anymore, so I should really see them while I have the chance.

Well, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! [g]

[felisblanco.livejournal.com]

*sulks*

[vic-amy-z.livejournal.com]

[sulks with you]

[kicks stoopid car]

[stops kicking it as it has to last another couple of weeks and something important might fall off it]

[goes back to sulking]

[gingerpig.livejournal.com]

*nods* book the tickets

My sisiter's selling her car if you want one...e-mail me and I'll give you details

*smooches*

[vic-amy-z.livejournal.com]

Right-ho, it shall be done.

I don't suppose your sister is selling a L-N reg Vauxhall Corsa for around a grand is she? 'Cos I've decided that if I have to get a new car, then that's what I'm having! Picky, picky me... [g]

[merlins-sister.livejournal.com]

You didn't tell me about the exciting laptop developments.

Do you think if I persuade J to buy me a laptop D would do the same for our house...

Poor car. Been there myself. Just keep telling yourself you wouldn't want it to suffer.

[vic-amy-z.livejournal.com]

Well, the laptop was looking good before the MOT disaster. Now... [shrugs]

If we do go ahead, and it works, I'll let you know. My Mum's also on the lis to be networked as well! Get us, eh?!