Oh ya, baby. (And I do mean that in the fondest of terms.)
I wanted to share this poster the other day with all of you, but my computer was acting up something awful. So awful in fact that I thought it was done.
Dead.
I spent more than five hours dinking around with it, trying to get at my precious Tumbleweed Cotillion files with no luck. Then, just as I was about to throw myself on the floor of my office and scream and cry, the Sewing Queen of northern Nevada (my Mom) called. I was holding back tears as I told her of my problems, and she began asking me computer questions.
Her: Have you done a recovery?
Me: A what? (Was this my Mom, who I had introduced to my cheesey little Printshop Program just a couple of years back?)
Her: A recovery. A system recovery...um...is that what it's called? Oh, you know what I mean.
Me:(Letting out a looooooong, loud frustrated sigh.) Yes, I know what you mean, and no, I don't want to lose what I have and start over clean, I want what I already had!
Her: Not that kind of recovery. Oh gosh, what's it called? Listen. Go to...hmmmm...let me think now....Control Panel. Is that right? No, no wait. Programs..was that right? Let me see here...
Me: Mom...(very dramatically, with an eye roll she didn't see on the phone or she would have smacked me.)
Her: Yes, yes. Hmmm, yes. I think that's right. Yes! Go there.
Me: Where?!
Her: Programs. Accessories, system tools..see, it's there! System Restore.
Step by step she walked me through and ...she restored my files and saved my day!
You know, it's pretty darned cool when your Mom, one and half months shy of 76 can give you techie support! (I guess what they say really is true,in pretty much any situation, just "ask your Mother." Thanks Mom!)
So, anyway.
The poster for our big faire is up above in this post (thanks to the sewing Queen!) and here's the scoop:
We're working overtime to make this upcoming Tumbleweed Cotillion our very best to date. Lots of fabulous vendors with great merchandise and inspiration galore! (We've got some out-of-towners participating as well! If you're interested in being a vendor at the show, click here.) Mark your calendars, we'd love to see you there!!!!
Your mom inspires! As my own kids are leaving the nest, it is heartening to know I can be there for them in unforeseen ways even into their adulthood. I'm pretty sure I won't be giving THEM computer advice, however. lol
Posted by: Tina in Duluth | July 30, 2009 at 02:58 AM
Your mom rocks! I myself too also have a rocking mom. :)
Posted by: Kelli | July 30, 2009 at 04:36 AM
Tracey,
She is, afterall....a queen, is she not? :-) Apparently, "Queens" like "Mothers" are Jills-of-all-trades. By the way LOVE your new banner! It says so much about your wonderful style. Tami E.
Posted by: Tami | July 30, 2009 at 04:52 AM
That's so funny... my mom has always been my computer guru... she's 56 and I'm 34. She use to fix computers and cash-registers for a living and I got none of her computer sauvy... thanks goodness for moms!
Posted by: paddywack designs | July 30, 2009 at 06:46 AM
I love it! Does she do house calls... to Missouri! haha.. Give her a hug from all of us in Blogland. --- G.
Posted by: Gayla | July 30, 2009 at 07:46 AM
Yeah well it's not true that you'd ask my Mom about a computer problem. Your mom is a gem!
Best,
Kathy
Posted by: kathy | July 30, 2009 at 08:24 AM
Thank you for sharing that story. Moms are great aren't they?!?!
Nan
P.S. Great poster...
Posted by: Nan | July 30, 2009 at 09:35 AM
What a fun post, I love it! That poster is great, but then, everything you do is great!
~Sue~
Posted by: Sue | July 30, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Great story about your Mom, and I love the name you've given her! I do believe my mom is the sewing queen of ND (or once was)! Computer savvy, she is not. Great poster!
Posted by: Cassie | July 30, 2009 at 01:30 PM
Could I possibly adopt your mom? Hey, it's nice to share LOL
Posted by: wunderwoman | July 30, 2009 at 01:38 PM
lol. its funny when our moms surprise us with things they know, we think they have no clue about. your mom rocks!
blessings,
aimee
Posted by: aimee | July 30, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Tracey send me a copy and I will get it forwarded. Also I was thinking about your blog on Sallys. I wonder how long you will be able to boycott. I heard it was sent to corp. head quarters, I hope you don't get 86. I have hats and sun glasses in 41 basement just in case you need them. Just kidding, tell the sewing queen/ mama. I think shes a rock star.
Posted by: The French Twist | July 30, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Your mom rocks! My mom can't even turn her computer ON. I always call my 21-year-old son - he is brilliant with computers.
Posted by: Gena | July 30, 2009 at 05:53 PM
Awwwww! Lucky you. Just love my mom too even though she has no clue how to turn one on and does not want to learn but I think my mom rocks. Thanks for reminding us how great our moms are.
Posted by: Diane | July 30, 2009 at 07:51 PM
I am one of your newest followers and I just had to comment here! This is great, and hilarious. ;) Thanks for letting me in on your conversation...
Posted by: Chandra | July 31, 2009 at 06:07 AM
I love it. We are still our parents children.
No more scraped knees, unless you are Pricess Grace like me, but Mom's can still fix anything. Great Story!
Debra
Posted by: Wagonwifedesigns | July 31, 2009 at 07:17 AM
When it comes to computers, what Mom's don't know, the younger kids will!
I had to use my recovery thingy awhile ago too, but it took some serious heartburn moments before I figured that out. I needed your Mom!
Good luck with the computer issues and the great Faire. I'll send the info along to friends in Reno.
Posted by: Vicki | July 31, 2009 at 08:39 PM
Your mom is awesome!
Posted by: jen R Sanctuary arts at home | July 31, 2009 at 08:42 PM
Your mom is wonderful. This is such a great story. I just found your blog and I love it. I wanted to invite you to participate in my giveaway. It started yesterday and it will go on until Monday. Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Yansy | July 31, 2009 at 09:01 PM
How cool is that? And she sews to boot!
Posted by: Cindy | August 02, 2009 at 09:01 PM
Moms are amazing...so glad she could help! NOW - you need to get a little 'flash drive', 4g should be good. Put it in the ol 'puter and BACK UP your 'my documents' file and any other place you keep your work!! I have two...just in case. You can always get new software but re-creating work that took HOURS to design would be impossible! Store it somewhere safe. Hopefully you'll never need it but if you do...you will have it!
Blessings!
Posted by: Mandi Pike | August 03, 2009 at 08:02 AM
I'm so excited. I will be in Lake Tahoe that weekend. I will do my best to try and make it over. My girl's and I would just love it!
Posted by: kim | August 09, 2009 at 05:10 PM