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If I was a faithful reader of my blog, I'd wonder if the author went to the moon.  I wish I could report enjoying a European cruise but I can't.  I didn't make it to the moon either.  I had a simple problem that I perceived as a mountain.  I had a bad printer problem.

"Spooler Sub System Failure".  I spent hours trying to resolve this problem.  Talking for hours with a non-native English speaking technical support person.  I didn't know what I was doing to begin with, add to that not understanding the speaker, just made for frustration.  When I caught-on to the tech having me do the same sequence, I ended the call.

Next, I tried spending hours with online msn help.  I used their toolbox and error wizard more than once.  I finally brought the printer and computer to a computer repair shop.  Paid 70.00 to find out they can't fix it either.  So I bought a new printer.

Why, oh why did I not do this 3 months ago?  I love my new printer, although I still need to learn all that it offers.  I'm posting my bulldog painting.  I hope it gives you a smile. - Brande

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