Chukka's computer

Chukka's MacBook arrived last week, including Office:Mac, an HP printer, *and* an iPod nano. I tried to set it up for her -- somewhat to my surprise, Mac is actually more controlling than Microsoft during the installation! It kept asking me things I wasn't quite sure how Chukka would want me to answer. I've dropped it off at home -- I'm still holding onto the printer for a while because it will take a little time for everything to get settled down and for her to decide where she can put it. She will likely have plenty on her plate when she first gets home.

Thanks to all of you who helped purchase this computer by contributing to her fund or participating in the art auction. Extra special thanks to Karine for coordinating it all. And thanks once again to everyone for their caring and concern during this difficult time. I've always known that I would eventually step out of the blog and hand it over to Chukka, and now she's coming home, this seems an appropriate time. I've been very impressed by how much so many people (including Chukka, my mother, and the rest of my family!) have stepped up in so many ways. I'm really glad to know there are so many good people there for Chukka and that they will be there for her in the months and years to come.