Many thanks to YOU ... our friend from across the miles. Across the other side of the world, in fact! Would you believe, only a few years ago, I was a complete 'luddite'? Didn't know a darned thing about computers ... nor a bit from a byte ... didn't even WANT to!
Then, in 2005, my daughter and son-in-law bought a new PC, plus a laptop, and offered me their "old" model [1999 vintage
] ...
on condition that I learned how to use it. Well, I DID ... after a fashion ... but you know what "they" say about practice ... !
Sadly, after three years of good service, the "antique" gave up the ghost ... albeit was quickly replaced. Now I'd be lost without this marvel of modern technology.
I'm so glad I took up my family's "challenge"
because it was in so-doing that I first "met" Myrna (online) back in 2007. We corresponded by email for a whole year and then I travelled twice to the Phils to be with her.
And the rest is ... well ... history!
But not only did I gain a loving wife [who, like myself, had been previously widowed] ... I also joined THIS forum looking for help and advice in applying for my devoted lady's visa, and made many friends (including yourself) in the process.
So, all in all, I've much to be thankful for. Amazing, really, to think of the new horizons that the computer opened up for ME ... let alone countless millions the world over.
Arthur & Myrna
Originally Posted by eagles
