As you know, my husband and I have been trying to Skype since Valentine’s Day. It has been a frustrating experience. My built-in web cam on the newer MacBook worked just fine so Don could see me, but I couldn’t see him. After several phone conversations with the helpful people at the Apple Store, Don discovered that the super web cam he had purchased was for a newer operating system than the one in our desktop iMac. After more conversation, he found he either had to update our operating system and buy the super duper camera, or look for an older iSight camera that Apple no longer makes. The helpful guy from Apple even looked on ebay, while on the phone with Don, and found one listed. Don bid on one camera, lost out on it, then bid on another and won. The super duper camera was boxed up and returned to Apple and yesterday, the iSight camera arrived! After some fiddling with said camera, Don magically appeared on my screen!! And the dogs!!! I cannot tell you how wonderful it was to see my husband, and my wonderful doggies. Scout kept looking at the computer screen because she knew my voice was coming from that contraption – I swear she saw me. Riley, on the other hand, roused when he heard my voice and then slept.
Now, I can see my loved ones even when 3000 miles apart. Oh, how wonderful! By the way, the photo of McCoy pottery at the top of the post is in honor of our office/guest room where the Skyping took place. These lovelies are perched on top of a cabinet in that room.
Husband is coming out to visit me one week from this coming Friday during my Spring Break. I am counting the days.
More later.
Gypsy aka Tam says
Oh I am so happy for you that you got Skype to work. How wonderful for you to see your husband and doggies across the miles while talking to them and now the day to see your hubby is close too- wohoo!
Have a wonderful evening dear friend,
Tam
Joy @ the Vintage Rabbit says
So Glad you finally got to see your husband and the pups!!! I was at Vignettes today..changing it up a bit!! It was so pretty today… I had my vamera with me… i should have taken pictures at the beach like you!!! Sometimes.i get so busy and forget that I live in this beautiful state qnd City!!
Hope you are feeling better!!
smiles, Joy~
Donna says
Oooh, how exciting for you!!! I’ll bet it was wonderful to see and hear them on the computer! And I’m sure you’re looking forward to Spring Break with hubby coming out! Love the pottery in your guest room – those puppies in the basket are just too cute!!!…Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage
everydaymae says
I’ve been catching up on your blog procrastinating because I don’t want to do my homework! Anyway, I’m so happy that skype worked for you! And he’s coming to visit?!?! That is SO exciting, I sort of know how excited you are about this because I feel like life with my boyfriend is made up of visits. Anyway, miss you, talk to you soon.