ahwu, I am trying to think of something clever to say, but all I come up with is "when it rains, it pours". Not clever. Perhaps you have accepted an invasion of little green technology aliens by mistake or you are experiencing an eruption (bird watching term) of "techie" elves. Well, in the end you may have some new kitchen appliances and the computer finger thing will heal itself, right? Now how to drive to the appliance store with a check engine light on? Hummmmm