So I had yet more computer troubles.  To fill you in on the gaps, my computer stopped working in December when Kayle's parents came out for a visit.  The warranty had ended about 6 months prior, so there was not much that could be done except to get a new computer.  As you might imagine, this can be rather difficult in Zimbabwe as anything electronic (let alone a computer) is extremely expensive, selling for double than it would anywhere else.  This is due to a couple of reasons, the first being sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by England, the US, EU, Australia, etc.  Secondly, the government has recently been charging ridiculous import duty on items, in some cases 100% in foreign currency.  So, what would cost $1000 USD anywhere else would cost a Zimbabwean $2000 USD because of government greed.

Well, anyway Ken (Kayle's dad) and I had to make a quick trip to South Africa.  We ordinarily make trips over the border to buy ... Read More »