The Big surpise
Some people don’t like surprises but I have to admit that I do like them.
Although the surprise I had on Christmas day did almost give me a heart attack .
I had many fantastic gifts and felt emotional anyway, as I am always touched by how thoughtful and kind people can be.
Then I was given an unexpected gift and was told this was my real gift.
I could not have even began to imagine what it was and as I opened it I was squealing and crying in amazement, even writing this is bringing tears to my eyes.
My gift ….. a 13 inch Mac book 
I am home now and it connected to the internet instantly
Skype is so sharp and clear
Daily mugshot works
It has a whole 7 hour battery life
Basically it just works and I know everyone will sigh with relieve when they hear BBC IPlayer streams perfect.
Thank you is not enough but I hope Geoff knows how very grateful I am for this wonderful gift.
He even picked the perfect purple case for it
Geoff on 28 Dec 2009 at 10:38 pm #
and I loved your initial comment “better than an engagement ring”
thank goodness it connects to the internet so well in your house so next time I’m away any problems will definitely be with my Eee or maybe there will be a Mac Tablet out by then!
Anne on 28 Dec 2009 at 10:49 pm #
Good job it wasn’t an engagement ring she would of been very disappointed!!
onethoughtfulwoman on 28 Dec 2009 at 10:51 pm #
So happy that your gift has brought you so much joy and pleasure. I can’t wait to see it and am secretly thinking that I just might start saving for my own lap so perhaps next Xmas I might have my very own. The notebook is good but has it’s limitations with memory etc.
It will be good to catch up in the New Year.
CherryPie on 28 Dec 2009 at 11:43 pm #
Wow what a fantastic Christmas present
I am sure you both will have hours of enjoyment with it 
jams O'Donnell on 29 Dec 2009 at 3:02 pm #
Ah that’s a great gift!
Lady Banana on 29 Dec 2009 at 4:46 pm #
That is an amazing present
My partner uses a Mac and he loves it because it “just works” He’s always saying I should have got one instead of my PC laptop.
Hope you have lots of fun with it..Have you tried out the photo booth yet?
jenny crewe on 29 Dec 2009 at 7:26 pm #
What a great gift and pleased to hear it works so well without having to do a lot of technical stuff, Geoff is doing a great selling pitch on the Apple.
Devonshire Dumpling on 31 Dec 2009 at 11:14 am #
Its a wonderful present Sal, and you are a lucky git – but please stop playing with it and update your blog!
jmb on 31 Dec 2009 at 6:37 pm #
A wonderful gift indeed Sally. Although I am still struggling with my MacBookPro from last Christmas and use my pc laptop and this one as well, every day.
Happy New year to you.
brian not tescos on 31 Dec 2009 at 9:27 pm #
Got off lightly there with the Macbook Geoff !!!!
jameshigham on 01 Jan 2010 at 12:34 pm #
Happy New Year, Sally.
sally on 01 Jan 2010 at 12:52 pm #
yes it is a fantastic gift and its fantastic having something that works so well . sure i have al ot to learn about having a mac too .
DD yes i am a very lucky git and i promise i will stop playing with it soon and update my blog
Brian… what do you mean lol
hope to catch up with you soon