And that is: Time is just right so that the computer goes on the fritz right in the middle of the Christmas season. That should do it.
Seeing as how this very thing has happened, I may be away from this little corner for a while while I see what the geeks can do. Hope they can get 'er tuned up and running smooth (or just turning on would be good!). In the mean time, drink lots of tea, wrap some gifts and maybe decorate a gingerbread house, 'kay?
See you soon.