Good news!

Found an appropriate video card on eBay and it's being delivered straight to the repair shop thanks to a cooperative seller. Total cost should only be $260!!!!

Cross fingers it all comes together for me - missing you so much now! I expect to be online early next week... *touch wood*

Next challenge: trip to dentist in the morning. The Fun never stops aroung here :)

Love
R

Ps thank you for all the supportive and encouraging comments - not going to break self replying on iPad as I know you all understand!