Why laptops can be hazardous to your health
I know there are people that say laptops are not hazardous to one’s health but I beg to differ.
Like when you are using your laptop at your snackbar in your kitchen. And you get off the stool, take a step and trip over the battery cord. And hit your head on the counter.
OUCH!
%$#$^&@&^%$!!!!!
&^%$@$^&*&^^$$$!!!!
(Hold on, I’m not done swearing yet.)
**%$$^^#@%!!!!
Anyone have an icepack?
Lovely friend Dana at Mamalogues lost about four years of her writings recently due to server issues. If you know of any way or know of anyone who can help her, PLEASE let her know (or send me a comment and I can forward your info on to her.) Can you imagine? Four years of posts - even birthday letters to her sons!
Btw, Dana is one of the amazing bloggers behind the St. Louis Bloggers Guild. Other totally solar bloggers include: A Bun’s Life, WOBL in Training, The Broad Brush, SuperFun Patrol, The State of Discontent, Slackermom’s R Us, Prologos, News Bitch, Patrick Says, and Little Bald Doctors.
amanda on 22 Apr 2008 at 4:10 pm #
Shit. I’ll ask around!
flutter on 22 Apr 2008 at 5:33 pm #
Oh that SUCKS about Dana! I wonder if her stuff is still imprinted on her hard drive
abunslife on 22 Apr 2008 at 5:41 pm #
See, she is already turning on you!
Heather on 22 Apr 2008 at 6:10 pm #
I look forward to meeting other St. Louis Bloggers. I met some at the Bossy night, which was fabulous. I hope to make it to the next St. Louis Bloggers Guild meeting.
Pattie on 22 Apr 2008 at 7:44 pm #
I want to express my concern for you but I am busy giggling at
a buns life comment *snicker*
Seriously, I hope you are ok!!
I’m sorry about your friends loss of her posts. I know someone on my blogroll who may be able to help. She’s a computer wiz. I’ll shoot her an e-mail.
P
VirtualSprite on 22 Apr 2008 at 8:02 pm #
Ooohhhh… I’ve done that. Only the laptop was on my couch and I fell into an end table. They’re nasty like that.
Sorry about Dana. That really sucks. I wish I had an answer for you.
Zookeeper on 22 Apr 2008 at 8:54 pm #
I was so happy to hear that you got your laptop. And sorry to hear about your little trip over the cord. Didn’t you read the section in the instruction manual about the dangers of blogging on the snack bar? Be careful!!
candid on 22 Apr 2008 at 11:12 pm #
Sounds like you should name that thing Pith instead of Pita!
OUCH.
Good thing that puter is new!!!
MammaLoves on 23 Apr 2008 at 3:42 am #
Oh your poor head.
You just reminded me that I have to figure out a way to back up all my posts. UGH.
Carrie on 23 Apr 2008 at 4:22 am #
Ooh, I hate it when that happens.
Good luck to your friend Dana, I am as computer illiterate as they come, so I am of no help - but if I think of something, I’ll let you know!
slackermommy on 23 Apr 2008 at 7:14 pm #
There should be a warning label. I’ve tripped over mine countless times!
Linlee on 24 Apr 2008 at 2:16 am #
Good thing the puter didn’t fall off the counter… it’s new isn’t it?
We need to get together soon for lunch. I MISS YOU!
Michelle at Scribbit on 24 Apr 2008 at 3:21 am #
You’re always good for a laugh–maybe you’ve just helped me prove to my husband why I must have a Macbook Air.
Amber on 24 Apr 2008 at 2:33 pm #
And to think I have always been relieved my computer-guy hubby is not on the front lines somewhere with his job. Now I know the truth of what dangers he encounters every day…..
Grim Reality Girl on 24 Apr 2008 at 5:58 pm #
Ouchy! I hate it when that happens!!! I applaud your cursing skills and share your pain…. been there, done that too many times! Sorry for Dana…. Ugh.
quinn on 24 Apr 2008 at 6:41 pm #
Ouch! Yes, I learned my lesson the hard way too (laptops, while portable, maybe shouldn’t be… ported.. everywhere) in a similar incident involving blogging while keeping the dog on the treadmill.
becky on 24 Apr 2008 at 6:53 pm #
omg that sucks that you hit your head. and sucks she lost her stuff! keep us posted on how/if she gets it back!
Daisy on 24 Apr 2008 at 9:30 pm #
Oooh, hate it when that happens — the Ouch and the virtual Ouch. I hope someone with computer skills turns up and can help.
Dana on 24 Apr 2008 at 10:06 pm #
Yes, I’d definitely sleep with one eye open. This time it will trip you … next time, who knows?
I will be manually inputting archived Google Reader entries for days to come. But! Most of it, if not all, is there. Andrea and Rebecca much rock-o.
Suebob on 25 Apr 2008 at 4:38 am #
My MacBook has a MAGNETIC cord attachment, so when you trip over it, the cord just pulls loose. GENIUS! Totally worth the extra $1000 this thing cost me over a Dell.
Gina on 25 Apr 2008 at 2:09 pm #
Please let me know if you find help about getting all those years back. that too happened to me, but in pictures… my son’s first two years of birth. My computer crashed and even though I lost all the info, I thought I was saved because I had the pictures in the msn space… Little did I know that they were going to cancelled my account a month after and have not given me any answer.
Isabel on 25 Apr 2008 at 5:51 pm #
I don’t want to admit to how many times I’ve tripped over a damn power cord. I’m new to walking.