He's dead, Dave. Everybody's dead. Everybody is dead, Dave

[sovay]

A public service announcement: my computer's keyboard has shorted out. Because the keyboard does not work, I have not yet determined if there is other damage. Until further notice, I do not have a computer. I have the loan of derspatchel's laptop for e-mail and Nokia, that I may remain employed, but everything else is right out. Fortunately, I have a recent backup. Unfortunately, I really can't do much about transferring it to this machine. It is my superstitious hope that Bertie Owen will prove amenable to light repair, because I cannot, literally cannot, afford to replace him right now. I am concerned.

I slept approximately an hour last night due to five o'clock shenanigans with cats, a securely closed door, a smashed glass, and being in the shower when I heard the unmistakable sound of breakage on hardwood (I woke Rob to help, I took a piece of glass out of my foot, I finished my shower, we cleaned up my office, I had a doctor's appointment at nine o'clock this morning), so I am going to lie down now. Then I have to work a lot. Anyway, if I'm not online much today or in days to come, that's why.

This year.

Comments

[thistleingrey]

Oh, gosh. Glad about backup and derspatchel's help + laptop loan. I am sorry that there are so many unfortunate things!

[sovay]

I am sorry that there are so many unfortunate things!

It's gotten ridiculous!

(Thank you.)

[yhlee]

Eek. I hope a fix is possible. *support support*

[sovay]

*support support*

Thank you! Much appreciated.

[kate_nepveu]

*plays Mountain Goats*

I hope your computer is repairable and that nothing else bad happens for a good long while.

[sovay]

*plays Mountain Goats*

Hah. Thank you!

I hope your computer is repairable and that nothing else bad happens for a good long while.

I appreciate and endorse these wishes. It would be really nice!

[ajodasso.livejournal.com]

-_-

(Verily, I curse 2014 and all that is in it. I hope your foot mends swiftly.)

[asakiyume.livejournal.com]

We'll be clear of this year in a few short weeks. Let's hope for a much, much better 2015.

[rosefox]

Your cats are spirits of mischief. I'm sorry you're having to deal with them breaking more of your stuff when you're not in a position to replace things. :(

[gwynnega]

Ugh. I hope your foot heals quickly and that your computer can be easily fixed.

(I too am looking forward to this year being over.)

On the bright side, I ordered a copy of your book last night!

[pameladean]

Ow, I'm so sorry. Not the ideal shower at all.

I ordered two copies of your book. One is for me and I am still pondering who most deserves the other.

P.

[nineweaving.livejournal.com]

Gyah. I hope that Bertie Owen's black-out is trivial and temporary; I hope that nothing precious was broken; I hope your foot heals swiftly; I hope the doctor was helpful.

I hope your book flies onto shelves and screens, and is read, admired, and loved.

And I hope that 2015 is infinitely better.

Nine

[teenybuffalo.livejournal.com]

Someone I Like Is Due A Fucking Break (that someone is you)

[cucumberseed.livejournal.com]

If I can get it charged, I have an old iPad I inherited that you can have on indefinite loan. It's no good for writing, but it does go to the internet. I can also try to hit up some folks for a barebonesy sort of laptop on Thursday. I suspect they'll have something they'd be willing to give me for ... hell, I think I could barter some editing. I will text you when/if this thing charges or once I talk to my lads.

[sovay]

I will text you when/if this thing charges or once I talk to my lads.

Thank you very much for this offer. Let me ascertain first if it's needed—if Bertie Owen is going to be recoverable, or if I'm going to need to give him a state funeral—and then I will let you know? There is no point in you bartering a laptop from your folks if I can pull through with the one I've got! But I truly appreciate it.

[cucumberseed.livejournal.com]

keep me posted.