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March 17th, 2006

My wire

wire

I have lost this, the electrical wire to my old computer. If anyone can suggest where it might be then that would be appreciated. I would then be able to find some things like old photos and perhaps some long lost cartoons. Please note though, it might be all bundled up neatly so it may not look like it does in the picture.

People have been asking if I am ok. Well, yes and no. I suffer from depression and the last few months have not been very good.

This is good from your point of view if you are hoping for: New blog posts, miscellaneous cartoons about things on my mind.

This is bad for you from your point of view if you are hoping for: worksheets, cheques to be paid in, payments, administration, cartoons you have asked me to do on a specific topic*, phonecalls.

*Yes, possibly not the best admission to be making from a commercial point of view. But every now and then a little bit of honesty doesn’t hurt. This is the way it is now, it is not the way it will always be. I’m not planning to take on any new commissions for the next month or two in any case.

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  1. Nefertiki says:

    Your blog has just given me an unintended and unexpected boost. You see I was recently critized by a blood relative while unpacking some electrical stuff, some of which I repeatededly referred to as “wires.” “Please,” she complained, “stop saying ‘wires’ instead of ‘cords.’” “You have no idea how much that annoys me!” (It didn’t bother me as that is how parents are spoken to by some people in my part of the universe.)

    That is why reading that you have lost the electrical wire to your old computer gave me a boost and made me think that I am not so ignorant.

    I only wish that I could do the same for you, give your spirits a boost, I mean. I don’t even know what to say except: keep the miscellaneous cartoons about things on your mind coming.

    March 17th, 2006 at 10:26 pm
  2. Augustus Meriwether says:

    You’re all wrong…

    It’s cable

    But I say wire.

    Sorry to hear you are depressed. I’m not unfamiliar with the thing myself. I hope the better place that will come is not too far away.

    March 18th, 2006 at 3:12 am
  3. Simo says:

    That Darned wisdom beyond years of mine, I’m sorry to hear I was right in my suspicions, hope you’re doing better soon, As for the cable have you tired the kettle? I know but unless you have a cordless kettle the lead would fit and you could use it for a while or at least until you need a cup of tea! If all else fails I have several and I could send you one!

    March 18th, 2006 at 7:56 am
  4. Judah says:

    It’s quite common when stressed out to stash these kinds of things in the freezer. Have you looked in there, perchance? You may have even unthinkingly hidden it inside an opaque freezer bag and written “fish” on the bag with the special freezer pen.

    Honestly Dave, you are hilarious and I love your cartoons and style of writing.

    March 18th, 2006 at 8:52 am
  5. Jack the Lass says:

    Sorry you’ve been feeling rough. I hope things improve soon.

    March 18th, 2006 at 7:51 pm
  6. Dave says:

    Thanks everyone for the kind words. It is appreciated.

    The wire is one for a Toshiba Portege laptop (early model). If anyone has a Toshiba kettle (early model) then I suppose they could be compatible.

    Simo – yes, please do send a cup of tea.

    March 18th, 2006 at 8:12 pm
  7. Ben says:

    I’m afraid I can not help with the cord/wire (I use ‘wire’) issue, but I know a fact about depression that really helped me.

    A study carried out in 1999 by Loewenthal and Cinnirella (both of whom, coincidentally, are part of the college I go to) showed that the most effective way of treating depression was prayer. In fact, prayer was significantly more effective than both medication and psychotherapy. I like this research because it scientifically proves something that religion has been telling us all along, and also it is the cheapest and most rewarding treatment (which, for a student, is an added bonus).

    I hope things clear up soon – I’m sure the Big ‘G’ is listening.

    March 19th, 2006 at 1:29 am
  8. Sean O'Brien says:

    I think I’ve got your cable here. I must have downloaded it by mistake. It’s obviously not mine because I live in France and its got an English plug on it. I’m not very good with computers, however I shall try to send it back by attaching it to an e-mail.

    Computers depress me. Specially if I spend too much time reading blogs when I should be working.

    March 20th, 2006 at 7:59 am
  9. Serena says:

    Being in a similar situation, your honesty is not just refreshing but genuinely helpful. God bless.

    March 20th, 2006 at 11:58 am
  10. Andy Bastable says:

    I’m there too at the mo Dave – it’s rough, but we’ll get through and be the stronger for it. Take it from someone who’s been down that road before.

    :)

    March 21st, 2006 at 4:26 pm
  11. Kristen (Thoughts from the Bus Stop) says:

    Sorry things aren’t good Dave – I’ve been there, it sucks. It comes and goes (and comes and goes)of course but while you’re in the thick of it, it can feel like wading through porridge.

    March 22nd, 2006 at 2:20 pm
  12. Paul says:

    is it ironic that you should be vulnerable to being down, yet you bring moments of delight to so many?

    i’m not sure of the semantics of it, but the fact is dave that you brighten our days with your sharp dry wit, while your honesty goes even deeper. thank you.

    March 22nd, 2006 at 6:11 pm