Some bad news... Last night we had a pretty violent lightning storm. I can't recall having experienced one that severe before. As I was laying on my couch playing Wii a large bolt hit probably a mile from my house. I glanced over at my wife, who was on her computer and said "Dear, you may want to unplug your computer in case something happens." No more than two minutes after I said this a HUGE bolt struck maybe 200 yards from our house. The whole house shook, my dog jumped 3 feet in the air (so did I, but don't tell anyone) and the power went out. Five seconds later it came back on. I immediately unplugged all of my electronics. Thankfully all of them were plugged into surge protectors. The storm past and I thought all was well. Until about an hour ago when I went over to my computer to sign on and check my email, the new blog etc. and I got that infamous blue screen... uh oh. I looked under my desk and saw that I had left my computer plugged in last night, unprotected. I wasn't concerned the night before thinking that as long as it was turned off I was ok, WRONG. So to make a long story not quite so long my hard drive is FRIED. This afternoon I will be travelling to Burlington to get a new one. Yes I live in the sticks so if I want to buy anything besides gas and groceries I have to drive an hour. So while I am pulling my digital life back together I will be using my wife's computer to stay updated. If you don't hear from me for a couple of days, you know why.
Oh yeah, it is a nightmare on Elmore Street because that is the name on the street that we live on!
p.s. Thank you to everyone that has read and commented on my new blog!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
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Sorry to hear about your computer issue.
You mentioned Wii ... I assume that means you like video games.
There's some new information about the new NHL 09 games that are coming out in September.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Interview-Puck-Daddy-chats-with-NHL-09-producer?urn=nhl,96422
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Interview-Puck-Daddy-chats-with-EA-Sports-Davi?urn=nhl,96687
The look really awesome. Didn't know if a professional hockey player got any joy out of playing himself in a video game.
Good luck with your computer repairs! My aunt lost three VCRs that way, including her beloved vintage Beta unit (neighboring trailer park = gigantic lightning magnet).
Congrats on your new contract and the wedding!! Welcome back!
Oh man that stinks! I hope you get that fixed soon so you can keep posting some blogs. I enjoy reading them. So ready for hockey season to start! Even more excited that you are back this season Minker!
Minker,
Sorry to hear about the computer. I'm dealing with a similar situation with my home internet (my modem got fried last week and the new one is malfunctioning), thankfully I have the net at work.
The season's getting closer... can't wait to see you back on the ice in Hershey!
That sucks. I had the same problem about six months. So now even if it looks like it may storm I unplug everything. Also it's awesome to have you back, and the Mrs. Too.
Hey Graham,
Sorry about your computer...I feel your pain.
Love reading the new blog...keep it up!
Can't wait to see you next season, welcome back!
Jennifer
Having spent my summers in the mountains of Vermont (Stowe, specifically) since I was very young, I feel your pain about both the unbelievable storms that happen up there and being incredibly far away from "civilization."
Good luck & enjoy the rest of your summer.
I had the same problem a few years ago. Lost everything. I now make sure I have a backup somewhere not attached to anything that can cause an issue during a storm.
why do you get called brown bear?
Sorry about your computer..been there done that (twice).On a happier note WELCOME BACK...WE'VE MISSED YOU! Seeing you wear another teams jersey was tough to take but now you're back and all is right in chocolatetown again. I can't wait for the season to start.
See you soon
GO BEARS!!
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