After uttering a few key curse (Tim) and soothing (Kiyah) words, we set to work scouring the internet (using my computer) for possible causes and potential fixes. After a couple of hours, having found only one that requires a repair and a part from the States, Tim moved everything he could from his hard drive to the external drive so that he can continue his work while he waits for the part to arrive.
Many people, desperate to complete their dissertation...in any way, shape or form possible....fall prey to poor scientific practices, particularly data mining. Usually it doesn't require a headlamp.
-kjd
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And with time, this too will be one of those things you'll look back on with laughter from this entire experience. Not now, Tim . . . but with time.
ReplyDeleteActually, dad, I think that we're there which is nice. Tim typically doesn't take long with things like that, especially when he's able to take a minute to put his troubles into perspective. Plus, we bought a monitor so he's back in business!
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Ok, Tim, so first your computer breaks down, then this one craps out...can you not take a hint and goof off already?? Geez. Overachiever. With all your moving to another country to do work and stuff. Gah.
ReplyDeleteyou're hilarious!
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