(Test Card F courtesy of Wikipedia)
Apologies if this image is one of those which you find a little scary - I could have put the Potter's Wheel picture instead, but this is the one I associate with loss of TV programmes! I have been somewhat quiet over the last week, partly because I was having one of those blogging moments where I didn't know what to talk about.Having decided to get inspiration in the garden, I duly took some photos and was going to load them when disaster struck - search where I might, I couldn't locate my camera USB cable! I know when I last had it, but cannot find it anywhere (much to my annoyance).
Having spent a few hours in fruitless searching, I have now ordered another one, but until it arrives, I am stuck. So, normal service will be resumed once my new cable arrives and yes, I know that as soon as it does, I'll find the original one!
Voiceover: "We're sorry for this break in our programme but we are doing our best to fix the problem as quickly as possible. Until then, here's some music" *Test Card Music*
(Common PAL test pattern, also from Wikipedia)
Added 23:05
Well, would you believe it? About an hour ago, Chris moved some books on the table (bear in mind we had looked on the table, of course) and there was the missing camera cable, looking as though it hadn't made us spend a good part of the day looking for it at all! So, success in that I can get back to posting.
Of course, it also means that I will have a spare cable, just in case it decides to go AWOL again...
How very, very frustrating for you. I hope the cable arrives/materialises soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks, EC. I knew ordering a replacement cable would do it - we found it! Oh well, having a replacement may well be a sensible option so that we can avoid all this hassle again (at least with this cable - we seem to have a large and varied collection of them...)
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Ellie
So annoying for you Ellie but at least with a spare you have doubled your chances of keeping everything in check:) Have a lovely Sunday m'dear! xoJoy
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joy. I would say typical, really, but at least I can upload photos again. Have a lovely Sunday too!
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Ellie
Just in case it's helpful to you, my USB cable is permanently connected to the back of my computer at one end, and my card reader which sits on my desk at the other end. Although I guess this isn't a permanent option if you have a laptop which keeps moving around. Anyhow, once you have two, you shouldn't have a problem at all. Joy x x x
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joy. It's a good idea and I have a feeling I will be keeping a watchful eye on that pesky cord (or should that be both pesky cords) in the future!
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Ellie
The 'finding it after I've ordered a replacement thing' always happens to me too. Sooo frustrating ... I feel your pain.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Annie. As I am getting older, my attitude towards such irritating little things is improving. I managed to remain calm through the fruitless searching and today can say 'Oh well', accompanied by a shrug of the shoulders!
Delete(It's still annoying though) Hmm, my zen-like resignation didn't seem to last long...!
Best wishes
Ellie
Oh I really hate it when these cables and things go missing -it's usually a daughter who has moved it or something. I do try to 'visualise' where i last saw it but that doesn't always work, then the thing turns up in the weirdest places, like you, when I have just ordered another!! Loved your test card pic though, unfortunately I can actually remember the little girl appearing on the TV! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alison. It's just typical, isn't it? That test card picture with the girl and the clown also features in my childhood memories too.
DeleteHave a good week
Best wishes
Ellie