I Feel Such a Twit

Christine Ramsay on Apr 15, 2011

Tags: Computers, laptops, plugs, stupidity

Computers sometimes make me want to tear my hair out, but usually it is my own fault.

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I must say I’m feeling red faced,

As when trying some poetry to write,

My computer crashed without warning

And my efforts disappeared from sight.

I wondered what could be the matter

As I searched for faults all around,

But nothing I did made a difference,

A solution just could not be found.

I fiddled with it for an hour or two.

My stress levels now were quite high.

I knew the time had finally come

And a new computer I had to buy.

Oh where was I to get the pennies

That would pay for this desperate need?

In order to buy a computer

My hubby I couldn’t feed.

Gallantly he agreed to cut back

On spending for a week or two,

And I put on my coat and grabbed my bag

As some computers we had to view.

At the last moment I decided

To take my old laptop along,

In the hope that maybe someone

Could tell me what was wrong.

Well I spent quite a long time untangling

All the wires that were lying about,

Then I went to pull plug from the adaptor

To my shame it was half hanging out.

I couldn’t believe my stupidity

And I plugged it in as tight as could be,

And the computer came on and is working

Just as well as it ever could be.

Christine Ramsay 15.4.11

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Val Mills on Apr 15, 2011
It happens to us all glad you can feed hubby now!
Brewed Coffee on Apr 15, 2011
Amusing story. It happens even to the tech savvy at times, believe me. So don’t feel bad.
Eunice Tan on Apr 15, 2011
Well written as always.
Sourav on Apr 15, 2011
Glad your laptop doesn’t have any serious issue. I understand how it feels when you write poetry and the computer crashes to erase all the unsaved writing. So, it’s better save frequently to avoid this type of accident. Nicely written poem. Very sweet.
Edsss on Apr 15, 2011
Amazing! It happens to everyone else, I guess!
Anuradha Ramkumar on Apr 15, 2011
Good to hear that the problem was due to adaptor not plugged properly. You really write amazing and amusing content.
Erin Miller on Apr 15, 2011
Amusing poetry. I had a similar experience last year as I thought I had my computer plugged in and couldn’t figure out why it wouldn’t turn on. The next day I found I had plugged in my flattening iron and not my computer. lol You’re not alone.
petercurtis97 on Apr 15, 2011
Yes! just like others have said it happens to most or all of us at sometime. sometimes a computer will tell you a problem such as loose plug or wiring as in my case where internet was not connected i needed to check the plugs as well.
petercurtis97 on Apr 15, 2011
Yes! just like others have said it happens to most or all of us at sometime. sometimes a computer will tell you a problem such as loose plug or wiring as in my case where internet was not connected i needed to check the plugs as well..
Nina Mason on Apr 15, 2011
LOL yeah that happens. We all have those days Christine.
I love this though… I needed a laugh.
Ben Johansson on Apr 15, 2011
Well written, it sucks when something like this happens.
Baijayanti Pradhan on Apr 15, 2011
It happens to each and every individual.
Freethinking on Apr 15, 2011
It is 4:30 in the morning here in the States, I have just poured my first cup of coffee and I nearly choked to death on it after reading your poem! Oh how true this read felt for so many of us that have done the same thing.
Kate Smedley on Apr 15, 2011
Lol, as witty as every and I’m glad it’s not just me! Wonderful work Christine.
Francois Hagnere on Apr 15, 2011
Hello dear Christine, you describe so well a situation we all faced one day or another. It’s so true that these machines give us a lot of stress!
Hopefully you didn’t have to buy a new laptop.
Cheers my friend!
CHIPMUNK on Apr 15, 2011
This happens to most people, but today the lights went out on me while commenting on one of trionder’s articles for two hours I started cleaning house
mtrguanlao on Apr 15, 2011
Lol,I wanted to read fast at your poem to know what really happened to your computer,you made me laughed Miss Christine,haha! It happens all the time! I know how it feels when something went wrong to your computer and you’re in the middle of something,lol!
CHAN LEE PENG on Apr 15, 2011
It is frustrating to have a moment of computer being crashed.
Pearl Wilson on Apr 15, 2011
interesting experience. computers seem mysterious to me. mine often goes out of work without reason.
pattiann on Apr 15, 2011
Don’t feel bad. My phone wasn’t working. my daughter found a plug one day that wasn’t plugged in and it ended up being the plug to the phone. It works fine now! Pattiann
No Share on Apr 15, 2011
This is really funny. I could only imagined the frustration you were feeling only to find out that you were felled by a plug that was half hanging out.
ashan1614 on Apr 15, 2011
Amusing and witty poem, Christine. Sometimes what we think are big problems are actually not problems at all.
Guy Hogan on Apr 15, 2011
It has happened to all of us. The best rule of thumb is to check the plug first.
solidadah on Apr 15, 2011
haha.. just a simple poem but it really made me smile. Nice one
Prometheus Ridley Scott on Apr 15, 2011
Love it
LoveDoctor on Apr 15, 2011
I’m glad it’s working and that you didn’t have to invest money in a new one. This reminds me that I need to buy a new battery for my laptop.
Jimmy Shilaho on Apr 15, 2011
This is very funny. I like the way you come up with witty stuff out of almost anything.
J M Lennox on Apr 15, 2011
Great poem Christine. That was also very sweet of hubby – willing to go without for a bit.
webseowriters on Apr 15, 2011
a lovely poem
PR Mace on Apr 15, 2011
I think that has happened to all of us at one time or another. As usual, I loved your poem. You can really take everyday life and place it so well in your verses.
LadyElena on Apr 15, 2011
Good job you checked. I’m glad its up and running again. It’s also good to see you back.

Regards.
Stable on Apr 15, 2011
Fantastic, made me smile. Glad I’m not the only one who does this type of thing on occasion!
vaughanh on Apr 15, 2011
Brill poem! Something I’m sure we can all relate to as well!
d1dezire on Apr 15, 2011
lol can be really frustrating
Adrn0919 on Apr 15, 2011
Thank you for the chuckle. I am sure you are not the only one that has had that experience.
jimbob1 on Apr 15, 2011
CR…you must have a very light touch, because I never even felt you touch me!!! Now that I’ve got that straight, I better go and read and see what this is all about!!! Thanks and take care…
jimbob1 on Apr 15, 2011
Oh CR…and here I thought you were talking about me when you said you “felt such a twit”…when in actual fact you were just explaining a new definition for the word “twit” herein meaning “adapter plug-in cord”…You felt such a twit and your computer came back to life!!! I voted that I liked your poem and especially your new definition for the term/word “twit”…jolly good…wonder if we will see that in next years new version of Oxford Dictionary as in (TWIT – a computer adapter cord – CR)??? Thanks and take care…
seashell66 on Apr 15, 2011
So gallant of your husband to want to help! And haven’t we all been there before! I loved reading this.
Ruby Hawk on Apr 15, 2011
Christine, that sounds like a mistake I would make. Funny, but I know how aggravating a computer foul up can be.
LCM Linda on Apr 15, 2011
Congratulations that your computer comes back to life again. An enjoyable read.
Hettie on Apr 16, 2011
Fun article Christine, It is a bother when conections just don’t connect.
Starpisces on Apr 16, 2011
Love this poem.. so true, we can be stressed when our PC don’t function well, especially after joining Triond, the stress level goes up… you expressed this so well, Christine. You always make me think that writing poem is an enjoyment in life, we can just write on any topic and yet it’s acceptable.
FX777222999 on Apr 16, 2011
As always a good piece from you. Thanks
anndavey650 on Apr 16, 2011
I’ve done this before… ahem. I never heard the end of it *blushes*
Tulan on Apr 16, 2011
LOL, I know it wasn’t funny to you, but these computers can get on my last nerve, for sure. better to laugh than cry.
Rhodora Bande on Apr 16, 2011
Haha! That happens sometimes. Glad you checked on it. My own dependence on computers scares me. Anyway, thank you for sharing this incident to us. Another great poem.
Cynthia Bartlett on Apr 17, 2011
oh my word. That happened to my family a long time ago. They bought a Tandy Computer, and on a hunch changed out the connecting cables and it worked just fine. I bought a car and was constantly asked how it was running, well one day I smelled a burning rubbery smell, the mechanic called me to the shop “you’ve got to see this to appreciate it” the smell was coming from a rubber coated flash light that had got stuck somewhere near the motor. It ran fine til an impatient lady hit. ( she didn’t wait for me to completely get out of the way)
papaleng on Apr 17, 2011
I just can’t help it smile while reading this one. Oh Christine it also happened to me, , but thanks I have a son knows about computer and he got it fix. My mind also wonders if I have to but another one..
CA Johnson on Apr 17, 2011
I loved your poem. That is good that you realized the problem without having to spend any money.
Christine Ramsay on Apr 18, 2011
Thank you everyone. It seems I am not the only one to do things like these.
Poetic Enigma on Apr 19, 2011
Another great write! Sorry about the dilemma you were in, but glad you got it sorted out!
Sharif Ishnin on Apr 20, 2011
With the ” right connections” things do work most of the time,^_^
yes me on Apr 26, 2011
My other half keeps un doing my plug, which gives me a hit every time my battery run out, glad you found it and saved the trip enjoyed this one Christine cheers
Minister Marlene on Apr 28, 2011
How wonderful! I enjoyed this one as well.
gaby7 on Apr 29, 2011
It happens all the time Christine! These machines need closer look before drawing any conclusions! Thank God it was an Ado about nothing!
mark ramsay on May 11, 2011
I’ve done that before now too, so I wouldn’t worry
Coleen Hazeldine on May 16, 2011
lol a friend of mine once did the same thing.
Jacques Berkeley on Dec 6, 2011
Excellent.

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