Please speak into the tin can at the other end of the string

Have you been trying to reach me? My computer's display has died and I had to ship the computer back to the Apple repair center in Texas, so I haven't been able to access my email (I've got it worked out now).

Concurrent to the death of my iBook display, my cell phone's display has also died. The phone still rings, but I can't see who's calling, and I can't call out or access anyone's phone number. So, if I should've called you and haven't, that's why.

Incidentally, Apple claims they will repair my iBook and send it back to me in just two days, whereas Best Buy's cell phone replacement plan involves getting a gift card in 14 to 28 days.

My current Bronze Age level of technology is somewhat trying for a modern urban human. Oh, and on top of that, this morning, the Con Ed people came over and turned off my power. I live in a cave. Coming soon -- photo gallery of me tending a fire, in cougar-skins.