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Wednesday, December 5, 2007

some free advice

Here's some free advice.

One day you might find yourself in a position to help a child with a science project involving a disposable camera. Do not open said disposable camera and touch things willy nilly. You might get an electric shock. That shoots up both your arms. Apparently, there's some magic going on in there between a capacitor and some electric charge. 'Nuff said.

I'll update the potato tomorrow. Probably.

Have a great day, everyone!

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Posted by Barrie

20 comments:

  1. barbDecember 6, 2007 at 12:45 AM

    I am hoping that your journey into the photographic arts didn't result in yet another emergency room visit. Your family seems to be racking them up this year. Who would have thought you could receive a significant shock from a disposible camera? Not me.

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  2. SherryDecember 6, 2007 at 5:58 AM

    What's that old expression, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"?? Science project? Opening a disposable camera?? Should come with a warning sign "do not try this at home"!!! Hope you are okay!!!!

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  3. BarrieDecember 6, 2007 at 6:53 AM

    Barb, the good news is we've met our deductible. Last night at drugstore (Child #2 has both an ear and sinus infection), our prescriptions were free. Yay!

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  4. BarrieDecember 6, 2007 at 6:55 AM

    Good morning, Sherry! I agree. Who knew? But....a similar situation'll work great in book #2!

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  5. Spy ScribblerDecember 6, 2007 at 8:37 AM

    You are kidding! Okay, I know you're not.

    That's hilarious!

    Your progress meter rocks, by the way.

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  6. SherryDecember 6, 2007 at 9:51 AM

    Oh yes Barrie..life provides some of the best "fodder" for books!! :) As long as you "change the names to protect the innocent" LOL!!

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  7. J.K. MahalDecember 6, 2007 at 9:57 AM

    Owie zowie!! I'll remember that.

    Ok, now I'm curious what the science project was.

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  8. icanseeclearlynowDecember 6, 2007 at 11:02 AM

    hi barrie. i lift my hat to you on posting a progress meter. i'm working my first book. but i can not talk about it until i am done. thanks for stopping by.

    :)

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  9. AnonymousDecember 6, 2007 at 6:58 PM

    Ow...electric shock? Both arms? WIll you be able to use the keyboard tomorrow to fill us in? This should be good...

    *making popcorn*

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  10. barbDecember 6, 2007 at 7:00 PM

    What no potato? I must be a editor at heart. I am not sure if child #1would agree. He doesn't always appreciate my input which usually includes 'write more'. Seriously, I really am not concerned about the potato. It just sounded funny.

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  11. ShariDecember 6, 2007 at 8:38 PM

    Thanks for the warning. At least it wasn't thrown in the garbage...it's "disposable". ;)

    I never used a disposable camera.

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  12. bellaDecember 6, 2007 at 10:11 PM

    Now I know.
    You have the very best advice.

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  13. Marilyn BrantDecember 6, 2007 at 10:23 PM

    Oh, now you've got me worried... I've got 2 unopened disposable cameras that I was saving for Christmas. Dare I pull them out, or might we shock Santa in more ways than one? :-)

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  14. L.A. MitchellDecember 7, 2007 at 6:02 AM

    Barrie,
    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I, too, wrestled with the various ways I could advertise to the public just how much I WASN'T getting done on my manuscript, then decided on the Twitter thing. One new line each day from what I've written. Keeps me honest and writing, but doesn't lock me into numbers. I enjoyed your posts. Visit anytime :)

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  15. Don Mills DivaDecember 7, 2007 at 8:43 AM

    Oh my - that sounds like good advice, learned the hard way - thanks!

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  16. Sara HantzDecember 7, 2007 at 10:43 AM

    Yikes...... and did your hair stand up on end???

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  17. LauraDecember 7, 2007 at 1:07 PM

    Yeek! Electric shocks! CRAZY!

    Thanks for checking out my blog!

    I have been reading some of your posts....very enjoyable - thanks for sharing!

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  18. Joanne RendellDecember 8, 2007 at 10:55 AM

    arck! advice heard and recorded. i will not be fiddling with that disposable camera which has been gathering dust on my refridgerator for too many years...

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  19. Joanne RendellDecember 8, 2007 at 10:55 AM

    arck! advice heard and recorded. i will not be fiddling with that disposable camera which has been gathering dust on my refridgerator for too many years...

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  20. StacyDecember 10, 2007 at 7:40 AM

    Thanks for the warning. That would definitely happen to me!

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