Whats the longest you've 'made do' with broken stuff? And did you ever fix it?

I ask as i'm sat typing on a laptop. Which is plugged into my pc monitor since the screen was smashed last year. I had no intention of leaving it this long, I just kinda...made do. Got used to.
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Which site best for a diary/journal?

I've been keeping a diary of my frustrating attempts at earning online with surveys and daily clix over the last 3 months.
I would like to post it on-line as I know I'm not the only one getting...