I have recently bought two Sandisk SD cards, and they both came with a little CD with the
RescuePRO file recovery software, so I have an extra one. Although I haven't had a chance to put it to the test yet (thankfully), it is apparently a pretty nifty utility. I see the disks can go for a few bucks on ebay, but I thought it'd be more fun to have a contest here.
I will send the disk for free (yes, I'll pay shipment too, regular mail in a standard padded envelope) to the board member who can come up with the most heart-breaking/pitiful/humorous story of photographic file loss.
The story can be completely fictional, for all I care, but please say so if it is (there is a bonus for real stories). Comments and votes for or against candidate entries are welcome, but the final decision will be mine, totally arbitrary, unappealable and quite possibly controversial. Deadline for submission will be midnight (2400h) GMT November 28, 2008 (ten days from now).
Good luck to all contestants.