The ramble:
The fog has lifted.
My stomach bug has flown the coop.
Ginger chicken solves everything.
It's a Thanksgiving miracle.
Gracias to you.
The good stuff:
Let me weave you a tale of good fortune, commerce and purchasing two next generation gaming consoles. Two of the same brand mind you. Yes, I believe in owning a back up. It was a late Summer day in my studio apartment. Earlier, I returned home from pre-ordering a XO from the Park City, UT Best Buy. Good place, ask for Carl. I sat there thinking, "What if this one breaks down on me? It will take forever to replace. Can I afford to buy two consoles? Will Best Buy sell me two?". "What if all the consoles in this state are damaged? I should buy an out of state console and check to make sure the serial numbers are vastly different from one another. Then again, I don't think Best Buy will allow me to look at console serial numbers on a launch week."
Something else grabbed my attention and I forgot about my plan until later the next day. I searched to find another store location. Driving out of state to buy a second console. I've done dumber things. Carl and his cohorts would support this decision. Do I want to go to Colorado, Wyoming or Idaho for this road trip? What other attractions can I squeeze in to this adventure and who else would join me?
I chose the state of Idaho. My dog Uriel and my neighbor James joined me. I had to make two trips actually. One to pre-order and another to pick up. We took photos at Twin Falls where the motto is, "People Serving People". I thought about chucking the console into the river as a sacrifice. Decided against it, moseyed on over to Jackpot, NV and gambled. With the roll of the dice I was able to pay for both consoles, the road trip, a Cactus Pete's polo shirt for James and a dog treat for Uriel. The boss on shift awarded us vouchers for a free breakfast. I tipped everyone who mattered and after breakfast I told James to drive us home.
It's been almost a week and my gaming shrine stares back at me. Both consoles work, for now.
