.....Well this is an exciting
prospect... a little scary too! More than a little, because I have not ever traveled and explored on my own.
.....Lots of experience being the passenger though. Navigation and map skills, plus reading the street signs... that's been my forte. But I'm
alone now. (Read more about it at
"My Widow's Walk")

.....This is a whole new thing for me. Yet.... never fear! I have a friend, and he gives me confidence. He will help me if I get lost (which I will, as past experience shows), patiently talk me through my mistakes, misunderstandings, and miscalculations.
....."Who is this wonderful helper?" you ask. [continued at right - "Wonderful Helper???"]

*****************************************************

"Right over there .................. "

"Right over there .................. "
**************************************************

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Bad News and Good News!

First comes the bad news: Mr. Gee developed a slight case of static, shorted out his circuit board and refused to light his screen or find the satellites. Of course I realized something was wrong.... not talking or lighting up are both sure signs of big trouble.

So.... I was on my way to GPS Urgent Care as quickly as I could get him there. I paced back and forth out in the Customer Service Waiting Room while he was in the examining room with Doctor Sparks. They were gone a long time. Finally, out comes the doctor carrying Mr. Gee in his hand... and my Mr. Gee was
looking wonderful!

And now the good news: Mr. Gee looked as good as new... because... that's what he was... The quick fix is called a warranty... He WAS BRAND NEW!

You see, there's not much that any doctor can do once the circuit board shorts out.

And guess what. This new "little guy" looks just like my first "little guy", so I think I'll call him Mr. Gee too!

But as cute as he is, he's gonna be a lot of work. New maps to download, addresses and customized routes to re-enter.... what a job!

Still I'm very glad to have my wonderful navigator back at home, in top-notch shape. If anyone ever develops a cure for the "digital hic-up", it will be good news for a lot of folks who are struggling to keep up with the age of technology!

Now I'll see ya later... it's time to go polish Mr. Gee.

2 comments:

mikestribe said...

thank goodness for the warranty,
hope this new little trooper can carry on longer.

Sue said...

They will also replace it for "non-technical" issues; i.e., a chocolate covered cherry melting on it . . . of course, I have no direct knowleddge of that . . .

Sue