Princess Fix IT

I?m blaming The White Guy for this one?sorry Paul, but it must be done. After he teased me with tales of high mountain adventures, I just had to see it for myself. So we make a nice little trip up to EB Games during lunch today (I didn?t get shotgun even once?fuck!) and I do the unthinkable and drop hard earned Princess Bucks on a new release game title. SSX3. I couldn?t have been more excited to play a game after a CodeWarrior crashing, virus infesting, frustratingly mismanaged day at work. I arrive home, popped that bad boy in my trusty XBOX and BAM, no go Little Miss Princess Fix IT. The error on the TV seemed to be the size of the great state of Texas. ?The disc can?t be read and your evening of snow boarding fun is doomed! Doomed I tell you!? OK so it didn?t state that exactly, but it might as well have. I do a bit of researching online and find a convenient toll free phone number for XBOX support. After one ring and only one menu selection, I?m talking to my friendly Microsoft Tech, Ian. Ian and I go through several pleasantries, personal information exchanges and general idiot proof technical questions. Yes, this is actually happening for all discs; CD, DVD and all my games (no, I did not actually test all my games, but after the fifth one, I realized I was onto something). Yes, Ian, they are XBOX games (really, some people try Playstation game discs?) And so on. Sure, Princess we?ll get that fixed for you at a flat fee of $99. I believe my as always eloquent response was, ?Holy shit!? Poor Ian. After discussing the issue further, we decided it best I go out and buy a lens cleaner and give that a shot first before laying down more Princess Bucks. Before Ian and I parted ways, he reminded me of my repair options and if I opt for sending it in for repair, to make sure I have a credit card the next time I call?.and I quote, ?one with money on it.? After laughing for quite some time, Ian and I said good evening to one another.

Damnit! Well, at least the basketball season started today.

Oh and it appears the sun keeps farting in our general direction.