For my 37th birthday, Maggie got me a 42-inch HD Plasma TV. I was totally blown away. I didn't mention it because, I think, I was mildly embarrassed at having such an awesome, huge-ass TV. We've had it for 2 days.
But now that my son's 5-year-old friend just knocked a strawberry shake directly onto the screen... with shake leaking into the fucking crack between the screen and the molding... I guess it's okay to mention.
That's it from me right now. Love to all. Even you, kid. Even you.
p.s. I forgot to mention: In the half-hour before the Shake Event, our washing machine burned out and our babysitter canceled for our big night at the opera. Oh, and Maggie is at the mall, and I have three kids over for play dates, in addition to my own.
6 comments:
Hey Rich. I'm a Westchester-ite myself.
That TV story hurt me as well. Is it still working? Is the kid still walking???
ken
Hi, Ken!
The TV turns on, I'm happy to say. Although I screamed "SHIT!" at no one in particular, I did manage to tell the kid that I wasn't mad at him, and accidents happen.
AND, the babysitter changed her mind, and I just picked her up.
Washing machine still dead.
:-)
dang milkshake. Lets just hope the TV doesn't suddenly short circuit during the most beautiful play of the game tomorrow... lol..
I know that I am late to the scene. You can always clean and return the TV (worst case scenario).
A better choice would be to unplug the TV. Let it dry and then disassemble. Clean what needs it. Let dry. Re-assemble.
Hi def rocks doesn't it? It's like looking out the window. Well, except I don't live in the rain forest, Grand Canyon, Orange County Choppers or a football field in Detroit!
Enjoy it!
Regarding your big, expensive TV, please plug it into a surge protector (a good one, not a cheap one) and if you have cable, make sure you route the cable wire thru the surge protector as well. One power surge and that TV will be a big expensive paper weight...and the inspiration for a very funny blog entry. Take care.
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