Bodies Everywhere

One Thursday, two weeks ago, (ignore that I'm getting to posting this a little late) Mandy and I went to NYC to see the Bodies Exhibition. I had not planned on seeing it, though I had learned about it several years ago on Discovery Health or TLC or one of those channels.

The only reason I was going is that it became a requirement for a course I'm currently taking. I knew Joe wouldn't go with me because it's something that would be far too disgusting to him. The next logical choice was my mother, but she too decline for the same reasons. Running out of people I needed to find a twisted mind to enjoy it. *light bulb* Mandy!

Mandy agreed and headed over to our place when she got out of class. The goal the next morning was to hop on the train, then the subway, then see the exhibit, then reverse the process back to home. The first exprience, the train, was a bit of a learning curve. Unlike by her house, the whole system in Port Jervis is automated, so I needed real money for the parking space. After digging out every last piece of change from my car and her wallet, we were still short. UGH!!! We had to leave the station to go find an ATM, then go to Burger King to break a $20 to put $2 in change in the parking space rental thingie. That whole process took 30 minutes!

2 hours later we've now landed in Penn Station after switching trains in Seacucus. It took us another 10 minutes to get google maps adjusted to our location so we could walk to the exhibit. Half way through the walk, we opted for a cab. (note: Mandy made me fear taking the subway. too many saftey rules to follow) I personally, was unsure that the driver understood what Mandy told him, but I knew he did when we arrived at South Street Seaport. Tried to pay him by credit card, but the machine was giving us problems and had been "on and offline all day". Thankfully, I had cash on me. I know, so abnormal for me!

Headed into the exhibit. Very faciniating, but very brief. That's my only complaint. I won't describe the exhibits because I did provide a link at the begining of this blog. I will just suggest that you don't visit the actual exhibition if you don't have a strong stomach. For Mandy & me it was great. I thought it was a great adjunct to going to the Mutter Mueseam last year. The preservation process for the bodies is very cool!

After viewing that, it was time for lunch. What could be better than Mexican food? So we ate and shopped for a little bit. I didn't buy anything (another shocker)! We finally hoofed it the 5 miles back to Penn Stations and reversed the process. There was a mild MI when we thought we got on the wrong train, but after asking found out we were just being blonde.

Stupid Computer

This has to be one of the funniest things in a long time. I think this guy should have been promoted, not fired. This is a true story from the WordPerfect Helpline, which was transcribed from a recording monitoring the customer care department...............

Needless to say the Help Desk employee was fired; however, he/she is currently suing the WordPerfect organization for 'Termination without Cause..'

Actual dialogue of a former WordPerfect Customer Support employee.
(Now I know why they record these conversations!):

Operator: 'Ridge Hall, computer assistance; may I help you?'

Caller: 'Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect .'
Operator: 'What sort of trouble??'

Caller: 'Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away.'
Operator: 'Went away?'

Caller: 'They disappeared'
Operator: 'Hmm. So what does your screen look like now?'

Caller: 'Nothing.'
Operator: 'Nothing??'

Caller: 'It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type.'
Operator: 'Are you still in WordPerfect, or did you get out?'

Caller: 'How do I tell?'
Operator: 'Can you see the 'C: prompt' on the screen?'

Caller: 'What's a sea-prompt?'
Operator: 'Never mind, can you move your cursor around the screen?'

Caller: 'There isn't any cursor; I told you, it won't accept anything I type..'
Operator: 'Does your monitor have a power indicator??'

Caller: 'What's a monitor?'
Operator: 'It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on?'
Caller: 'I don't know...'
Operator: 'Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where
the power cord goes into it.. Can you see that??'

Caller: 'Yes, I think so.'
Operator: 'Great. Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged in

Caller: 'Yes, it is.'
Operator: 'When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one? '

Caller: 'No....'
Operator: 'Well, there are. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable.'

Caller: 'Okay, here it is.'
Operator: 'Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer..'

Caller: 'I can't reach.'
Operator: 'OK. Well, can you see if it is?'

Caller: 'No..'
Operator: 'Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over?'

Caller: 'Well, it's not because I don't have the right angle it's because its dark.'
Operator: 'Dark?'

Caller: 'Yes - the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window.'
Operator: 'Well, turn on the office light then.'

Caller: 'I can't.'
Operator: 'No? Why not?'

Caller: 'Because there's a power failure.'
Operator: 'A power ..... A power failure? Aha. Okay, we've got it. Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff that your computer came in?'

Caller: 'Well, yes, I keep them in the closet..'
Operator: 'Good. Go get them, and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from.'

Caller: 'Really? Is it that bad?'
Operator: 'Yes, I'm afraid it is.'

Caller: 'Well, all right then, I suppose. What do I tell them?'
Operator: 'Tell them you're too stupid to own a computer!'