Please forgive my absense

Mo-Chan · Post by **Mo-Chan** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:32 -0700

...but real life took it's toll on me and I have not been in the Dojo in months.

My best friend, who I consider to be like my sister, lost her dad recently to a blood clot in his lungs and I have been there for her, and she is also starting her first job so I'm there to be a rock she can cling to in this very troubling time for her.

(also, I've been on the search for a WII, but that's not new...

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So, forgive me being absent...I shall try not to do it again.

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:09 -0700

Welcome back. Sorry to hear about your friend's father. I have been hearing about a lot of deaths lately. It is good that you are able to be a support for her.

We just got a Wii not long ago. We played with one at a friend's home at a July 4th party. We were told they are difficult to find. My son was calling Best Buy every day to see if a shipment came in. We were lucky. It took less than a week.

Monkey · Post by **Monkey** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:23 -0700

Sorry to hear about your friends loss, but glad you're back.

As for a Wii, I'm sure you've figured out all the places to look. When they first came out, there were websites that listed the shipment amounts at the major stores in "your" area Target, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, etc.) These numbers were based off of information from UPS tracking lists and employee at the stores. not sure if those sites are still around.

Stores I would keep an eye on would be:
Wal-Mart
Target
Best Buy...obviously
also:
Video Game Stores
& Blockbuster gets systems in to sell (not as many people check there)

Also, check out the resale shops for CDs/DVDs/ Video games Some people may have needed to sell theirs off for some cash. (of course,that is, if you don't mind owning a used system.)

Hope that helps
monkey

Mo-Chan · Post by **Mo-Chan** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:53 -0700

(I now has a Wii in my possession..heh...)

(What I wouldn't give for a strike-through option...lol)

Yeah, it's been hard for her. She's been working long hours at her K*roger job and she's always IMing me about it every day.

Although I do ask her every day when I IM her how she is doing, but I feel like maybe I'm intruding too much... *sweatdrop*

Fanfan · Post by **Fanfan** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 13:32 -0700

Sorry to hear such a difficult time... i can imagine what it is... if your friend needs to talk that is good you are here for her.

Mo-Chan · Post by **Mo-Chan** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 13:45 -0700

Thank you.

(Now, it may not be normal for you, but I drive myself crazy each day going "Is she okay? Does she need to talk? What do I do to help?!"

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