So Friday night Apple released their new iPad 2. Jim has been wanting an iPad since they were first released.
However, we normally wait for the second generation of electronic gadgets to come out before we'll purchase them. That way the bugs/problems (if any) have been worked out. We also normally wait for the newness to wear off so that we can actually get our hands on them.
This was not the case for this product. I actually went to the mall to wait in line 2.5 hours before they were even releasing it. Here's the photo I took from my place in line. Turn left and go about a block or so more and you'll get to the store. 2.5 hours before the release and I was a little over 2 blocks away from the store. There were about 120 people ahead of me in line.
So 4.5 hours later I walk out of the mall with the iPad 2 and a smart cover in my possession. It wasn't exactly what Jim wanted, but I did get what he felt he needed. And that's good enough for me.
I will NEVER do something like that again. Things were organized, Apple handed out waters and candy, one restaurant was taking orders and delivering food and everyone was friendly enough. Thankfully I'd thought ahead and brought a book. Even saw someone from one of my groups that I hadn't seen in a while. She was kind enough to loan me a child so I could save my place in line while I ran to the bathroom.
The next day we went to the mall again and I mapped out the line for Jim and showed him where I was. He was very grateful that I had done this for him. He even took me out once I got home for dinner and drinks. Yay!
