On the way to the Apple Store, we ran some errands. Viv missed a freeway turnoff and we found oueselves in the parking lot of the Goodwill store on Dearborn.

A couple of weeks ago we had carefully picked over the ever-changing selection of glassware for a set of red wine glasses; this morning one was broken as the coffee was made.

So we took the opportunity to run in in search of the same glass. We knew there was a good chance of there being more because we had debated purchasing all twelve glasses we’d uncovered, but decided against that.

See that chair up there? That’s a gen-you-wine Herman Miller task chair, pre-Aeron but still serviceable and comfy as hell.

They want $9.99 for it. Get down there, bargain seekers!

In the end, we did not get the glasses. The entire store’s computers went down as we stood in line. I tried to give someone ten bucks for our $4.50 worth of merchandise, but that was just asking for trouble, so we split.

So now I am parked at the Apple Store, awaiting my theoretical 5:15pm appointment. The bench seating in the presentation / waiting area is comfy but unfortunately, in my opinion, it has also been the default choice for airport seating for many, many years.

UPDATE: Literally as I was saving this, a Genius called out all the names in the queue before mine with no response. The drive is ordered and on its’ way, and when they have it in stock, they’ll call to let us know. Then we’ll drop the machine off for a theoretical overnight turnaround. I may not have to go through Powerbook withdrawal after all!