Apparently in upgrading the software for my Garmin, it erases all the things I've programmed into it. Like, how to get to Lilith's house. Or Lukas and David's (where I have game). Or work. Or anyone else's that I'm not too clear on (yes, I know how to get to work...but ask me if I know how to get there from anywhere else).

A!@#$%^&!

Sigh.

I will now spend the evening digging through old emails and going through my paper book of directions reloading it...well, as soon as it finishes, of course.

My dad has another Marine Corp story up there. For those of you wondering where I get "it" from, I think this story (and others he's written) makes it pretty clear.

http://suspectunusual.livejournal.com/5022.html

I told them we were at level "giggle" when they asked me where in the product cycle we were today. Oddly enough, everyone was actually amused.

Level Lotty (LOTI - Laughing on the Inside) - Feel free to ship it, maybe they won't notice
Level SF (Straight Face) - We're trying to hold a straight face. Release completely to their QA and do not answer phone.
Level Snicker - We have a hand over our mouth to cover the laughter, feel free to show it to them but don't ship.
Level Giggle - It's laughable to think about letting them even see the product.
Level Guffaw - We're laughing because otherwise we'd be crying. Note I didn't mention the customer seeing the product, as even mentioning that they shouldn't is considered optimistic.
Level Panic - Humor is not appropriate. Something is definitely wrong. Possibly of the hearing voices variety. QA can see, but only in short bursts and with therapy.
Level Hysteria - Engineers are not amused. All the chocolate's gone. Even John Lennon can't find something cheerful; which is just as well, because dead men trying to cheer you up is the least of your problems. Unit testing is considered, but really, you haven't the energy.