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Quoth the iPod...

News Type: Other — Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:36 PM EDT
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One day we were a-camping, nay, it was evening, we were tramping
Tramping through the forest, dark and weary.
In the rain, through all the dreary (tis a drizzle, nothing more)
When we came upon the fateful glen, yes, that's where I remember when...
The IPOD said NO MORE!

The heavens opened, loudly crashing, in my slumber, rain was splashing
Splashing loudly, upon the tent's poor floor
Declared the Ipod, NEVERMORE

Streams were forming,softly creeping, in my slumber, swiftly sweeping
Until they pooled, pooled deep upon my chamber floor.

Electronics the creeping dread of dampness doth abhor,
Hence my new iPod, is no more.

Now at home, it is a-resting. The sight of it, my patience testing.
My soul cries out to see the cursed unit, dashed against my chamber door.
Thoughts of violence, restraining. Mocking silence now attaining, the message
"Charging battery", and nothing more

Eight long months I have been gazing, whilst my earbuds silent lazing.
Mocking tinny speakers, etched upon the desk...mobile nevermore
No longer lonely, it has been joined, by one purchased, not purloined,
One purchased for a faithful son, older by one year of yore.

A silent, mocking chorus ("500 spent, you can't enjoy us")
Now my weary tortured soul cries out, to the internet, to endure.
At my computer, I am sitting. Cruising eBay, swiftly bidding.
Two iPod batteries, my anger ridding.
Quoth the seller, check my store!

Purchase made, Paypal paid, and now we wait... trust to fate.
USPS, to see the mocking Ipods, hopefully soon revived.
Tapping, tapping, tired of waiting, while the beasts in silence baiting...
Quoth the mailman...
NEVERMORE!

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Whatever_41

Obviously, we were getting a little punchy after watching 2 ipod video units die within a week of each other. My frustration is speaking (they are sitting here mocking me)

Anybody else have any experience with changing out Ipod batteries? I need a crash course!

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    Reply#1 - Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:45 PM EDT
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    Steven R.

    Ahh, Edgar Allen Poe, loved "The Raven". Had an english teacher in 7th grade that liked to warp young minds with his stories read by Basil Rathbone, on vinyl no less. Great memories.

    I think iFixit has tutorials on how to replace the batteries. Try Tech Restore also.

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      Reply#2 - Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:02 AM EDT
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      Whatever_41

      Hello Steven, thanks for reading my piece! (as well as for commenting)

      As homeschooler, I take great joy in warping my children's minds with Poe. My 12 year old daughter loves "The Cask of Amontillado".

      Basil Rathbone did Poe? Wow... now I have to go find those!

      Thanks for the suggestion. I hope the batteries get here soon!

      Have a great day!

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        Reply#3 - Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:23 PM EDT
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        Steven R.

        Your welcome, now check out this link for his stuff read by Rathbone & Vincent Price.

        How freaking cool is this!

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          Reply#4 - Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:51 PM EDT
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