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I've been looking around on Craigslist for a few weeks now, someone gave away a 21" Dell Trinitron FD in "great shape, bright clear picture" a week ago. It broke my heart that it was in central San Diego, about an hour away. No way to get there, I could take the bus, but that would be an all-day excursion that I would have to make on a Saturday, risky and difficult, plus if my parents find out I am S C R E W E D. I'll have to keep checking until something turns up within walking distance.
A friend and I rode our bikes 25 miles to pick up some free computer stuff we found free on Craigslist a few months ago. One of the greatest days of my life. It felt so good when we finally got back, plus we rode through some beautiful scenery on the way there. We scored 2 brand new microphones and three headsets, plus some computer books and an UPS. Good stuff.
I carried the 19" home from the thrift shop, 4 city blocks, told my mom I found it by the side of the road. That was before she flipped and told me no more electronics. I'd be willing to carry a Trinitron from the other side of town if that's what it takes. For now though, I'm going to try and fix this one, and hit up the thrift shops every other day. I don't think she'll make me throw it away if I show up with it.
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