Sunday night after we got back from the beach our wi-fi wouldn't pick up. Another round in this heavy weight fight. Virgin Mobile couldn't correct the problem and told us we'd have to take the device back to the store where we bought it. Remember now, we're in Hollywood and the store is in South Beach. I explained to the tech rep that wasn't possible but to no avail. So on Monday morning I called the store. They said I could take it back to any Radio Shack for exchange. No problem except no store in the area had the device. Another day without wi-fi because the marina didn't have it either.
Tueday morning we continue our search for the elusive "stick". We left Hollywood and made our way to Ft. Lauderdale. As soon as we docked I went to the marina guest room and logged on to find Radio Shack. I hit the jackpot, or so I thought, with the one nearest the marina. When I called the saleperson said they had plenty in stock. Back to public transit and figuring out which bus to catch. We had learned in Hollywood to buy a senior one day pass then we could jump on and off as often as we liked.
Made it to the store fairly easy but that's where the fight began all over.
They didn't have a single one of the stick in stock. After going a couple of rounds I finally gave in and bought a hot spot that isn't installed on a pc. In fact, it will connect up to 5 pc that are within 30 feet of the device. Not sure if I won or lost this fight but at least for the time being we have wi-fi on the boat.
On our trip back to the marina the bus route runs along Ft. Lauderdale beach. In fact, we had to get off on the beach road and walk back to the marina. It's not even spring break yet and the beach and broadwalk was mobbed. Imagine what it'll be like when all the college kids and the wannabes get down here.
To celebrate the end of our wi-fi mission we treated ourselves to dinner in a real sit down restaurant. That's one of the few times we've been out at night but it was nice. And we were up after 9pm!!
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