Comments for A Wii Saga

Comment from Georgia Choate on 2006-12-18

2006-12-19T00:42:22Z

I have to say to your readers, I called Brad at 7 a.m. worried that I would awaken a cold, exhausted, Wii hungry man. I'd gone to sleep worrying about him, although I felt better knowing he had a Wii camping partner. When he answered his cell, he sounded cheerful! They had a space heater and even made friends throughout the night with fellow campers and passer-bys. I had an awful night. Either a backfire or a BB gun woke up the 2 little ones, so I had to put them back to bed about 3 times each. The last time, our boy wound up in the bed with me.

Brad's Wii camping could not have gone better. I think they were even protected from the wind :)

Comment from Brad Choate on 2006-12-18

2006-12-19T00:48:33Z

Actually, there was no space heater. The portable stove was very small and offered little warmth-- it was just used for cooking the bacon.

I was pretty well cocooned in my sleeping bag, but it was still cold.

Comment from Geoff Taylor on 2006-12-18

2006-12-19T05:55:24Z

Congrats!

I too had my eye on the Wii before Nintendo even shared any real details on the system. And I'll be there with anticipation for the next system in (hopefully) 5-6 years. My wife and I stood in line 4 different times with zero luck. We also just bought a house and are closing this week. And she's 32 weeks pregnant. So.. after the 4th night of waiting I got desperate and messaged everyone on ebay in my area that had a Wii up for auction. I gave them all the honest truth and one guy responded, offering his Wii for $270. :) Otherwise, I'd have be out there in 12 degree weather last weekend too.

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Comment from Jemaleddin on 2006-12-19

2006-12-19T21:28:05Z

How exactly did you hear the "word on the net" that they were releasing more on the 15th? I'd love to know the next time a shipment comes around...

Comment from Brad Choate on 2006-12-19

2006-12-19T21:35:52Z

Jemaleddin: one source was Wii Seeker which currently has a rumor that Toys-R-Us will have more units for sale on December 22nd.

Comment from Jemaleddin on 2006-12-19

2006-12-19T22:08:15Z

Thanks - since I'm taking Friday off, that may be how I spend my morning.

Comment from PODO on 2007-05-19

2007-05-20T05:18:46Z

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