Keys Fitness Out of Business

Today I finally figured out why I can't my Ironman treadmill fixed. A technician came out a couple of months ago to adjust the treadmill, but after using it a couple of times it was having the same problems. When I called Keys Fitness to have it serviced again under warranty, they said that a technician would be calling to set up an appointment. After waiting a couple of weeks and not getting a call, I tried to call Key Fitness again and got a recording that they were moving offices and would be available December 15. Another week passed after December 15 and they still weren't answering the phone and had the same recording. I went to the Keys Fitness web site and clicked on their Contact Us link. That took me to a page for Maverick Service and Assembly, which provides parts and service for Keys Fitness products. When I called Maverick, they told me that Keys Fitness is out of business and warranty service is not available. Keys Fitness is particularly disreputable in that they have no notice on their web site that they are no longer in operation. The only indication, if you know that they are bankrupt, is that the dealers link returns a MySQL database error. Keys Fitness is probably not paying their hosting fees either. If you have Keys Fitness equipment, download your service manuals while you can. I just emailed my treadmill manual to myself so that I know that I have it available. Now, we have to decide what to do with the treadmill. I'm still looking into whether or not I have any options for support through DirectBuy, but I doubt they will replace the manufacturer's warranty in any capacity, or maybe my credit card issuer. It's probably not worth putting several hundred dollars personally into a machine that has been a lemon since we got it and that much money will pay for a lot of sneakers to go walk outside or on the treadmills at the gym at work.

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Phoenix Art Museum

Today my dad and I were planning to visit a wildlife park, but as we hit the highway intersection to head north of Phoenix, traffic stalled and it might have taken the rest of the afternoon just to get there, so we decided to grab lunch and go to the Phoenix Art Museum instead. I hadn't been to the museum since the major renovations that changed the entrance and added contemporary art galleries. We had a great time visiting the museum. It's been a while since I've used my cameras. I had fun taking pictures again. We especially liked a new installation of lights with mirrors in a dark room that is like walking through stars and a traveling photography exhibit. I was impressed with the new exhibit halls and I am looking forward to going back to see the rest of the museum.

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What I Want for my Birthday

With my birthday falling at near the end of December, it has rarely gotten much attention. Growing up my birthday gift was usually combined with my Hanukah gift. (although I shouldn't complain too much because Hanukah gifts are silly given that it's the festival of lights and gifts for the holiday are really only a competition with Christmas since it's not a traditional gift giving Jewish holiday). This year, I haven't wanted to spend much money on myself, but after much searching and deliberation, I have decided what I would like if it happened to arrive. I lost the micro SD card in my cell phone, so I don't have a portable way to listen to my music any more and I don't like to walk without it. I'm just about the last techie person on Earth to not have an iPod. I could just buy a new card for my cell phone and resynch, but I would rather have a Nike+ iPod Sport Kit, a black 16 GB 4th Generation iPod Nano and accessories, a SwitchEasy Nike+ iPod Anyshoe Adapter, so that I don't have to buy Nike sneakers, and an Apple Nike+ Sport Armband with Window for Nano, to hold my new iPod and it's Nike+ receiver. All together it's pretty reasonable at under $300 and it'll motivate me to go walk outside.

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Spore Addict

I officially achieved my Spore Addict badge for spending 100 hours playing Spore in October. I've published 281 creations, so far. If you play Spore add me, jiwhite, as a buddy.

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