My friend Joel bought a used car today at an auction out in Coquitlam. It was Jon Voight's old car. Based on that pop culture reference, you should be able to give me the make and model of J-Rod's new ride. First one to give the right answer gets a shiny gold star!

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So today, Dave and I decide to go to Connie's for lunch. Dave sits next to me and for a guy that's in the video game industry, it's strange in that he rarely plays any games himself. Anyways, it's just the two of us since after some unfortunate incidents, Connie's reputation for providing a decent lunch has taken some hits. Undeterred, Dave and I make the hike up 4th Ave. for our meal.

Our lunch is actually quite good. I decide to go for the cashew chicken with rice. Along with won ton soup, it's a great deal for $5.95. Along with the quick service, it's more than an acceptable outing. When it's time to pay, Dave decides to pickup the tab using his debit card. I overhear Connie herself ask Dave how much she should put on the total. Dave mentions something about taking care of the tip himself, so she puts only the cost of the meal on his debit card. Somehow, Dave thinks he'll have a chance to add a tip on the keypad. Somehow, it doesn't give him that option.

He returns to the table and asks me if I have any change. I have none and Dave proceeds to tell me what happened. "You idiot!" I say. Dave then says there's nothing we can do and we'll have to depart without leaving a tip. Since I'm really tired, I don't argue with him but I'm still annoyed we've stiffed Connie a tip because of his misunderstanding.

On the street, I'm dismayed to think I've been labelled a poor customer. Dave says we'll have to tip extra big the next time we're there. I reply that we'll have to mention that right away next time or else they'll spit in our food. Dave said he felt really bad, but I bet I felt worse.

I'm going to get a glass of water now.

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Two of my favourite movies are coming out with new editions on DVD in November. First up is Office Space - Special Edition with Flair!. This flick hold a special place in my heart since it came out when I had the worst job in the world with Cypress Solutions. Ooops, I hope that doesn't get Googled. The movie defined the struggle I had with that awful job.

Next is Airplane! Don't Call Me Shirley Edition. This is a classic comedy with bits that somehow withstand the test of time. I already own a no-frills version of the movie on DVD, so I'm not sure if I'll pick it up? A Christmas gift perhaps? Hmmm...

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Did you know they did a Comedy Central Roast with Pamela Anderson? Yeah, apparently it aired this weekend. If you've got Quicktime, click here to find out what her plastic surgeon had to say about her. I'd say it's pretty safe for work unless you mind some fondling of a medical nature.

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