fodder

this gym is fodder, absolutely so. Even the members are telling me so. This morning I woke up to get some coffee, so I could get something done, and I was interrupted by...the sound system going out in the group fitness room. I was asked by a trainer to help, because I know sound systems or something. I know how to run THAT system if it's working correctly. and wouldn't you know it, it wasn't. There is two lights on it, one red and one green. The green light was off, and in case you've never been to a traffic light, it's not kosher.
I had to do the acceptance thing, it's something I cannot change. It's broken, what can I do...try to find a replacement of course. I have one in my office, it has 1/4 inch jacks. The amp that needs replacing, has split jacks in the back. SO unless we had the old jacks, we have no way of using mine. At least without soldering the old ones. I thought, why not call one of the trainers and get an ipod boombox. Then I realize, why isn't there an ipod boom box in there now? why is there amplification for a concert hall? it's a small room for about 8 people. It would be cheaper to sell the stuff and get an ipod boom box. I think they are keeping it because they don't want to take the loss? I mean they already bought the cd players, and the stuff, it works right?