Andrew - man, that's such the only way to deal with stuff like
   that - the absurd hand that sometimes we get dealt. We could cry
   about it, get mad about it - but why? it happens, it's a burden,
   it's painful but then... you gotta laugh! And you're right - the
   people i told it to so far were like, "oh my god ! that's
   awful!" etc etc - but ya have to laugh it off. I'm hopeful that
   the phone will dry in the rice - but if it doesn't work - ah
   well, just "one of those things". :) "