gym card found

i was right, the machine did eat it.

of course, i had to again carry on the same conversation about how i had it when i started using the bike and didn't when i was done. but this time, they threatened me with having to pay 5 pounds to replace it. which i countered with an argument that i shouldn't have to pay for it if the machine ate it. this prompted an actual response by the manager to look for it (i doubt they did before). and it was found.

so not only did i do my full weights circuit today, but i also got my card back.
excellent.