The News From Here

I’m starting to hate my internet, cable & phone provider. 22 years and 6 mo. without being late with a payment and they jerk you around like you’ve never been to county fair and goat show not to mention a rodeo. All they would have had to say is “we’re having a bit of a problem with your internet.” No the have to run you through a computer run diagnostic process that take 15-20 minutes then connect to a human who says there’s a problem on the line but we have to an appointment with a service to get into your house. OK except while we were on the phone it mysteriously comes back on line but they still need an appointment. The service rep (sub-contractor) arrives – on time with a call in advance and there’s nothing to check. His response –“they were pulling your leg.” After checking the signal, it’s all in great shape there’s nothing left to check.” I watched and watched his meter over his shoulder etc. What the heck- Oh I know- but the service rep said there won’t be a charge. I responded with “it don’t matter I wouldn’t pay it anyway.” Crap that what it was.
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That’s taken care of- for now-
Next Kindle located right where I left it as soon as I seriously and calmly thought about it. Next item to replace my lost cell phone- I’m out of places to look. Decision time- cheap flip replacement or a cheap low end smartphone for $30 more. Not too much decision required except for the sim-card (?). Fun Fun Fun. No one had tried to use the old phone after 24 hrs – strange – if anyone had found it they would have tried it to see it worked I’d guess. So where could it be and I wish it hadn’t been set to “vibrate” so I could be MORE sure that it’s actually LOST. One more pass through the house- I’ve been through the Scout a dozen time times – It isn’t there and that’s what I was driving that evening. Hummm.