It’s a beautiful Friday afternoon: sunny, 88 degrees, no humidity – perfect day. I have the day off from work as I’m heading to one of the casinos later for gambling and a concert, but instead of enjoying the rest of my afternoon in the sun, here I sit waiting for the damn cable guy. I could be out doing things! I could be…I could be riding my new bike. Wait, let me think of something more feasible. I could be shopping! Outdoors! Outdoor shopping – yes, that’s it. I could be outdoor shopping but I’m not because I’m being held captive by a cable guy who should have been here between 10:30 and 12:30 and it is now 12:49. Oh, my fist is shaking. At least I know the ins and outs of the cable company from working there, so I know to call at 1 o’clock and they’ll page the tech. But still. I WANT TO GO OUTDOOR SHOPPING.
The worst part of all of this, of course, is the reason that I’m having a cable tech come today anyway. I haven’t talked about it because it’s just too…it’s…it’s so difficult. My…my…my…TiVo, she is dying. Have I conquered the first step now with admitting that I have a problem? About two weeks ago I started having some minor trouble with my TiVo. When I looked up the symptoms online I found that my worst fears were being realized. My hard drive, she is a-going. I’ve had 4 “incidents” since then, including 6 programs that were not recorded and stuttering during ones that were (Stuttering during Eric Balfour on Hollywood Hold ‘Em? The horror!), so I decided to take measures before it died on me completely and left me a sobbing heap on the floor. With the preparations for moving out come January, I don’t have the extra cash to be throwing down for a new TiVo, so I’m going the cable company DVR route. There are actually benefits to this, such as the blessed dual tuner and the $4.95 a month cost for the service with no box purchase. Also, if anything goes hooey, they’ll replace the box toot sweet. However, no more WishList feature or TiVo suggestions. Sure, I never used the TiVo suggestions, but they were good for entertainment value. And with what is on there now, I fell like my TiVo and I were finally getting to know each other intimately. No more Spanish-language or CNBC programs on there. It was beautiful. [sigh] The new DVR will still have the season pass feature, but it just feels wrong switching. I love my TiVo. They are the DVR pioneers. I feel like I’m buying a designer knock-off. But alas, it must be done. And on the bright side, I’m still keeping my TiVo in the other room, where it will work its magic until it finally sputters its last gasp. [sob!]
Now where is that damn cable tech??
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Quote of the Week:
PAM: Oh my God, UPN has a new commercial for Sex, Love and Secrets that is ALL Eric Balfour scenes. I almost couldn't breathe watching it.
JERRY: [sigh]
PAM: I'm going to watch UPN 24 hours a day, every day now so I can see it again.
JERRY: You know, I can guarantee that never in the history of mankind has that phrase been uttered: "I'm going to watch UPN 24 hours a day."
** Thankfully, I still had the commerical TiVo'd so I didn't have to live up to my UPN threat.
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The cable guys showed up at 1:14.
before & after
2006-09-30 - Site Move & Favorite Entries
2006-09-25 - Evil Easter Bunnies & Rock Climbing!
2006-09-22 - Shameful-Purchase Hiding & A New Dentist Plan
2006-09-19 - Birthday Picture/Video Diary & The Wheelmobile
2006-09-14 - An Entry About Hall & Oates? Really?
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