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
2007-09-26 - Follow Me!
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
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