random whining
Technology is our friend. Until it isn't. *le sigh*
I've had home internet access issues for a while now. I've narrowed it down to the cable connecting my laptop to the modem. There is a fault..somewhere. As long as the cable is positioned just so, there is a 50-50 shot of interet access for more than a couple of minutes. But if the cable - heaven forbid! - shifts at the wrong moment... Posting, commenting, internet banking - it's all a bit of a challenge.
At lunch I went to a place I don't normally go to pick up a new cable. I went in, they asked what I was looking for and drew a blank when I explained, finally waving a hand toward a wall where all the 'computer stuff' was. I swear that person wouldn't know an ethernet cable from a cable-knit sweater.
I believe I got the right cable (packaging was not terribly clear, but it looks right). So, here's hoping that tonight I'm back on the 'net at home.
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Exercise is going well so far. I managed to get to the gym twice last week, and it looks like it'll be 3 thimes this week. The plan is to go Friday. Next week I'll go chat with someone about membership options.
And I'll have to start a spreadsheet or something to track my progress... *snicker*
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Took Mom to get her hair cut last night and got my hair trimmed - only about 3 inches, but now I can use the toilet without...incident. /o\
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I've been watching promos for new fall shows. Meh.
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I'm tired of being tired. The unsettled weather has been hell on my joints and sinuses, which means non-restful nights. And the meds to deal with the aches just brings on a whole other set of issues, so still no restful nights. *sigh*
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Vanity plate spotted on a little red sports car: TAX GUY
Seriously? That plate on that car? Is that wise?
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I should probably try to look busy now...
I've had home internet access issues for a while now. I've narrowed it down to the cable connecting my laptop to the modem. There is a fault..somewhere. As long as the cable is positioned just so, there is a 50-50 shot of interet access for more than a couple of minutes. But if the cable - heaven forbid! - shifts at the wrong moment... Posting, commenting, internet banking - it's all a bit of a challenge.
At lunch I went to a place I don't normally go to pick up a new cable. I went in, they asked what I was looking for and drew a blank when I explained, finally waving a hand toward a wall where all the 'computer stuff' was. I swear that person wouldn't know an ethernet cable from a cable-knit sweater.
I believe I got the right cable (packaging was not terribly clear, but it looks right). So, here's hoping that tonight I'm back on the 'net at home.
~~~
Exercise is going well so far. I managed to get to the gym twice last week, and it looks like it'll be 3 thimes this week. The plan is to go Friday. Next week I'll go chat with someone about membership options.
And I'll have to start a spreadsheet or something to track my progress... *snicker*
~~~
Took Mom to get her hair cut last night and got my hair trimmed - only about 3 inches, but now I can use the toilet without...incident. /o\
~~~
I've been watching promos for new fall shows. Meh.
~~~
I'm tired of being tired. The unsettled weather has been hell on my joints and sinuses, which means non-restful nights. And the meds to deal with the aches just brings on a whole other set of issues, so still no restful nights. *sigh*
~~~
Vanity plate spotted on a little red sports car: TAX GUY
Seriously? That plate on that car? Is that wise?
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I should probably try to look busy now...