Low tech frustrations

While we have news of low temps and ice and snow, out here in Sunny California, we have other things. Like tangerines, oranges, the peach trees beginning to blossom, quite a contrast. Howsomever, we have our days. You will quickly recall that I have been identified as a certified spammer by Verizon, who supplies (ed) my DSL. Had a problem at the end of December and got that staightened out. But not this time. Called the techies (in India) and we talked to three of them. I could barely understand them so mom did the talking. No help at all. Then I went to the local Verizon place where I signed up; for it. They gave us a number of a Supervisor, long talks and zero ability to help. So here we are, Wed. afternoon, and even though the weekend letter went out, I got cut off and can't send anything. However, cleverly, on Monday AM I spoke to the Earthlink people and signed up for their DSL, and I figure it should arrive, the kit, Thursday. Luke will then get it going for me and that will be the end of that. Ever talk to yourself in the mirror? Same thing. No results. So life stumbles on. I find that a blog once a month is just fine. Poppa