Author Archives: Gwaetgar

Okay…so I got up for the day, got the essentials done and the laundry started, and was ready to start trying to reach Net1plus. Granted, it’s more-or-less lunchtime (they only answer the phone Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

Since my last post on Wednesday night I’ve had to dedicate a chunk of time to putting together a Unitarian church service for this morning. I tend to need the looming deadline to get flowing on these, but I was … Continue reading →

Hello, cyberspace, from vyrdolak@verizon.net! It wasn’t a perfectly seamless and easy installation but the wireless complicated things. I am very attached to my wireless network. UPS found the right house and delivered the “Self-Install Kit” at about 4:00 p.m. This … Continue reading →

Clearly, all this transition is frazzling my nerves and making me a not-very-nice person. 🙁 I got up today and couldn’t get online. That happens occasionally, which is yet another reason why I’m ditching Net1plus. But being all up in … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday, ktpinto!

I just got an e-mail from Verizon happily telling me that my new service is active and ready to go. The new service I ordered last night. That was supposed to be ready “by” Friday. I guess they really really … Continue reading →

Three holidays in a row, sheesh: Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day and Mardi Gras! I had an absolutely fabulous Valentine’s Day. I went to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum with octoberland, who had press passes for their very pricey special Valentine’s … Continue reading →

“I thought I was going to be the only English actor of a certain age who wasn’t in Harry Potter but now that turns out not to be the case.” Bill Nighy, commenting on his being cast as Rufus Scrimgeour … Continue reading →

I’m putting this under a cut because it’s only of interest to people who deal with their own technical issues. If you do hassle out techie stuff, you may find this of interest (and I can think of a few … Continue reading →

I guess this will be a somewhat whiney post. I’ve been rather down for the past week, and physically I’ve been feeling like crap warmed over since Sunday–I think I’m fighting off another virus. But I’ve been wanting to talk … Continue reading →