Everyday Randomness

The Charter Saga Continues

Last night I sat down to watch a movie, and guess what? My cable started cutting out again! I couldn’t watch more than 5 minutes without it doing the same ‘ole thing again. We had a few problems with it Sunday morning too, but I always expect a little extra traffic on the weekends, so my internet cutting out a couple of times wasn’t a problem, until the cable started going last night. This means the problem still hasn’t been fixed. I’m really to the point that I would switch to another cable company if I could. Actually I’ve been at that point for 3 years, but the only other options we have are a rinky dink cable company that doesn’t offer internet services, or direct tv. Charter High Speed is the only broadband service I can get way out here in BFE.

On a good note, I mentioned in an earlier post that the last Charter tech sent to my house happened to be someone I know from way back when he dated a friend of mine in high school. We didn’t know each other real well then, but when he realized that we ride bikes, he decided he’d like to get to know me better now. He’s wanted to purchase a bike for awhile now, so I’ve kept in contact with him over the phone for the past few weeks, helping him find one in his price range that would be good for a beginner. Actually the last 2 times I’ve had to call a tech out, he’s shown up, and told me he will take all my calls from now on, so I do feel better. He actually tries to fix the problem even if he can’t pin-point it yet. He did a lot of stuff last time he was here that improved things even if it didn’t completely fix it.

So, what did I do? I rolled out of bed this morning and called him up. I know it’s a little sneaky, but I decided to kill 2 birds with one stone. I invited him to go riding with us on Sunday so (1) he can ride with a few people who are willing to help n00bs instead of leaving them behind, and (2) so he can be at my house on the one day that most of the bad cable stuff happens. Evil little plan? I don’t think so. I think I’m helping someone out with their riding skills, hanging out with a new friend, and taking advantage of my connections at the same time lol. The problem never gets fixed because a tech is never hear when the problem happens, which is always on the weekend and at night, so at least if he can see what’s really going on, then I can schedule an appointment and have him out here during normal work ours to fix it!