Fibermania

The Itinerant Blogger

The delightful atmosphere of Panera

We lost our internet connection yesterday, due to switching from MCI which is dropping its dsl service (grrrrr) to ATT/SBC, which hasn't followed through yet on our new dsl service. Our new phone lines shut off the service from MCI and we hoped to have this all fixed momentarily. Hours later, I left our cozy home to get my internet fix here at Panera.

Dave and Popeye were otherwise occupied.

I am using this excuse to add a few errands to my to-do list today.

1. A trip to TJMAXX to celebrate my weight loss. 6 pounds already! What is my secret? Besides no wine? Nothing else that I habitually consume. Including dinner. I am not suffering, believe me. I would complain otherwise. The amazing thing is that I can stay awake in the evening, making my days fuller and my mornings fresher. Who knew? I knit until ten and then crawl in bed with Dave to watch late night stuff. Nothing really great is on, but it is all a novelty to us.

2. A visit with the Cingular people, in person to figure out what service we have signed up for and how to get out of our old plan and into our new one. They sent a letter telling us we couldn't use our old phone, like we ever did... and that we need a new one. What kind of genius runs this company? With our new dsl line I signed up for a package that included our land line in order to get the dsl and that meant that I got a cell phone too. Cheaper than our old plan. I think. I am so confused... Now we have two cell phones and never really use either. I am way outta the cell phone loop. Now I have 5000 weekend and night minutes. What's your number? I'll call you.

3. Post office, grocery, Borders...I have a gift card burning a hole in my pocket.

I guarantee when I return, this cat will be in exactly the same spot...

Pops