i've been down

Lost Internet connectivity sometime around Thursday evening. Not having TV is one thing, but losing my connection to the world wide web, was a bit too much -- especially after finishing seven (7) loads of laundry. It just didn't seem fair.

For about an hour I frustrated myself trying to get the thing to work, and then finally gave up. In some ways it was good in that it made me take care of some things that needed tending, like the bathroom. But it still just didn't seem fair.

Then, of course, we left Friday for my birthday getaway to Monterrey (more on that later). We had limited access there. Dial up, which seems archaic after WIFI. Or using 's visor -- which is cool, but tedious. [ Yes, I know I am spoiled.]

Even at this point we are still technically not back up. We found another WIFI node, but it is not as secure. And of course, even if we wanted it, SBC has not lived up to its December 2002 promise of DSL.

Spent most of my time tonight just catching up on posts and email. Forgive me if I don't get back to you right away. Am doing the best I can with the tools I have.