Saturday, January 29, 2011

You Are NOT Going to Believe This

With this week going the way it has, I don't know which way is up...or down.


 Monday: Cable guy came to see me. He was very nice and I sniffed that he had a labradawg at home. I helped him out a great deal, I think. He said it was the splitter and switched it and the internets were working but Blog Mom had to run out to work. By the time she got home it wasn't working anymore. Alpha Mom was on hold for 87 hours an entire hour trying to get through to the repair line Monday night - without success I might add.

Tuesday: BlogMom got through to the repair line from work. Made an appointment for Wednesday morning.

Wednesday: Different cable guy came. He asked if I was safe! Can you imagine?? I mean, how do I know HE was "safe"? I take that leap of faith is how. Seems he could do the same. I was somewhat offended but I tried to be gracious anyway.  We decided he might not want to be introduced to Franklin at all. That was OK. Franklin is loving the snow so much we can hardly get him to come inside. Anyhoo, this non-dog loving cable guy said we needed a new modem and  no, there was no way this problem could be something outside (because the tee vee is working, I guess). So, he gave us a nice new modem and this time it worked until into the evening when the snow started in earnest.

Thursday:  There was the aftermath of our weekly snowstorm to deal with. Blog Mom hurt her back trying to shovel. The internets were out a lot of the time. The humans are really starting to get cranky about all the snow. Have you noticed that with your humans?

As of now, as long as it's above freezing, or there's a strong sun the modem works. Once it gets really cold out there, it goes on strike. As I mentioned before, most of the time it's working is not when Blog Mom can be online, due to work, shopping, and all the errands humans seem to have to do.  We have to call the cable company again, of course, and try to get them to see the light. Alpha Mom's landline phone is also out when the modem is, so the whole thing is just not good.

What we're trying to do it get on as often as possible and read as many blogs as we can, just to keep up. We figure for now, if we don't comment too much, we can read more, but we do like to post updates now and then so you know why we aren't here.

Oh, and while we're doing pupdates, Franklin most likely has hyperkeratosis on his nose. It's common with lots of breeds and not a threat to anything but his good looks, but it might mean he had distemper before we got him. His original family never got his eyes done and didn't get him snipped. Maybe they didn't get him his shots either. He seems very healthy now, though.

I'm going to post this before we lose connectivity. We'll get this straightened out but it might take another few days or a week, we guess. Miss you all tons and tons.

27 comments:

  1. Oh, Miss Lola! Those internet woes sound awful! It was very nice of you to help Cable Man #1. I generally have the same reaction as your response to Cable Man #2: how do we know HE is to be trusted?! I hide in the bedroom when strangers come and let Cali do the helping. You are very much brave! Good luck with the internets and the weather!!

    Wags,
    Zona

    PeeS: I can't think of anything that would hurt Frankin's good looks!

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  2. Oh my goodness, Lola! Your mom's trouble with the internet would make anyone cranky and I am so glad you were there to comfort her! I can imagine you and Franklin were the only ones to help her keep her sanity!
    I hope the internet situation and Franklin's nose get the help soon!

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  3. OH LOLA and FRANKLIN I am so very much sorry about your internets troubles. I can certainly relate to them. Here it is caused by RAIN SNOW and Clouds and Fog. Sheeesh.

    We are all missing you and hope that you get it worked out.
    Blogger has been a real pain fur some of us this last week!!! WAAAAAY slow and not wanting to let us play and stuffs. BAH
    See you SOON...

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  4. miss lola,

    well, i'm super sorry your internets are still bein' pesky. i hope spring comes early to your house!!
    cable man #2 has got it all wrong...doesn't he know that it's the hooman comin' IN the house that needs to earn the trusts of the hoomans 'n doggies already there?? hmmmph.

    *woof*
    the booker man

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  5. Oh my dogness, Lola! That's some ker-azy stuff right there! I sure hope that they finally and completely get it fixed soon. We miss your Most Witty and Thoughtful insights. BUTT...I am very much glad that you were able to make it to my Commentathon Pawty! Wasn't that just the best time? And it would NOT have been the same without you!

    I'm sorry to hear abouts Franklin's nosie. But it'll prolly just give him even MORE character than he already has. Which is a lot.

    Oh, and I think you have a Most Excellent point about that silly cable guy. I woulda luved to have seen his face if you had asked him if he was safe. Heehee!

    Wiggles & WAgs,
    Mayzie

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  6. mom says all kinds of words when there is internet troubles
    Benny & Lily

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  7. Ohh dear Lola your interweb sounds very woeful right now but don't worry we are all here when you are and waiting patiently when your not able to get here.
    I am sorry to hear about Franklins nose and to be honest it is not a condition I know much about but I swear by dermacton and all of their products so maybe they have something natural that could help.
    I do hope your evil interweb problems go away very soon as we do all miss you
    Love
    Momma Tea
    xx xx xx

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  8. I'm sorry the internet has been giving you fits! That does not sound good at all! I'm glad to hear that you're all okay, though!

    Bunny

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  9. We feel your pain!
    And how much longer till spring????

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  10. It can be very annoying when the cables down, you will get there in the end, good to hear your update, we will keep popping back to see you.
    See yea George xxx

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  11. So glad you are back even if only for a few minutes. Sorry about blog mom's back. Back problems are the absolute worst. I am with Bocci - how much longer until spring?

    Your pal, Pip

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  12. Oh well, maybe the grounghog won't see his shadow on Wednesday and spring will come early. Here's hopin'.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella

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  13. Lola,

    You is such a good furiend to come and visit me today. :) i sure hopes dat you have da internets tomorrow so you can come to my pawty! I am sendin' puppy prayers to Franklin to helps him get better faster too.

    Woofs and Licks,
    Maggie Mae

    PeeS Mom wants spring to get here NOW! ;)

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  14. LOLA OH NO TELL ME IT AIN'T SO...YOU ALL HAVE HAD A WEEK FROM HE DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS FOR SURE.
    WE ARE SO SORRY ABOUT BLOG MOM'S BACK. MOM WAS SUFFERING WITH HERS LAST WEEK...

    WE ARE PURRING FOR SUNNY SKIES AND NO SNOW FOR YOU ALL. GIVE FRANKLIN A KISSY ON HIS SWEET NOSE WE LIKE IT JUST THE WAY IT IS.
    HUGS MADI AND MOM

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  15. Goodness sakes! Mom is not a fan of our cable people when she has to call either.

    I can't imagine people thinking you are not safe. Us on the other had, we had to be kenneled when the fireplace guy came earlier this week. We are just not big fans of strangers.

    Hopefully it will stop snowing. Mom hurt her back so she feels for Alpha Mom.

    Wags!

    Mr. Nubbin'

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  16. Dear Pei....we sure feel for you since we went through that nightmare in December with the cable company. It only ONLY took them over a month to fix it and we are not sure it's fixed yet. We hope you don't have the one we have. Lots of love, Holly and mom

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  17. Hi, Lola!
    What's up with that cableman?? He deserves a good bite!
    Sorry you are still having those problems!
    Sounds like ours when we have rain.
    I hope it is fixed soon!
    Paws crossed here for Franklin and I hope Blog mom's back is better now!
    Take care
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  18. I don't like it when strange people ask if I am "safe". You have a very good point, my Lola. We don't know if they are safe!

    Licks,
    Bough

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  19. It's just sad that humans don't know how to ask sensible questions.
    Hope this internet issue came to end at last and you have your cables all the time!
    Have a great weekend!

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  20. Hi Lola
    Is he safe? Some people have such a cheek!
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.
    PS I totally know what you mean about humans and snow. Luckily, ours is gone for now.

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  21. When the internets go out our Mom gets really upset and says lots of HBO words. We usually run and hide till she gets over it.

    Our snow is gone and we're waiting for some more. The man in front of the big map says maybe tomorrow night. We sure hope so.
    Morgan, Tsar and the Porties

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  22. We hope this will be a much better week for you! Hang in there :)

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  23. This winter is tough on everyone even the cable guy! At least Franklin is enjoying himself! Hope you stay up and running!

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  24. Oh, man, what a total drag that is for you! Glad Franklin's enjoying the snow and we look forward to hearing what you have been up to - maybe when the snows thaw :) Keep notes!

    The Road Dogs

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  25. Our mom is a cranky pants when it's too cold, too hot, too humid, etc, etc.

    We sure do hope your Internets stay up.

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  26. Do you have Verizon, too? Or perhaps it's universal with cable companies: lots of ads promising fast, reliable service and lots of failure to deliver. "Customer service" an oxymoron. Our aunt had the same problem, but with her TV. The last guy finally replaced EVERYTHING: all wiring, inside & out, the set top box, and whatever else there is. So far, it's working. Sure hope yours is fixed soon.

    Not familiar with Franklin's condition: we'll get mama to look it up. As long as it's not a health threat, though, that's all that really matters.

    Jed & Abby

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