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[turps]

It's been quite the week and still not over.

You may remember I mentioned changing to Sky Q. As part of that we changed our phone line provider from BT to Sky. It should have been seamless, but what happened was Sky decided to cut off our internet access too, so we've had no internet for well over a week. How they managed such a screw up I don't know. The woman who's been helping since then has been great, and in fact, managed to get us back online earlier than expected as we were originally told we'd be reconnected tomorrow. But even so, I was not amused. Plus, I forget just how much we use the internet for, none of the Alexa things would work so James couldn't turn the lights on and off easily, no reading my fire when I'm in the bath at night. Then, of course, the general communicating and browsing. Thankfully I managed to join bandom holidays by emailing Aka directly and she was a star and agreed to use my sign up info from last year, and I worked out how to make my phone a hot spot so after a few days could connect a little. Despite that, I'm so glad it's back. But what worries me is, they still need to change from the ordinary to fibre optic, so now I'm wondering how much they'll screw that up, too.

On the plus side, we got a load of tv watched.

Another bad side. Apparently, we've had a slow leak from our washer, and the floorboards now have a hole under it. The insurance person is coming out this afternoon to check out the damage and I suspect it's going to be pretty bad. I'm thankful we have the insurance, because if left I can see the floor going completely and the washer ending up in a huge hole, but our insurance excess is big anyway and has to be doubled as it's water damage.

This morning we were heading out to queue to get Corey a doctor's appointment -- he still hasn't registered at a Newcastle practice, just comes home when needed. Only to find out overnight someone has smashed our car window and stolen James' coat. That was bad enough, the car was soaked inside as it was raining really hard last night, but mam had bought him that coat and he had badges on it that she'd also bought him and meant something to them both. So that's another £50 excess to pay, and while the insurance has sent someone to weatherproof the window it shouldn't really be driven until the actual window is put back in on Friday. But of course, the loss of the coat is the worst thing.

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[shadowhive]

Oh no, changing providers always leads to some screw up like that. I had internet issues last year and it killed me not to have access. I didn’t know what to do with myself at all, I was so reliant on it for gaming and everything.

I’m glad you were able to get things sorted out! And that you got signed up to bandom holiday too, I’m looking forward to seeing what people come up with it. Hopefully there’ll be no further screw ups with your net

Watching stuff is good! My trouble is I always find more stuff to watch instead of watching what I have to go through. Oops.

Damn, that sucks. i hope you can get that sorted too.

And fuck, this isn’t your week, I’m so sorry all this stuff has happened. I hope things get better

[turps]

What gets me is they always say things will go smoothly and you won't have any issues, and yet that never seems to happen. I don't game but the internet is central to so many other things, so was a huge miss. When I heard my emails start to ping on my computer again I could have danced around the room.

I'm glad I managed to sign up for bandom_holidays, it was looking a bit dicey for a while, but now I have a nice shiny prompt to think about. I hope you like your prompt, too.

Ha, yeah. I feel you in terms of that. When this new Q service starts I'll be able to watch Netflix on the big tv and not just my fire. I suspect this is just going to give me yet another pile of things to watch.

It's been an expensive week, that's for sure. We're still waiting for the kitchen guy. I really hope that's not as bad as I suspect it's going to be.

[shadowhive]

Oh of course. Saying things will go smoothly is code for ‘lol nope’ it seems. Yeah! Me too when I lose mine!

That’s cool! I hope whatever you’ve got inspires you as much as my one has me 💜

Oh yeah! I have binged like... six series at least this year on Netflix! Currently I’m on the Good Place, but the dragon prince and disenchantment were awesome too

Goood luck, here’s hoping the worst is over

[sperrywink]

Wow, hate to say it, but if you guys didn't have bad luck, you'd have no luck at all. Poor internet and poor car, and such sadness about the jacket.

But I am at least happy to have you back on the interwebs with me. {{{hugs}}}

(Also, in my post you mentioned your iPad- I have an extra keyboard case for an iPad- the larger size I think so 10 inch. Would you be interested in it?)

[turps]

I know, right?! It was sleeting this morning when we discovered the car break-in. So we were standing there in the howling wind and cold, James trying to hold a plastic bin bag against the smashed window while I tried to warm my hands up enough so I could actually use the tape, and all I could think was, why? WHY!?

And now the insurance guy wants proof from a builder the hole was caused by a leak. Thankfully we know someone who's agreed to come out, but it's just another thing to sort out. Though it may work out better in the end if he can fix the floorboard damage without us using the insurance as a £500 excess is a big sum to pay out.

But yeah, I'm so glad to be back online, and especially that I can email using an actual keyboard. That email I sent you took over half an hour, and no way could I work out how to swap from the email I was writing to the received one so I could copy paste my assignment. I felt like the biggest internet noob that had ever noobed *g*

I would be interested, but only if you're sure you don't want to hang onto it as a spare. You may need it one day.

[sperrywink]

Oh, man. Sleeting too? Talk about walking uphill both ways in the snow. *g*

Yeah, home ownership is always a trial. I kind of like being able to call my sister and say, "Hey there is this wrong," and making her deal with it. (I'm definitely the younger sister!)

No worries- I have a new one and I don't think I'll be needing the old one. I will send it along with your Christmas present. :-)

[turps]

Yep, sleet and wind. James went all keyboard warrior on FB and someone commented on his post that the person who took the coat probably did so because it was so cold and wet. And I do feel sorry for anyone out in that, but not enough to forgive the damage, the £50 excess and the loss of something that means so much.

But yeah, the sleet was the perfect finishing touch to the morning. And it started so mildly annoying with a post on fandom secrets that made me bristle. If only it had stayed at that minor level of bristling *g*

Kayleigh is quite happy renting from the council, and sometimes I think she has the right idea. No repairs to worry about sounds like a big plus right now.

You're the best. Thank you ♥

[dine]

wow - what a load of ungood things landing on you recently! being without internet for so long is tortuous, especially as it's running stuff around the house too. glad you're back online!

I'm so sorry about the car damage - what jerks! and the loss of the coat makes it so much more painful.

[turps]

I was thrilled when I heard my emails start to ping on my desktop and realised it meant we were back online. I'd say it was amazing how much of a miss the internet is when it's gone, but I think we all know how tragic that loss is.

We've been looking around our estate and the one next to it today, hoping the thief could have thrown the coat away. It was a very minor hope, but we had to try. But nope, it's gone.

[brandywine28]

I'm so sorry about your trash fire of a week, and especially about the coat! It's bad enough getting robbed, but did they have to take something with so much sentimental value?

[turps]

A trash fire of a week is a good way to describe it.

I hate that they took the coat, it wasn't even a mega expensive one, but emotionally it meant loads.

[wenchpixie]

Uhg, you've had a bit of a week - I hope that's all of the things bye with now, and the insurance is as painless as possible.

[turps]

Uhg, you've had a bit of a week - I hope that's all of the things bye with now, and the insurance is as painless as possible.

Well as you know we didn't end up using the insurance for the floor. But it worked out cheaper not to do so. Even so, it's been an expensive few months.

[turlough]

What a horribly frustrating week you must have had without internet! I'll keep my fingers crossed the changeover to fibre will be MUCH smoother!

Oh no! Water leaks are awful. I hope it won't be too expensive to fix the damage.

Oh no, once again! As if it wasn't enough breaking the window and stealing a much-loved coat they had to do it when it was pouring down. Your luck has really been TERRIBLE lately! I better send you lots and lots of good thoughts and positive vibes! *hugs you a lot*

[turps]

Frustrating was right. Getting online via my phone only went so far, I just didn't feel right without my desktop and keyboard to write on.

They still haven't changed to fibre yet, but the new modem is in place and working, so hopefully, the change will go well.

Well, after talking to our builder he said it'll be cheaper to pay him directly than pay the excess on the insurance. He's a lovely guy and went out of his way to help us when fitting the bathroom, so we're taking his advice.

We think it was because it was pouring down they took the coat. But I still can't comprehend how anyone thinks it's okay to smash a car window just to get a coat. The window is fixed now, but we'll never see the coat again.

[frausorge]

Oh wow, what a lot of tough things stacked up! I hope the various damages can be fixed soon. And that's really sad that the coat is gone. Sending you both all best wishes.

[turps]

Thankfully all is fixed now. Though the coat is long gone :(

[glitteryv]

Oooof, being without internet is the pits! (I ended up having to get my modem upgraded (for free) by my internet provider company because my internet connection went hardcore!wonky for about two weeks. Thankfully, I have unlimited data plan on my phone (but it's not the same thing, you know?)

Ooof abt the washer and the loss of the jacket. :(

[turps]

Using your phone really isn't the same. I mean, I'm really glad I had mine so I could keep connected in a limited way, but it really wasn't cutting it. But result getting an upgrade, though I imagine the hardcore!wonky was really frustrating.

The loss of the jacket was the worst :(

[glitteryv]

Yeah, it isn't the same thing but it's better than nothing. ;P