Wherein Gramma punts and boys play guitars
Thursday, September 13, 2012 One of the few things I know about football is this: When all else fails, punt.
Consider this my punt.
I am having Internet connectivity problems. I spent all day yesterday (and I do mean all day) having online access for a minute...then no access...then a bit again...then it was gone.
As I serve as my very own IT person, I plugged, unplugged, turned off, turned on...and called Comcast, my provider. Who didn't help much at all.
Then I replaced my modem and router. It worked! For a second, before it went out. Then it worked again, but not on Jim's computer. So I called Comcast. They didn't help much at all. Then all access—wireless, at least, which is the way I roll, the way I need things to roll—just plain disappeared.
So...here I am with an ethernet cable running over and around the desk, hoping to stay connected just long enough to get a post up for today. I've never missed one single day of posting since starting this blog the end of July 2009, and I refuse to let connectivity issues ruin my record.
So I punt.
It's a cute punt, though—a video of Bubby and Mac getting their first taste of the LeapFrog products I brought them a few weeks ago. It shows so well the difference between the boys: Bubby takes his time focusing on one thing until he gets it right; Mac is all over the place, sampling this and that with abandon.
I hope you enjoy my punt.
Over and out. But not for long. I hope.
Today's question:
Who handles the techy issues and connectivity around your home?
Reader Comments (10)
So cute. Baby Mac really got into it.
I am clueless when something goes wrong with the computer ot the tv. Mike is good about problem solving. When all else fails we call my brother-in-law and he never fails to diagnose and fix. I have never understood a word he says, but he is brilliant.
Aw, loved your punt...so cute!
Unfortunately, I handle all tech issues for home and business.
Look into a data plan with your cell phone. Worst comes to worst you can set up a secure WiFi hotspot until connectivity restored. If you can see this...good luck!
Baby Mac is a rocker.
Funny, we had major issues yesterday, too. Comcast had to come out to diagnose the problem while the husband went to work at Starbucks, because he was home yesterday. They had to rewire something that had been taxing, and eventually killing, our modem.
What a great punt!! Grampy and I are both pretty geeky and can handle most things ourselves -- and when all else fails -- call Justin! But I do feel your pain -- I have some sort of weird connectivity issue, too and no one has been able to figure it out. Solution -- do not shut down computer! Happy Thursday!
Debbie fixes things electronic or mechanical. Actually, I'm not permitted to try because, as Debbie says, I'll "screw it up so bad even God couldn't fix it".
I'm sorry things were so frustrating for you yesterday, hope they all work right from now on, but, you sure put up a cute blog. Those boys are adorable. Mac looks like me, attempting to fix an electronic problem--total abandon, push any and every button.
Nice video.
I work for Comcast and I apologize for the trouble. I can reach out to my contacts to look into this.
Please feel free to contact me at the email provided below.
Mark Casem
Comcast Corp.
National Customer Operations
We_can_help@cable.comcast.com
Baby Mac has great balance!
It's funny that you ask this question because just today we were also having internet issues and we also have Comcast. My husband handled it as I was at work. He usually handles the techy issues but I would rather do it because he is not a patient person and he usually getting pissed at whomever is on the other side if they are not able to help him right away. I'm not sure what happened but it is now working!
Wait a minute...I also have had connectivity problems with my lap top computer for two days! I wonder if it had anything to do with the "Go Daddy" hackers cracking their system??? We use Verizon Fios cable system and I never had a problem before. I thought it was a signal my computer is getting old...now I wonder if the was a nationwide problem with wifi?
The boys looked so cute in the vidoe. I bet Bubby gets shy when he knows he is being filmed. My older grand does the same and usually asks for the camera to be turned off. He is so much like his Dad..lol!
I had similar problems... still do occasionally. It turns out the router was to blame. My ISP replaced it with an identical one, and after much back and forth (as the problem continued) they admitted that the router they provided was cheap. Which makes me mad, because of course they pushed their router. If I was going to need a better one, I wouldn't have bought theirs in the first place.
Anyway, as you can see, I'm the one who handles these things in my house. Ugh! I need to stop thinking about it before I get mad again. =P
I'm impressed that you have not missed a day since July 2009 - I am inspired! And love seeing Bubby and Mac, of course. All I can say is thank goodness we have 11th graders at home to help with the tech needs at our homes.