The fallout from pale's technological meltdown last week...

Last week I wrote a rant, "That's alls I can stands, and I can't stands no more."

This week I have accomplished a few things as a result.

1) Telus has had all the extras cut. The D (dump) date for complete severance: January.

They will get no more long distance fees in the interim. Calling cards, skype, and other methods I have online will suffice.

Projected loss of revenue if I live till the age estimate projected from statistics: About $30, 000.

If we can nuke the cell fones my family is addicted to: make that about $80, 000.

How was that for you telus?

It was good for me. Think I need a smoke........Mmmmmmmmmmm.....

2)The cable company got a call, and all the extra digital channels were axed. Lifetime projected loss: $10, 000.

They did however, make a huge concession and replaced my modem today. Its a new format too. Seems faster. wheeeeeee. I can terrorize the net at my leisure. I also mentioned that the tech dept needs socialization. They suck at service.

Brownie points.

3)Hydro: Not too much I can do. Yet. But that is under discussion and the ultimate goal is removing ourselves from the grid.

4)MSN: I am using windows messenger. No bells and whistles, but no ads! Projected loss: Have no idea. Don't care. and they can still bite my fat white ass.