Internet

I think I mentioned in a previous post that I started working from home this week. At first, we were scheduled to have wireless internet connection through the Cresson Borough in place before the week began. However, with the trees there was not a clear signal for us to get that. Plan B was then to get cable service from Comcast. Because we moved in over the July 4th holiday weekend, we couldn't actually get in touch with anyone from Comcast until Monday, July 7th. One of our kind neighbors did not secure their wireless, so I was able to tap into that if I sat next to the window in the closet storage room. Well, that only works some of the time. If it's rainy, cloudy, or even a slight breeze I get disconnected. After a lot of frustration the first few days, I would drive down to the library that offered WiFi and work from there. Only problem with the library is that I can't make or take any phone calls. The soonest Comcast could schedule to come out to start service is Tuesday, July 15th! On Thursday, we had the idea to come into campus so I could work out of Justin's office. We weren't sure what time the office would be open, so we thought we'd have breakfast at our only fastfood restaurant in town, McDonald's. I remembered seeing a lego table there, so I knew that could keep Paige busy too. And they advertise WiFi so I could work for an hour or so before driving into campus. As soon as we get to McD's I start looking around for a power outlet. My laptop has a battery life of about 20 minutes max. I couldn't believe it, but there was not one outlet in the entire McDonald's seating area! How could a restaurant advertise WiFi but have no outlets? I asked the cashier/manager person. I should've known better. She said she didn't even know what WiFi was. She "hates computers". I tried explaining I didn't need help with the WiFi part, just the outlet to plug in. She seemed thoroughly confused. Maybe she hates electricity too.

Today (Friday) I decided to come back up to campus since it worked out fairly well yesterday. Only thing is you have to walk through a classroom to get to Justin's office and class was in session this morning. So, today I'm at the campus library...for now. Until I have to make some calls. Cross your fingers that Comcast comes out and everything is set up and ready to go on Tuesday!

Edit: Here's a picture of my makeshift office while we were waiting on Comcast installation.