Well, it turns out that once you no longer get it for free, Time Warner Cable is more expensive than the competition. Who knew? So I am at home this morning waiting for the DirecTV guy to show up and switch us over. My window is 8 to noon, and it's now about 8:45. I hate this part. I know the installer won't arrive until around 12:30. I know it. But if I go across the street for two minutes to get an iced tea, he'll change his route and show up as soon as I'm out the door. So, here I sit.
We'll keep you updated as this story develops. . .
[UPDATE 9:36] Still waiting. Still thirsty...
[SECOND UPDATE 10:23] News at last! The technician has finished a job and ours is next. But he has to pick up a receiver first. And then he'll be taking his sweet time. Should be here between 11:30 and 12:30. They guess closer to 11:30. I guess closer to 12:30.
[FINAL UPDATE 11:34] Total fail! The DirecTV guy came and was very friendly, nice, and knowledgeable, but it turns out our apartment building won't allow us to have satellite service. You see, if you have a patio that faces south, you can install a dish and the management can't stop you, because it is your living space. If you are unfortunate enough to face north (as we do), the dish has to be put on the roof, which the management can prevent. The apartment managers claim it's something to do with fixtures vs. real property or something, but I have a feeling they get a fee from Time Warner Cable to exclude DirecTV. Our previous apartment owner received just such a kickback from DirecTV for excluding Time Warner.
Well, my morning is a bust, and now I'm off to work. Boo.
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