So we are in Houston now. But my internet connection was 1.5 hours that way. Until, well, about 1.5 hours ago when I disconnected it. On the upside, I get a check for $16.51 from my old ISP (about as useless as an economic stimulus check), but I won't have internet for potentially 10 to 15 days. And I'm betting that in joyous business days too.

I don't blame the ISP I've chosen, Oplink DSL. They can't help it if AT&T is a horrifical beast that, were we suddenly five or six centuries in the past, knights would woo their ladies by seeking to slay this particular conglomerate. The timeframe from AT&T is 10-15 days from this recent Monday to set up access for Oplink to install access to the Remote Terminal so that I can get service.

"Why not go with AT&T for DSL? I'm sure they are faster right?" Oh definitely. But you know, I could have lost my virginity to a girl named Susie a full year earlier than I actually lost it. But on the other hand, I'd have herpes one year earlier than never as well. So you know: patience, virtue, blue balls.

AT&T has shitty service anyway. And Oplink rates highest in Houston in terms of service, quality, and customer satisfaction.

I'll wait. But I won't enjoy it.